MARIAH's THOUGHTS on 13 Reasons Why Season 1 Episode 13 - "Tape 7, Side A"

About the Show:

After a teenage girl's perplexing suicide, a classmate receives a series of tapes that unravel the mystery of her tragic choice.
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Network:
Netflix

Genre:
Young Adult

Crime Drama/Mystery

Rating:

TV-MA

Created by:

Brian Yorkey

Series based on:

Thirteen Reasons Why

Based on the Novel Written by:

Jay Asher

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Cast:

Dylan Minnette – Clay Jensen

Katherine Langford – Hannah Baker

Christian Navarro - Tony

Brandon Flynn – Justin

Jutsin Prentice - Bryce

Kate Walsh – Mrs. Baker

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Episode 13: "Tape 7, Side A"
Hannah seeks help from Mr. Porter, the school counselor. Clay plays the new tape for Tony and weighs what to do next.

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My Thoughts

Note: This review contains spoilers

“Before she died, Hannah recorded thirteen reasons why she killed herself.”

13 Reasons Why brings important humanitarian issues to light and I thank the cast for making one of my favorite books come to life. The actors performed beautifully to the point I let a tear drop or became angry because of their actions. Not minding that it is set in a fantasy town with fantasy people, 13 Reasons Why had a message and I think it was fully executed. After watching the last commentary episode, the audience learns more about the actors and why they auditioned for their roles. Examples being: they were confused teenagers once or they know a rape survivor. These are often issues that get shamed or criticized, because of the existence of false claims, but those are the claims that keep real victims quiet.

The guilt the characters carry and their lives are still in shambles after Clay had finished listening to the tapes. Some have been more damaged than others such as Alex who shot himself in the head and is in critical condition, Justin is now homeless, and Jessica is trying to bring the subject of her rape to her father. However, we aren’t given a trail on the Bakers versus the school for the cause of Hannah’s death. Even if it’s painful, life just moves on for the characters.

Considering the book Thirteen Reasons Why ends at Clay in possession of the tapes and him completing them, the direction of the story is open to the imagination. Some people say it needs a second season, I don’t believe that at all. 13 Reasons Why included depression, suicide, rape, and (subtly) mental health that can carry on into adulthood. Each episode related to an experience could have happened to them or someone they knew. It is because these issues are a part of real life that I enjoyed Thirteen Reasons Why not only as a novel, but also as a visual series.

“This tape blows up the world.”

“Which is what we should do, don’t you think?”

I speak so highly about the issues 13 Reasons Why because it brings up contemporary issues and how perfectly executed it was, but I can still only give it 3 and ½ stars. It’s finale episode, like stated before, does not have a sound resolution. There was no trial and the characters’ lives just seem to move on for better or for worse. This series has potential for a season two.

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JASMINE's THOUGHTS on Lucifer Season 1 Episode 13 - "Take Me Back to Hell"

About the Show

Lucifer is the story of the original fallen angel. Bored and unhappy as the Lord of Hell, Lucifer Morningstar has resigned his throne and retired to the City of Angels, where he owns an upscale piano bar called Lux. When a beautiful pop star is murdered, for the first time in roughly 10 billion years, he feels something awaken deep within him. Is he actually capable of feelings for a human being? The very thought disturbs him. The murder attracts the attention of LAPD homicide detective Chloe Decker, who finds herself both repulsed and fascinated by Lucifer. At the same time, God's emissary, the angel Amenadiel, has been sent to Los Angeles to convince Lucifer to return to Hell. But with the City of Angels at his feet and a newfound purpose, Lucifer's having too much fun to go back now.

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FOX

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Genre:

Supernatural/Paranormal Drama

Action/Adventure

Comedy

Based on the comic book series by:

Vertigo

Rating:

TV-14

Cast:

Tom Ellis as Lucifer Morningstar

Lauren German as Chloe Decker

Lesley-Ann Brandt as Maze

D.B. Woodside as Amenadiel

Rachael Harris as Dr. Kim Martin

Kevin Alejandro as Dan

Scarlett  Estevez as Trixie

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Episode Synopsis:

When Lucifer is framed for murder, he and Chloe must work together to clear his name and prove the identity of the true killer.

