‘Fargo’ Season 4 Episode 9 Recap: “East/West”

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November 15, 2020

Fargo Season 4 Episode 9 — Corey Hendrix as Omie Sparkman in ‘Fargo’ season 4 episode 9 (Photo by Elizabeth Morris/FX)

Writers Noah Hawley and Lee Edward Colston II pay tribute to The Wizard of Oz with FX’s Fargo season four episode nine, “East/West.” The mostly black and white episode has a real Ozian vibe, complete with key characters, a Fargo twist on the yellow brick road, an adorable dog, and a tornado!

Omie Sparkman (Corey Hendrix) takes a break from driving, stretching his legs as he reads a marker honoring Clyde Tombaugh, the man who discovered Pluto. He allows his kidnapped passenger (stored in the car’s trunk) a smoke while pumping him for info. The reluctant passenger, Aldo Abruzo (Joel Reitsma), says Constant Calamita came to him looking for guns, explaining he needed to kill some people in Kansas. Aldo thinks Calamita’s searching for a Swede or an Irishman.

Omie’s next stop is a gas station in the middle of nowhere. The clerk’s by himself and he’s a talker. When asked he confirms a skinny Italian hasn’t passed by recently. But, if he’s on this road he’s sure to stop there since there aren’t many gas stations around.

Omie wants to hang out until Calamita shows up and offers to paint the walls if the clerk will allow him to stick around. He forces Aldo into lending a hand since they have time to kill.

Hours go by and clouds gather overhead as they take a break inside the station. Calamita pulls up and Aldo tries to make a run for it. Omie’s forced to shoot him before he makes it outside.

Calamita hears the shot and slowly exits his vehicle.

The episode jumps back in time one day, catching up with Rabbi Milligan (Ben Whishaw) and Satchel Cannon (Rodney L Jones III) who are also on the road and driving past that same gas station. They arrive in the town of Liberal, Kansas where Rabbi plans to rest for a few days.

A historical marker outside the hotel tells the tale of the Mellon family who lured unsuspecting travelers to their deaths.

Their check-in at the Barton Arms is a bit confusing, with the clerk quizzing Rabbi Milligan on odd topics to determine whether to put them in the east or west side of the hotel. She concludes they should sleep in the west side and warns the sisters who own the place don’t like “colored folk.” But if they stay away from the sisters (The Wizard of Oz‘s witches), they’ll be fine.

After a quick tour of the place, she shows them to their room. On the way there, Rabbi notices a yellow line down the middle of the floor. Apparently, the sisters have split the place in half and each control one side while avoiding the other.

Rabbi wants Satchel to stay in the room until he returns from retrieving money he hid in town years ago. He hands Satchel a knife and reminds him that if he doesn’t return, he’s either dead or in jail.

Rabbi makes it into town only to discover the store where he hid the money has gone out of business and the new owners have taken down the wall where his stash of cash was stored. The new owner confirms the wall was removed but doesn’t say anything about the money – and Rabbi doesn’t ask.

Satchel’s alone in his room when he hears a noise inside a wardrobe cabinet. He opens the door and out jumps a dog! It’s a Cairn Terrier – like Toto – named Rabbit. She’s a cute little thing and very friendly. She takes off running downstairs once Satchel opens the door and he chases after her. He encounters aluminum siding salesman Hunk Swindell (Tim Hopper) in a parlor and pauses for a chat. It turns out Hunk (The Wizard of Oz‘s “Scarecrow”) is a real fan of Dale Carnegie and is quite the people person. Fargo‘s version of The Wizard of Oz‘s “Tin Man” – Hickory J. Milch (Japhet Balaban) – joins them and changes the subject to oil fields. He’s headed to Texas to make his fortune.

Rabbi returns to the hotel and sends Satchel back to their room. Rabbi confesses there’s been a setback obtaining the money, but he thinks he’s solved the problem. He warns Satchel not to wander around when he’s out. Satchel hears the dinner bell and completely ignores Rabbi’s warning.

They join those already gathered around the dinner table, but Satchel’s warned he can’t take a seat. One of the sisters allows it, basically because the other sister refuses to allow “coloreds” at the table. Hunk introduces everyone seated at the table and Rabbi uses a fake name. He claims to be looking for honest work in Sioux Falls.

Hunk keeps up a steady stream of stories as everyone eats.

The following day Rabbi allows Satchel to bring the dog as they head into town. Rabbi stops by a billboard that’s halfway finished and asks the man putting it up what it will say when it’s finished. “The future is…what?” asks Rabbi. The man tells him he’ll just have to wait until it’s complete to learn the answer. He’s going about the job slowly so that he can stay employed.

When asked why he cares, Rabbi replies, “It’s the principle, making people live with uncertainty. It ain’t right.”

They arrive in town and park outside the store, and Rabbi instructs Satchel to stay in the car. Inside the store, the two owners are discussing Rabbi’s visit. The one who spoke with him is sure he knows they’ve taken his hidden money.

Rabbi enters the store from the rear and is able to easily get the drop on the men. He instructs the owners to head back into the office, away from the front of the store. Rabbi demands the return of his money and one owner claims not to know anything. Rabbi hits him with his gun and the other owner confesses it’s in the safe. Since they found it in the store after they purchased it, they believe it’s rightfully theirs.

