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In Season 3, Episode 6 of From , tension builds as characters wrestle with emotional turmoil, deepening mysteries, and eerie developments that refuse to offer easy answers. The episode opens with Tabitha haunted by nightmares. Jim’s attempt to console her backfires, triggering an argument where unresolved issues bubble to the surface. Old resentments resurface, including the reasons behind their past discussions of divorce. Their heated exchange culminates with harsh words, only to be interrupted by the howls from the lurking creatures outside. This unsettling reminder of their dangerous environment pulls them back into reality, and Jim leaves at dawn. Julie, skeptical and emotionally drained, questions her mother about Jim's absence. Tabitha tries to cover, claiming he’s gone foraging at the lake, but Julie—having overheard the argument—remains unconvinced. Meanwhile, Jade dives deeper into his obsessive quest for answers, taping ideas on a wall cluttered with numbers and clues. He uncovers a new thread: the possibility of multiple bottle trees. Boyd, adding to the enigma, shares a number—1864—etched on a bottle he opened, hinting at yet another layer of mystery. Victor, in a rare moment, communicates with his father, who is waiting for him in his room. Their conversation hints at the existence of a woman with knowledge of the bottle trees, but Victor’s reluctance to engage emotionally with his father keeps a distance between them. Eventually, he allows his father to accompany him briefly on his quest to find Jasper, but tension simmers beneath the surface. Elsewhere, Boyd checks in on Randall, whose recovery is marked by agitation. After a moment of hesitating, Boyd leaves, running into Kristy, who mentions that the ambulance was stocked with medical equipment—including an ultrasound machine. This introduces a solution to the intriguing puzzle of the child that Fatima is carrying. Fatima, whose strange pregnancy cravings hint at something far from normal. Ellis is excited about the news and suggests a scan, but Fatima avoids facing the reality that something could be wrong with their child. In another subplot, Donna works on sealing Dale’s body in a concrete tomb, knowing the stench will make it impossible to leave him in the open. Tabitha confides in her, and Donna offers pragmatic advice, softening slightly when Tabitha surprises her with a rare hug, revealing cracks in her usually tough demeanor. Victor and his father venture deeper into the tunnels. The monsters that dwell there deliver a chilling message: if he keeps returning, they will force him to stay. The episode closes with more unsettling developments.  This episode masterfully weaves suspense and emotional depth, leaving viewers with more questions than answers. Just as the narrative teases revelations, new enigmas surface. What is really going on with Fatima and her pregnancy? How do the three red stones tie Miranda and Tabitha together, what is the connection? And how does the Kimono Lady, whose identity may be revealed in a picture, fit into the increasingly tangled web of Fromville? Overall, this installment heightens both the tension and intrigue. With each twist, it draws viewers further into its dark, enigmatic world, ensuring that even as clues emerge, the path forward remains murky.

In episode 7 of Ryan Murphy’s American Sports Story, Aaron Hernandez’s chaotic behavior and growing list of crimes put a target on his back in all aspects of his life.  The show begins with two workers discovering Sherrod’s body, which is rushed to the hospital with blood flowing from his eye. A phone call from Sherrod soon reveals that Aaron himself is the culprit. Sherrod warns Aaron that he should’ve made sure to kill him, and that he’s coming for him.  Aaron frantically rushes Shayanna home after answering questions from reporters, locking every door and window. He takes his gun out of the closet, loads it, and then surveils the house from the window, looking for his old friend. Shayanna gets weary when Aaron sets up a whole new security system in their home.  The tight end’s paranoia skyrockets when he receives a text from Sherrod during his physical, claiming that he’s outside the facility. Aaron shockingly pulls out a gun from his locker and rushes to the parking lot. Turns out Sherrod wasn’t outside and was simply taunting and trying to scare Aaron. This moment is specifically for dramatization because the Patriots player never actually brought a gun into Gillette Stadium in real life.  DJ, Aaron’s brother, brings him a new phone with a new number. Wracked with guilt and fear, Aaron goes all the way to the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis to request a trade from coach Belichick. Aaron tries to persuade him, explaining that his family isn’t safe and that he’s at a loss for what to do next. Belichick suggests that goes to California for his surgery and stay there for a while, letting everything blow over, and if Sherrod remains a problem, then they’ll take care of it with their security.  Aaron gets some joy by surprising Shayanna with their California home which overlooks the ocean. Holding their sweet baby girl, Shayanna wants to take a picture, but Aaron tells her no, claiming it’s better that nobody knows where they are because it’s “about them.” Aaron surprises his wife with a date night and declares that he wants to be the man she deserves. She reassures him that she wants him to be himself.  In the hospital, Aaron is getting ready for surgery. As Shayanna waits in the lobby, she goes through Aaron’s phone and sees a text saying, “Wishing you well. Miss you.” Once Aaron gets home, his agent calls to inform him that Sherrod is suing him and that he knows about the request for a trade and the incident where Aaron shot Sherrod in the face. Aaron denies it, of course, but his question to Murphy about how much his former friend wants only increases Murphy’s suspicions.  Although Chris made it clear he wants nothing to do with Aaron, the two end up reconnecting at a restaurant and later in a hotel room. Soon after, Aaron gets a call from Murphy telling him Sherrod is asking for $2.5 million. Aaron becomes furious at the request and personally texts Sherrod, refusing to pay him anything.  The whole ordeal ultimately causes Aaron to get so high that he passes out in the bathroom, neglecting his responsibility to watch his daughter. Shayanna finds him and they have a massive fight, which ends with Aaron knocking over a vase and leaving Shayanna terrified.  The next morning, DJ comes over to comfort Shayanna and then finds his brother sitting on the beach with his gun in hand. In a vulnerable moment, Aaron expresses that he’s tired of not being where he wants to be. DJ pleads with Aaron to give him the gun and to not leave his daughter. Aaron breaks down in his brother’s arms. Once again DJ and Aaron show the power of sibling bonds, and Josh Andrés Rivera and Ean Castellanos give great performances.  The episode ends with Aaron taking Belichick up on his offer for more security and telling him he won’t miss any more time on the field. The star player brings a bag full of guns into his new secret home. As this story continues to unfold, there are sure to be more heavy moments highlighting everything Aaron Hernandez experienced in his life. Episode 8 will premiere October 29 on FX and will stream on Hulu the next day.  What did you think? Make your voice heard in the comments and our poll.

