Ringer- Burn Notice

"Cliches are crap and secrets only make addictions worse"


It just goes to show you how well your friends and family really know you. In the video Jemma was creeping on Shiv has a huge burn mark she got in cooking class. Did anyone really not realize that? I know its not a huge mark but I mean come on guys. See Jemma actually freaked me out in this episode. Something about her red fiery hair, and the rage that was hidden deep inside her, and the she starts pulling out all these plans and offers that she knows Shiv cant refuse. She threatens to expose Bridget and ruin her life, in a way you kind of think she deserved what was coming for her. 

The whole episode was solely based on keeping everyones lies straight and undercover. Juliet went on a crazy drug rampage even destroying Shiv's wedding dress as a 'oh look at me I am sad after my parents divorce' cry for help. It's a perfect depiction of rich kids who are really never satisfied with what they have but the storyline to me is being a little dragged out. No I do not feel sorry for you Juliet. You have money (enough to afford those high class drugs) , parents that love you, and gorgeous hair. If the biggest problem in your life is going to a public school then man I wish I had your problems. 

Then we have Henry. He seemed like a put together straight up kind of guy. But we all know how those artistic/creative types work. Nearing the end of the episode and blowing my mind completely, we see that Jemma is panicking and calling Andrew to stop by because she needs to talk. When she does Henry says that Jemma isn't home and he's all sweaty, breathing heavy, clearly up to no good. Then we see broken lamps and blood on the walls and OH MY GOD did Henry KILL JEMMA? I mean thats the most logical response. Or did somebody kill Jemma and he came home to find her dead? Did Jemma kill herself???? Breathe.... You know I think the worst part of it all is that she really loved this man... What is Henry going to do now? What about the kids? As horrible as this sounds look on the bright side, he saved a lot of people by killing her (if he did) and shut her up for good. Now nobody knows Bridget's secret and all is well. 

Random Thoughts
-Listen Shiv, your sponsor hasn't picked up, responded, called you back in days. Get the hint... Something is wrong so stop leaving voicemails that can be traced back to you!
-As a person who is very close to the person of interest, you would think the detective would check up on Max? 
-Wonder what Shiv is doing up in Paris... morning sickness got the best of her?
-Whats the deal with the new sponsor. Is he going to become a major character? Is he just set up to get closer to Bridget/Shiv?


Memorable Quotes

• Jemma: You know I married a first class liar but you are the gold standard.
• Jemma: I guess you are Siobhan's sister. You somehow made this all about you.
• Jemma: I want you to sleep with my husband or I'll tell everyone who your really are.
• Juliet: You really want to know why I hate Siobhan? Because she's a cheating bitch who sleeps with married men!

-Andrew: You destroyed Siobhan's photo.

-Juliet: I think it's an improvement. 

Gossip Girl- The Jewel of Denial

"I'm starting to realize mothers have some of the darkest secrets of all"


Well leave it to Gossip Girl to keep me waiting in suspense on who the father is, only to be lied to in the end! Lied to I tell you. I strongly believe this is Chucks baby. Blair strongly believes this is Chucks baby. A little riddle I myself cannot wait to solve is how did Blair get an envelope saying that Louie was the father? Dan handed her that one, but after she went home and told Louie the "good" news the envelope she ripped up was taped together on her table. Is Dan Humphrey behind the fake paternity test? If this is the case who knew lonely boy had it in him. Then again he is best friends with Queen B.

Charlie, manipulative little Charlie. For a struggling actor she sure scored the biggest role of her life. After struggling internally with how to free herself from Serena, who is so goddamn persistent, she found her answer in Blair. It's her life she should live it the way she wants too and honestly, if you were handed a Van der Woodsen life on a platter, would you really trade it back in for a life of debt and crappy one bedroom apartments? I mean really, the girl gets designer dresses handed to her for free and a trust fund loaded with cash. Hopefully Nate's not smart enough to make the connection cause if he calls Ivy out I think there will definitely be hell to pay on his part. She's been around long enough to pick up a few bitchy back stabbing tricks. 