Rabbi discovers what’s left of his $5,000 isn’t much but it’s better than walking away empty-handed.

Meanwhile, a cop questions Satchel who’s quietly waiting in the car. The cop demands to know what he’s doing as inside the store the owners beg for their lives.

Rabbi appears to consider his next move. We don’t hear any gunshots prior to Rabbi returning to the car to address the cop. Rabbi claims Satchel’s dad is a dead a war hero he served with, and he thinks it’s his duty to care for his friend’s orphaned son.

The cop warns Rabbi to be careful traveling around this town with a “colored” kid.

Back at the hotel, Satchel complains about being hungry. Rabbi’s decided they will leave that evening – without the dog. Satchel pleads to be allowed to bring her and when he doesn’t get his way, he confesses he just wanted one thing for his birthday.

Rabbi had no idea it’s the kid’s birthday and heads off to the gas station to buy the boy a treat. He stops again at the billboard which is now finished. It reads: “The Future is Now!” and he’s unhappy with that declaration. The man’s still working on it and offers no definitive explanation for what it means.

The wind’s really kicking up as Rabbi Milligan approaches the gas station. He spots legs sticking out of a door and quietly approaches a window. Peeking in he sees Calamita holding Omie at gunpoint. The wind whips around and makes a noise, causing Calamita to look up and spot Rabbi outside. He heads outside and shoots Rabbi once before he can make it into his car.

Rabbi leans on the hood and isn’t able to return fire because the bullet has rendered his right arm too weak to raise the gun. Omie follows Calamita outside the store and fires his one remaining bullet into Calamita’s back. Calamita returns fire, shooting Omie twice.

While Calamita was occupied with Omie, Rabbi was able to use his left arm to hold up his right and takes aim at Calamita. Unfortunately, a strong gust of wind sends a board into his arm, knocking the gun away. Calamita’s about to shoot Rabbi when the approaching tornado begins sucking everything into the sky. Both Calamita and Rabbi Milligan are sucked up into the funnel.

Satchel wakes to find Rabbi hasn’t returned. When he steps outside the room, the episode switches to color.

He tells the bandaged man in the room next door that he’s just woken up and is looking for his friend. Satchel refuses to come closer as the man instructs and instead returns to his room.

He cuddles Rabbit while waiting for Rabbi’s return, propping a chair under the doorknob to keep out all of the hotel’s strange Ozian guests.

Hours pass and Rabbi still hasn’t returned. Rabbit needs to go out and Satchel gets dressed to leave. They head off down the road together. Satchel pauses to look at the completed billboard and to glance both directions down the highway, deciding which way to walk.

‘The Spanish Princess’ Season 2 Episode 6 Recap: “Field of The Cloth of Gold”

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Rebecca Murray

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November 15, 2020

The Spanish Princess Season 2 Episode 6 — Ruairi O’Connor and Charlotte Hope in ‘The Spanish Princess’ season 2 episode 6 (Photo Credit: Starz)

Queen Catherine (Charlotte Hope) looks on in anguish while King Henry (Ruairi O’Connor) and Bessie Blount spend time with their son as Starz’s The Spanish Princess season two episode six begins. Time passes, snow falls, and young Henry is the apple of his father’s eye as they play at sword fighting.

Maggie Pole (Laura Carmichael) informs Catherine that Cardinal Wolsey has been telling Catherine’s daughter, Princess Mary, she’s to marry. The news angers Catherine who charges off to confront Henry. Henry explains their daughter needs to wed the Dauphin of France to strengthen that alliance since his sister Mary wed Charlie Brandon without his permission. Wolsey isn’t the only person campaigning for a marriage, and Henry confesses he still wants Mary’s head on a spike but realizes that’s not feasible.

Henry wonders why Catherine’s taking an interest in their daughter’s future now, given the fact she doesn’t seem to have ever cared about the child’s welfare in the past. Catherine claims it’s her right – not Wolsey’s – to secure a marriage for her daughter.

Catherine pens a note to her nephew Charles who’s the current King of Spain. She wishes to see him in person. She informs him that her daughter is set to marry the French Dauphin but believes it’s possible Charles would make a better match.

Catherine instructs Lina (Stephanie Levi-John), who’s far along in another pregnancy, to stay behind with Oviedo when they sail to France. It’s better for her unborn child if Lina stays safe in London.

Maggie’s out with Princess Mary when she encounters Thomas More (Andrew Buchan). He explains there’s been trouble among the merchants due to the increasing presence of foreign tradesmen, and the number of soldiers on the streets has been increased in response. Thomas doesn’t believe there will be any further problems and that the situation is under control.

Maggie catches up with Catherine and reminds her that Princess Mary doesn’t know what will happen to her. Catherine assures Maggie that Princess Mary’s future is not yet set in stone. Wolsey won’t be allowed to make that pivotal decision for her child.

A short while later Wolsey (Philip Cumbus) is in a sour mood as he stands next to Queen Catherine, and Henry points out he has no reason to be upset. Wolsey should be happy he’s just been named Chancellor, although Henry admits he did it just to stop his whining.

In Scotland, Meg (Georgie Henley) joins her children to say goodbye to the Duke of Albany who’s off to see King Henry and King Francis I of France. The relationship between the Duke and Meg is friendly, and Meg appears to have happily settled into her life again in Scotland.