What do I spy with my little eyes? Besides Sir enjoys a boiled egg for breakfast, the man plans to travel. [SPOILERS] Along with books on Russia, China, and Holland we also see passports! For Sir and  Gabi. Don’t worry, Sir is also looking for their next home. With a basement. Do you think he will bring his own chains or will that need to be included in his purchase? With Lacey reunited, Gabi focuses on finding Sir before Trent fulfills his promise to arrest her. What initially seems like a slam dunk, has become a needle in a haystack as Trent is forced to build a case against Gabi. Chief Mallory finds it far-fetched that Gabi made a confession. And if she did, Trent will need a solid case before bringing it to trial. As we know, Mallory has a mentors’ heart when it comes to Trent and his career. So, it’s no surprise when he ask the tough questions - is this about a broken heart? Or breaking the law? Ouch . As everyone searches for a path towards forgiveness, a new case lands at M&A, a missing couple. Jay, a teenage boy, is worried for his parents. Well, more worried for his mom than the dad apparently. Trent is also at M&A hoping to get more details for his case against Gabi. With his ears perked, he tries to take over but is persuaded by Dhan to leave. We know how effective Dhan can be. As Trent leaves, who do we spy? It’s Sir outside of M&A. And he is following Trent. Maybe they will go to happy hour and share childhood stories over buffalo wings and beer? Maybe? I don’t think so either. Margaret and Trent checks out the MacKenzie home for clues. Trent makes another failed attempt in building his case against Gabi and reveals the hurt Margaret still carries. There are no sides in this situation, she says. There is no trust. You can tell it’s heart breaking for everyone involved. Trent, with his super vision, sees a small vent on the floor. When he opens it, fresh blood is inside. What happened in this home? As Lacey returns to normal…well, a new normal, something remains the same - Sir haunting her. Just like when she was a child. The trauma has painfully lingered as we see flashbacks of Child Services investigating her home and possibly taking her away from her mom. Due to a concussion, Lacey doesn’t remember Gabi’s confession ( awkward ). And Zeke thinks it’s best not to ruin her joy. She’s back and wants to work. Though, she can’t seem to reconcile if she truly saw Sir on the surveillance camera? Or is he a ghost in her head? Back at the police precinct, Trent is also focused on the case and wonders if it’s a domestic violence situation. After seeing a file on his desk with her name on it, Gabi warns Trent to leave her M&A family alone. Does this sound familiar? Just me? Okay. Never wanting to be left out of the fun, Sir also goes to the MacKenzie house to survey the space. Trent also returns to the house and realizes something is off. Could it be Sir? Could the two most  important men in Gabi’s life finally face-off? Could we be that lucky? As Trent walks down the hall, with our heart racing with each step, Sir prepares to greet him. As Trent enters, the room is empty. Sir is gone! Leaving only a note for Gabrielle. As the M&A team piece the mystery together, the Grandmother admits Sam, the husband, has a temper and she has seen bruises on Kate, his wife. Zeke is able to find some audio and video that helps prove abuse by the husband. Jay is afraid for his mom and it’s at this moment Trent connects with him and shares his story about his sister and her abusive husband. You can hear a pin drop in the room.   After Gabi reads the letter from Sir, it comes together that Kate is not a victim. She is a fighter. Did Kate kidnap Sam? She would need a controlled environment, and Gabi thinks she knows where - the blueprints from Kates’ social posts. That must be where they are. And true to form, Kate did take Sam there.  At the hospital, we see Jay and Kate reunited. Heart strings are pulled in every direction. For me, the most impactful moments are when Jay confronts his father and says he is the man mom made him to be.  “Thank you for not making me you. Thank you for not paying enough attention to me.”  Successfully closing the case, the M&A team has their ritual back in place. Lacey shares that she remembers Gabis’ confession and that “saving lives come first.” Lacey is truly the heart of this group. Still searching for a path to forgiveness, Margaret wants to see the basement. Once inside, she looks around and realizes it’s too much. Everything around her floods in and she escapes out of the room. She must be thinking of her son. How could she not. As the episode closes, we see Lacey and Zeke snuggled sleep-over style on the floor in his highly secured, state-of-the art, home. Nothing can breach it. Right? Wrong!  Zeke awakens to alarms going off and a missing Lacey. Again?! Does Sir have her? Where is Lacey? We continue the hunt next week Thursday on NBC and Streaming on Peacock.

