Okay I know this should have been written last year when they showed the finale, but I was being lazy and I can't help that now but to review this the day of the spring premiere, which meant I had to rewatch again. Let's get into it. I totally thought this premiered yesterday, but it turns out it won't premiere until next week. I guess I am early. That's one way to get me to write a post.
Damn, I'm not going to lie to you folks, I did not see that one coming. Lucious lost the company and when I mean lost I don't mean he won't be there anymore, he'll still be there he just won't be in charge in making decisions anymore. They still hold majority share so it's not like Mimi and Camilla can go around Lyons. Speaking of Mimi and Camilla, what the fuck? Is anyone as curious as me as how they got together? I was picturing Camilla just manipulating Mimi because she was sick and needed someone to be there for her. Either way, I couldn't have predicted that one. It was too much of a leap, but a leap I liked risking because I like when occurring characters come back. I was wondering what that bitch was doing this whole time.
I knew the win against Negan was too easy. Is Negan a girl? That would definitely change the game for me. I was expecting a man for some reason. Negan sounds like a boy's name to me. Anyway, I was kind of on Morgan's side a bit with this one, but if they didn't comply then they would have lost the element of surprise. I just don't want the team to turn into The Governor, who basically did the same thing to them except he killed people who left as well. Glad the war isn't over though.
But OMG why the hell did Carol and Maggie need to get caught? This was the first episode in a very long time that I was liking her. Her not telling the rest of the group about Morgan's pack to not kill the living, her falling for a guy (who knows the fuck why though), leaving a cookie for Sam (even though he doesn't deserve it because he basically killed him and his family & if it wasn't for Carol's talk he wouldn't had freaked out), and she didn't want Maggie in the fight because she's pregnant. Then she gets caught and I hate her all over again.
Abraham cleaned house! He broke up with Rosita, which was hilarious to be honest with Eugene just standing there afterwards, for a second I thought she was going to sleep with him, just for a second though. I can't wait until the talk Abraham has with Sasha, but with what's going down now, it'll have to wait.
BONUS!
Loved the song in the show and had to put it on here.
S1 E12
OMG this show is going down the crapper, which is really disappointing. Like there were times in this episode there is some serious terrible acting going on (looking at you person who plays Simon). There can be terrible shows, but even on terrible shows I still wouldn't blame the actors. I will blame some of he actors this time though.
Why is Alex hated again? I'm still trying to figure out why Ryan hates that Alex lied on the stand. Didn't he just say to end conspiracy a few scenes before? What the fuck? Then you have the bitch Shelby, who's blaming Alex for her career fail. She slept with her boss! She has no one to blame, but herself. I don't even get why Simon is mad. The only thing I could see him blaming Alex for is letting him think it was okay for him to release the trigger, but I don't even think that's why he's mad so I don't really know. Like seriously what is going on with this show?
The twins were interrogating Miranda's son and Raina is the only one that got him to talk and is following up on the lead without her sister knowing. Can I say that was a total 180 that kid did. Oh let's bond about how people judge us on stereotypes because that will make me feel safer and therefore I will disclose my info to you? Again, what the fuck?
Natalie is the only one I'm starting to actually like and she may die soon because she has a bomb strapped to her chest.
Caleb and Shelby may be teaming up to save her fake sister and the person behind her having a fake sister will probably be one of her parents because one of them is still alive after the plan crash and wanted to play dead because their business was corrupt and this was the only way to hold onto their money and the only way to get access to their funds was to hire a woman to fake being Shelby's sister. Let's be honest here, this isn't far fetched with this show and that's really sad to admit.
I did however like the lesson of the week with the new team joining our current group. Some people don't like it but I do. It's not like the current team is that likable these days. Maybe we'll like some of the new characters.
I really hate to see this show fall any farther than it has, but it really needs to start making some fucking sense.
P.S. I'm pretty sure Shelby is the villain. That was totally a girl's voice.
P.P.S. Who the fuck is Duncan?
Finally, I get time to write this one out. I'm late on congratulating Blindspot for not waiting forever and a day to get their leads to share a kiss. They are already a thousand miles ahead of Bones and Castle in that department.