The only irritant is the reappearance of Meg’s husband, Angus (Andrew Rothney). The Duke’s departure apparently made Angus assume he could safely return home, but Meg will have none of it. She threatens to kill him if he attempts to occupy her bed ever again. Angus refuses to leave, claiming he is legally her husband.

Meg reaches out to King Henry for help.

King Henry, Queen Catherine, and members of the court attend a royal summit in Calais, France. (The meeting became known as Field of The Cloth of Gold.) They’re reunited with Mary (Sai Bennett) and Charlie Brandon (Jordan Renzo), and Catherine embraces Mary in a warm hug. Henry refuses to soften toward either his sister or his former friend, reminding both they should have been hung for treason.

After Henry walks away, Catherine assures Mary that Henry will eventually come around. Mary’s correct in her assumption that young Princess Mary is now a sacrificial lamb, forced into a marriage to assure England’s alliance with France. Catherine’s not ready to admit defeat and continues to fight against that arrangement.

Charles V of Spain arrives and is happy to be back in Catherine’s presence. Henry expresses surprise at Charles’ arrival, but Charles reminds him this is a meeting of the great kings of Europe. He belongs there. Catherine continues her pursuit of a marriage between Princess Mary and Charles, with Charles gifting Henry a gorgeous horse named Warrior to worm his way into Henry’s good graces.

Catherine advises her husband the horse can kill a man with a single kick.

While King Henry’s away, a rebellion is stirring on the streets of London. His people are hungry and unhappy about the influx of foreign merchants.

Lina’s upset after observing the unrest and Oviedo (Aaron Cobham) attempts to settle her frayed nerves. He pledges to keep her safe.

In France, King Henry and King Francis (Paul Forman) meet for the first time. Catherine notes that King Francis has not brought his son to the summit, suggesting perhaps the boy is weak or ill in which case he wouldn’t make a good husband for Princess Mary. She reminds Henry that King Charles of Spain is 20 and in terrific health.

Princess Mary is introduced to those assembled in the royal tent, and King Francis asks about her health. He believes she looks a little frail, but Wolsey quickly assures him she’s sturdy. Catherine asks about King Francis’ son and the King of France replies, “My son could eat your stallion in a single meal. There is no doubt about his strength.”

King Francis presents his demand for a dowery which King Henry considers extravagant. It’s double what King Francis’ father asked for when he wed Mary. King Francis reveals he’s not convinced Queen Catherine and King Henry’s daughter is actually a princess, given that Catherine was previously married to Henry’s brother. He’s unsure Catherine and Henry’s marriage is lawful.

King Henry asks King Francis to step outside, enraged he’d insult the Queen of England.

The kings remove their royal attire and fight in their shirt sleeves. It’s more of a wrestling match than a modern-day fight, and King Henry initially gets the upper hand. King Francis is able to turn the table and pin Henry to the ground, forcing him to yield.

As Henry walks away angry, Catherine reminds him Princess Mary has the purest bloodline of all of Europe.

Back in London, Lina’s front door’s defaced and she feels threatened. Oviedo explains there are curfews in place and he will be patrolling at night. Lina’s concerned she’ll be alone while he’s out.

In France, Queen Catherine reunites with her friend and former lady, Rosa (Nadia Parkes). Rosa’s there because she and her husband – a navigator – are with the Spanish court. Catherine confesses she hasn’t been reading Rosa’s letters because they’re too painful.

Rosa points out her three daughters and asks to meet Catherine’s daughter, Mary. Catherine explains she’s with Maggie Pole and Lina’s also not available as she remained at home.

Catherine walks away but looks back in happiness mixed with envy as Rosa hugs her daughters and then lovingly greets her husband.

Everywhere she looks Catherine spots couples in love, including Mary and Charlie Brandon.

That evening she takes care of Henry’s bruises and continues to plead her case. She doesn’t believe Mary should wed the Dauphin of France and that King Charles would make a better match. Henry remains unconvinced, despite his own dislike of King Francis.

Catherine and Henry also continue to disagree over whether God is punishing them by not delivering a son. Catherine thinks the love they share’s enough while Henry remains convinced he needs to have a male heir to prove he’s been chosen by God to lead.

Meg’s letter arrives and in it she claims to have lost her mind. Meg did her research and her letter proclaims she wasn’t sane when she married Angus and therefore her marriage should be annulled. She beseeches Henry to write to the Pope on her behalf.

During a gathering at the summit, Catherine tells the Duke of Albany to inform Meg there’s nothing Henry can do and she just has to make the best of her marriage to Angus. Mary disagrees, arguing if someone’s unhappy in a marriage they should change their circumstances. Mary reminds her that after taking her destiny into her own hands, she’s blissfully happy.

Charlie attempts to stop the disagreement, but neither Catherine nor Mary will back down. Mary says Meg’s turned to law books and knows her rights. However, Catherine points out they can’t take a stand against the Douglases because they’re useful to King Henry.

Meanwhile, Oviedo rushes home to grab Lina and the boys. The rioting has begun and it’s no longer safe outside the palace. Soldiers assist Lina and Oviedo, but the palace is too far away. Lina suggests they go to Bessie’s house instead. Her home will have guards due to her son.

They make it there only to learn Bessie’s blaming everything on the “incomers.” They’re the troublemakers, despite the fact they’re the victims of the violence. The proper order will soon be restored.