The premiere of Poppa’s House  on CBS delivers a comedic take on generational dynamics, starring Damon Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr. as a father-son duo navigating personal and professional challenges. The story centers around "Poppa," a seasoned but old-fashioned radio host and divorced father whose life is upended by modern influences at both work and home. His new co-host, Ivy (played by Essence Atkins), brings psychological insights that clash with his traditional style, setting up playful and witty exchanges. At the same time, Poppa must deal with his son, Junior (Wayans Jr.), who struggles to balance his dreams of becoming a director with his responsibilities as a father and husband. The authentic chemistry between the real-life father and son anchors the show, blending humor with emotional depth. Essence Atkins shines as Ivy, offering a lively dynamic with Wayans Sr., while Tetona Jackson, playing Junior’s wife Nina, adds layers to the family drama. Their interactions promise plenty of room for both conflict and growth throughout the season. The episode opens with Junior asking his father for a favor—he needs time off from working for his father-in-law, JJ, to pursue a promising directing opportunity. The playful back-and-forth between Poppa and Junior sets the comedic tone for the series. However, the tension escalates when Nina criticizes Junior for not accepting a promotion at her father’s company, arguing that private school tuition would have been manageable if he had taken it. Junior, in turn, dismisses private education as overrated, highlighting the show’s recurring theme of generational disagreements. Meanwhile, Poppa’s challenges at work introduce another source of conflict. During his radio show, Poppa’s House , a listener calls to criticize his preference for old-school civil rights music, prompting a witty rebuttal from Poppa. The comedic tension peaks when Ivy calls into the show from inside the studio, revealing herself as his new co-host. Poppa resists the partnership initially but reluctantly agrees to work with her to avoid breaching his contract, setting the stage for future workplace humor. Overall, the premiere episode delivers a solid mix of comedy and heartfelt moments, driven by strong performances and clever writing. The banter between the Wayans duo feels natural, offering both humor and authenticity that will likely resonate with viewers. The interplay between tradition and modernity gives the show substance beyond punchlines, hinting at deeper family dynamics and personal growth throughout the season. Poppa’s House  is set to air every Monday on CBS, with episodes available for streaming the following day on Paramount+. With its charming cast and engaging premise, the show is poised to become a favorite for fans of family-centered comedies. I'll definitely be tuning in for more. What did you think? Drop a comment and remember to vote in our poll.

Time to tie up loose ends! Only Murders in the Building is back in full swing for episode 9. The penultimate episode of the comedy-mystery’s fourth season wastes no time dropping the pieces into place to unravel the latest murder mystery. Absent this go-round are the fictional podcast movie doppelgängers and elaborate side character backstories, as episode 9 provides valuable insight and new revelations, building an important bridge to the big reveal.  When we last saw our trusty trio of true crime podcasters, Charles, Oliver, and Mabel (played by Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez) had just received a critical clue from former Arconia resident Helga, giving them a new lead in the murder of stunt double Sazz Pataki (played Jane Lynch, in a recurring role). Before her unfortunate demise, Sazz had shared with Helga a foreshadowing, of sorts, of her death involving her former stuntman protege and her last movie, the mysterious Project Ronkonkoma .  At the close of episode 8, we are led to believe the podcasters assumed Glen Stubbins (Paul Rudd),  famed stuntman they met at the stunt person bar, Concussions, may be the protege in question. For those taking notes, Glen, stunt double to the deceased actor Ben Glenroy from season 3, was last seen in a hospital bed recovering from a gunshot wound to the head.  The crime solvers rush to the hospital with a get-well gift of aged lager, corned beef, and questionable smelling salts with the hopes of interrogating the stuntie, only to find Glen remains comatose. Charles, Oliver, and Mabel are denied entrance to see Glen with a gate-keeping ICU nurse, dripping in her own Irish brogue, and mildly offended by the Eire-inspired tropes, running interference. (Kudos, if you read that with an accent!) But, all is not lost, the nurse agrees to alert Charles, Oliver, and Mabel when Glen wakes up.  While they wait, Charles agrees to throw Oliver a bachelor party, Mabel agrees to take the beer, and the trio run into the bartender from Concussions. Still skeptical of their intentions to solve Sazz’s murder only for their podcast purposes, the bartender does clear up that Glen was not, in fact, Sazz’s protege. He was brought in to replace the protege when the novice stuntmen proved to be a dangerous disaster on set, the complete details of which were only known to Sazz, the protege, and the director.  In another series of flashback sequences, we learn how Sazz first ran (literally) into her young stunt ingenue, taking him under her wing to develop his stuntman skills, and bringing him in as her protege to work on the now infamous Project Ronkonkoma — a movie, as it turns out, to be a passion project directed by no other than the incomparable Ron Howard.  Back in Charles’ apartment, the murder mystery crime solvers add these new details and persons of interest to their murder board and plot how to contact Ron. Oliver, in true showman fashion, regales Mabel and Charles with a fantastical tale of being friends with Ron Howard after he and the acclaimed director randomly shared an impromptu off-menu soup dinner at a Chinese restaurant… once…back in 1988. A great story for the grandkids but offered no discernible way for them to contact Ron now. Needing to keep the crime-solving in the world of reality, Mabel calls on movie producer, Bev Melon (Molly Shannon), for assistance in connecting with the director. As luck would have it, Bev tells Mabel that Ron Howard is actually in NYC shooting a new movie. Knee-deep in her own dilemma of a script-gone-bad for the fictional podcast movie, Bev agrees to tell Mabel where Ron is filming if the young sleuth agrees to review the troubled script of their impending Only Murders movie.  The super sleuths make their way to Ron’s new movie set. Though, despite Charles’ “do-you-know-who-I-am” TV nostalgia and Oliver’s “Ron-Ron Howard knows me” name-drop, the professional podcasters are ceremoniously thrown out by security, only to immediately be mistaken for contract background actors. The episode rekindles the comedy magic of the Only Murders formula found in the interplay of the three OG stars, particularly, in this laugh-out-loud moment when the sleuths hilariously find themselves in a scream-emoting audition line-up to get in the movie. Oliver gets in on theatrical merit; Charles, who is recognized from his Brazzos TV days, gets a mercy walk-on, and Mabel’s frozen-in-time scare face lands her a questionable slot.  