We had a typical Russian spies as the bad guys for the tattoo of the week, but I guess David, Patterson's dead boyfriend, is what made this episode so special. He got killed and Patterson was driven to find his killer, which led them to the Russians, which led to some Russian spies dying. Patterson made Jane realize that when you have something special you shouldn't waste time not being with that person because before you know it he's gone. This made Jane go to Weller's apartment and kiss him.
This is your weekly dosage of music from the hit show Empire. Whether you missed it, or want to hear the full version, this is the place to be. Here is what I think warrants a 2nd listen.
I got to say Yazz and Jamila are a great combo. this rivals "Keep It Movin" from last season. It's not as fast paced, but you can tell they can perform miracles (get it?) by teaming together. I expect even better songs to come.
"Miracles" - Yazz & Jamila Velazquez
This is equivalent to the amazing duet between between Jussie and Estelle last season except it didn't end with a kiss (we'll get into that in the recap). What can I say, but that it was a powerful duet.
"Powerful" - Jussie Smollett & Alicia Keys
Just another good one from Jussie.
"Supernatural" - Jussie Smollett
You know how you aren't feeling a song at first, but then you find yourself singing along to it time later? That's kind of what happened to me with "Runnin'" and "Snitch Bitch", so I'm adding it to my collection. I didn't like Hakeem's part in "Runnin'" and I didn't like "Snitch Bitch" because it's about Cookie and Cookie didn't snitch on him, but the songs are stuck in my head so what else can I do but add them to the list.
"Runnin'" - Yazz, Jamila Velazquez, Raquel Castro, & Yani Marin
This is your weekly dosage of music from the hit show Empire. Whether you missed it, or want to hear the full version of it, this is the place to be. Here is what I think warrants a 2nd listen.
I got 2 new songs to add to my list. I'm starting to think Jussie has too many songs, at least for the first half of the season. I'd like to hear from the other artists too. I'm just saying, they're good, but let's mix it up Empire. "Daddy's Little Girl" is now stuck in my head and although I'm not completely in love with "Ready To Go" there are parts to it that I like, specifically Cookie's beat rather than Lucious's. You can't win them all.
This is your weekly dosage of music from the hit show Empire. Whether you missed it, or want to hear the full version of it, this is the place to be. Here is what I think warrants a 2nd listen.
This week we have 2 previous songs that have different beats to them that you could definitely dance to at a club, but I like them just as much as I like the originals. And we also have 1 new joint that will grow on you with every listen. Press play already.
"Born To Love U" (Club Mix) - Jussie Smollett
"Yo Vivre (I Will Survive)" (Club Mix) - Jamila Velazquez
It's really weird. Some of the songs that I think I like on the show, I end up listening to the full song on YouTube and don't like it as much. But then there are some that I hear on the show and I don't think anything of it and then I listen to the complete song and I end up loving it. It's just really weird. But most of the time, I'm on point. This is not one of those times. Here's what I think warrants a 2nd lesson.
I didn't really pay attention to this one when it came on during the show, but I listened to the song online and I love it. Reminds me of Eminem for some reason, just the flow of the song, not necessarily the rapper.
"Ear 2 The Street" - Mo McRae
Jamal definitely has a theme this season and it's called all of his songs have love in the title. I must say though that they've all been good songs so I can't hate on it. I love the piano in the background. Makes the song a thousand times better. They even have some french words in here! That's always a win in my book.
"You Broke Love" - Jussie Smollett
Nothing really to say about this one other than the obvious great beat and great collaboration.
This is your weekly dosage of music from the hit show Empire. Whether you missed it, or want to hear the full version of it, this is the place to be. Here is what I think warrants a 2nd listen.
"Mimosa" - Jamila Velazquez, Raquel Castro, & Yani Marin
I said it before and I'll say it again. Ne-yo knows how to write for Jussie. He sounds so much better when he sings one of his songs. Sounds like his voice is less stretched.
