November 16th's Weekly TV Thoughts

Superman & Lois (11/4) – That was intense.  Yes, they lightened it up at times like the last scene with Sarah and the boys.  And how is it she is talking about junior year next year.  I thought they were juniors when the show started.  I realize it’s been TV time vs. real time, but still, I feel like they should be older by now.  Anyway, there were so many moments in this episode.  I realize we are in the final half (already), but they are going for broke.  And I loved that nod to the original comic’s release in the amount Clark owed in the store.

Tracker – And we’re back to the weird.  I really truly hope they get away from this quickly, or I will drop the series.  Honestly, I don’t think I have much more to say about it than that.  Well, it was nice to get a very little background about one of the supporting players.

The Marlow Murder Club – More fun with some interesting twists.  I’ve very confused as to where it is going.  Okay, maybe I’m also missing who a couple of the characters are, but that’s on me and my distracted watching more than anything else.  I’m definitely enjoying watching these ladies solving the murders.  Several more great lines as well.

Superman & Lois – Please tell me they are going to get another season.  Please.  I need to see more of Clark living in a world where everyone knows who he is.  Yes, it was a quieter episode again as far as suspense goes, but it was so powerful.  And that ending!  Yes, I teared up.  Something about the actor they picked for Jimmy didn’t sit quite right for most of the episode for me, but that last scene where he and Clark reconnected?  He was perfect in it.

Poppa’s House – There were some parts I laughed at.  And some parts I really cringed at.  Not sure if I want to be sticking with this one or not.  And, I’m embarrassed to say I had to look at IMDB to figure out that the headmistress was Rebecca Mader.  I knew she looked familiar, but I just couldn’t place her.  And after being a loyal Lost watcher and huge Once Upon a Time fan.

Rescue HI Surf – Just one rescue, and it impacted a lot of the episode.  Enough that the storyline with the two new lifeguards was very much a sub-sub-plot.  I don’t get why the Cap said anything when it wasn’t sounding good for her to get the promotion.  Unless they cut a scene, he had no business saying anything.  And I had to laugh at how the flying scene at the beginning was filmed.  Every trick in the book to keep from showing the stunt people instead of the actors up there.

Dancing with the Stars – Quite a milestone celebrated in style.  I think I would have appreciated the first round a bit more if they had shown us the original version of the dance so we could see how it was changed up.  There have been so many dances (and so many years), it’s hard to keep them all straight.  I also feel like we had something like the insta-dance in the past.  I’ve got to say my hat is off to everyone for pulling those off as well as they did.  I’m surprised Dwight lasted as long as he did due to that height difference.  But they did a great job each week.  Sorry to see him go, but it probably was the right time for him to leave.

Survivor – Well that drama was fun.  But in the end, every single person voted for Sol.  So Genieve could get her revenge.  Very sorry to see him go.  And sorry that Rachel didn’t have his back after he saved her just two votes ago.  But the scramble and drama sure was fun from the couch.

The Challenge – Michelle manages to hang on when she needs to.  I do but I don’t feel sorry for her and Olivia.  I mean, the way they ran things last season (yes, I hold grudges just like they do) was pretty brutal.  And Michelle can be downright mean as well.  But, Bananas has a huge ego problem as well.  I’d be quite happy to see him be brought down a couple of pegs.

Happy’s Place – Sweet episode overall.  I like the fact that they are rounding out Gabby a bit.  Yes, the character is right in Melissa Peterman’s wheelhouse, but it’s nice that she isn’t Barbara Jean redux.  However, how old is the character supposed to be?  Having a baby?  Really?