Ringer- I'm the Good Twin

"I knew you were too good to be true... Bridget"

Oh My, What a season finale! For every horrible or un-clear Ringer episode we have been given the finale and they literally pulled out all the stops on this weeks episode. For starters what are we going to focus on now that Botoway Macawi is dead???? That, aside from many side story lines, was our major concern. What will agent Machado do now? And does this mean that Bridget is finally safe to get her well deserved second chance??

Bridget really did become a better person in the 7 months that she knew Andrew and Juliet. As messed up as she was before, she was always a better person than Siobhan. All Siobhan does is destroy the things around her because of her need for vendetta. Her sister never intentionally killed Sean, but because of that mentality she hasn't been able to let go, so she holds on to what's safe. And in order to keep Henry, she needs to lie. Except that it seems Henry grew some.... and was finally one step ahead of her. He caught her in a lie and realized that she's the reason his life is falling apart. A woman that is capable of killing her own sister is definitely not a woman that can be trusted. Without any remorse he literally just threw her out onto the street. I have never been prouder in my life. 

If Bridget wanted too she could have kept her real identity hidden. She could have went on a great vacation, with a man that was deeply in love with her and she could have gotten married and lived happily ever after, but she would always live with that guilt. The guilt that she was lying to the people she loved most. So she told the truth. Of course, after revealing that you've been impersonating your twin sister for 7 months its perfectly understandably that everyone would push you to the curb. What really pissed me off is that no one really asked why she did what she did? Sure, Catherine is mentally sick so thats her excuse but Bridget has a legit reason too! She was being chased down by a psychotic murderer..... If thats not a valid excuse I don't know what is.

But than we come to that pulse rising, heart stopping scene in the loft where Bridget realizes that Macawi is in the building, but Siobhan is already being attacked by him. I had absolutely no idea how this was going to end I just knew that the it was about time Bridget realized Siobhan was alive and playing her. I didn't think Bridget had it in her to shoot someone but than I guess if she didn't shoot him he would have killed her without thinking twice about it. What really caught me off guard was when Bridget came into Henry's apartment and demanded answers and he told her the truth! He really is on this whole honesty kick! My assumption for next season is that Henry is going to team up with Bridget to get revenge on Siobhan and Arbergast. I know if I was Bridget my number one priority now that Macawi is dead would be to get revenge on my manipulative, lying sister. 

 I also think that Andrew will come around and realize that although Bridget lied to him, he hated Siobhan, but was able to make a life with Bridget that actually left him happy. Not once in those 7 months was Bridget a threat nor did she come off as a prostitute druggie. He couldn't even tell the difference between them both. Plus, once he finds out that Bridget was set up and lied to by Siobhan, he might think differently about the whole situation. Plus Juliet really bonded with Bridget and Bridget really is the reason that they were a family.  But what's going to happen when Andrew realizes the real Siobhan is alive and just gave birth to his twins? I swear it is like one day your life is going smoothly and the next your on a sinking ship. Either way, the producers, Eric Charmelo and Nicole Snyder, really did one on us with this episode! It'll be exciting to begin a second season with a whole new motive and storyline. 

Gossip Girl- Salon of the Dead

"A history with Gossip Girl means you have something to hide"

Is it just me or is Gossip Girl loosing momentum fast? Especially since the REAL gossip Queen has been revoked of her duties and Serena just doesn't seem to cut it. All she posts about is Lola and all she has on her mind is making everyone look bad while making herself look good. And we all know thats not possible cause Serena is the biggest screw up out of the whole cast. Lola actually had to intervene and post something on the site herself in order for their to be any drama. But what she did post wasn't such a shocker to fans because we kind of saw it coming didn't we? It might have affected Chuck Basses life (and definitely made Nate feel like a basshole) but I can't say I was shocked. Diana is Chuck's mother (explains the accent in real life haha). But that wasn't the secret Gossip Girl was talking about now was it. And thats the magic of G.G herself, so give it up Serena. But what really bothered me about this whole scenario was that not once did Blair ever think "Oh, how does this affect Chuck??" Once again she was all wrapped up in her boring relationship.

Which brings me to my next point... Blair and Dan have also lost themselves as a couple. Before they were banging they were actually witty and sarcastic; they were a two people whose presence viewers enjoyed. Ever since they got together we lost the characters and their individualities. Blair has had a lot of different personalities this season, as speaking of I don't think I even remember where we began this season, all I know is that this Blair is not working. When she was in love with Chuck she was powerful and graceful. Lately, she's just pretty bland. I don't know if its just the writers running out of story ideas but that poise and liveliness that the show once had is over and done with.  I miss the times when the show gave me chills, when the relationships made me hope that one day I would have a love so passionate and real and when their lives were so glamorous I lived vicariously through them. Sad to say but I almost miss Vanessa. 


