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Tuesday, May 14, 2013

The Big Snag - Review

Spoiler Warning

If you have not seen last night's episode of Warehouse 13, please leave the blog and come back later. The following review will contain spoilers.

However, there is going to be a short Altador Cup coverage section below the review and another short update on The Obelisk War.

Warehouse 13 - "The Big Snag" - Review

This episode was quite brilliant, I have to say. I really enjoy when shows do something unconventional, which is probably why I love Warehouse 13 so much. 

Now for the A Plot. While I was shocked to find the author of the story was actually in the manuscript, I was not shocked to find out he was the one who stole the elephant. Every other story point was just kind of... there, as far as I'm concerned.

The best part about the A Plot was the way it was done. I liked that Myka got to essentially be the detective while Pete kind of floundered around. I loved that Myka got so into the role. All her dialogue was brilliant. I'd watch a mystery movie with Joanne Kelly in it any day. I thought the 1940's outfits were brilliant. I thought it was a good idea to have the story told in black and white, especially because of Myka's dress in the club. That thing looked like it would have been gaudy in color.

I was somewhat amused by the Claudia/Jinks acting at the beginning of the B Plot. Jinks was amusing and I think Claudia not giving him props the acting job was funny. I'm not sure why Claudia was surprised that Artie named his car. Lots of people name their cars. My sisters' cars are Speckles and Narnia. Scarlet isn't that bad. I thought it was interesting and actually kind of cool that the artifact user was a girl. Yes, she was getting back at her boss, but having a female interested in cars is a good thing, in my opinion.

Now, Artie's recklessness in this episode was kind of... odd. I didn't really have a problem with him jumping in front of the car to try and "save Claudia." We knew the thief had to be using something to steal the cars so it wasn't really that big a leap to the whole "intangible" thing. I also didn't really have a problem with him playing chicken with the thief. How the heck else were they supposed to stop her? Yes, both things he did were technically reckless, but... I'm not sure something drastic needs to be done at this point... which is what I think the Regents might be planning despite Jinks' protests.


Overall, I enjoyed this episode more than I did the last two. I'm really hoping the rest of the season gets better from here.

Neopets - Altador Cup Coverage

Altador Cup season is finally upon us!

For those who don't know, this is the one annual event that most every Neopian takes part in. It's very similar to the World Cup for football/soccer in real life only... it's centered around a game called Yooyuball. If you're not into playing Yooyuball, there are some side games to participate in. Each "land" of Neopia has their own team, with the exception of Neopia Central itself.

This year, I will be supporting Shenkuu again. I initially chose this team a couple years ago specifically because Shenkuu is based on Asian culture, which I like.

Now, prior to the Alltador Cup starting signups, we get a short intro to this year's teams and what the Yooyuball players have been doing in the off season. This started yesterday and so we've been introduced to four teams so far:
  • Altador - This team has apparently been traded a player who was on Shenkuu's team last year: Foltaggio the Mynci.
  • Krawk Island
  • Haunted Woods
  • Mystery Island
I'll keep you updated as to what other teams have been introduced and what players have been traded. The rest is basically nonsense so it won't get reported on here.

For more interesting Altador Cup coverage, complete with fake news stories, I recommend checking out The Daily Neopets. They aren't up and running yet for this year's Cup, but their coverage later will be pretty awesome, as usual.

Neopets - Obelisk War Update

A little over 24 hours to join a faction and claim some boons for the next skirmish. I've joined The Order of the Red Erisim again, though I probably won't be doing much to actually help out.

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Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Parks and Rehabilitation - Review

SPOILER WARNING

If you have not seen last night's episode of Warehouse 13, please leave the blog and come back later. The following review will contain spoilers.

There will be a Obelisk War Update and a Housekeeping section after the review. Feel free to check those out, they should be spoiler free.

Warehouse 13 - "Parks and Rehabilitation" - Review

I don't know about you, but I was led to believe that Artie was on trial or something. I don't know where exactly I heard that, but I'm pretty sure it was one of the episode trailers. Also, that obviously wasn't the case. In fact, it wasn't even as dire as the trailers made it out to be.

In the Warehouse, we got Myka and Jinks running around trying to help Artie. Artie was attempting to do Leena's now-vacant job. I quite enjoyed that we got to see how Leena had figured out where all the artifacts should be placed within the Warehouse. The Feng-shui Spiral was actually really cool. I liked how it read Artie instead of the Porthole. I also like how Jinks was able to use the Spiral there at the end. I'm glad Artie's making steps toward dealing with what his "evil self" did.