"Never Love Again" - Jussie Smollett
This song is so out there for Empire. It's not the usual, but it's Kelly Rowland, who just has an amazing voice. I wish they weren't using her just in the past, so she could sing some songs from the present.
Trying to catch up in the music department with Empire but I think these 3 are worth a listen to.
"When Love Finds U" - Jussie Smollett
"New New" - Becky G
This is probably the one that stuck to me the most while I was playing catch up on Empire. I don't understand a lick of Spanish (have no idea what the title says, but I'm guessing this song deals with love); however, this song was beautifully sung so I had to put it on here.
Okay so I'm starting to find some of the songs that aren't on the album; however, I still managed to miss 2 that will be on the album so I'm posting them now even though they were in the premiere episode because they are worth a listen to.
I heard this in the premiere and I just couldn't find it for some reason, but here it is now.
"Same Song" - Bre-Z
I knew this song existed, but I was waiting for it to drop during the show, but I didn't hear it play. Apparently, it did. I must have missed it. I was waiting for Pitbull to show up. Anyway, it's here now so have a listen to it.
"No Doubt About It" - Pittbull & Jussie Smollett
It's good to have Tiana back in the mix on the show. Since Serayah has been bumped up to a regular, I hope they start using her more. Didn't even know girl could move like that.
"Get No Better (2.0)" - Serayah
Okay when I first heard this song, I knew I wanted this on my must hear list. I do wish they went with a lower voice with the auto tune, but this'll do.
"Born To Love U" - Jussie Smollett
I don't mind having a clam and soft song like this one. Apparently Ne-yo produced and wrote the song. I actually prefer Ne-yo producing Jussie's songs because when he does, he's mindful of Jussie's range and it's better on the ears, in my opinion.
"Sorry Just Don't Cut It" - Jussie Smollett
I didn't know who Becky G was and I'm not a fan of her character on the show, but she did have a good enough song to land her on the list. I can't believe this girl is only 18.
It's a new season, which means new music, but it seems like it's so much harder to find the ones that aren't on the album. Anyway, I'll try to find as much as I can that's worth a listen.
I believe this is their theme for the season like how "No Apologies" was last season and the great thing is it's just as good.
"Ain't About The Money" - Jussie Smollett & Yazz
I'm not really a huge fan of this song because it seems like all of a sudden the song becomes a totally different song, in other words, I hate when Jussie & Yazz come in, but I thought it was important to add it to my list because of the message it has about black men in the US being imprisoned.
"Born To Lose" -- Sean Cross, Jussie Smollett, & Yazz
The recap has already been written and will be out Wednesday.
I'm a 90s baby so of course I know Scream the movie. I was scared of it like everyone else my age at the time. It wasn't that bad of a pilot which is why I'm willing to share it with you. I don't know if I should add it to my list or not. It has potential, but I'm afraid of adding anything from MTV ever since Finding Carter went down the drain for me.
Just goes to show everyone that Penny Dreadful is just as good when Eva Green isn't in the picture. Although I will admit that I did miss her, the episode didn't fall apart without her. Actually someone stepped up in a major way. I'm talking about you, Billie Piper. And here I thought she was playing the character wrong. Boy was I wrong. Her playing an evil monster is far better to me than an innocent girl.
Lily FTW!
She vows to put an end to Victor's life and calls him the creature so she now knows she's a monster, but what I'm confused on is if she remembers her past. I don't know if she was describing her prostitute life or that one night stand she killed in the last episode. Speaking of that dead guy, why the hell did she stick around until morning? In the beginning of the episode I was screaming "What the hell are you still doing there?" Girl is very dangerous, but is it wrong for me to be rooting for John Clare and Lily together now? At least they share in their hatred over their creator. Victor shouldn't go home any time soon.
Someone called it when they said Angelique wasn't going to make it passed this season. I don't remember what tipped his hand, but he was right. Now I hate Dorian Gray because he killed Angelique. The only good thing that came from this story is now we have seen his painting. Not as horrific as I thought it was going to be.