As Charles and Oliver suit up in the most unforgiving spandex green screen blue suits to stand in as CGI “Klongos” characters on set, Mabel is called back to the hospital by the nurse. Glen Stubbins is awake! Charles and Oliver remain on set to carry out their roles as background scene players and an off-chance to speak with Ron Howard. However, their time on screen, one of the more humorous bits of the entire episode, was short-lived when a disagreement about the bachelor party during their one-and-only scene gets heated, the duo is thrown off set and lose their only opportunity to visit with Director Ron.  Woven in between the laughs, we find a heart-warming moment where Charles finally comes to terms with Oliver getting married. Believing that he would always be Oliver’s “emergency contact,” a poignant reference to that person who be your first to call when needed most, Charles now understood what the impending wedding meant for their friend dynamic. Oliver’s contact would now be Loretta. The tender moment passes quickly when an unexpected patron, none other than Ron Howard, himself, enters the restaurant, bringing our true crime podcasters back to their task at-hand. Across town, the “emergency contact” theme resurfaces when Mabel arrives only to learn from the nurse that Glen had in fact died in an unfortunate turn of events. The nurse had no explanation for what could have happened between the time he awoke and the time she called his “emergency contact” in his phone — someone she thought to be one, Sazz Pataki.  Unbeknownst to the good nurse and Mabel, a masked man had slipped into Glen’s hospital room undetected during those intervening minutes and silenced the hapless stuntman for good. More questions and clues come when the nurse confirms that it was a man who answered on behalf of Sazz.  Now, with a third murder in as many weeks plaguing the young mystery-solver, Mabel heads home. Back at the Arconia, she finds Marshall, the troubled screenwriter, waiting for her outside of her apartment. Marshall has been struggling to find “Mabel the character’s” true voice for their fictional movie, and asks for her help. With her thoughts still back at the hospital, she reluctantly invites Marshall in, adding script editor to her growing list of “To Dos.”  Time speeds up as we learn that Ron Howard does in fact remember “Ollie Putnam” from their one and only dining experience at that very restaurant. Over another round of soup and a trip down memory lane, Charles and Oliver question the director on Sazz’s protege during the Konkonkoma movie debacle. Ron recounts moments back on set with his failed movie production — the stunt-gone-wrong, the loss of his eyes brows, and a stolen pair of his favorite shoes, the tread of which where a dead-ringer (pun very much intended) for the footprints at the crime scene. When asked if he could remember what the pseudo stuntman looked like, Ron did one better, showing Charles and Oliver a photo captured on his phone, in a file of “those forever banned from his movie sets.” As Charles and Oliver come to grips recognizing the young man on Ron’s phone photo reel, they rush to radio their crime-solving partner, but appear to be too late. Mabel, herself, has her own revelation in the West Tower of the Arconia, when she finds an original screenplay of “Only Murders in the Building - The Movie” tucked in between the 12 ounce cans of Olde Belgium Lager in her refrigerator.  Wait, what? Could it be that Sazz Pataki’s stuntman protege-turned-killer also has a way with words? Why was Sazz’s byline on a movie script that Marshall was to have written? The answers to these questions and, no doubt, many more will have to come in the season 4 finale of “Only Murders in the Building,” streaming now on Hulu.  What did you think? Drop a comment and remember to vote in our poll.

Episode 4 of Doctor Odyssey introduced “Wellness Week” to viewers, and troubling waters were afoot. A new chef shakes things up and Captain Massey navigates keeping everyone safe in the midst of a hurricane.  The thrilling episode began with Max playing his first “Boys, Butches, and Bis” game with Massey, Tristan, and other Odyssey employees. While playing, Massey corrects Rosie, their engineer, who has the notion that climate change isn’t real. He urges that in all his years of sailing he hasn’t seen hurricanes last this long or storms be this strong, clearly foreshadowing the natural disaster to come.  The Odyssey welcomed Agnes Simkin on board. According to an excited Avery, Simkin is an acupuncturist and a psychic. When Max and Tristan mock the new guest, Avery challenges them, providing a differing opinion on alternative medicine and western medicine. Bethany, the owner of B. Welle’s Health and Beauty, and her chef, Vivian, are the next to arrive. Bethany is very fond of Avery, but Vivian tends to ruffle Avery’s feathers a bit.  The first medical emergency of the week happens when Agnes falls to her knees after insulting Avery’s nursing work and drinking a “Diva Dust” smoothie. The dust is made of minerals, superfoods, and probiotics, according to the product’s creator, Judy Riva, known as the “smoothie diva.” Max reveals that Tara powder, a toxic substance that binds to proteins and prevents their absorption by the liver, is also an ingredient in the smoothies.   When Vivian and Tristan first meet, their banter sparks a connection, and he wins her over by courageously trying a piece of raw goat liver and becoming her sous chef. In the middle of cooking dinner, they share a soft kiss.  It’s clear Avery isn’t too fond of the newfound connection as she scowls when Tristan smiles at the chef and declares that she finds the food “awful.”  Tristan goes to confront Avery about what her issue is, even accusing her of being jealous, which of course Avery rebuffs. Vivian hears some of the encounter, saying that it’s not cool to hear people talk about you. Avery and Vivian get sassy with each other, but Captain Massey instructs them to knock it off because they have “bigger fish to fry.” The storm is coming.  On the deck, Avery starts vomiting, insisting that something is wrong with the meal that was served. Max brings her to the infirmary, and she starts experiencing harsh rebound pains. They soon realize that what she’s dealing with isn’t food poisoning, but actually appendicitis.  As Tristan and Max start operating on her, the hurricane gets worse, shaking the ship and sending equipment across the medical bay. Tristan and Max had to “brace for impact” from the storm multiple times during the surgery. However, with guidance from Captain Massey, the boys got it done and saved Avery’s life. The Odyssey also made it out of the storm successfully.   Avery’s appendicitis isn’t the only medical issue that Tristan and Max deal with. Bethany is diagnosed with copper poisoning, and Agnes performs a ridiculous acupuncture procedure on Judy, which Tristan and Max then must treat. The episode ends in the medical bay with Captain Massey, Max, and Tristan looking over Avery as she recovers. Vivian extends an olive branch, well in this case, Chicken Cassoulet with basil oil. Captain announces that Vivian is going to be the chef for the rest of the season due to their original chef departing. This will definitely rock the boat in the future.  Captain decides to give the trio a break after everything that transpired. Avery tells Tristan and Max to enjoy some free time, but they decide to stay right by her bedside.  Next week is Halloween week, and the cruise will get a little spooky as it appears actual zombies are on board. How will the big three handle it? You’ll have to see. Episode 5 will premiere October 24 on ABC at 9 PM and will stream on Hulu the day after. What did you think of the episode? Drop a comment and remember to vote in our poll.