Outside the Warehouse it was a pretty standard "find and retrieve the artifact with some metaphor thrown in" kind of plot. That said, I did enjoy Pete being his usual weirdly child-like self and Claudia dealing with the outdoors. I thought the Lantern was pretty cool for an artifact that could cause mass destruction. I also kind of enjoyed the blond chick. She was a lot cooler under pressure than most of the other people confronted with artifacts are.

"Parks and Rehabilitation" was overall a pretty standard "dealing with the aftermath" episode. It had some good character development, some cool artifacts, and a good mislead for once.

Neopets - The Obelisk War Update

The skirmish is over. The Theives Guild has claimed boons from the Oracle. Goody for them.

The next skirmish, aka lots of Battledome fights, starts... well... sometime after the next batch of factions is revealed. That happens in approximately 129 hours since the typing of this post. I'll let you know when that happens and who I've chosen.

I'm really not doing much in the way of participation for these skirmishes. Mostly because I'm not really into the Battledome. It's boring and takes up too much time.

Housekeeping

I am planning to watch Grimm this evening. The Initial Reactions post should be up immediately after the episode airs.

Let me know what you think of the episode in the comments. Actually, let me know what you think about any of the episodes, movies, fanfictions, or books I review in the comments. comments are nice.

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Tuesday, April 30, 2013

The Living and the Endangered

SPOILER WARNING

If you have not seen tonight's episode of Grimm or last night's episode of Warehouse 13, you should leave the blog and come back later. The following review and Initial Reactions will contain spoilers. If you're interested, there's a small section of the newest "skirmish" in Neopets Obelisk War after the Initial Reactions section, as well as the Housekeeping section.

Warehouse 13 - "The Living and the Dead" - Review

I honestly don't know what to think about this episode. I was incredibly excited Warehouse 13 was back, but "The Living and the Dead" was kind of lack luster. Artie gets a "get out of dead free card," we meet another one of history's artifact users, and supposedly get a new villain introduced. At least, I hope she's going to be a villain. She certainly looks the part.

First I want to talk about Artie's mind and subsequent trauma. It was said in the episode that it makes sense for Artie's mind to be Warehouse 13, but even with that said, it was really obvious that's what it would be. The Warehouse 13 set is already there so what else would they use to do Artie's mental landscape? I found it interesting that Artie decided to communicate with Claudia and Jinks through the mental avatars of Vanessa, MacPherson, and finally Mrs. Frederic. It made sense considering Artie himself was hiding away with his memory of Leena. I'm not entirely sold, though, on the reasons the MacPherson avatar gave for showing up as one of the protectors. I'll take it at face value, though, because, well, there's nothing else to really take it as.

Artie hiding himself away with a memory loop of Leena was quite depressing, actually. I get exactly why he did it and then won't talk to anyone but Mrs. Frederic about it after he's shoved out of his mind. The trauma of what he remembers doing and what he interpreted from Leena when he killed her was just too great to lay on the people he didn't want saving him.

The rest of the story hinges on two things: the lock-picking artifact and Professor Sutton. I thought the lock-picking artifact was a handy deus machina device. I thought Professor Sutton was expertly portrayed by the ever wonderful James Marsters. His fake bumbling and pompous attitude were just brilliant. As he is immortal and it's revealed at the end of the episode that he didn't die from obviously not-fatal wounds, we should be seeing him again. I honestly can't wait.

My favorite scene from "The Living and the Dead" was in the crypt while the "poisonous darts" were flying around. Pete, Myka, and Sutton dodging them was just hilarious. I do wonder, though, what significance the diamond has to Sutton and Charlotte.

I sincerely hope next week's episode is better than this one. I expected to be utterly wowed and just wasn't.