Uncomfortable but with nowhere else to turn, Lina remains at Bessie’s while Oviedo rejoins the soldiers.

Catherine opens up to Rosa during the gathering, revealing Henry had a son with Bessie. Her own efforts have been in vain. Rosa hopes Henry’s still kind to Catherine, and she admits he’s changed. She blames herself but Rosa believes Catherine’s hurting her own heart without cause.

“You have given the King a strong, intelligent daughter,” says Rosa. “Catherine, your mother is Queen Isabella of Castile. Your daughter is from a line of warrior queens. Forget about some milksop English boy. Mary is your heir – your legacy. She will be the one to rule and follow you in greatness, but she needs her mother’s love to do that.” (Rosa says exactly what Catherine needs to hear.)

King Charles calls out Wolsey, naming him as the man being secretly referred to as the “Second King.” King Henry listens to this announcement, considers it, but doesn’t respond.

A short while later, Charlie and Henry engage in their first real conversation away from the crowd. Charlie’s sorry to hear about the rioting and Henry laughs as he recalls how they used to be able to handle their drink and still function. He pardons Charlie and says he can return to England with Mary if he wishes. Charlie becomes emotional and gives Henry a hug.

The rioting forces King Henry and the others to return home sooner than planned.

As they’re preparing to leave France, Maggie asks Catherine what’s been decided about Mary. Catherine says it’s come down to who Henry trusts more – her or Wolsey. Henry’s still weighing the merits of the Dauphin of France and King Charles.

Rosa says her goodbyes to Catherine, advising her to hold onto her daughter and her God. That’s what matters. Rosa returns the compass Catherine gave her when she left England, a compass given to Catherine by Christopher Columbus. She believes Catherine needs that compass now more than she does.

During their voyage home, Catherine attempts to connect with her daughter. Mary, understandably, isn’t open to her mother’s overtures. When Mary walks away, Maggie warns Catherine it will just take some time. Catherine promises she will be worthy of her daughter’s love.

Catherine informs Henry she wants to educate their daughter in philosophy and languages, as a boy would be. She’ll personally oversee her daughter’s education because one day she will be a queen. Henry agrees that once her betrothal’s been decided Catherine can do as she pleases with Mary’s education.

In London, the rioting escalates. Oviedo diffuses a tense situation, ridding a man of his weapon. Henry Pole marches up and kills the rioter, unaware he’s unarmed and was going to retreat.

Lina and Bessie watch the events unfold and have differing points of view. Lina’s saddened an unarmed man was struck down while Bessie believes he got what was coming to him.

Oviedo blames King Henry and his taxes for all this suffering. Lina warns him never to say that again – not even to her.

King Henry, Queen Catherine, and Princess Mary’s return to London is met with protests. They’re forced to ride through the streets amid the rioting. Princess Mary goes missing and Catherine frantically searches the streets, calling out her name. When she’s found Queen Catherine wraps her in a huge hug.

Catherine finally reunites with Lina and explains she thought she was being punished by God when she briefly lost Mary.

King Henry’s livid to discover Meg’s written another letter, one he believes is meant to shame him. She’s now claiming King James didn’t die at Flodden and therefore her marriage to the Earl of Angus is unlawful. She begs, again, for Henry to appeal to the Pope on her behalf.

Catherine prays in the chapel and then writes back to Meg. She pleads with her to stop trying to revoke her marriage. She asks Meg to be a good wife to Angus and make her peace.

Later, Queen Catherine speaks with Princess Mary. Catherine calls her daughter brave and asks if they can walk in the gardens tomorrow. Mary responds by revealing her father’s going to be cutting people’s heads off.

Catherine enters as King Henry’s being read a list of the ringleaders who need to be punished. Thomas More and Wolsey are involved in the conversation, and it’s More who reads the list of charges. Wolsey says the rebels must pay but Catherine feels Henry needs to show them mercy. She believes they only rioted because they’re hungry and hurting. She pleads for Henry to spare the children who witnessed the bloodshed from seeing any further violence.

Henry proclaims those guilty will hang.

Oviedo speaks with Catherine as those found guilty are walked to the scaffolding. He believes they’re innocent and don’t deserve to die, and Catherine promises to try again to convince Henry to call off the hangings.

Dozens of men are led onto the scaffolding while a crowd gathers in the stands. Catherine asks Henry to please reconsider but he refuses.

Thomas More asks if the men have any final words and some plead for mercy. Henry refuses and calls for them to die. However, he will not stick around to watch them hang.

Catherine, Wolsey, and Edward Stafford join Henry as the executions are taking place. Henry reveals Princess Mary will wed the King of Spain, not France. Catherine won that battle and she thanks him for Mary’s sake.

Henry turns on Wolsey, angered anyone would ever give him the title of “Second King.” He demands Wolsey refer to him as Your Majesty out of respect, rather than Your Grace. Catherine tries again to have the men spared, revealing she’s with child and would like them spared for their unborn son’s sake.

Henry believes this pregnancy is their one final chance. He grants the men mercy.

The lever is just about to be pulled when Catherine instructs the hangman to stop. She informs the crowd King Henry has pardoned the men and they respond by crying out, “God save the King!”

