Would you believe I missed last week's episode (all but the last ten minutes)? I had been up all night the night before, and instead of getting some sleep during the day I spent all day glued to the tv, watching coverage of the inaugural "festivities" with a kind of dread fascination. I don't usually take naps, but…

"This is just wrong",
**eyes glow red**
"we've got to stop this baby-eating bastard."
…And then the threat to go rogue if necessary. Monroe's budding paternal instincts are a joy to behold…almost as much fun as his constantly being so unnerved by Diana.

I read an article somewhere in which they actually referred to Meisner as a ghost, and Renard receiving visits from beyond the grave. So I'm considering him a bona fide spirit, unless at some point they state otherwise. I find the idea of a "ghost of seasons past" intriguing.
Of course, when Renard tested Meisner's…

The fifth and final season is supposed to begin February 20th. I'm looking forward to it and sort of dreading it at the same time. I'll miss the old Norma, but I'm sure Vera Farmiga will make the Norma in Norman's mind just as fascinating. And Freddie Highmore is imminently watchable whatever happens.
Thanks for the…

I watch a lot of PBS programming but haven't come across that. It sounds interesting. I'll look for it.
Thanks for the info!

Your comments and replies always give me food for thought, and they're delicious.

Quortoth would be perfect.

Ha! You were obviously the smartest kid at that little soiree.
It's funny about regional differences. When I was in high school, during one of those vacations in Florida, my best friend and I met some boys from Detroit. After talking and flirting a while, they expressed surprise that we were up on the latest music,…

Well, that definitely made it a little weirder. From now on I'll picture Larry Flynt (or Woody Harrelson as Flynt…I believe he won an Oscar for that) sitting under the gently swaying palm trees…of Flint (aka Flynt), Michigan. Thanks?

Okay, don't laugh but…
When I was a little girl my dad went to Flint on a business trip. For some reason I had it in my head that it was a beautiful, magical, tropical resort town. I live in a pretty nice mid-size city in Kentucky, so I obviously was a directionally challenged child (not knowing north from south…

I like that, too. I think we, as regular ol' humans, can applaud it and even identify with those struggles. We all do some wrestling with ourselves, hopefully for the same reasons…to be better.

So true! You pointed out one of it's true charms. Yes, few shows have it, and I really wish more did.
The TV landscape would be more varied and more enjoyable.

Makes sense. I wish they'd followed that kind of logic.

It reminds me of the situation that existed on "Angel", with Andy Hallett (God rest his soul) as Lorne. He was definitely a member of the group, often a very important one and sometimes the very heart (and conscience) of the group…not to mention hilarious and a fan favorite. And yet, he was a "guest" and wasn't given…

There were a lot of little things to like about this episode…
Hank man-handling Renard. Oh, yeah.
Wu's attitudinal swagger. Check.
Monroe as the world's most nervous babysitter. Cute.
Bud fretting over his family topped by his succinct pronouncement on Renard, "The guy's a dick". Priceless.
That Bud…every time I see him…

I remember a photo of him in a magazine where he was barefoot and his feet were prominently displayed. Feet are usually the last thing I notice about a person, but they were front and center and what can I say but "Oh, the horror!" The memory is making me want to vomit a little. Maybe he can't help how they look, but…

Nah…gorgeous as Elizabeth is, Trumpass wouldn't see her as more than a five on his rating scale. Didn't Trumpbutt once say he doesn't even look at women over 35? He wouldn't know true beauty if it came up and bit him on his actual ass. She's safe.

***very unladylike snort***

Oh, I'm with you on Fargo (Ewan McGregor as twins!!??!!). And I'm also looking forward to Bates Motel…can't wait to see what Vera Farmiga will do with her "new" role as dead Norma (or the Mother in Norman's mind). She and Freddie Highmore are a terrific team.

I agree, I also found quite a bit to like about this episode.
I love that we got to see Ecbert helping to impart some of the most important attributes to Alfred that we know he'll have as an adult and as king (his love of literature and philosophy, and using his intellect).
As for Judith, I don't know who I was…