This episode kicks off with tension as Randall shouts at Boyd while he tries to assist the others in attending his wounds. It feels like Randall’s survival is no accident—it seems part of a larger plan to break Boyd’s spirit. As the sun rises over Fromville, Kristy and Kenny return with the group from their dangerous food-foraging mission to the strange village in the woods. Kristy gets medical attention, while the others unload the food supplies. Back at Colony House, Victor’s father and Donna anxiously search for Victor. Just then, Victor and Sara walk in, hoping to find Jasper—but instead, they make the startling discovery that Victor’s father is alive and was on the ambulance. Victor takes off not wanting to face his father. Meanwhile, Tabitha confesses to the children that she made it back to the real world. Julie struggles to understand how her mother traveled from a tree in the woods, through a lighthouse, and then back to reality. Things escalate when Jade barges in, demanding answers about the tree. Jim, however, is skeptical and dismisses Jade’s urgency. Jade warns them that the town is growing restless, hungry for answers. Though Tabitha agrees to attend the town meeting, Jade says to hell with the meeting and suggests that they head straight to the tree. Boyd and Kenny reflect on the fragile state of the town. Kenny shares troubling news—there’s something else out there, prowling the settlement. When Kenny asks why Randall was left alive, Boyd explains that they want them to be faced with their grim reality. “They can pretend during the day,” Boyd says, but with Randall scarred—and more bitter than ever—”they won’t be able to keep pretending.” Guilt weighs heavily on Marielle after Nikki’s death. Kristy tries to comfort her, but Marielle insists that Kristy, as the patient, should rest. Later, when Randall shows signs of distress, Kristy rushes to check on him, though Boyd’s attempt to intervene might do more harm than good. Donna shows Victor’s father the room at Colony House Victor made his own There he reflects on the painful hope that kept him going—the hope of finding his son. But he also reveals the devastating acceptance he had to make: that his family was dead. He regrets that his search ended too soon and believes that’s why Victor keeps his distance. "I gave up on them," he admits sadly. At the town meeting, frustrations boil over. The townspeople demand answers from Tabitha, but instead of gratitude, they accuse her of not bringing back help. As if the police would have believed her wild story. Meanwhile, Victor recalls how he once convinced himself that everything he saw was a dream. He would express himself through drawings. Now, he's beginning to doubt if creating drawings from those visions was a mistake. Sara urges him to reconnect with his father, but Victor fears that his father is still waiting for the boy he once was—not the grown man he has become. At Colony House, Julie and Elgin bond. Elgin shares unsettling details about a woman who has been haunting both his dreams and his waking reality. The two smoke weed together—weed that Julie either found in Ellis' room or stashed there herself. As they talk, Julie confides in Elgin about the disturbing voices she hears in her head. Back at home, Jim and Jade bicker about Tabitha’s encounter with the tree. When Jim protests, Tabitha insists she has to go—and after some arguing, Jim reluctantly agrees to let her lead Jade to it. Boyd and Ellis clash over Boyd’s reluctance to take risks after Dale’s reckless departure to search for the tree. Boyd challenges Ellis to choose someone to sacrifice, which stings deeply. Later, Boyd lashes out at the surviving EMT, rejecting her efforts to calm the growing unrest in town. His anger, however, is misdirected and unfair. Fatima is on a grim mission of her own—searching for spoiled crops and possibly even dead bodies. Ellis finds her in the greenhouse, where the rotting plants are hidden. When he confronts her, Fatima finally confesses: she’s been eating the spoiled crops and fears something is wrong with their unborn child. As dusk nears, young Ethan heads outside, despite the snow beginning to settle. He encounters Victor’s father and invites him to join him at the barn to feed the animals. The moment feels innocently hopeful—but it's laced with tension, given that Tian-Chen was killed in that same barn. Ethan, in his childlike honesty, explains that Victor “gets grumpy sometimes” and to not take his running away to heart. The episode concludes with a shocking twist that shatters any lingering hope of escape, leaving the townspeople more disillusioned than ever. Final Thoughts This episode focuses heavily on relationships, exploring emotional connections and the strain of unresolved issues. While some progress is made in communication, the townspeople continue to turn against their leadership, driven by fear and frustration. However, they may soon learn the hard way that rushing into action without fully understanding the dangers is a fool’s game. Now its your turn to share your thoughts in the comments and vote in our poll!