Grimm - "Endangered" - Initial Reactions

  • Oh yay, recaps.
  • Constantinople? What is this nonsense?
  • Cow tipping?
  • Nope, udderless dead cow.
  • Make that cows.
  • Glowing blue thing.
  • Okay... that was weirder than usual.
  • So Monroe's trying to farm his parents or Nick off on Rosalee?
  • It's nice seeing those two together doing normal couple-y stuff.
  • Awkward.
  • lol
  • They're so friggin cute!
  • Must. Stare. At. Key.
  • Monroe knows everything about everything Wesen.
  • Just happened to have a useful relative.
  • For sure? You know period?
  • This is gonna be cute.
  • Juliette looks awesome.
  • Awww...
  • Yup, that was cute.
  • Back to the blue guy.
  • He's got a pregnant wife?
  • OMG, it's that chick!
  • And of course there'd be a UFO nut involved.
  • So now we're being all tense with each other. Great.
  • Of course there was.
  • Two of those have to do with everlasting life: Alchemy & Everlasting Life
  • I think Renard trusts Nick more than Nick trusts Renard.
  • I love Wu.
  • So... what did he take? The chick was obviously eating something.
  • Hey, that looks like a reused farm location.
  • Enter the UFO nut.
  • Lol, Wu.
  • Yup, best way to get your hands on a vehicle. Scare the bejeezus out of the driver, hope they don't run into any trees.
  • And that's supposed to be what?
  • I've got a feeling the UFO nut's gonna find the weird glowy Wesen.
  • In other words, Wesen.
  • Hooray contractions.
  • Convenient abandoned cabin...
  • Monroe's face.
  • I like Juliette's coat.
  • Except Monroe isn't actually that good at keeping secrets.
  • Especially that secret.
  • Well that's certainly an interesting way to put it.
  • That's actually a good question. What is it with cows and aliens?
  • UFO guy isn't what he seems, then. Huh.
  • And he's a Wesen. Interesting.
  • She has to eat their ovaries? Why?
  • Rosalee's reminiscence was pretty awesome.
  • So now we gotta find her.
  • And be awkward about Monroe and Rosalee's relationship there.
  • Bird boy's watchin'.
  • And loading a gun. This is not going to end well.
  • Ew... that effect was gross.
  • The "Scooby Gang" to the rescue!
  • Lol, Nick.
  • Portable dissection table.
  • Monroe has a wicked nose... not that anyone wants to point this out.
  • Oh, NOW we talk about Monroe's nose.
  • That was a crap shot.
  • That's a slightly creepy partial vogue.
  • Like, could technically be a lot of time... gotta love those TV short labors.
  • Rosalee just happens to know how to deliver a baby.
  • That is a really clean baby.
  • And of course the jerk "UFOlogist" shows up.
  • And Nick scares him for just long enough.
  • Boom. Dead.
  • Happy ending, for them at least.
  • Okay... that's just a lot of weird.

Neopets Obelisk War Update

I know I said this thing was over, but it's really not. Three of the remaining factions have been chosen to "fight to claim the oracle's blessing for themselves" according to today's "Latest News." The three factions battling are:
  1. The Seekers
  2. The Thieves Guild
  3. Order of the Red Erisim
Once again, I will be supporting the Order of the Red Erisim. I will not, however, be turning the blog red again.

I'll keep you updated on happenings with the new "skirmish." You currently have 29 hours to choose your faction. That's the rest of today and all of tomorrow.

Housekeeping

Uhmmm... yeah... this is basically going to be me begging you for comments. I very rarely get them and I think it would be fun to actually interact with those of you who actually read this thing. Let me know what you thought about the shows I review, my reviews, or, ya know, just say hi.

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    Monday, March 18, 2013

    Bring It On Storybrooke

    SPOILER WARNING

    If you have not seen last Thursday's episode of The Vampire Diaries or last night's episode of Once Upon a Time, please leave the blog and come back later. There will be spoilers. Also, a minor spoiler for next week's Once Upon a Time. I consider it minor if it's revealed in the teaser, trailer? Whatever, it's minor.

    The Vampire Diaries - "Bring It On" - Review

    So... this episode we got Elena essentially being soulless, Caroline finally realizing Tyler's not coming back, and Klaus and Hayley attempting to manipulate each other. It was... filler as far as I'm concerned. Everyone needed to cool off after the whole "Finding the cure" thing and deal with their issues before the next Big Bad thing.

    I enjoyed "emotionless" Elena less than I thought I would. Also, slightly annoyed they kept calling it "emotionless" because A) it was her humanity turned off and B) Elena had emotions. Those emotions just weren't colored by all of Elena's guilt. The way Nina Dobrev played "emotionless" Elena gave me Katherine flashbacks. I felt like the setting and everyone (meaning just Caroline and Stefan) stressing over her made it hard for "emotionless" Elena to really be the best of what "emotionless" Elena could be. She's essentially shown to have a "Want. Take. Have." mentality, to borrow a phrase from Buffy: The Vampire Slayer.