It seems that we can call it quits for Nate and Lola as well. They all do learn their lessons don't they. Mother was right, keeping her away from the Upper East Side was the right thing to do. Those people are toxic. I mean its bad enough you find out about this whole secret family, but than you realize that your dating a guy who was sleeping with his boss, who know owns the company and she turns out to be the mother of his best friend. That is some weird, twisted drama. I don't even think acting school gets that intense. But what Lola doesn't know is that there is one more thing keeping her attached to the Upper East Side. Her father is William and her step-sister is the girl that tried to ruin her and her career. 

Foxes- Youth 

Ringer- Its Called Improvising, Bitch!

"I mean whose life is so pathetic that they have to pretend to be someone else?"

Sorry for the late Ringer update but believe it or not it actually wasn't on Tuesday where I'm at but rather aired Sunday night. Nonetheless, it was full of OMG and gasp moments! How many of you are happy that Catherine is finally locked away??? You know Machado was fired from his job for being too into his cases, well someone needs to be since the police are not capable of protecting the innocent. But that love triangle with Olivia threw me for a curve. This just proves that Catherine really isn't all there and all she needs is someone to comfort her. First it was the whole scam with the teacher, who she was sleeping with. Now she planned to kill Siobhan cause she stole her husband so she slept with his partner... Clearly not all up there. It really is unfortunate that Juliet has to witness all of this. I wonder what this all means for Martin Charles now that the police know its a ponzi scheme and they finally found Olivia. 


But lets talk about the problems that Henry and the real Siobhan might have. While Henry may or may not go to jail, Siobhan tried messing with the case again. She was at the scene where the witness took too much cocaine and died right than and there. Truly sad but my question is when the cops get there and they will, wont they check the place out? If she left those passports I'm sure they have her finger prints on them. Anyways, the closet really isn't the most convenient place to go into labor but unfortunately for Siobhan thats what happened. I assume that she had two twin girls, which kind of make the odds of the kids being Henry's more believable because he already has twins. Either way, Henry is definitely faking being in "love" with Siobhan since he asked for a paternity test. Do you guys think the kids are his? Wouldn't it be something if they were actually Andrews! Seems to me that if Henry had to throw Shiv under the bus to save himself and get his boys back he definitely would.

This brings me to Bridget. After hearing Catherine call her pathetic for living someone else's life she hit a weak spot. This is the moment where Bridget will realize she has to tell the truth about who she is, but she is risking loosing Andrew and Juliet and going back on the streets. Jail is even an option if Macahdo finds out. Is honesty really worth it at this point? Although maybe its better if she tells the truth because the lid is bound to come off sometime. Does no one really catch on that Siobhan just gave birth to twins at a hospital, while Siobhan was a hostage at home with her husband and daughter? I mean really, someone please make the connection. What do you guys think will happen on the season finale? Preview spoiler alert: Macawi is getting his revenge on "the wrong girl." Whichever the right girl is anyways.

Gossip Girl- It Girl Interrupted

"Because the one person that was there the whole way through is the one person whose not in my life anymore."

The story lines are a getting a wee bit boring on Gossip Girl. The return of Diana Payne was lame. The scheming between Nate and Lola was even lamer. Serena's attempt at staying the "It" girl was predictable. Seems like the only one that actually grew up was Blair. Out of the whole group she has seized her scheming and stopped caring whether or not she was the most popular or the most talked about. Serena clearly never left high school. As she takes on the role of Gossip Girl she has made it pretty clear that she has the power to destroy anyone that gets in her way and she will exercise that power with the blink of an eyelash.

The biggest conflict in the show keeps revolving around Blair and her many men. Who do we choose for Mrs. (well now divorced so Ms.) Waldorf? Although she is finding temporary happiness with lonely boy, the truth is Chuck Bass is and always will be her prince charming. For once in his life he did something out of the goodness of his heart, he paid off Blair's dowry and set her free. And this time he really needed someone to talk to that would understand. Instead of shutting him out Blair should have been there for him the way he's always been there for her. It seems to me that all she is doing is running from Chuck because out of the fear that things will get complicated. Surprisingly things with Humphrey are easy. He is straightforward with his feelings, infatuated with her and treats her like a princess. But does that mean that the temporary bliss is enough to overtake the love she felt for Bass? I doubt it.