Meanwhile, Sir Malcolm released himself from Mrs. Poole's hold. Mrs. Poole couldn't control him any longer and I don't know how he figured it out, but he knew Mrs. Poole was the one pulling the strings. I mean, I'm glad he figured it out and all, but he was pretty stupid to go over to her house alone. What was he thinking? I guess rage does that to a person. I thought Mrs. Poole was interesting, but I guess even evil witches get lonely and want companionship. Too bad Sir Malcolm wants to rip her head from her body, but he's willing to put up with her shit if Mrs. Poole stays away from Vanessa, but that's the one thing she cannot do.
Summary:
We finally know the whole story now of why evil people are after Vanessa.Vanessa is a natural witch, who has a demon in her. The Devil, who was cast out by God, did not fall alone. His brother also fell with him. Lucifer went to hell and his brother went to earth. I assume that his brother is Dracula. Apparently Dracula and Lucifer don't get along. Anyway, Lucifer has his witches, while Dracula has his vampires and both are using their minions to lure Vanessa to their respective side because whoever reunites with the demon inside Vanessa first, will be able to start the apocalypse. God sent his hound or as Sir Malcolm corrected a wolf to stop it from happening. The wolf of God is Ethan. By now you should know that Vanessa and Ethan have the feels for each other. I have $10 that says Ethan's purpose is to kill Vanessa. I mean that would stop the apocalypse from happening, right?
So I finally finished the first season and I loved it! I seriously think this is the best superhero show I've seen, ever. But don't get it twisted, I still love DC more. But my word, Netflix really knows how to put on a show. Let me explain.
Summary: A blind man defeats the evils in Hell's Kitchen by using his over heightened 4 senses.
This show did a great job of setting up characters. I understood why people did what they did except for one. I really don't understand Vanessa Marianna. One minute she was carrying a gun out of protection from the Kingpin (why didn't he get his name in the show? This was just as much his story as it was the Daredevil's) and the next she's all "I can't live without you." What? When did that happen? I'll tell you the truth right now, I didn't even know the Kingpin had a woman. I kept yelling at her "run while you can," but then I found out who she was and then started saying, "what do you see in him?"
Another problem I had was Foggy. I felt like he overreacted to finding the truth about Murdock. It's like he never contemplated that sometimes bad guys win while using the law. Really, Foggy? The only way to win is by using the law, even when the judges are paid? Think man! Also, towards the end of the season, we see Foggy getting back with his ex, who is a hoot. For most of the season we see Foggy going after Karen. The love stories need a tad bit more work, but everything else was fabulous.
I'm glad they didn't go down the Smallville route meaning he wouldn't dawn the suit until the end of the series, instead it was only the end of the season and now that we know there will definitely be a season 2, I can't wait to see him dawn the suit again.
This has to get its own paragraph because it was that amazing. The fighting sequence were out of this world. Dare (get it?) I say, better than Nikita? Powers, this is how you do a fighting scene. Watch and learn.
Nuff Said!
Cast: The big names you should know are: Charlie Cox, Deborah Ann Woll (True Blood), Elden Henson (The Mighty Ducks--love those movies) Rosario Dawson (just love her in general and will definitely be back next season hopefully for more episodes), and Vincent D'Onofrio.
Judgement: If you're looking for something to binge through for the summer, I suggest you start with this one. It wraps itself up by the end of the season so you can take it as a series finale if you want, but you definitely get a sense that it's not over yet and I want to be there when it does unravel. Me thinks the fiancee is going to get her man out of jail.
Well lookie here, I just found the 2nd episode of the 1st season.
If you're a noob who has yet to watch the pilot or if you're a veteran who hasn't seen the season 2 premiere, then click here.
Everyone else, press play.
This episode is the reason why Eva Green should win all the awards. Congratulations to her for being nominated for Critics Choice. The 30 minute mark is the start of her greatness and the scene that everyone is still talking about a year later.
I'm glad that I saved this review until today because The Fosters have been making headlines today since YouTube put an age restriction on a clip of Jude and Connor kissing. The age restriction was taken off of it, but I'm glad that Gavin Macintosh (Connor) stood up for the kiss. It's insane that people don't have a problem with a boy and a girl kissing at the age of 10, but two boys at age 14 (8th graders and almost in high school) gets a restriction. At least, the restriction was taken down and for those who want to see it again, here's the kiss one more time. I added in some content because I hate just watching a kissing scene without seeing what led up to said kissing scene. Glad that Jonnor is finally official.
