JASMINE's THOUGHTS on Constantine Season 1 Episode 13 "Waiting for the Man"

About the Show

Based on the wildly popular comic book series Hellblazer from DC Comics, seasoned demon hunter and master of the occult John Constantine (Matt Ryan, "Criminal Minds") is armed with a ferocious knowledge of the dark arts and a wickedly naughty wit. He fights the good fight - or at least he did. With his soul already damned to hell, he's decided to abandon his campaign against evil until a series of events thrusts him back into the fray, and he'll do whatever it takes to protect the innocent. With the balance of good and evil on the line‎, Constantine will use his skills to travel the country, find the supernatural terrors that threaten our world and send them back where they belong. After that, who knows... maybe there's hope for him and his soul after all.

The cast also includes Harold Perrineau (Lost) as Manny and Charles Halford (True Detective) as Chas. Angélica Celaya as Zed Martin. Writer Daniel Cerone (The Mentalist, Dexter) serves as executive producer with David S. Goyer (Man of Steel, The Dark Knight Rises). Constantine is produced from Bonanza Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television. The show is based upon characters published by DC Entertainment.

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*My Thoughts*

This was an interesting twist of events in the finale of Season 1. I really like how the various characters and subplots come around tying episodes and storylines together, especially when more revelations of each case leads Constantine and friends closer to the "rising darkness", in this case, the Brujeria. Although it is still a mystery, each case John investigates brings him closer to the evil he is constantly battling.

This time, John and Zed is called upon for help on a few child abductions by Detective John Corrigan...if we recall in a few episodes back, Zed had a vision of his death. Hmmm... Always interesting when Manny makes his appearance, especially now that Zed can see him now. While John and friends investigate another abduction, Papa Midnite has plans of his own...regarding a bounty on John's head.

With the elements of suspense and mystery, John and friends races against time to save a little girl. All the while more pieces of the puzzle are revealed, especially coming from Manny...all he does is talk in riddles. However, this time, Manny is straight up with Papa Midnite. Huh... if that's not a cliffhanger...then what is!?!

My jaw definitely dropped with this revelation. Whoa! Well, John was warned that someone close to him, someone he trusts, will betray him. Wow! This first season was absolutely riveting, suspenseful, and mysterious. Of course, with the elements of horror and the supernatural so intricately intertwined, the story flowed giving viewers that hear-pounding and gasping breath moments that keeps us watching. I absolutely love the cast...love the character development, as well as how the storylines progressed.

I sincerely hope that this series does not get cancelled.

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Looking forward to the next season!

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JASMINE's THOUGHTS on Constantine Season 1 Episode 12 "Angels and Ministers of Grace"

About the Show

Based on the wildly popular comic book series Hellblazer from DC Comics, seasoned demon hunter and master of the occult John Constantine (Matt Ryan, "Criminal Minds") is armed with a ferocious knowledge of the dark arts and a wickedly naughty wit. He fights the good fight - or at least he did. With his soul already damned to hell, he's decided to abandon his campaign against evil until a series of events thrusts him back into the fray, and he'll do whatever it takes to protect the innocent. With the balance of good and evil on the line‎, Constantine will use his skills to travel the country, find the supernatural terrors that threaten our world and send them back where they belong. After that, who knows... maybe there's hope for him and his soul after all.

The cast also includes Harold Perrineau (Lost) as Manny and Charles Halford (True Detective) as Chas.Writer Daniel Cerone (The Mentalist, Dexter) serves as executive producer with David S. Goyer (Man of Steel, The Dark Knight Rises). Constantine is produced from Bonanza Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television. The show is based upon characters published by DC Entertainment.

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*My Thoughts*

Now that's what I'm talking about! All the elements that makes this show realistic is all there...but that's just me. I am so loving how each episode reveals more and more of the plot, subplots, and all the characters. This first season of Constantine is turning out to be an awesome intro the supernatural world of John Constantine. This time, this episode involves Manny...yup, our favorite angel is a major presence in this episode. We also see a lot of heart from John when Zed is hospitalized. Awww....but of  course, without his sarcastic wit, it wouldn't be John Constantine...would it now?!? Haha!

All I can say is that the cast is amazing! They definitely picked the right people to portray these characters. I loved watching the development of John and Zed's relationship; and this episode revealed how far their relationship has developed...even though John would not admit it. Now that the rising darkness has been revealed, the few episodes before, including this episode, revolved around faith...they are, after all, battling against a powerful darkness. And now, we are seeing all these characters, including Manny, pulling together to fight these battles.

Overall, this was an exciting episode filled with suspense, mystery, and action that was fitting for this supernatural series. I'm not one to get all technical about the show, but I am definitely enjoying watching a show that has brought life onto the small screen to a popular comic book series. I just hope this show doesn't get cancelled. One can hope...right!?!