Meg informs the Duke of Albany that Angus has stolen everything she owns. She requests the Duke use his connections to her obtain an annulment from the Pope since her brother refuses to help. Meg warns she’ll find a way to rid herself of Angus and no one – not King Henry or Queen Catherine – will stand in her way.

‘The Blacklist’ Season 8 Episode 2 Photos: Preview of “Conclusion”

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Rebecca Murray

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November 14, 2020

Season eight of NBC’s The Blacklist continues with episode two, “Katarina Rostova: Conclusion.” Episode two is set to air on Friday, November 20, 2020 at 8pm ET/PT.

The cast of The Blacklist is led by James Spader as Raymond “Red” Reddington and Megan Boone as Elizabeth Keen. Diego Klattenhoff plays Donald Ressler, Amir Arison is Aram Mojtabai, Hisham Tawfiq is Dembe Zuma, and Harry Lennix stars as Harold Cooper.

“Katarina Rostova: Conclusion” Plot: As Liz pushes a source for answers, Red and the Task Force grapple with the implications of her actions. Tensions boil over and a drastic action is taken, which will change Red and Liz’s relationship forever.

Season 8 Description, Courtesy of NBC:

With his back against the wall, Raymond Reddington (Spader) faces his most formidable enemy yet: Elizabeth Keen (Boone). Aligned with her mother, infamous Russian spy Katarina Rostova, Liz must decide how far she is willing to go to find out why Reddington has entered her life and what his endgame really is. The fallout between Reddington and Keen will have devastating consequences for all that lie in their wake, including the Task Force they helped to create.

The Blacklist Season 8 Episode 2 — Megan Boone as Elizabeth Keen and James Spader as Raymond “Red” Reddington in ‘The Blacklist’ season 8 episode 2 (Photo by: Will Hart/NBC)

‘Supernatural’ Season 15 Episode 19 Recap: “Inherit the Earth”

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Saim Cheeda

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November 13, 2020

Supernatural Season 15 Episode 19 — Jake Abel as Michael, Alexander Calvert as Jack, Jensen Ackles as Dean and Jared Padalecki as Sam in ‘Supernatural’ season 15 episode 19 (Photo: Bettina Strauss © 2020 The CW Network, LLC)

I always figured the last shot of The CW’s Supernatural would be of Sam and Dean together heading to another destination in their Impala. What I didn’t think was that we’d be getting this scene in the penultimate episode. Season 15 episode 19, “Inherit the Earth,” seems to be the finale of all events that have happened so far, as the Winchesters finally deal with Chuck once and for all.

Things start with Dean (Jensen Ackles) meeting up with Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Jack (Alexander Calvert) and telling them about Castiel’s sacrifice. The boys head into a diner that’s completely empty. In fact, everything around them is deserted because Chuck’s made every person on the entire planet disappear. Sam’s prepared to give up since the boys are otherwise looking at a lifetime of living on a deserted world with no one around. Unfortunately, Chuck (Rob Benedict) isn’t in the mood for listening to them, even turning down Sam and Dean’s offer to kill themselves as Chuck had wanted.

Chuck claims he’s moved on from that vision of his story and now just wants the boys to wander around aimlessly with no one to save and nowhere to go.

Following a few days of moping around, the boys decide to investigate Jack’s feeling that they need to head somewhere. Along the way, as they stop at a gas station Dean’s ecstatic to find a dog that hasn’t been wiped away. This happiness is short-lived as Chuck appears and makes the dog vanish too, even waving at Dean from afar in amusement. For some reason, this cruel prank made me laugh, which I suppose is the point for Chuck who finds humor in such petty acts.

They end up at a church where they run into none other than Michael (Jake Abel). And yes, it’s just Michael because Adam was also killed by Chuck in the Rapture. Dean quips that the poor guy never caught a break and I totally agree, the younger son of John Winchester seriously had the worst life ever. Sam and Dean don’t really care about their brother, though, as they enlist Michael’s help in reading Chuck’s death book back at the Men of Letters HQ.

It turns out Michael has no clue how to read it since only Death can. Dean suddenly gets a call from Castiel and rushes to the door to let him in, only to find Lucifer (Mark Pellegrino)! The Devil instantly gets to his signature brand of jokes and reveals he pretended to be Castiel so Dean would let him in. Lucifer claims the Empty resurrected him to bring the death book back. He then conjures up a restrained Reaper and kills her, at which point she’s resurrected to become the new Death since she was the first Reaper to die after Billie’s demise. He tells the boys this Reaper will read the book and tell them how to kill Chuck.

In true Lucifer fashion, though, he doesn’t take long before betraying everyone again by killing Death (I have no idea where he got the power to do that), revealing that it was Chuck who resurrected him so he could get the book to him. He even taunts Michael by telling him he’s God’s favorite now.

Michael isn’t too pleased with this, and, after initially losing to Lucifer in their fight, surprises him from behind when Lucifer’s on his villainous monologue and stabs him with an archangel blade. I was sad to see Lucifer die right after he returned; he really is my favorite villain in the series. At least that apocalypse storyline from season five has finally been concluded with Michael killing his brother.

With the book having shown how to beat Chuck, the group heads outside to finish the spell. However, Chuck arrives when it turns out Michael tipped him off. He still has his daddy issues and wants to be God’s favorite again. Chuck doesn’t really care for this, though, as he’s still sour about Michael’s initial betrayal. Michael’s whimpering pleas have no effect and Chuck kills his own son. He then turns his attention to Sam and Dean, telling them that waiting for their suffering wasn’t really fun to watch and he’s decided to simply kill them now.