This week, only one episode of Ryan Murphy’s chilling series Grotesquerie premiered, featuring an epic twist that revolutionizes everything viewers thought they knew.  The seventh episode, titled “Unplugged,” already started with a twist. In front of Lois, Merritt and Fast Eddie revealed their love and plans to move in together once she starts filming her newly booked series, “half-ton trauma.”  When Lois, who is drunk, receives the news, she reacts poorly and confesses to Merritt that she and Ed had a “dirty thing” going on in the past. The hospital orderly denied it and encouraged Lois not to get messy in front of her daughter. Lois’ reaction escalates further as she goes on to fat-shame her daughter, asking Ed if he enjoys “lifting Merritt’s folds.” Lois declared that her ultimate goal was to push everyone to be as strong as she was, so they could face the town’s killing nightmare. She makes a scene, knocking her glass off the table before storming out.  Despite some emotional resistance from Nurse Redd, and without Merritt’s knowledge, Lois decides to take her husband off life support. Lois reminds Redd that she had wanted to free up his bed, and despite her manipulations, she never relinquished her legal right. Lois gives Marshall a ritual “he would have appreciated,” which includes Red Vine, poetry, and whiskey.  The determined detective then stops by Father Charlie’s church, where he is labeled a cold-blooded killer in a newspaper. In his office, she spots a creepy book filled with pages of the gruesome murder plans.  Megan, who recovered from being shot, speaks with the bishop about the next story for the church newspaper. Bishop agrees that it’s time for Megan to take over the newspaper and boasts about her reporting on the violent murders garnering national attention.  Back at the police department, Lois is surprised with a party congratulating her on solving the case. However, she’s also surprised to learn that she’s being forced to retire, which she strongly opposes. What happens next leads to a shocking discovery and a mind-numbing turn of events that changes the trajectory of the show.  While cooking some hearty stew, Lois starts putting the pieces together of the convenience of Megan replacing Father Charlie as editor. She accuses the quirky nun of working with Charlie, being the brains behind the sick, twisted murders. Megan initially denies the allegations, but after Lois refuses to back down, Megan becomes hysterical and attacks Lois with a knife. The battle between the two was vicious, yet hilarious.  Megan ends up stabbing Lois, then the episode shifts into another world. A world where Lois is the one who cheats in her marriage to Marshall and is in a coma. Not only is Marshall alive and well, but Megan is also a detective, Merritt has a doctorate degree, Ed, Merritt’s husband, had an affair with Lois, and Charlie is Lois’ doctor. Insanity doesn’t even begin to describe this alternate universe.  Things take an even crazier turn when Marshall decides to pull the plug on Lois. Doesn’t that sound familiar? During the unplugging process, Lois’ mind goes back into the original reality, where she gets ahold of her gun and blows Megan’s head off. This leads to Lois waking from her coma.   According to Ryan Murphy, in a Variety article, it is revealed that everything from episode 1 to episode 7 occurred in Lois’ coma-induced dream, which has strong Alice in Wonderland undertones.  Murphy explained that Lois will have to tell everyone what’s been happening in her mind and fight for her survival. A love scene between Niecy Nash and Travis Kelce was also teased, followed by a joke from Murphy about not wanting to “piss off the Swifties.”  Episode 8 of “Grotesquerie” will begin to explore this new reality and move into a new plot. It will premiere October 23 at 10 PM on FX and will stream on Hulu the next day.  What did you think of the episode? Drop a comment and remember to vote in our poll.

No need to adjust your TV sets, this season of “Only Murders in the Building,” no doubt, will have you seeing double. With actor portrayals of our favorite true crime podcasters, an array of stuntman lookalikes, and a cavalcade of cameos, the return of Hulu’s hit mystery-comedy has once again kept audiences laughing and guessing, with twice the fun and twice the cast of characters. Though no one seems to be overly alarmed with the growing number of dead bodies regularly found at the Arconia, the luxurious NYC apartment building at the center of each mystery and home to the three amateur super-sleuths played by Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez, it took no time for Season 4 to become a twisted tale of “a podcast, two murders, and a wedding.” Four years in, the show holds true to its winning formula, with its blend of humor, suspense, and heartfelt moments, as well as its clever writing and engaging plot twists. To round out the strong ensemble cast, guest appearances abound with some well-known faces of the big screen. This season, our trusty trio has been investigating the mysterious murder of Sazz Pataki, played by Glee fav Jane Lynch, Charles' Brazzos stunt double, whose death made up Season 3's ending cliffhanger. Though the mystery surrounding Sazz's demise was further complicated when the trio questioned whether Sazz or Charles was the intended victim. Added to the mix, a second possible murder was uncovered mid-season — that of Professor Milton Dudenoff, the film teacher with an uncanny connection to several residents of the Arconia’s West Tower, and whose apartment may have been the site from which the fatal shot came for Sazz. Fresh off the heels of celebrating the Season 3 murder reveal of Ben Glenroy, No. 4 began with Charles (Martin) as the former television actor, Oliver (Short), the washed-up Broadway director, and Mabel (Gomez), the young artist still looking for a permanent residence, accepting an invitation to Hollywood to announce their podcast being made into a movie. The fun begins with a twist when actors Eugene Levy, Zach Galifianakis, and Eva Longoria, join the tomfoolery playing themselves playing the “Only Murders” podcast characters.  Thus, at the same time Charles, Oliver, and Mabel are trying to solve Sazz’s murder, they find themselves navigating a story of their lives with the impending movie production of their podcast. The show within a show, is led by high-powered studio exec Bev Melon, played by SNL alum Molly Shannon, and double-trouble directors, ironically-named the Brothers Sisters — a demure set of creepy not-so identical twins. It does not take long to uncover that the two circumstances are somehow connected. The fun ensues as we get to watch them unfold simultaneously.  