Marlow Murder Club – They really buried the motive. I didn’t remember any mention of it until the
climax. Must have been a couple of lines
in the first half, which I’ll admit I didn’t remember that much of. They needed to give us a recap. (Or I missed it when I was fast forwarding
through the beginning.) Left a bit of a
bitter taste in my mouth, but I mostly enjoyed the episode.
Marble Hall Murders – Some very fun transitions between the
two realities in this one, more than I remember in the past. I feel like the book story got the most
forward movement here, but that may just be my perception at the moment. Other stuff might prove to be important
later.
Dancing with the Stars (9/15) – Interesting way they are
doing the premier with two nights and two eliminations. Whitney has a challenge this season after the
win last season. I’m a little surprised
they are through to the next week, in fact.
I’m coming into this season without anyone I’m already rooting for, but
several of the guys impressed me this week.
I’m a little surprised at who went home considering who his wife is and
that Adele just won next pro. I figured
they’d stick around another week or two at least. Sorry to see them leave already.
RJ Decker – That opening scene. I mean, I get the synergy they were going
for, but it was weird. They really
should have done something else. I did
like the main story, however. And the
way the relationships are growing is nice, too.
I’m really glad the show is back for season two.
The Challenge – I wonder why they didn’t go into what the
three guys did to get themselves booted.
Yes, I read about it, but still, seems like they could have done a bit
more to address it. But I find it ironic
that Nelson and Josh both got DQ’d together since they’d been feuding so
much. Nice that Orange took another
hit. Although, with what they’ve got
left, this could get very interesting. I
feel like they need to adjust the teams to even out the sexes, but I’m sure
they have a plan. Although, with two
teams, how are they going to have two people in eliminations. I’m very curious about that.
Dancing with the Stars (9/16) – Lots more great dancers
tonight. Not that I’m surprised. Yes, some of them have room to grow, but
there are some that should make it far.
We’ve still got 14 pairs. That’s
insanely high, or at least it feels that way.
Interesting that both of the new pros left in the first week of the
competition. I know new pros don’t tend
to go far, but this seems quick even for them.
Also, I do like that Maura and Mark are paired. It will be interesting to see how far they
go.
Totally 90’s House – I wasn’t completely in love with either
house, but I think I liked the master bathroom in the house that lost a little
better. Was it more, or was the tub in
the willing house way too small? Nice
that Melissa got a cameo. I wonder if
she will wind up coming back or if that is all she gets for the season.
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe – That one was fun
again. Really enjoyed all the superhero
lore and appearances, and I was surprised by the cameo. I’m anxious to see how they are going to wrap
things up next week. Or at least the
first season.
The Traitors: New Blood – So, Kim. You say “everyone thinks lawyers are liars,
so I’m going to lie so people don’t know I’m a lawyer.” I’m sorry, what? You are kind of proving their point. I was actually rooting for her to be the
first one gone. This accomplish twist is
interesting. I’m very curious to see who
joins the traitors and who is the second murder victim. That first banishment was interesting. We’ve already got the supposed slip up. I couldn’t quite tell what happened
there. Guess I should have paid more
attention.
Anna Pigeon – I actually was intrigued by the mystery, but I
found the solution a letdown. Completely
logical, but somehow less than they were setting things up to be. And the romantic storyline? Predictable and frustrating. Can’t someone be smart just once? Instead, we get the soap opera.