Now that we know Elizabeth is not Chuck's mother the question is who saved his life by donating blood? I place my bets on Blair. I'm not quite sure if its even possible but hell, it seems pretty logical. At this point Elizabeth is either lying, which only Jack knows for a fact or she really does not want anything to do with her son. But it would be a great twist of events if Blair really did help save Chuck Bass. Will the mystery of Chucks mother bring him and Blair closer together? Or will it tear up Chuck inside and turn him into a cold person once again? Besides that the Upper East Side is pretty bland. Blair is enjoying her freedom as she is finally divorced from Louie, Rufus and Lily are going through a rough patch, Lola has been chewed up and spit out by the UPE, and Charlie Rhodes is back on the street. Its like nothing has changed.

One Tree Hill- Goodbye Tree Hill

"What you do matters. Its what got me here."

Goodnight One Tree Hill. Because parting with this show was probably one of the hardest goodbyes I ever had to say. There are 6 billion people in the world and sometimes all you need is one. The show didn't just create characters they created relationships. Relationships that made you believe in love and pain. They made the small moments into big moments that helped shape our lives. Lucas Scott had it dead on when he said, "Tree Hill is just a place in the world, maybe its a lot like your world. Maybe its nothing like your world. But if you look closer you might just see someone like you."  Yet the one hour OTH documentary seemed to be much more appetizing than the series finale. Although it was a good one, it was just missing something, especially compared to the season 8 finale where Jaime took on the role of Uncle Lucas.

All things must come to an end. Thankfully, for the characters in One Tree Hill it came to a good ending. We revisited monumental places, we revisited the music and we revisited scenes (namely the rain scene and the cracker jack scene). Brooke finally found "home" as Julian gave the house with the red door a proper family. She got her clothing business up and running and although Clothes over Hoes is no longer in service she is now the proud owner of BakerMan, which is right across the street from Karen's Cafe. We were able to experience the father-son feel on the River Court one last time. Those who felt the magic and power of the river court will never find a place like it. It was a marking place for growing up, not just for the characters but for us. Mouth's character got the recognition he deserved as he realized his dreams as a sports announcer and gave tribute to the people that motivated him to get there: Jimmy Edwards, Keith Scott and Dan Scott.

A lot of the episode focused on showing us how the kids of Tree Hill grew up to have kids of their own. While they grew up, we grew up with them. The scene after the party at Tric brought tears to my eyes as the characters we have come to love were surrounded by a new generation that was going to take Tree Hill by storm and create their own memories. The writers even brought out the predictions and Haley passed down the tradition she shared with Lucas to her son. Little Jaime Scott wrote in his predictions that he would beat Nathan's scoring title and you know, those wishes always come true.

Although Quinn and Clay have not been in our lives since season 1 they have kind of grown to be the new Peyton and Lucas. Their love story might have been a little less believable at times, but the ending was definitely worth it. As Logan called Quinn mom, they adopted him as their legal son and got married out of pure love. As the shortest wedding on Tree Hill it was probably one filled with the most happiness. And hell, who would have thought that Bevin Price would be a part of it. The scenes with Chuck and Chris Keller seemed to be a little out of place as they did not have that "series finale" feel to them but I guess the whole point of that was to show that Chris Keller never really changed but in spite of all of that he was accepted by Haley, signed to her label, and became a permanent friend in the Tree Hill gang. Chris and Nathan even developed a sort of bond as Nathan bought back Chris the guitar that he lost playing poker that one time on the road trip. The only presence that was missing was Alex Duprey and Mia. They were pretty vital to the last couple of seasons and they definitely should have gotten their good-byes.

"I don't wanna be anything other than what I've been trying to be lately," are lyrics that every OTH fan has memorized by now. The beginning notes automatically signal that OTH is about to begin. So what better way to end the show than with a song that began everything? As Tric rocked out to Gavin Degraw, it was literally karaoke time for every cast member, character and fan. We grew up with these characters and we related to them. And although invisible, it was a moment that bonded those characters we love with all of us. If anything, that was one of the most powerful ways to say goodbye.