    Stefan and Caroline were rather boring this episode. I felt no connection to them. They're both mourning the loss of their lovers and babysitting Elena. Neither of them made any kind of attempt to understand "emotionless" Elena. They just kept telling her she wasn't herself. And no, I did not buy Stefan's apparent change of heart before he vervained Elena. It's no wonder Elena went off on them over it. I didn't even feel for Caroline at the end. It was just... okay, she can stop calling Tyler over and over now.

    I enjoyed the small bits we got with Damon and Rebekah. They're my favorite characters right now and seeing them interact was fun. I especially liked how Damon told Rebekah why she didn't really want to be "cured." That was a brilliant moment. On a side note, I'm watching Lost and I just can't take Boone seriously because of Damon. I end up breaking into fits of laughter when he shows up.

    Anyway... last but not least, we have Klaus and Hayley. I've made it quite clear how much I despise Klaus, so I won't go into that again. Hayley... I don't like her. She falls very flat, in my opinion. Their interaction was serious filler. Yes, we get she'd been working for Katherine. Yes, we get that Klaus apparently knows about her family. But that was it.

    So, not much else to say about this episode. It was a rest point between Big Bads. Looks like the Big Bad is going to be Silas. I'm sure we'll find that out for sure this week.

    Once Upon a Time - "Welcome to Storybrooke" - Review

    This was definitely more interesting than last week's episode, even if it was rather basic. Even the "surprise reveal" wasn't much of a surprise to me after the rest of the episode.

    During "Welcome to Storybrooke" we get the backstory to Greg Mendell and Regina's idea to have a son all wrapped up in a nice bow. We still don't know how Regina got Henry, but we do know why she wanted him. Something to break up the monotony of her existence. I'm not sure exactly how I feel about the fact that "Greg" hasn't sought out Regina, especially since he filmed her doing magic. However, I thought he came across as very creepy during his present day interactions.

    As for present day Regina, I'm still not happy with her. That sudden turn during the last story arc just ruined her for me. It was really obvious she wouldn't end up actually casting the curse, too. She apparently learned nothing during that scene with Henry and the cupcake at the beginning of the season. Or else anything she did learn got killed during her time with her mother.

    Past Regina was kind of fun to watch. I thought the way Lana Parrilla portrayed Regina being really happy with the way the curse worked out was positively amusing and then as she got bored with the monotony, it made me grin even more. I thought the way Regina got really attached to Owen was a) really quick and b) kind of sweet. That she got so attached that quickly was just kind of... odd.

    Last stop for this review is Snow. I'm not sure I really buy her never having killed anyone before. Or at least, she apparently didn't see any of those kills as being as big as Cora's. They were at war in the Enchanted Forest, what did she think was going on exactly? I didn't like her reaction to essentially killing Cora nor her going to Regina asking for death. That would not have solved anything, in fact it would have made things worse had Regina gone through with it. I also don't think Snow's going to become evil. Her massive guilt over Cora's death is proof of that to me.

    So, I can't wait till next week. The ball will be fully rolling again and I can't wait. Also, looks like August is going to be back! Yay!

    Obelisk War Update

    The war is apparently over. The Neopets team hasn't told us who's won yet. We're apparently having a breather. Can't say I'm sad to see the constant Battledome-ing stop.

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    Sunday, March 17, 2013

    Welcome To Storybrooke - IR

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    Sorry I've been away for a week. I was house-sitting and babysitting and watching Lost. However, this week I should be on schedule with posting my initial reactions and reviews. That said here is your

    SPOILER WARNING

    If you have not seen tonight's episode of Once Upon a Time, please leave the blog and come back later. The following initial reactions are full of spoilers.

    Once Upon a Time - "Welcome to Storybrooke" - Initial Reactions

    • Hey, it's that guy from Alphas.
    • That looks like more than just electrical storm-ness. Looks like rain.
    • Explosion of magic!
    • Grahm!
    • Reused footage!
    • It's interesting to see Regina confused.
    • Yeah, so why can't Regina see that?
    • Gold's got a point, but Regina's unbelievably stubborn.
    • Oh yes, lie to him more.
    • The world isn't as black and white as you think it is, Henry.
    • Schooled by a little kid. That's funny.
    • Cute.
    • That's where she got the idea for having a kid.
    • Things get stale without change.
    • He really doesn't.
    • I want that mobile.
    • Mysterious curse scroll...
    • Sneaking into the crypt...
    • Using it on Henry seems to be the plan.
    • Yup, this kid's the reason she gets Henry.
    • No, that wasn't vaguely creepy at all...
    • Fail, Neil.
    • Dun dun dun.
    • Fail, Regina.
    • One or both of them end up dead.
    • Okay, that guy is seriously freaking me out.
    • I don't think blowing up the well is going to do it.
    • Apparently got a nice new car...
    • Never thought I'd see a car chase on Once Upon a Time.
    • Random theory: Owen is Greg Mendell.
    • Did you not learn your lesson with the cupcake?
    • Bye bye curse.
    • That's pretty much what I thought.
    • Yeah, because Regina killing you would just end everything.
    • Well gee, isn't that nice?
    • I don't think that's how it's gonna work out.
    • And I was right! Go figure.