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*My Thoughts*

Not that Lucifer has been framed for murder, he doesn't think life on Earth, especially in Los Angeles, is fun anymore. It's not all fun and games anymore...is it!?! Lucifer is feeling the reality of it now. The look of disappointment and disbelief on Chloe's face just rubbed it in too much for Lucifer. We already know that Lucifer is all too human when Chloe is around. When Lucifer has a gun pointed to his head, he only does what the Devil does...and provokes the police officer to pull the trigger. Aye!

Despite Amenadiel and Lucifer being at odds with each other, they are still family...and Amenadiel gets Lucifer out of that mess for now. They both come to a realization about themselves and about the whole situation... And comes to the conclusion that they need to help each other on this.

Dan finally tells Chloe that truth about everything. He really does want to make it work...he does, after all, still love Chloe. Even with all the mistakes that were made; he did do it with good intentions in mind. He just went about it the wrong way. Of course, Chloe is angry with him, she seems to understand his motives...sort of. She'll probably forgive him...eventually. Although she doesn't it show it much, Chloe still loves Dan... She still want to make it work, especially for Trixie's sake. Dan helps Chloe by turning himself in, so that they can track down Malcolm and clear Lucifer's name.

I thought it was hilarious when Dr. Martin finally finds out the truth about Amenadiel and Lucifer. That was funny. Then, to turn it around and make it into sibling counseling. Dr. Martin is still dumbfounded with this revelation; plus, she's angry that she was apparently a pawn in Amenadiel's plan to get Lucifer back to Hell. The back and forth banter and antics is too funny...totally enjoyable to watch. Then, just like all of Lucifer's "therapy" sessions, Amenadiel and Lucifer figures out what to do in order to find Malcolm.

Well, Malcolm has definitely gone off the deep end into insanity, especially since he thinks he's "invincible" when Amenadiel "saved" him from Hell. But what does he do...go crazy, then kidnap Trixie. Malcolm want to run, but that's not going to happen without money since he was confronted by Amenadiel and Lucifer. Too funny how these brother angels work so well together, but always disagree on many things. But, that didn't go well either since Amenadiel gets injured by Maze's blade.

Hmmm...Lucifer and Amendiel isn't the only one who is all too new these human emotions. Maze is also susceptible to this too human thing called...feelings. For a demon, she did show a lot of concern for Amenadiel's well-being.

It comes down to saving Trixie and Chloe now. Knowing that he can die with Chloe around, he know what he needs to do...the only way he know how. Facing Malcolm, Lucifer finds out, the deadly way, what Malcolm truly desires.

Hmmm...I wonder if making Lucifer too human was his Father's plan all this time. While Lucifer bleeds out dying on the floor, he pleads with his Father. Being Lucifer, the surprising thing is that he doesn't request what would be assumed for the Devil. Lucifer was concerned for Chloe's safety... He made a sacrifice to help someone else!

Wow! Finally!!! We got a glimpse of what Hell looks like when Lucifer died and returned home. However, his sweet homecoming was not as sweet as he thought when he finds that something...someone...has escaped out of its confines. Then, he returns to Earth...well, he did offer his Father his services; and now, we know why.

Who escaped Hell!?! Lucifer and Amenadiel has another brother bonding moment, but Lucifer finds himself telling Amenadiel some ominous news. Lucifer tells him who escaped Hell. Seriously!!! Oh what a cliffhanger!!! Well, I think the brothers will have their hands full searching for this escapee.

We already know that there will be a lot that Dan and Chloe have to work out. Lucifer has to search for this escapee. Amenadiel and Maze are the only ones who can help him. What and how much chaos will this Hell escapee cause!?! Guess we will have to wait for the next season to find out what is in store for all them.