Not long on the west coast, the true crime friends rush back to NYC after receiving information involving Sazz’s suspicious death. Making quick work of their investigative skills, the podcasters discover the shot fired into Charles’ apartment came from the West Tower, revealing the residents there, aka the Westies, as the primary suspects in the Sazz take-down.  The Westies include a family of sauce loving restauranteurs, their neighbors — Vince Fish, a widower dealing with an ongoing battle of severe to moderate conjunctivitis, and Rudy, the misunderstood side-hustling fitness guru with a year-round penchant for Christmas. Each has a storied connection to Dudenoff, most notably through the professor’s illegal subletting scheme with their rent controlled apartments. In a series of investigative prowess and context clues, the investigators uncover that Professor D may have, in fact, met the same fate as Sazz in the basement of the Arconia. However, the plot thickens when an attempt is made on Oliver’s life during a photo shoot for their fictional movie, indicating they may be moving closer to the truth. The trio retreats to a “safe house” in Long Island — the home of Charles’ sister, Doreen, and her unnerving doll collection, played by the hilarious Melissa McCarthy. Not a minute of comedic timing is lost in these scenes as one-by-one the safe house becomes a half-way house of sorts as not only the podcasters’ acting doppelgängers, but also Oliver’s lady love, Loretta (played by the returning Meryl Streep), arrive on the scene. So much for an undisclosed location.  When their character study-turned method acting leads the podcasters’ onscreen alter egos to dabble in the crime-solving and offer a new perspective in looking at the two possible murders in the building, the sleuths return to the city.  Now believing that Sazz had somehow stumbled onto the Westies’ plot to kill the professor, the podcasters, now a crime-solving sixtet, decide to invite the Westies to a “celebrity-studded game” of Oh Hell at Oliver’s apartment to confront them about killing their benefactor, for what they believed was his retirement money. Still with me?  Then, let’s fast-forward to “Lifeboat,” the flashback-loaded episode 8 where we learn of the Westies’ backstories and their possible role in the death of their beloved professor. Through eerily similar monologues, the residents detail how they came to be neighbors and fellow ham radio enthusiasts in the Arconia’s west tower. What began as an innocuous invitation to join a weekly card game with a family of perfect strangers for comfort and companionship, eventually culminated into each receiving a hand-written invitation from the Professor to sub-let one of his apartments.  The podcasters and their acting twins turn the tables when they invite one of those former Westies named Helga to this sort of “gotcha” party. A young locksmith whose work for Dudenoff also garnered her an invite into the “found family” friend group, Helga, had developed a fondness for Dudenoff. In part, because he reminded her of her late father. When Helga explains that a power-surge in the building on the very night she received a letter from the professor that he was off to Portugal, she tells the group she grew suspicious as the surges often indicated the building’s incinerator was in use, and accused her fellow Westies of plotting to kill Dudenoff.  In a poignant turn in the plot, the remaining Westies admitted that they, too, had received letters from the professor on that night. However, they were asked by the professor, who had just received sobering medical news, to assist with a rather dark and final personal request. To spare Helga, who was still grappling with the loss of her father, the others were asked to not tell the young locksmith. So, keeping up the ruse and honoring their promise to keep the professor’s memory alive by continuing to cash his retirement checks and telling the world he had relocated to Southwestern Europe.  Through it all, Charles wrestles with the idea of confronting a friend’s killer using his emotion suppression techniques, Oliver excitedly plans his impending wedding with Loretta (yes, there was a proposal back at the safe house), as Mabel, ever the stoic, remains the “straight-man” of the group, and, at times, the only adult in the room.  With one mystery down and one to go, it will be Helga who gives the sleuths their next break-through clue to get back to solving Sazz’s murder — it seems in one of her final conversations over the ham radio, Sazz talked about a stuntman protege she found to be dangerous.  But, who? What? And why?  Only time and two more episodes will tell.  Created by Steve Martin and John Hoffman, “Only Murders in the Building,” the four-time Emmy winning series, originally premiered in August 2021. Currently streaming each Tuesday on Hulu.  Drop a comment and vote in our poll below to share your thoughts!

Title:  The Wingman (ARC) Author:  Stephanie Archer Genre: Sports Romance Rating:  Enjoyed Spice: Flamin Hot Cheeto Synopsis: Darcy is fresh off a long term relationship/broken engagement with her college boyfriend. Now she’s living in a new city with her best friend, NHL star Hayden Owens. What better way to get back into the dating scene than having the NHL’s biggest playboy, as your wingman?  Thoughts:  Normally not a fan of friends-lovers all that much but this was a great exception. Hayden’s crush on his best friend Darcy, is adorable. Everyone but her knows, and the ribbing he gets from his teammates is pretty cute. Darcy’s low on confidence after spending years hiding her true self for someone who didn’t appreciate her. Her attempts to get back into the dating pool are hilariously and sadly the norm irl, but having a hot playboy bestie/roommate more than makes up for it. The romantic and sexual exploration between two friends who have been secretly harboring feelings for one another for years, is both hilarious and charming. Hayden Owen’s “kink” for buying her jewelry is a green flag for me. However, its the way he lifts her up and pushes her to let her true self out, that I loved about him most.  Quotes:  “You want my advice? Hold out for a guy who wants to TI-83 you all night long.”  -Hayden                                                 IG =  @booksteantravel Rating: LOVED= 5 Stars. A new fav. Will be talking about every chance I get.  ENJOYED= 4-3 Stars.  It wasn’t a life changer but I would recommend it.  0-2 Stars/ DNF= I will not post a review about a book I didn’t enjoy or did not finish. Good vibes only. I support anyone who’s brave enough to create their own work and put it out into the world for others.  Spice:  Puffy Cheeto- No Spice.  Crunchy Cheeto- Closed Door/Fade to Black Flamin Hot Cheeto- Spicy. A few detailed scenes.  Takis- Erotica. With more mature themes.