What could be better than Chuck Bass? An adorable Bass puppy to play with! After he adopted him from the shelter and had him sterilized, which Gossip Girl misread as Chuck disowning the puppy, he ended up cuddling with him all night as he shed a tear and regained his 'feelings'. Yes that sounds a little odd for Chuck's character but after Blair told him she was pregnant with someone else's baby and that there was no room in the Bass lifestyle for a baby I wanted to go over there and give him a huge hug... He loves her. It is the purest form of love on T.V. And yes, I do realize I am talking about Blair and Chuck when I say pure love, but really they need to get back together. I don't think I can do anymore of these tearful nights at the Bass residence. 

Couple of thoughts
-Nate has suddenly become a journalist and a phone thief and is trying to take over Gossip Girls job. 
-We know where Lily has been the first few episodes (house arrest of course) but what has Rufus been up to? Besides making breakfast and all..
-First Dan doesn't want his book published, then someone claims they wrote the book, now Dan wants to get credit for his book. Honestly getting published is huge, and what could he have written about in the book about everyone that hasn't already been posted on GG?
-So Vanessa really isn't coming back eh?


Memorable Quotes

• GG: They say the only way to conquer your fear is to face what you fear most. You must walk into the belly of the beat and risk the possibility of failure. But try to hide from the fear and you risk it swallowing you whole. 
• Blair: hang up or i'll tell the reporter your undocumented!
• Serena: Please, this place is a mecca for psychotic freaks. Everyone goes off the rails sometime here. It's practically a right of passage on the Upper East Side. It's like our version of a bahmitzvah.
• Blair: Possibly find a new maid. An employee with 1 child is annoying, 2 is grounds for termination.
• Dorota: I must know best part of pregnancy is knowing who the father is.
• Blair: That is much more civilized unlike your hair Humphrey. You look like a muppet.
• Gossip Girl: Poor lonely boy just learned the true meaning of publish or parish.
• Gossip Girl: How about it Charlie? One last Cinderella moment before you turn back into a bumpkin?
• Chuck: I may not be able to feel anything but at least I'm not paralyzed.
• Gossip Girl: Your refusal to find out whose the father has made you cause one mother of a scene.
• Gossip Girl: There once was a princess be undone by the question whose the daddy, but its time to find out will it be Chuck or will it be Louie.
• Blair: There was a part of me that really wanted it to be yours. 
• Noah: Destiny is a scary thing to face, we all need a little push.
• Gossip Girl: Face your fears and the rewards could be profound. You could discovery the true depth of a relationship or what your capable of withstanding. The problem is the more you gain the more you stand too loose. Get ready to find out what your made of cause to survive in the Upper East Side you better be fearless.

XOXO 

90210- Let the Games Begin

"Tastes the same no matter what you drink out of"


90210 is getting spiceeeey! And I for one am loving it. I feel like every character has fallen into their own storyline finally and those story-lines are evolving into something worth watching.

Naomi is such a dimensional character. She goes from persona to persona but never fails to surprise you. Leading her greek sorority in the game for Greek council she pulls out all the stops even seducing Austin with her killer bod. The physical attraction was there from the beginning she just didn't know it. But just like Naomi uses those around her to get what she wants, Austin took a couple of pointers from her handbook using her in return to make his ex gf Holly jealous. Well mean girl Holly pulled a couple tricks from her sleeve and in return called up Naomi's ex bf Max. Screw with someones heart, and they screw right back. It seems as though the master plan backfired on Holly because Naomi and Max made up and got back toghether. This in turn led to Naomi realizing she has hot and heavy feelings for Austin. Maybe they could take some pointers from Stefan and Rebecca and replicate that sexy menage a tois.... 

Liam is struggling with his animal instincts as he deals with the fact that he cannot provide for his new pregnant girlfriend. Annie seems to have forgotten about Liam thanks to her financial problems and drops out of the greek games to focus on writing some scholarship essays. She proves to be a real friend when she sabotages her own sorority during the last game to help Naomi win. Navid, who seemed very against the illegal things his uncle was doing in his studios, took the money with very little objection and bought Dixon studio time as an 'I'm sorry for screwing up your music producing future' apology. Dixon apparently has no talent unless he takes ADHD medication... No sure how I feel on that story line. Is he going to become an addict now? 

I think the most shocking and eerie part of this episode had to be the stranger that randomly came up to Ade while she was sippin some coffee on her break. The question he asked- very personal. Then when she saw him as she was cleaning up I saw her life flash before my eyes. And then kaboom she see's him in a picture with Liam and realizes that he's Jim... THE GUY WHOSE SUPPOSE TO BE DEAD! The guy whose gf Liam is sleeping with while she's carrying his baby. Why isn't he dead? What the hell does he want? If he's so jealous of Liam and his wife, then why did he fake dying and why is stalking Ade? I am just so blown away by this storyline.... 

