Out, vile jelly!
Where is thy lustre now?
—King Lear, Act III, Scene vii
More long-unseen characters return as the Neolutionists move to harvest Kira’s eggs.
We see flashbacks to Rachel’s past, as she casts her eye on joining Clone Club.
Category Archives: TV Series
Orphan Black Review: “Slim Manacled Wrists”
While not one of the strongest episodes, this week’s Orphan Black accomplishes much, revealing the truth behind P.T. Westmoreland, Mud, and the island, reintroducing Krystal for some broad comedy, and setting up the possible demise of several characters by taking the Island of Dr. Moreau parallels to the brink of their dark, logical conclusion.
TV Review: Twin Peaks: The Return, Part 1
Long time Bureau 42 reader and commenter Blackadder has submitted his review of the returned Twin Peaks for all to enjoy.
Orphan Black Review: “Ease Idle for Millionaires”
This Cosima-focussed episode reveals a little more about Westmoreland and the island, but not much more. Meanwhile, Sarah, Siobhan, and Kira engage in some plotting and family bonding, and a monster is in the house.
12 Monkeys Discussion: “Nurture”
Jennifer Goines is on-point in her 50s’ garb, Railly bonds with her mother (Kristin Booth), and Cole and Railly run from their former allies.
Orphan Black Review: “Let the Children and Childbearers Toil”
We’re a little late for this week’s Orphan Black, which broadcast on Canada Day.
Several characters return (along with the oddball, allusive title) as the clones probe more deeply into the mystery behind Neolution and P.T. Westmoreland.
12 Monkeys Review: “Nature”
We continue with our episode-by-episode review of Season Three.
After last episode’s heist romp, 12 Monkeys returns to its regularly-scheduled dark and weird.
A very special guest star does not want to save the clock tower.
The Handmaid’s Tale Review: “Night”
The Hand-maid’s Tale ends its first season with rays of hope. Moira arrives in Canada, and the Handmaids engage in an act of defiance.
We see the novel’s actual conclusion, but not its famous epilogue.
Orphan Black Review: “Beneath Her Heart”
This week’s Allison-centered ep shows us past and present in Bailey Downs, as the Hendrixes’ histories catch up with them, and Kira learns more about herself.
12 Monkeys Review: “Causality”
“You’ve got our money, pal. Have your existential crisis somewhere else.”
–Leland Goines
12 Monkeys follows its serious developments with a heist episode that tries for a lighter tone.