On this occasion, he’s willing to get his hands dirty and proceeds to absolutely wallop the Winchesters with relentless lefts and rights. However, the boys keep getting up each time despite Chuck outright breaking their bones. Eventually, Chuck becomes apprehensive when the boys start laughing in his face. He sees Jack and tries to kill him but fails. Jack then grabs hold of Chuck and absorbs all his power, leaving God as a mortal.

The brothers then explain that they concocted this plan when they saw that Michael wanted to betray them. They’d earlier noticed that Jack was absorbing energy all around himself as a side effect of the bomb Billie had turned him into. Jack had absorbed the powers of Michael and Lucifer during their fight and then taken on God’s powers when he was too busy beating the brothers up.

Chuck actually finds all this fascinating, happily accepting his death at the hands of the brothers because he thinks it’s a very good story ending. Too bad the brothers don’t feel the same way, as they leave Chuck all alone, deserted and a mortal, claiming his punishment is to be powerless and die as an old man with no one to remember him.

Jack then brings every human back as if nothing ever happened. Dean’s initial happiness at having the new God living with them is shattered when Jack tells the brothers he’s not going with them. He has Amara inside him and she’s in harmony with him. With all these powers he’s realized that it’s better to leave humanity to their own devices and he will be leaving.

When Sam asks how they could talk to him again, Jack tells him he’ll be in everything around them and that they could feel him through the world. He then waves farewell and disappears into the air.

At the HQ, the brothers think of what they’ll be doing now that they’re on their own and won’t have to worry about any problems since Chuck doesn’t write their story anymore. They share a brief hug and head off for a drive, as the camera pans to the table showing the names of Jack and Castiel carved next to those of Sam, Dean, and Mary. We then get a pretty extended montage of the Winchesters and every significant character they’ve encountered in the last 15 years.

If I didn’t know there was one more episode to follow, I’d be convinced this was the ending. For the first time ever, I have no idea what to expect from a Supernatural finale, which is incredible since the next episode is the series finale. Let’s see what surprises are in store next week for my final ever watch of Supernatural.

BTS and Katy Perry to Perform on ‘The Disney Holiday Singalong’

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Rebecca Murray

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November 13, 2020

BTS, Katy Perry, and Adam Lambert are among the artists confirmed to entertain during The Disney Holiday Singalong airing Monday, November 30, 2020 at 8pm ET/PT on ABC. The singalong will also feature performances by Andrea Bocelli, Michael Bublé, Ciara, Chloe x Halle, Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert, Julianne Hough, Leslie Odom Jr., P!NK, and Kerry Washington.

In addition, the holiday special will include performances by Disney Theatrical Production’s Broadway casts of The Lion King and Aladdin as well as the North American Touring companies of Frozen. The Disney Holiday Singalong marks the first time the Disney on Broadway casts have returned to the New Amsterdam Theatre since Covid-19 shuttered theatres.

The casts will be singing “Let It Go” led by Caroline Bowman and Aisha Jackson. The number also features Tracee Beazer, Austin Colby, Lindiwe Dlamini, Olivia Donaldson, Bongi Duma, Nicholas Edwards, April Holloway, Ben Jeffrey, Nina LaFarga, Telly Leung, Isabelle McCalla, Paul HeeSang Miller, Kyle Mitchel, Nteliseng Nkhela, Amber Owens, Adam Perry, John Riddle, Ann Sanders, Dennis Stowe, L. Steven Taylor and Nicholas Ward.

Ryan Seacrest will host the music-filled holiday special which will provide on-screen lyrics so viewers will be able to sing along. The holiday special follows the success of The Disney Family Singalong and The Disney Family Singalong: Volume II which aired earlier this year.

The Disney Holiday Singalong Performances:

Andrea Bocelli – “Silent Night”
BTS – “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town”
Michael Bublé – “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas”
Ciara – “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”
Chloe x Halle – “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?”
Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert – “Hey Santa” and “Jingle Bells”
Julianne Hough – “Whistle While You Work” and “Let It Snow”
Adam Lambert – “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”
Leslie Odom Jr. – “What’s This?”
Katy Perry – “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” and “Cozy Little Christmas”
P!NK – “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)”
Kerry Washington – “Joy to the World”

Viewers will be encouraged to visit Disney.com/FeedTheLove during the special to learn more about how they can help families in need over the holidays.

‘Servant’ Season 2 Teaser Arrives with New Season 2 Photos

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Rebecca Murray

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November 13, 2020

Apple TV+ just released a new minute-long teaser for the upcoming second season of Servant, executive produced by two-time Oscar nominee M. Night Shyamalan (The Sixth Sense). The teaser shows the family searching for Jericho and teases more secrets will be revealed.

In addition to the trailer, Apple TV+ released three new photos from the much-anticipated new season. The 10 episode second season will premiere on January 15, 2021.

Returning cast members from the first season include Lauren Ambrose as Dorothy Turner, Toby Kebbell as Sean Turner, Nell Tiger Free as Leanne Grayson, and Rupert Grint as Julian Pearce.