Unfortunately, the writers made it a little hazy and at first I could not tell if we had fast forwarded in time and by how much on the last scene. As Mark Schwahn brought us back to where it all began, a new generation of cheerleaders and b-ball players was heading out to the first game. Just as Karen and Keith had closed up to go see Lucas play, Haley and Nathan closed Karen's Cafe and went to watch Jaimie play. This time the bleachers were filled with a lot more people that loved and supported Jaimie rather than just the evil Dan Scott that was out to get Nathan. We saw the Bevin and Skills got back together again (remember when she notebooked him) and Millie was like 8 months pregnant with Mouth. Logan and Lidia were sitting on the sidelines cheering Jaimie on. It was in that moment that I realized after all the chaos and the drama, everything turned out ok for all of them. And as the last moment of One Tree Hill faded out we saw a now full grown Jaimie following in the footsteps of his father, sans the blonde hair, dark locks and all. Every ending has a new beginning the say.

Make a wish and place it in your heart, anything you want, everything you want. Do you have it? Good. Now believe in it with all your heart. That's what OTH always told its fans. Believe in your dreams and one day you will look back and realize you got them all. Thank you to a show that has always found me when I was lost, allowed me to grow up with the cast and created a safe place for me to run too when life got a little hard. I found friends and family; I found a home. What other show connected with its fans on such a personal level and brought so much emotion? One Tree Hill made its fans feel it all. One minute we were crying and the next minute we were crying from laughter.  There is only one Tree Hill and that is home.  In the words of Mark Schwahn, "If that one sentence touches someone when they are missing someone, that's a worthy hour of television." All 9 season were worthy Mark.

Memorable Quotes

• Lucas Scott: There is a tide in the affairs of men. Which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune. But omitted, and the voyage of their life is bound in shallows and miseries. On such a full sea are we now afloat, and we must take the current when it serves—or lose the ventures before us
• Brooke Davis: The bad guys lie to get in your bed; the good guys lie to get in your heart.
• Peyton Sawyer: Imagine a future moment in your life where all your dreams come true. You know, it's the greatest moment of your life and you get to experience it with one person. Who's standing next to you? 
• Nathan Scott: Its been said that we just don’t recognize the significant moments of our lives while there happening…we grow up complacent with ideas or things or people and we take them for granted an its usually not until that thing is about to be taken away from you that you realize how wrong you’ve been…that you realize how much you really need it…how much you love it.
• Haley James Scott: I gave you my heart. That's all I give you. And if that's not enough for you, I'm not enough for you.
• Mark Schwahn: Its like having a friend or a loved one your not going to see anymore.
• Peyton: Make a wish and place it in your heart. Anything you want. Everything you want.
• Lucas: Do you have it? Good. Now believe it can come true. You never know where the next miracle is going to come from, the next smile. The next wish come true. 
• Peyton: But if you believe that it is right around the corner. And you open your heart and mind to the possibility of it. To the certainty of it.
• Brooke: You might just get the thing you're wishing for.
• Nathan: The world is full of magic. You just have to believe in it. So make your wish. Do you have it?
• Haley: Good. Now believe in it with all your heart.

ONE TREE HILL September 2003-April 2012

No matter where you go or who you become this place will always be with you. There is only one Tree Hill and it's your home. 

"And if it has to end, I'm glad you have been my friend in the time of our lives"

Ringer- If You're Just an Evil Bitch Than Get Over It

"Lucky for me dead men don't talk."

With the ways things were going it was just a matter of time before someone went completely crazy on Ringer. That is if Catherine wasn't already looney. I don't think many sane people hire hit men on their ex husband's new wives, no matter how jealous they are. I will admit that this was well played on the writers parts. I knew Catherine would go to extremes but to physically try to kill Siobhan. And after she slit her own wrists only to make Andrew feel guilty for her pain. That's ridiculous. Its actually a surprise Juliet is still "normal" with a mother like that. As most of the episode seemed to be pretty bland and monotonous, Catherine really brought on the drama. And while danger seems to be following Bridget's middle name, its a good thing Machado is still working on the case despite getting put on probation. We need more cops like him around. Cops that are willing to break the rules and do some illegal sh*t just to get to the bottom of something. (By the way how creepy is it that that guy was actually hiding a dead, frozen body in the basement of his house. A house that his wife and kids lived in. Gross). Anyways, the fact that Machado got the finger prints for the picture means that Catherine cannot get away with staging Siobhan's "murder."

Siobhan really just destroys everything she touches. She ran from a marriage with a husband that hated her and a step daughter that despised her. Yet, when Bridget took over she somehow pieced the whole family together. Its because of Siobhan that Gemma is dead. Now Henry has lost his boys and is going down for the murder of Tyler. If thats not enough, Siobhan tried to fix the situation by paying the maid to change her statement. You know you may be able to manipulate Henry Shiv, but other people will do the ethical thing when it comes to testifying against a murder. How long before she gives up the charade and reveals herself. I mean these people must really be clueless since they haven't figured out that for some reason multiple people keep claiming to have seen Siobhan in places Bridget hasn't been. Piece the puzzle together Bridget, it will really bring some new light to your world. She caught on to Henry's lies its about time to realize that your sister is full of them. 