Then for some comic relief we have Liam's promotional commercial for his bar. If I saw a commercial like that for a bar you bet your ass I would go check it out. Gotta give Silver some props for turning what was an awfully acted and awkward commercial into a best seller. 

Memorable Quotes

• Naomi: Pink velour is so 06'.
• Naomi: If you think tanorexics in mortyfing jogging suits are going to scare me off you clearly dont know me very well.
• Naomi: What do you taste like? What is that hay?
• Liam: If it will help the bar take off i'll tap dance in a chicken suit...
• Music Producer: I dont think you'll be cutting an EP at this pace in 5 days. But dont worry about it kid the artists that are blowing up at your age, their of a certain breed. They eat sleep and breathe music 24/7. Believe me not everybody has that kind of focus.
• Navid: I think coco just puffed.
• Austin: Max might see the good in you, but I see the bad. And I like it.

-Naomi: I find you repulsive

-Austin: I find you a pain in the ass.

-Naomi: You are the devil.

-Austin: And you made a deal with me.

-Austin: The thing about us filthy cowboys is that uh we know how to handle a load of bull.

-Naomi: Are you saying I'm full of it?

-Austin: I'm saying I can handle it.

The Secret Circle- Heather

"Wherever there are witches, there is evil"


In the nicest way possible I can tell you I cant seem to find myself as a fan of this show. There was tons of suspense, interesting use of magic, a depth to the story line and then horrible acting. Everything that was going on seemed to be happening so oddly and nothing really flowed. It almost felt like because they could do whatever they wanted to create a story they did, no rules just whatever could be thrown in was. 

Cassie and Faye went behind the circles back to perform magic. They wanted to revive Heather, Cassie's mothers best friend. Something horrible happened to her after the fire that killed all of their parents, and Cassie wanted answers. The result wasn't so pretty. Heather had not moved for 16 years. After Diana didn't let Cassie and Adam revive her, Faye (only helping Cassie because she wanted to get her hands on the family spell book) joined in on the mission. Thinking the spell didn't work the two leave back home where a possessed Heather shows up. This scene actually terrified me and as that door creaked open by itself and Cassie was stiff with fear, I was curling up under my blanket like I was watching a bad horror movie.

 Turns out Cassie's mom did not do this to her friends but put her in a state of trance to help with the pains she was suffering. Demons had possessed her body. After she tries killing Faye and Cassie, she gets hit by a car (mean girls style) and dies leaving the evil demon to escape her body (a nasty worm) and sneak into Nick's backpack. In the end the worm crawls into Melissa's ear and its safe to say there will be some exorcisms performed on her in the episode to come. 

Besides that there are little stories that apply to the circle as teenagers. Melissa is in love with bad boy Nick but she is manipulated by Faye and so she automatically assumes he is going to cheat on her and that he will never change. Cassie and Adam are falling for each other fast and Diana is trying to stop it as best she can without coming off psychotic. Little does she know after dropping her off Adam goes to make sure Cassie is doing all right. Innocent fun can always turn bad....
I wonder where all the adults were today while demons were being unleashed in their living rooms? And what about that guy that was interested in Cassie? How is the new family spell book going to come into play? I must give props where they are due for creating suspense, action, and some comic Faye relief. 

Memorable Quotes

• Nick: Somethings should be done without magic
• Faye: Don't be the pathetic girl that thinks he'll change for me, they never change.
• Melissa: Faye was right, your never going to change, go find another slut toy.
• Faye: Your mother must have been one mean ass witch.
• Diana: This is way beyond witchcraft, this is black magic.

-Nick: I'm never going to be the guy you want me to be.
-Melissa: Is that a warning or a threat?
-Nick: I'm going to disappoint you. You deserve better.
-Melissa: That's the sweetest thing you've ever said to me.. Im not disappointed.


-Adam: You got a broom?
-Cassie: Sure... I'm a witch. 

-Melissa: Your a bitch.

-Faye: No, Im your friend. 