BAFTA nominee Tony Basgallop created the series and executive produces with Shyamalan, Ashwin Rajan, Jason Blumenthal, Todd Black, and Steve Tisch.

The Plot, Courtesy of Apple TV+:

The half-hour psychological thriller follows a Philadelphia couple in mourning after an unspeakable tragedy creates a rift in their marriage and opens the door for a mysterious force to enter their home.

Following its suspenseful season one finale, the second season of the thriller takes a supernatural turn. As Leanne returns to the brownstone and her true nature is revealed, a darker future for all lies ahead.

Servant Season 2 — Rupert Grint, Toby Kebbell, and Lauren Ambrose in ‘Servant’ season 2 (Photo Courtesy of Apple TV+)

‘The Outpost’ Season 3 Episode 7 Photos: Preview of “Go Ahead and Run”

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Rebecca Murray

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November 13, 2020

The Outpost season 3 episode 7 — Jake Stormoen as Garrett, Jessica Green as Talon and Reece Ritchie as Zed in ‘The Outpost’ season 3 episode 7 (Photo: Aleksander Letic/NBCU International © 2020 Outpost TV LLC. Courtesy of Electric Entertainment)

Season three of The CW’s fantasy action series The Outpost moves into the Sundays at 9pm ET/PT timeslot immediately following new episodes of Pandora beginning November 22, 2020. Season three episode seven, “Go Ahead and Run,” was directed by Jonathan English from a script by Jason Faller and Kynan Griffin.

The cast is led by Jessica Green as Talon and includes Jake Stormoen as Captain Garret Spears, Imogen Waterhouse as Gwynn Calkussar/Rosmund, Anand Desai-Barochia as Janzo, and Aaron Fontaine as Tobin. Reece Ritchie plays Zed, Izuka Hoyle is Wren, Jaye Griffiths is Yavalla, Georgia May Foote is Falista, and Adam Johnson as Munt.

“Go Ahead and Run” Plot: YOU’VE BEEN WARNED – Yavalla (Griffiths), Gwynn (Waterhouse) and Tobin (Fontaine) overtake the Capital with Talon (Green), Garret (Jake Stormoen) and Zed (Ritchie) hot on their heels. Meanwhile, the Outpost becomes a new home for a Prime Order brute.

Series Description, Courtesy of The CW:

After summoning Zed (Ritchie) and his Blackblood comrades to save the Outpost, Talon (Green) finds herself betrayed by her own kind and struggles to reconcile her human friends and her Blackblood heritage. With the demonic Lu Qiri providing the muscle to enforce Zed’s master plan, the Outpost’s human inhabitants are enslaved as miners in search of a mysterious substance to solve a dark riddle.

From her bedroom under house arrest, Gwynn (Waterhouse) plots her escape and the overthrow of her new foes. To save her beloved Garret (Stormoen), Talon is forced to summon a Blackblood Priestess named Yavalla (Griffiths) into the world. Yavalla prophesies a paradise for Blackbloods, and an era of peace for the world, but she soon discovers a power that threatens every living creature.

As Gwynn and Tobin (Fontaine) become Yavalla’s unwilling allies, Talon and her friends must fight, suffer, and sacrifice their way to save each other and vanquish their new enemies. As Talon discovers more about her lost family from Yavalla, she must piece together the truths from the lies, and solve the mystery of her heritage and a forgotten power, before the world becomes enslaved to a new power that could consume every living being.

‘Fresh Prince’ Reunion Debuts a Trailer and Announces a Premiere Date

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Rebecca Murray

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November 13, 2020

The first trailer’s arrived for The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion, with Will Smith debuting the official two and a half-minute teaser across his social media accounts.

In addition to providing the first look at the reunion, HBO Max announced The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air special will premiere on Thursday, November 19, 2020.

The reunion on the set of the Banks’ home features Fresh Prince series regulars Tatyana Ali (“Ashley Banks”), Karyn Parsons (“Hilary Banks”), Joseph Marcell (“Geoffrey Butler”), Daphne Maxwell Reid (“Vivian Banks”), and Alfonso Ribeiro (“Carlton Banks”). Recurring guest star DJ Jazzy Jeff (“Jazz”) joins the celebration of the series’ 30th anniversary. Smith also brought in Janet Hubert (the original “Aunt Viv”) for their first chat about the series in 27 years.

Per HBO Max, “the special will be a funny and heartfelt night full of music, dancing, and a look at the cultural impact the series has had since its debut 30 years ago.”

Marcus Raboy (Whitney Cummings: Can I Touch It?) directed the special. Rikki Hughes is the showrunner and executive produced with Miguel Melendez, Lukas Kaiser, James Lassiter, and Brad Haugen. The reunion’s produced by Westbrook Media. Raphael Saadiq is the special’s executive music producer.

The original series ran for six seasons (1990-1996) and a total of 148 episodes. The Fresh Prince earned Golden Globe, Emmy, and Kids Choice Awards nominations over its lengthy run. It was also nominated for 11 Image Award nominations, winning three.

‘Bull’ Season 5 Episode 1 Photos: Preview of “My Corona”

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Rebecca Murray

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November 12, 2020

Bull Season 5 episode 1 — Freddy Rodriguez and Michael Weatherly in ‘Bull’ season 5 episode 1 (Photo © 2020 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)

CBS’s legal drama Bull kicks off its fifth season with a Covid-19 inspired episode. Season five episode one, “My Corona,” was written and directed by Glenn Gordon Caron and will air on Monday, November 16, 2020 at 10pm ET/PT.