    Obelisk War Update

    Yet more Battledome-ness, this time though, you get to work in teams to try and defeat the Big Bad. Not sure exactly how that works as I haven't done it myself, but, ya know, have fun with that. I'll probably update this again if things get more exciting.

    Housekeeping

    So... tomorrow I'll have my review for tonight's Once Upon a Time up and a review for last Thrusday's The Vampire Diaries. Tuesday will be my review of last Friday's Grimm and The Subtle Knife. Wednesday, initial reactions for Arrow. Thursday, initial reactions for TVD and reviews for Arrow and Supernatural. Friday, initial reactions for Grimm and review of TVD. Saturday, review of Grimm.

    That's my hopeful itenerary. I've already written some of those reviews so... yeah. I should be able to stay on schedule with that.

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    Monday, March 11, 2013

    The Miller's Daughter

    SPOILER ALERT

    If you have not seen last night's episode of Once Upon a Time, please leave the blog and come back after you've watched it. The following review will contain spoilers.

    Once Upon a Time - "The Miller's Daughter" - Review

    This was one of the creepier episodes of Once Upon a Time. I've never been comfortable with the idea of Rumple and Cora as a couple. I was even less comfortable seeing it in its full-blown form. That was just... ick. That said, I very much enjoyed Rose McGowan's portrayal of young Cora. I didn't much like Cora's motivation, though. That was rather insane and didn't really make sense to me.

    I really liked Emma using magic, though her protection spell was really weak. At least it seemed that way to me. I liked the further explanation of magic. It makes sense that magic isn't all in the mind. If it were, everyone would be able to do it. Channeling emotion takes skill. The explanation really spoke to me as a writer.

    I think Snow going "dark side" was a good thing. I don't think "good" should be black and white. I thought the difference between Cora without her heart and with it was subtle to begin with. When she got her heart back, it was kind of intensely obvious that it was back. I thought that was a little weird, but nice at the same time.

    And yes, I was wrong about Regina being mind-controlled. However, I still didn't like her quick turn around when it came to Cora. She lost credibility in my eyes and I don't think she's going to be a credible villain for me anymore.

    I can't wait till next week and the full aftermath of Regina going completely dark side.

    Obelisk War Update

    Looks like we're getting another round of stronger Battledome opponents for the Obelisk War over on Neopets. Honestly, I couldn't even hold my own against the second tier of fighters so... that event's essentially gone down the drain for me.

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    Sunday, March 3, 2013

    The Queen Is Dead - Initial Reactions

    Hey everybody! This is your friendly neighborhood SPOILER WARNING. If you have not seen tonight's Once Upon a Time episode, you should go away and come back later. The initial reactions are filled with SPOILERS.

    Once Upon a Time - "The Queen Is Dead" - Initial Reactions

    • Snowdrops. Cute.
    • So many sparkles.
    • It's sad she doesn't want to celebrate her birthday.
    • That was a very pretty lock up on top...
    • Dun Dun Dun.
    • Tear-inducing reunion.
    • Because that's just the most wonderful thing a mother can do for her child. - sarcasm
    • I love that Gold is wonderfully insightful.
    • "Kids like culture." - lol. I hated museums as a kid.
    • Regina was blurry through that glass, nice bit of implication, there.
    • You never listened to Snow in the first place, Regina.
    • So many feels!
    • Surprise, surprise, magic. Everyone acts to surprised.
    • That's just kind of weird there, Henry.
    • Interrupting Henry. Doing what he does best.
    • Yeah really, time would be good. It usually is.
    • How'd Hook get there so fast?
    • Well that was some convenient Neil heard stuff.
    • W00T the ship.
    • Officially jumping on board the "Neil is Peter Pan" theory.
    • Balance is key.
    • Of course it's forever and a day to get to the ship.
    • So then the question is what's protecting it.
    • Or smashing a window...
    • A different blue fairy, perhaps? Or someone is disguise.
    • There are nuns...
    • Tears for Snow.
    • Of course now you've got it, you have to fight the bad guys to keep control.
    • This girl is like Alison Hannigan with the tearing up and inducing tears.
    • And the king didn't show up?
    • Figured Cora was the fairy.
    • And we won't find out what that means 'til next week.
    • Well that was a predictable ending to that conflict.
    • You knew that, though, Regina.
    • She's been mind-controlled for a very long time. That sudden flip in her attitude is my proof.
    • Oh, come on Regina!
    • And of course he'd have a girlfriend.
    • Fiance. Fun fun.
    • This is the burden of the hero.
    • Yeah... good luck with that, Snow.