Aside from the psycho ex wife and screwed over Henry, the show has sort of lost direction. Yes, they picked up the hit man storyline again and cleared that one up, but in the process we lost the Macawi storyline. After all this time why is he still looking for Bridget? Is her life not in danger anymore? And truthfully, how the hell will everyone get out of this mess sane? Seems that the odds are against Henry, Siobhan is going to pop her unborn child out any minute, Bridget may or may not live and Andrew and Juliet are going to need LOTS of therapy after they lock Catherine up in an institute. Oddly enough, she really is the only one that shows any emotion in this show. 

Memorable Quotes

• Catherine: I just want to die.
• Machada: Do you have any idea who might want you dead?
• Arbergast: I will make you and Siobhan pay for what you did. 
• Juliet: If your sick I want you to get better but if your just an evil bitch than get over it.
• Siobhan: I don't care about revenge if I lose you. 

Gossip Girl- Con Heir

"I've lived here long enough to know not to write a check until they actually show up."

Well Gossip Girl returned this week and it wasn't short of drama or comical relief. While tensions were high with the Van der Woodsen's, more of that tension was building up between poor Blair and Dan, who found it impossible to catch a moment to finally, well, do the deed. After much anticipation they found their big break at a hotel that Rufus rented for them. Seems like ever since the last episode things have been falling apart on the Upper East Side. Lily and Rufus had to move back in to Dan's apartment. Blair has to sneak around with her new beau in order to keep out of the press and hope that her divorce from Louie will come quickly, you know before she is caught cheating on him. No one really has any privacy anymore. But anyways, their big moment seemed to be quite the disappointment. This did bring on much comedy to the episode and allowed us to get some chuckles out of a drunk Waldorf. Who would have thought the day would come when Blair Waldorf would be caught eating breakfast with lonely boy in Brooklyn and/or getting drunk off of cheap vodka with Dorota. Oh the changes! But fortunately the couple found their groove by the end of the episode and basked in their lovey dovey euphoria. It is actually so sickeningly cute that for a second I forgot I was a Chuck and Blair worshipper...... In an odd way the relationship with Dan has made Blair more down to earth than ever, which means that maybe it is a relationship worth pursuing further. They literally are the only couple worth watching for these days. 
But while Blair and Dan steered clear of the drama, Serena received a not so anonymous package. As Georgina passed on the Gossip Girl stick to her friend we realize the amount of power Serena now holds.  Now that she's lost her job at the Spectator she will want to get her revenge on Nate and what better way to do it than by blasting him on Gossip Girl? Once the ball is in personal territory, you can control what gets put up and what stays hidden. Yet that didn't really stop her from blasting her own family and ruining the brilliant plan hatched by William and Lily to take down Ivy. 

Everything else on the show seems to surround Ivy Dickens, which sickens me because I can't stand that Florida trash. After inheriting all of Cee Cee's money she is doing everything to stay on top in a town that hates her. Wouldn't it make more sense to take all that money and go somewhere to start a new life?  Although we are always suppose to respect a deceased person's wishes it becomes hard when you have lost everything because a con-artist got all of your money. Unfortunately this weeks scheme didn't really work out the way it was planned, but they can always find another way to run Ivy out of town right?  My guess is that once they expose Ivy the whole truth about William being Charlie Rhode's dad will come out as well. Maybe in Ivy's desperation (you know since her un-earned funds are frozen and all) she will figure out the secret and manipulate the family with it. You never know what kind of extremes desperate people are willing to go to.


Lastly, while Diana Payne making a come back to take over the Spectator and cause a bit of chaos in Nate's new relationship (poor Charlie will never understand what a normal life is from this day forward), the writers also want to bring back Elizabeth. We found out in this episode that unfortunately Uncle Jack is a bit of a liar and he was not the one that gave blood to save Chuck from dying. In fact, he was covering up for Chuck's mother. The question remains why? Why bring her back? What does Chuck still want from the woman that abandoned him? What good could this storyline possibly do for us? Is it just me or does it seem like we are giving up on Blair and Chuck for good? Maybe its for the better. Seems like Chuck's luck with women... and family in general, isn't that great. Of course maybe next week for a change the writers will set the dramatics somewhere other than some random party that everyone has to attend.