The season five cast is led by Michael Weatherly as Dr. Jason Bull. Freddy Rodriguez plays Benny Colón, Yara Martinez stars as Isabella “Izzy” Colón, Geneva Carr is Marissa Morgan, Jamie Lee Kirchner is Danny James, Christopher Jackson plays Chunk Palmer, and MacKenzie Meehan stars as Taylor Rentzel.

“My Corona” Plot: Bull and the TAC team struggle to adjust to a virtual court system as they weather the New York City shutdown due to the coronavirus.

Series Description, Courtesy of CBS:

Bull stars Michael Weatherly as Dr. Jason Bull in a drama inspired by the early career of Dr. Phil McGraw, the founder of one of the most prolific trial-consulting firms of all time. Brilliant, brash and charming, Dr. Bull is the ultimate puppet master as he combines psychology, human intuition and high-tech data to learn what makes jurors, attorneys, witnesses and the accused tick. This season, Bull finds it harder than ever to navigate his personal life, as he balances fatherhood and his renewed relationship with Isabella “Izzy” Colón, his ex-wife. Izzy’s brother is Benny Colón, Bull’s trusted associate, a quick-witted lawyer who acts as defense attorney in the company’s mock trials.

Bull’s enviable group of experts at Trial Analysis Corporation shape successful narratives down to the last detail. In addition to Benny, his team includes Marissa Morgan, a neurolinguistics expert from the Department of Homeland Security who monitors shifting jury reactions in real-time for Bull; former NYPD detective Danny James, the firm’s tough but relatable investigator; Taylor Rentzel, a working mother and former colleague of Marissa’s who is an expert at coding and computer hacking; and Chunk Palmer, a former all-American lineman and stylist-turned-lawyer, who helps clients prepare their look and testimony for trial.

In high-stakes trials, Bull’s combination of remarkable insight into human nature, three Ph.D.’s and a top-notch staff creates winning strategies that tip the scales of justice in his clients’ favor.

A&E Announces ‘I Survived a Crime,’ ‘Court Cam,’ and ‘Rescue Cam’ Premiere Dates

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Rebecca Murray

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November 12, 2020

A&E’s set premiere dates for the new series I Survived a Crime and Rescue Cam. The network also confirmed the return of the unscripted series Court Cam hosted by Dan Abrams.

Rescue Cam will be hosted by Matt Iseman and is set to premiere on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 10pm ET/PT. Season three of Court Cam will also kick off on December 2nd, immediately prior to Rescue Cam‘s debut.

Crime victims’ stories are the focus of the unscripted series I Survived a Crime which joins the network’s primetime lineup with back-to-back episodes on Wednesday, February 17 at 10pm ET/PT (updated from a January date on December 17th). Award-winning ABC reporter Gio Benitez handles hosting duties for the new series which premieres with back-to-back episodes. Abrams, Rachel Stockman, Karla Hidalgo, Michel Bryant, Elaine Frontain Bryant, Shelly Tatro, and Sean Gottlieb executive produce.

In addition to providing premiere dates, A&E released details on the three series’ upcoming seasons:

I Survived a Crime
A&E Network has greenlit the new series I Survived a Crime which takes viewers on a journey into the experience of being a victim of a sudden crime, from the moment those attacked first perceive the danger through the potential long-lasting effects. Using surveillance and cell phone footage captured during the crime, the series follows individuals going about their daily lives who were confronted with a dangerous situation and forced to make a quick decision on how to protect themselves or their families.

In each 30-minute episode, I Survived a Crime explores different survivors’ stories and analyzes their choice of avoiding confrontation to increase the likelihood of survival or fighting back as a last resort. Survivors join Gio Benitez to reflect on the incidents and have their voices heard. Alongside the testimonials, videos captured in vivid detail on smart security systems, hidden cameras, cell phones, and dash cams are highlighted and analyzed to help understand the events that took place. The series explores the difficult and split-second decisions a person must face when confronted with an act that threatens their life, safety or liberty.

Rescue Cam
Hosted by Matt Iseman, Rescue Cam is an incredible, no holds barred look at some of the most shocking and intense life or death rescues, standoffs, animal saves and close calls from across the country and beyond. The series highlights human and animal rescues carried out by both professional and citizen heroes, with stories told through footage captured on cell phones, bodycams, dashcams, and security cameras that showcase the outrageous, at times comical, and often unimaginable rescues happening every day.

Court Cam
Hit series Court Cam, the #1 cable show on Thursday nights among Adults 25-54* during its first run, will return for its third season. This season will chronicle some of the most stunning and emotional courtroom moments caught on camera. Executive produced by Law & Crime Productions and Dan Abrams, Chief Legal Analyst for ABC News, the series provides unparalleled access to amazing courtroom moments from the most high-profile trials to powerful moments from courts around the country.

Whether it be frightening outbursts, crazed defendants, amazing acts of service or furious judges, the series gives viewers a comprehensive look at how all of the action unfolds. Paired with interviews with judges, witnesses, bystanders, and victims, viewers are kept on the edge of their seats as Dan Abrams gives viewers a firsthand look at some of the most startling courtroom moments.

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