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JASMINE's THOUGHTS on Constantine Season 1 Episode 11 "A Whole World Out There"

About the Show

Based on the wildly popular comic book series Hellblazer from DC Comics, seasoned demon hunter and master of the occult John Constantine (Matt Ryan, "Criminal Minds") is armed with a ferocious knowledge of the dark arts and a wickedly naughty wit. He fights the good fight - or at least he did. With his soul already damned to hell, he's decided to abandon his campaign against evil until a series of events thrusts him back into the fray, and he'll do whatever it takes to protect the innocent. With the balance of good and evil on the line‎, Constantine will use his skills to travel the country, find the supernatural terrors that threaten our world and send them back where they belong. After that, who knows... maybe there's hope for him and his soul after all.

The cast also includes Harold Perrineau (Lost) as Manny and Charles Halford (True Detective) as Chas.Writer Daniel Cerone (The Mentalist, Dexter) serves as executive producer with David S. Goyer (Man of Steel, The Dark Knight Rises). Constantine is produced from Bonanza Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television. The show is based upon characters published by DC Entertainment.

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*My Thoughts*

Whoa!! Constantine is definitely not lacking with the horror and suspense elements. These episodes has not disappointed. Yet again, another episode revealing more about Constantine's "friends." John Constantine may come off as aloof,  but he seriously does care about his friends...he just has an odd way of showing it. This time, John comes out to help Ritchie's students. I'm also loving the fact that Manny is making more of an appearance now. This time, this episode explores the out-of-body travel into other dimension! Very interesting....

Forgot to mention that the time slot was switched with Grimm which was a good move...in my opinion...since Grimm already has an established fanbase.... Grimmsters would definitely not want to miss an episode. Just thought I'd throw that in there. Oh...and yah, this is also a favorite show of mine. 

Back to the show... We are already into the eleventh episode, and I am enjoying the development of characters and story. There is so many directions this show can go...story-wise, now that the rising darkness was identified. John and friends have a lot ahead of them... there are, after all, all those marks on the scry map. I seriously love how Matt Ryan brings the Constantine character to life.

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JASMINE's THOUGHTS on Constantine Season 1 Episode 10 "Quid Pro Quo"

About the Show

Based on the wildly popular comic book series Hellblazer from DC Comics, seasoned demon hunter and master of the occult John Constantine (Matt Ryan, "Criminal Minds") is armed with a ferocious knowledge of the dark arts and a wickedly naughty wit. He fights the good fight - or at least he did. With his soul already damned to hell, he's decided to abandon his campaign against evil until a series of events thrusts him back into the fray, and he'll do whatever it takes to protect the innocent. With the balance of good and evil on the line‎, Constantine will use his skills to travel the country, find the supernatural terrors that threaten our world and send them back where they belong. After that, who knows... maybe there's hope for him and his soul after all.

The cast also includes Harold Perrineau (Lost) as Manny and Charles Halford (True Detective) as Chas.Writer Daniel Cerone (The Mentalist, Dexter) serves as executive producer with David S. Goyer (Man of Steel, The Dark Knight Rises). Constantine is produced from Bonanza Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television. The show is based upon characters published by DC Entertainment.

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*My Thoughts*

What is a parent to do!?! Well, this episode is all about Chas. Yay! More character development. We got a little bit of Zed's past in the previous episode, this episode focuses on Chas...of course, it wouldn't be a Constantine episode without some supernatural event/conflict happening..would it!?!

With this rising darkness now identified, it seems that there is a lot more supernatural events happening...as we find out in this episode with the introduction of Felix Faust. Faust apparently is an old nemesis of John Constantine....he sure knows how to make rivals or archenemies. Getting to know John Constantine, I'm sure we will meet more of John's nemeses as we follow his adventures/cases in each episode.

I am thrilled that this episode wasn't all about John Constantine. This time, he took a backseat to solving this case...be it he did figure out who was behind it. But....really, don't mess with a father's child. With the flashbacks, we got a glimpse of who Chas is.

This season is turning out to be a new series with a lot of secrets while these characters continue to fight the ever continuing battle against evil/darkness. Filled with many elements of the supernatural...even horror, and the realism of personal human struggles, Constantine is turning out to be an exciting and intense drama that is worth watching every Friday night. I am definitely looking forward to the next episode...what's next in the battle between the light and the darkness.