I warned you Lena. I warned you. Monte had "I want you" eyes this whole time. Is it wrong for me to say I liked it because I totally did. I like Stef and I like Monte too. Thank God I'm not in Lena shoes. I think someone put it best when they said, "I hate their little bond but if Monte tries something like sits on Lena's desk with them sexy legs and I was Lena I would have no choice but to give her the best sex of her life."
Well that was some finale. It's been a week since I've watched and since it is Wednesday I thought it would be a good time to finally release this review. It definitely did not disappoint me with the hype and so much happened in these 2 hours that I don't even know where to begin and I think that was a complaint among some viewers--too much happened. I'm going to try to keep this short (keyword is try). But first let's do a quick recap of what happened video-style.
This saved me a lot time writing because I had paragraphs and paragraphs about what happened in the season finale. So now I can just dive into the good stuff and talk about what I liked and didn't like and also where I think this show is heading.
Part 1
I couldn't believe Lucious would fire Cookie, but not Mr. Security. Hell, he shouldn't have fired either of them since it's not like they did anything wrong. She's not marred to him. She wasn't even dating Lucious. Lucious should know how to separate business from pleasure.
Speaking of Mr. Security, this is one of the reasons why I wouldn't mind if the show added a few more episodes next year or this year if they start in the fall. Maybe they should do something like The Walking Dead does and run 8 eps in the fall and 8 eps in the spring. I say 16 because it needs to stay short and concise. It doesn't dwindle on the same drama for long and I like that. I feel like everything is fast pace, which is so unusual in a drama because I always feel like dramas like to dwell in it for a few episodes until they move on. However, I felt Mr. Security changing his mind all of a sudden about pursuing Cookie came from no where. One minute, Mr. Security was saying no he can't and the next he was all up in that cookie. I think he saw a piece of that cookie when she was flashing it in his face and he got all interested. I felt like I missed an episode in between those two because they were so disjointed. This isn't the only instance I felt this way. I felt the same thing when Boo Boo Kitty was found out and Porsha and Cookie started packing her shit to go. I loved the scene, but it felt disjointed with the end of the previous episode. Would have loved to see Prosha stalking Boo Boo Kitty and then running to tell her master so I'm thinking 4 extra episodes would do them some good on the storytelling front.
Okay I know that I owe you guys a review and it's coming trust me, but while you're waiting you can listen to the beautiful songs that came out of the finale that I think deserve to be replayed.
I actually prefer the Terrance version even if it isn't clean because they're laughing in between. I probably prefer this version because of the way they played it on the show or it could be due to the fact that I love duets. As a bonus I've added another version of the song covered by a pianist.
"Nothing To Lose" - Jussie Smollett & Terrance Howard
"Nothing To Lose" - Jussie Smollett
The only Rita Ora song I know is "Black Widow" but at least I know who she is. Charles Hamilton I do not know, but I like the way he raps. He reminds me of J. Cole who I love. It's so funny how Empire promotes the artists only to see them for 2 seconds on the show. Wish I heard more of it then, but at least I can hear it now.
"NY Raining" - Charles Hamilton feat. Rita Ora
Love me some J. Hudson and hope she comes back for season 2 because her story-line isn't over with just yet. There is a rumor going around saying she isn't coming back, but it's not definite. It always comes down to scheduling. Juicy J is also on the track and no offense to Juicy J, but you weren't needed.
"Whatever Makes You Happy" - Jennifer Hudson feat. Juicy J
Let us not forget this song that was either Empiremaking fun of 50 Cent's Power (which I have yet to see) or they could actually be talking about the power of Empire. I choose to believe the former just because it makes the song more clever.
"Power of the Empire" - Yazz
The review is COMING SOON!
Luv ya,
Diva
P.S. Now you can listen to all the best of the best music from Empire here.