Episode 6 of Ryan Murphy’s American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez, titled “Herald Street,” may be the most explosive episode yet as the New England Patriots tight end tries to balance his double life and does the unthinkable.  The episode opens with Aaron and Chris showing their passion in the stunning city of Cabo. Soon after, when they go out to eat, Aaron reveals that Shayanna is pregnant with his child. Aaron acts nonchalantly about it, even asking Chris if he’s thinking about having kids, but Chris is clearly taken aback.  Aaron has some explaining to do when he gets home because Shayanna finds a gun inside a black bag also filled with money. She declares that they’re having a family now and advises him to stay away from Sherrod.  The Patriots player’s violent side is revealed to the public when his mask slips. While he’s out shopping for baby gear with Shayanna, he receives a call from Chris, who instructs him to stop calling, claiming their relationship isn’t real. When fans approach Aaron asking for a picture, he reacts angrily, knocking the phone out of one’s hand and pushing him.  Chaos ensues when Aaron and Sherrod go to a club. Aaron gets drunk, sniffs cocaine, and cheats on Shayanna. He also nearly gets into a fight with a man who accidentally spills a drink on him, and then hallucinates that the man is laughing at him.  Aaron loses control, pulls up beside the guy at a stop sign and shoots him and his friends in cold blood. Sherrod disposes of the gun, and Aaron hides the car at his cousin’s place.  Aaron’s dark thoughts about the murders are interrupted by the welcome news from his agent, who arrives to inform him that his contract is being extended and he’ll be earning $40 million.  At Shayanna’s baby shower, Aaron makes a surprise appearance and proposes in front of their family and friends. Shayanna gleefully says yes.  Sherrod’s unannounced arrival at Aaron’s house bar, seeking answers for Aaron’s avoidance, would soon put an end to this joy. He jokingly warns the tight end not to anger him again and encourages him to appreciate his life, given that he got away with the murders.  Aaron’s career faces a challenge when he suffers a high ankle sprain, which is expected to keep him out for 4-6 weeks. Bill Belichick and the doctors instruct Aaron to avoid putting weight on it so he can progress from being “injured to hurt” by the time the Seahawks game arrives.  Aaron and his issues spiral even more after his injury. He develops an unhealthy habit of taking pain meds and smoking, which makes him completely unproductive, leading Shayanna to feel like she’s doing everything. Aaron gets angry when she insists that they build their baby’s crib together. As he starts constructing it, he starts getting dizzy and kicks the crib, leaving Shayanna mortified.  After the whole ordeal, his cousin comes by to visit and reminds Aaron not to throw his whole life away. Aaron realizes that he has to get back on the field, however, it’s clear he has no interest in taking care of his body.  The episode concludes with Aaron getting a new tattoo that reads “God forgives” and his friendship with Sherrod beginning to crack.  Josh Andrés Rivera keeps elevating his performances as the season goes on. He’s playing Hernandez’s inner turmoil and difficulty to navigate being famous and wealthy perfectly. Episode 7 will premiere October 22 on FX and will stream on Hulu the day after. Drop a comment and vote in our poll.

Matty’s team taking on a case involving a developmentally delayed teenager opens the door for poignant storytelling, especially as they navigate the complexities of the legal system and the societal perceptions surrounding disability. Matty, with her life experience, advocates for this young man and challenges biases along the way. Alfie may be one of my favorite characters of the show after Olympia and Matty of course. While school is very important - Alfie is the brains behind the whole shebang. He tells his granny what he needs to bust the partner who they consider partly responsible for Matty's daughters death. I really enjoy the dynamic of "YouThree" (Billy, Sarah and Matty). The fact the three of them share an office is hysterical. Its almost like grandkids having to watch over their grandmother. Take your grandmother to work day but the grandmother is too savvy for them. Now on to the case of the week: Olympia is leveraged by one of her class action lawsuit clients into taking on a case of her developmentally delayed nephew accused of murder. Time for the team to walk fast (keep up Matty) and get to work. The family that owns the store where the murder victim was found (also the son is the best friend (Charlie) of Michael) are at court to show their support. After some sweet talking to the Judge, Olympia is able to secure her continuance (two days is better than nothing). Skye P. Marshall is brilliant in this role if I haven't said that enough. While Elijah and Olympia are very cute, I am rooting for her and Julian to get back together - they have a fire energy with the fighting. Plus how cute are Senior and Olympia as father and daughter in law. I say this contingent on the reasoning behind the divorce. Senior hinted that Julian did something very wrong to cause the divorce. Also, I need the relationship between father and son explored more - what is up with that resentment? Matty comes up with the brilliant idea to discredit the senior witness who places Michael and the crime and its none other than veteran actor Hal Williams (227)! So great to see him on my screen! Also he ends up giving them the break they need in the case. Matty gets the break, which annoys Sarah and Matty tries to get Olympia to recognize the whole team. I hate when my favs Olympia and Matty butt heads but Olympia has to school her on her privilege and it is a teaching moment for an "old dog." The team see a video from the store of Michael stealing condoms. My heart went out to Michael's mother who is fiercely fighting for her son. This triggers Matty regarding her daughter and what she missed. Kathy Bates is fantastic in the more dramatic scenes when describing her daughter. The subplot with Olympia and Julian adds another layer to the narrative. Their differing views on parenting not only humanize them but also highlight the generational gaps in their approaches, which could lead to some meaningful discussions about responsibility and understanding in modern parenting. This kind of interplay between personal and professional challenges deepen the show’s emotional resonance, allowing viewers to connect with the characters on multiple levels. Another break in the case comes when Alfie points out how easy it is to fake a picture with AI which gets Matty and Olympia thinking someone at the store faked the video of Michael stealing condoms. Olympia further explains why she has been "icing out" Matty to use her as her secret weapon later and sends her to the store for recon. It turns out to pay off because in dramatic OG Matlock fashion the last minute courtroom show down reveals that Charlie caused the death of Arianna and Michael is free to go. The only nitpick I had with the scene is that the Judge did not declare a mistrial or set Michael free - it was kind of just implied. Back at the office, Matty makes a show of how Olympia hurt her and storms off leaving her dinner, causing Olympia to show up at her fake home to apologize and drop off her dinner. All of it was a setup so Alfie could get Olympia's code to her phone. Clever girl. I’m excited to see how the show balances these serious themes with the lighter, more humorous moments that define its charm. The combination of courtroom drama and personal stakes has a lot of potential to create engaging, thought-provoking episodes! What did you think of the episode? Drop a comment and remember to vote in our poll below.