This was an incredibly fun and action-filled start of a series. Tom Ellis and the entire cast are amazing! They totally made the start of this show exciting. I would like to see more of the supernatural side of it. This first season gave viewers a great introduction to all the characters and developed a world with Lucifer living among people in Los Angeles. However, he is still the Devil, Amenadiel is still an Angel, and Maze is still a Demon... I guess I wanted to see more of the other side of them, not just there "human" side of them. But, with this season finale, we may be seeing some of that in the second season...hopefully.

JASMINE's THOUGHTS on Supergirl Seasonn 1 Episode 13 - "For the Girl Who Has Everything"

About the Show

Supergirl is an action-adventure drama based on the DC Comics character Kara Zor-El, Superman's (Kal-El) cousin who, after 12 years of keeping her powers a secret on Earth, decides to finally embrace her superhuman abilities, and be the hero she was always meant to be.

Twelve-year-old Kara escaped the doomed planet Krypton with her parents' help at the same time as the infant Kal-El. Protected and raised on Earth by her foster family, the Danvers, Kara grew up in the shadow of her foster sister, Alex, and learned to conceal the phenomenal powers she shares with her famous cousin in order to keep her identity a secret. 

Years later at 24, Kara lives in National City assisting media mogul and fierce taskmaster Cat Grant. She works alongside her friend and IT technician Winn Schott and famous photgrapher James Olsen, who Grant just hired away from the Daily Planet to serve as her new art director. However, Kara's days of keeping her talents a secret are over when Hank Henshaw, head of a super-secret ageny where her sister also works, enlists her to help them protect the citizens of National City from sinister threats. Though Kara will need to find a way to manage her newfound empowerment with her very human relationships, her heart soars as she takes to the skies as Supergirl to fight crime.

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Cast

Melissa Benoist as Kara Danvers/Supergirl

Calista Flockhart as Cat Grant

Chyler Leigh as Alex Danvers

Mehcad Brooks as James Olsen

Jeremy Jordan as Winslow "Winn" Schott

David Harewood as Hank Henshaw

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Episode 13 - "For the Girl Who Has Everything"

 Synopsis:

Kara's friends must find a way to save her life when a parasitic alien attaches to her and traps her in a dream world where her family is alive and her home planet was never destroyed. Also, Alex, Hank and the DEO must fend off a Kryptonian attack while Kara is out of commission.

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*My Thoughts*

So that what it was on Kara's apartment ceiling! Figured it had something to do with the Kryptonian plans to take Earth. What was heart-wrenching was the hallucination that Kara was trapped in. But, wow, to play on Kara's ache for her home Krypton really put a number on her. Bad enough that she lost her family then to lose them...again...in a hallucination. Too funny... how Hank tries to fill in for Kara at CatCo.

Definitely a deeply emotional episode involving Kara's family on Krypton, AND her family on Earth. It was heartbreaking to see Kara go through that loss...AGAIN! Plus, to find out who was behind it. Internally, it is apparent that Astra is divided when it comes to Kara...even til the end. Family loyalties and soldier duties definitely causes conflict. Didn't look like Kara was totally okay after coming out of that hallucination. Well, Non is definitely going to take this personal. What is he going to do next!?!

Looks like Maxwell Lord's intelligence is used to help bring back Kara to reality; however, caution must be used when Maxwell Lord is involved. Hmmm...more details of the Kryptonian's plan for Earth are realized. Even Maxwell Lord sees this realization.

I was shedding some tears with this episode. Kara not only deals with protecting the ones she loves on Earth and being Supergirl; she also has that internal conflict of "where she belongs" when she continually feels that loss of her family and home on Krypton. The cast continually develops their characters in which bringing them to life with so many complexities to their personalities and relationships with each other. Loving it!

Until the next episode!

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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Read the recap for Season 1 Episode 13 "Waiting for the Man"

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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.

Photo Gallery of "Waiting for the Man"

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Watch a highlight from this episode of "Waiting for the Man "

Looking forward to the next season!

<fingers crossed>

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For now, watch a featurette of this epic finale!

Watch Constantine on Fridays at 8/7c on NBC