I actually feel that the Dylemma connection was pretty natural and since Norman & Emma were barely a couple (Did Dylan even know that they were dating?!), I don't find it nearly as gross or forced as the Dylan/Bradley hook-up in S1.

Do you mean a reason other than to be a victim? I really can't see any other reason for Bradley to have returned.

I don't get it either. It seems all the love for him is just a projection for a character the actor played on Twin Peaks.

"To make this show logically since up with the first movie, all of these characters must be gone except Norman."

Also very happy to see Highmore up there. He has been outstanding this season.

I actually like Empire but there is no way it should be nominated above Mad Men or Better Call Saul for that matter.

I fear that but i really hope the writers come up with something more interesting as a plot line for S2.

Highly unlikely that Cleo's hair is naturally that straight. I totally agree the "natural" look takes an unnatural amount of time, effort & product.

"Would new Phil feel the same way if another, desirable man showed up?"

I agree. I dvr it and watch when nothing else of interest is on.

I just caught up to this episode & I'm surprised people didn't rate this episode higher. I thought it was the best one in awhile.

I know everyone is gunning for Henry to become a superspy or have some other major role but honestly, he has been in the background the entire series.

Yes, but it was a clue that they should deal with the confidentiality more directly rather than just mention it once briefly because of Stan.

I loved the finale but I agree with your point about the average viewer not remembering all the various threads once the new season starts, especially given it will be almost a year from now.

I feel that P & E handled the initial conversation with Paige well but completely dropped the ball after that.

I would have liked to see Martha but there was nothing really building with Kimmy. That subplot was tabled a few episodes ago and there was nothing imminently needed from those tapes so I fully expected that to continue into next season.

That would have been a good cover but everyone wanted Paige to know the truth.

Phil should have realized they couldn't trust Paige to keep their secret as soon as she nonchalantly told him about Henry's fear of being eaten by a bear. She promised him she wouldn't tell!

Unfortunately Gene's demise seemed inevitable.

That would mean the end to the series so No, I'm not rooting for her.