    Obelisk War Update

    The second wave is upon us! I'm disappointed this thing's apparently all in the Battledome. I find it annoying that seems to be what this plot-thing is. And yes, I know it's a war and there must be fighting. I just want there to be more than Battledome fights.

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    Thursday, February 28, 2013

    In Which I Rant a Little and Review Arrow

    Today, I watched an episode of Arrow, went to Target with my mom and sister, spent a bulk of my evening de-Easter-Grassing Celestia and Luna ponies, watched an episode of Buffy: The Vampire Slayer, and then spent till now de-Easter-Grassing Cadance.

    If you have figured out that I'm going to rant about Easter-Grassed Doll Hair, you'd be right. I have always hated that stuff. It would periodically show up in Barbie dolls when I was younger. We'd play with them a little and then go to brush their hair, only to find out it was made impossible by EASTER GRASS. Yes, it makes the hair look more shimmery while in the box. Yes, it makes the hair look terrible once the doll or pony is out of the box. Yes, it tangles the hair very easily. Yes, I just spent a good three-ish hours cutting it out of my ponies' hair with a razor. Yes, it was annoying. No, they shouldn't put it in toys.

    This stuff was in every single hair plug the ponies had. It looked horrible. It was annoying as all get out to find, especially in pink, yellow, and purple hair. There was A LOT of the stuff, too. See Figure A.

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    Anyway... I mentioned I watched Arrow today, yes? Here's your SPOILER WARNING. If you have not seen this week's episode of Arrow, go away and come back later. There are lots of SPOILERS in the following review. Oh, and a SPOILER for River Song's identity, if you haven't gotten there in Doctor Who yet.

    Arrow - "Dead To Rights" - Review

    This episode was fun. It also blew my mind there at the end, that was fun. I spent a good five minutes pacing in my room freaking out. I was not expecting to see Ms. Alex Kingston show up and proclaim that Sarah Lance might be alive. Alex Kingston, for those who don't know, has been on Doctor Who for the last... three, four years?... as Professor/Doctor River Song/Melody Pond/Mels. That's two Doctor Who alumns to show up as parents on Arrow. Gah! Oh, and I also thought Mrs. Lance was dead for some reason... but meh.

    Speaking of Doctor Who alumns, I really, really enjoyed John Barrowman in this episode. I think that's partially because I'd rather see him in action instead of trying to look creepy. He doesn't do creepy well. My completely unrelated weird crossover fan observation: I was slightly disappointed when Mr. Merlyn did not come to with a gigantic gasp of breath any of the times he came to. But that's just me being a little weird and nerdy...

    But that's a good segue into how awesome Felicity was this episode. I like that she's getting some combat training from Diggle instead of just sitting at a desk. However, the quick costume change from work-out gear to work gear was a little... disconcerting. But she was awesome anyway. Quite the Oracle-type-person... which I keep saying.

    The other big reveal of the episode was Tommy being told point blank that Olly is the vigilante. I don't think it bodes well. I think Tommy's going to end up being a villain. I think he's going to hold Olly not trusting him as a big thing and that'll be part of what sends him to the villain side. I do like that he's keeping Olly's secret, though. It's nice. I'm also wondering when Olly's going to tell Dig and Felicity that Tommy knows.

    Can't wait for the next episode. Hope we get some answers to some of my questions, because those questions are important.

    Obelisk War Coverage

    Basically, today's thing is Battledome centric. Really easy battles with various members of the other team. Yay.

    Housekeeping

    Buffy took precedence over TVD, sorry. Hopefully, I'll be watching Supernatural and TVD tomorrow. I'll also be styling some ponies so... ya know, that'll be fun.

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