Ringer- It's Gonna Kill Me, But I'll Do It

"But when you were with me it was something else and you had this look like I was the only person in the world that mattered to you, and I lived for that look... But tonight with Andrew, you were looking at him that way."


It seems its a lot harder to become someone else, even if you look exactly like the person and have known them all your life cause you never actually know someone fully do you? You can assume but there are hidden secrets, kinks, and actions. Bridget knew none of those things about Shiv but those around her seem to realize things like that she hates mean, loved to be spoiled on her birthday, and would never in a million years take the jitney.

Officer Machado is very persistent in finding Bridget and is onto Siobhan keeping a close eye on her. Following her to the Hampton's he confronts Gemma and reveals Shivs dark family secret to her. Gemma confronts her saying she is pretty hurt that they have been friends for 5 years and knew nothing about her even having a sister. It's like she doesn't know her at all... Ding Ding. The episode is guided along by flashbacks to various birthday when the sisters loved each other and shared a locket to when Shiv never wanted to see Bridget again. You can see Shiv is hurt when she pushes her sister away, so what has suddenly changed that she can be ice cold and plan a murder plot against her. Is it safe to assume this is all payback for "accidentally" killing her son? "I don't even recognize her anymore, Im ashamed of what she did."Although she said she forgived Bridget in the first episode im not quite sure that was ever the case. 

Machado also confronts "Siobhan" about the recording found on the yacht the day Bridget went missing. If the real Bridget doesnt start tying up those loose ends, keeping her lies on track, and carrying her phone with her at ALL times things are going to get ugly quick. Another piece of advice... keep those huge secrets private ad discuss them in the safety of a private room. Shiv and Henry had a rather sentimental and heartbreaking convo about the past only to have his wife/her best friends intently listening a thin wall away. You would think they would invest some time to do this secretly by taking a walk on the beach or chatting in a closet rather then just openly talking for every passerbyer to get an earful. Then we have the altercation with Shiv and Gemma, who biotch smacked her and called her a whore (deserved!) we get another revelation, "Im not who you think I am. Im Bridget!" I mean detective Machado was just in your house 2 seconds ago questioning your motives and he is probably still lurking around. Now you have a nosy detective and a pist off best friend all up in your business and they both want explanations. 

All in all I still want to know what the real Siobhan is up to and who is she working with? I think Bridget was really starting to develop feelings for Andrew and it was a mutual feeling, but I cant lie I am definitely excited to see his reaction when he finds out his wife has been sleeping with a friend. The Gemma- Bridget- Siobhan cat fight will also play out very interestingly. And how is she going to deal with the baby that clearly does not exist... and how will they deal with the baby that does exist? It would also be nice to follow up with Marcus. Is he dead? Are they still holding him as a prisoner and injecting him with drugs? I wonder if Machado has any spies in different countries. Will someone see Shiv in Paris and report a sighting. That would be an interesting spin off because they would assume it was Bridget. Hmmm. What a twisted world we have entered. 

The Vampire Diaries- Disturbing Behavior

"No one in this world is truly fearless"


It was great seeing Bonnie after her trip to Washington to film The Secret Circle, but I think I was the only one that was excited by her return. 
Elena is finally realizing she has hidden feelings for Damon. Props to the producers of TVD to keep me hanging by every romantic moment these two share, only to have me not want the two together the minute she realizes she loves him. 
 The thing that quite frankly pisses off many fans is that Elena tries to change everybody, and as Damon pointed out he isn't Stefan. That being said, why is everybody treating Damon like he is some kind of monster when Stefan is clearly 20 times worse then his brother and always has been (he just has a good way of hiding it).
I almost felt sorry for Damon in this episode. Everybody was telling him what to do, what to act like, where to go and when Katherine came for her diabolical partner in crime I wanted them to frolic right out of Mystic Falls toghether. He should have killed Bill before his departure though because the way he spoke to his daughter after she just saved his life was uncalled for. No worries, he will get whats coming to him... Everyone in Mystic Falls does...

Stefan, Klaus, and Rebecca are a love to hate trio. Its rather hard to keep up with all the ranges of emotions and feelings that they encounter throughout a 45 minute episode. One minute Rebecca's in love with Stefan, the next she is forming a union with her brother and outing Stefan, then Klaus is testing Stefan's faith in him. These 3 have some serious trust issues. Although I am loving the whole badass Stefan appeal, the fact that its all an act and he is doing all of this to protect Elena makes me love him so much more. Shame on you Elena, giving into Damon's good looks and diabolical charm. Oh what a great word- diabolical. Its good to know Katerina is still on the right team, trying her best to help Stefan as she saves herself in the meantime. 