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JASMINE's THOUGHTS on Constantine Season 1 Episode 9 "The Saint of Last Resorts: Part 2"

About the Show

Based on the wildly popular comic book series Hellblazer from DC Comics, seasoned demon hunter and master of the occult John Constantine (Matt Ryan, "Criminal Minds") is armed with a ferocious knowledge of the dark arts and a wickedly naughty wit. He fights the good fight - or at least he did. With his soul already damned to hell, he's decided to abandon his campaign against evil until a series of events thrusts him back into the fray, and he'll do whatever it takes to protect the innocent. With the balance of good and evil on the line‎, Constantine will use his skills to travel the country, find the supernatural terrors that threaten our world and send them back where they belong. After that, who knows... maybe there's hope for him and his soul after all.

The cast also includes Harold Perrineau (Lost) as Manny and Charles Halford (True Detective) as Chas.Writer Daniel Cerone (The Mentalist, Dexter) serves as executive producer with David S. Goyer (Man of Steel, The Dark Knight Rises). Constantine is produced from Bonanza Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television. The show is based upon characters published by DC Entertainment.

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*My Thoughts*

I know this is coming late, but it's been a busy start of the new year! But, now that I'm caught up with this amazing show, let's get started.

Returning  from a midseason break, we return to where the last episode left off... Constantine allowing himself to get possessed by a demon, after getting shot by Anne Marie. John Constantine has some great friends...eh. Anyways, Constantine casts a demon into himself to save himself from an Ivunche and from dying, it wasn't just any demon, but a demon king! Manny's timing to come...well, it's not so great...you think!?! Oh, and of course, the rising darkness has been revealed, so now, the battle begins...to fight this darkness. But, first, Constantine needs to be saved as well.

Talk about possession. Like a good horror movie, Constantine's possession had all the scary elements of being possessed by an intense evil. However, intertwine Constantine's sarcasm and wit, this episode was certainly compelling, dramatic, and humorous. Even with this fight against evil and time, there's that underlying fight with guilt and faith...not with just John, but Anne Marie as well.

Yay! Chas and Zed definitely had a strong presence in this episode...hopefully, it keeps going. I really loved all the interaction among the characters. We even got more details about Zed's past...it's a good start in unraveling Zed's past. We're definitely getting a better idea of why Zed is running from her past.

All together, this episode was an intense and dramatic return from its midseason break. With its incredible effects making the supernatural events pretty realistic, including the exorcism. Matt Ryan definitely brings the character John Constantine to life....and I am definitely looking forward to more episodes.

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JASMINE's THOUGHTS on Constantine Season 1 Episode 8 "The Saint of Last Resorts"

About the Show

Based on the wildly popular comic book series Hellblazer from DC Comics, seasoned demon hunter and master of the occult John Constantine (Matt Ryan, "Criminal Minds") is armed with a ferocious knowledge of the dark arts and a wickedly naughty wit. He fights the good fight - or at least he did. With his soul already damned to hell, he's decided to abandon his campaign against evil until a series of events thrusts him back into the fray, and he'll do whatever it takes to protect the innocent. With the balance of good and evil on the line‎, Constantine will use his skills to travel the country, find the supernatural terrors that threaten our world and send them back where they belong. After that, who knows... maybe there's hope for him and his soul after all.

The cast also includes Harold Perrineau (Lost) as Manny and Charles Halford (True Detective) as Chas.Writer Daniel Cerone (The Mentalist, Dexter) serves as executive producer with David S. Goyer (Man of Steel, The Dark Knight Rises). Constantine is produced from Bonanza Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television. The show is based upon characters published by DC Entertainment.

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*My Thoughts*

Well, it's apparent that there is more to come with this episode... I guess we can call it a cliffhanger. Will John survive? We will have to wait and see. And...I am definitely going to wait and see. It is obvious that people from John's past, particularly from Newcastle, will make their appearance.

Again, more connections to the subplots are subtly made in this midseason finale. To boot, it was an interesting twist when Sister Anne-Marie shot John to become bait for that creature Invunche. Yeah, the suspense and horror definitely is present. That Invunche definitely made my skin crawl. Yikes! But, dayum, Sister Anne-Marie turned the tables on John. Gotta save the innocents...right...no matter what the sacrifice!?!

Now, what about Zed!?! What the heck!!! Her "Father" is who is after her?  She will be their salvation. Well, okay, can we get any more cryptic!?! With all that protection...how was it that these kidnappers were able to easily walk in!?!

At least, this rising darkness has a name; although John seems pretty anxious about it. Is this Brujeria the rising darkness John has to face? The rising darkness that wants to bring hell and earth together? Seems to be a common theme with many battles between Good and Evil.

I am really enjoying the fact that we are seeing more of Chas and Zed. I mean, c'mon, for supporting cast, we should see more development of their characters and their connection with John Constantine.

With the elements of horror and suspense, with the twists and turns, plus the sarcastic wit of Matt Ryan's character, and the humorous, yet sarcastic, dialogue, Constantine is turning out to be an addictive series.

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