I would try and comment on the whole Anna and Jeremy situation but as of right now I am confused; kind of like Matt was confused throughout the whole last season... Wonder what he's been up to lately.

Is Anna back because she's lonely? I would think thats highly unlikely. So many people have died in the past 2 seasons I'm sure she has a whole entourage on the "other side". Why is Vicky evil? Why should we even believe Anna? 

Rick is a beast. That is my finishing thought on the episode. His death count is close to, if not more then, Elijah's and yet there he is taking on the towns council. Someone has to protect the innocent people of Mystic Falls (if those even exist...!) It's good to see his character finally find a ground of his own and take a stand. 


Memorable Quotes 
-Rebecca: So women in the 21st century dress like prostitutes then? And what is this music? It sounds like a cable car accidents.
   - Stefan: Its dance music.
   - Rebecca: People dance to this?


-Stefan: Your the one who pulled the dagger out of her.
-Rebecca: I heard that...


-Elena: Its an old family recipe.
-Damon: Yah I knew your old family. They made sucky 


-Katerina: Come on Stefan, your not the diabolical type.
-Stefan: If the most diabolical woman I know cant seem to figure it out, then I must be doing something right.


-Katerina: You're bad now, don't get too cocky.


-Damon: Can we just kill him?
-Sheriff Forbes- No Damon. He's Carolines father.
-Damon: He sounds like a douchebag to me. 


-Caroline: So your not like switching Salvatore's are you?
-Caroline: Probably off somewhere doing bad things to good people.
-Stefan: Oh so you mean I'm taking a page from the Katherine Pierce playbook?
-Stefan: Thats good... Its good to want things Katherine.
-Damon: Makes you the 3rd person to underestimate me today.

Gossip Girl- Beauty and the Feast

"They say misery loves company, but sometimes it's the company that makes you miserable"


Is the highly anticipated royal wedding going to be put on hold? Just cause Kate and William got their happy ending doesn't mean Blair and Louie will. And if a baby isn't enough to stop this wedding, I'm sure Louie's sister and hookup/ priest will? FYI princess, the backseat limo hookup is so Season 1. 

The cats out of the bag... At least to Blair's faithful friends Dorota and Dan. Throughout the episode she is puking up a storm at the sight/scent of food and denying at all costs that she is in fact pregnant.  All the references to bulimia seemed a little odd to me though. The relationship Blair shares with Dan is heartwarming given the past these two share. The last scene on Humphries couch almost made me wish it was his baby... but we don't need another Georgina incident so ill safely, despite Blairs hope that its Louie's, its definitely Chuck's.

Serena really needs to stop being this gorgeous naive blonde and realize that Charlie is a liar. Isn't there anyway to check Charlie's background, or for instance find out that she doesn't really exist before you give her a whole trust-fund of money.


Im a little lost on the whole Chuck storyline. Paying people to beat him up cause he doesn't feel anything? Come on, we can do better than that- were talking about Chuck! Im sure he will start feeling a whole lot the minute he finds out he's going to be a daddy. Lesson number 1, don't let some fool marry the girl of your dreams. Self inflicted pain wont take away the things you feel... or don't feel, in this case. 

Nate's story line is just beginning but I wonder what the cougar has in store for him. Does she want to use him only to get to his mother? Why did she hire him?
Im really diggin' the bromance Dan, Chuck and Nate share. I am also digging the Chuck and Dan/ Blair and Dan bonding. Who knew the day would come when Humphrey would become a somebody on the Upper East Side. The scheming can only get crazier when Serena comes into town, psycho Charlie and all!

Memorable Quotes
-Chuck: Is being dead that much worse then being nothing.
-Gossip Girl: They say blood is thicker than water, but its also a lot thicker to clean up when it spills.
-GG: Looks like Chuck doesn't have enough of a darkside, he has to take a walk on one also.
-Chuck: That hurt? I wish I could feel it.
-Dorota: Just go with it! It's the only way (ha. classic Dorota)
-Dorota: Sisters! Cousins...! Distant Cousins?!?!