Legendary boxer and businessman George Foreman has passed away at the age of 76. Foreman had many businesses but was best known for the George Foreman grill. He also dabbled in acting with the sitcom ' George ' where he played George Foster a retired boxer who ran an after-school program for kids that had problems at home. The sitcom ran from November 1993 to January 1994 and starred Emmy winner Sheryl Lee Ralph as Maggie Foster and Lawrence Gilliard Jr. Internationally known however for his illustrious boxing career, George Foreman was a two-time heavyweight champion. He set his sights on the Olympics and won a medal. He returned to boxing and bested the undefeated Joe Frazier in one of the most famous boxing matches of all time. After winning against Joe Frazier, he went on to fight against the greatest of all time Muhammad Ali in The Rumble In The Jungle. He and Ali remained friends until his passing in 2016. The two legends can now rest easy. His family released a statement on social media confirming his passing to the world. In their statement they talked about how he was an amazing family man above all else. "A devout preacher, a devoted husband, a loving father, and a proud grand and great grandfather, he lived a life marked by unwavering faith, humility, and purpose. A humanitarian, an Olympian, and two-time heavyweight champion of the world, He was deeply respected, a force for good, a man of discipline, conviction, and a protector of his legacy, fighting tirelessly to preserve his good name for his family We are grateful for the outpouring of love and prayers, and kindly ask for privacy as we honor the extraordinary life of a man we were blessed to call our own." George Foreman will always be remembered as one of the greatest athletes of all time.

The Accused, the new BET+ original movie is available for streaming on April 10th. Based on the screenplay by Pat White and Clarence Williams and directed by Tony Glazer, ‘The Accused’ stars Paige Audrey-Marie Hurd, Crystal Lee Brown, Summer Crockett Moore, Nicole G. Leier, Lawrence Saint-Victor, Rockmond Dunbar and Manny Perez, the official logline reads, “When a brilliant plant geneticist is framed for her fiance's murder, she must go on the run, relying on her intelligence and physical prowess to expose the truth and clear her name before time runs out.” Our lead Paige Audrey-Marie Hurd   stars as “Dani West” who is "a brilliant and dedicated plant geneticist who works tirelessly to improve the lives of patients through her research. She has a strong sense of justice and integrity, which is tested when she is framed for her fiance's murder. Despite the odds stacked against her, Dani is determined, resourceful, and physically capable, making her a true badass. Her background, including her upbringing in the inner city, has shaped her into a resilient and compassionate individual who is willing to fight for her innocence and the truth. Her superpower is her intelligence." Paige Audrey-Marie Hurd is no stranger to BET as her other credits include The Oval as well as Power Book II: Ghost and Hawaii Five-0. Lawrence Saint Victor, known for his role on the Bold and the Beautiful, stars as “Detective Lance Branson” and is described as “a dedicated and hard-working police detective. Lance balances his demanding career with the responsibilities of being a husband and father-to-be. He is a man of integrity, deeply committed to justice, and often goes above and beyond in his investigations. Lance is physically fit and resourceful, attributes that come in handy in his line of work. Despite his tough exterior, he has a soft spot for his wife showing a more tender and caring side in his interactions with her.” Meanwhile, " Detective Nadine Styles" played by Summer Crockett Moore is a relentless and cold-blooded detective driven by avarice and a thirst for power according the the official character description. You can watch the official trailer below and let us know your thoughts in the comments!

Shiny! Jewel Staite has been cast in Season 4 of 'Resident Alien’ alongside Alan Tudyk ensuring that all Firefly and Serenity fans get another mini reunion. Way back when Alan Tudyk and Jewel Staite starred together on the one season cult classic Firefly (that later got then turned into a movie named Serenity) which aired originally on Fox.  Staite played the ship’s (Serenity, the name of the ship) mechanic Kaylee and Tudyk played Wash (the pilot). If you have never heard of this show, Nathan Fillion played Mal the ship’s Captain. I loved this show and still have my box set and DVD of Serenity. If you consider yourself a fan of sci-fi space action and westerns, then it is right up your alley. Also rounding out the cast were Gina Torres, Morena Baccarin, Adam Baldwin, Sean Maher, Summer Glau and Ron Glass. Now, Alan Tudyk can now be seen in Resident Alien which will air both on the USA Network and the Syfy Channel. The premiere date for this new season has yet to be announced. Resident Alien, based on a comic book from Dark Horse follows Harry who has been sent to Earth to kill all the humans. Season 4 will have a lot going on with Harry and the baby Bridget trapped in a prison on the Grey Moonbase. There is another alien who can shape shift that Tudyk also plays that is pretending to be Harry. The supporting characters are also having a hard time and looking for answers. With so much going on, someone must make sense of it all right? What a perfect time to bring in some new law enforcement. Staite will join the season four cast in a recurring status as Jules Gardner, an FBI agent who comes to town to investigate the series of murders. Are you excited? Drop a comment!

Mon  17 Mar 2025 Kai visits Trina at her apartment. She doesn't open the door and tells him she needs to be alone, but later lets him in. Trina shares Spencer Memories with Kai, who listens as she opens up. Kai tells Trina the more he sees of her, the more he wants to know. He gives her a Kiss and his Birthday Gift. It is a picture of their trip to the museum. Anna and Federal Marshall Thompson arrive at Laura’s apartment with a warrant for Martin Gray’s arrest.Tracy gets Martin arrested and extradited to California for a federal crime, not paying alimony. Martin has a conniption fit.  Carly is poisoned after drinking from the champagne bottle left outside Jack Brennan’s hotel room. It's polonium poisoning by Valentin. Jason tells Sonny about how they found Charlotte. A WSB Kill Squad came for Valentin, so Jason protected Anna and Charlotte. They discuss Sonny’s condo firebombing and review suspects. Sonny also tells Jason to take care of Sasha. Brook Lynn tells Chase Dante is the father of her baby. A hooded Valentin breaks into his old home and gets his passport documents from a hiding place in the fireplace. Sonny stops him. Tues  18 Mar 2025 This episode begins with Sonny confronting Valentin. Valentin tells him who’s trying to kill him and makes a plan to contact the hitman, Salisky. Sonny lets Valentin leave without his personal documents he came to retrieve. Joss and Vaughn, her WSB handler, discuss the real life of an agent. Vaughn explains that she can’t tell her family and friends what she really does. The mental part of being an agent is difficult. Joss assures him she can handle it. Anna helps Carly by contacting Robin, her daughter. She advises Isaiah on Carly’s care. The WSB Lab synthesized the antidote soon after Carly went into cardiac arrest. Isaiah stops Willow from contacting Carly’s family. Brook Lynn and Chase talk about her child and his father, Dante. Chase is furious, but agrees to not tell Dante about his son. A frantic Brad calls Stella for support. He tells her how things didn’t work out with Lucas.  His misguided thinking gets his feelings hurt. Marco and Lucas decide to keep in contact. There may be a new relationship developing for Lucas. Brad overhears them parting ways the next morning outside Lucas’ room. Lulu asks Dante to let Rocco stay with her and Charlotte. Dante asks her to wait because they are still grieving Sam. She agrees. Sasha and Jason decide to continue their baby father-pretense to protect Michael. Brennan tells a sleeping Carly she has his heart. She wakes. Wed   19 Mar 2025 Brennan and Sonny unite to get rid of Valentin. Brennan tells Sonny about Carly’s poisoning. Tracy tells Drew about Martin’s extradition to California. Drew is concerned, but won’t change his decision to move her families’ remains. Willow and Tracy face off, and Tracy tells her she’s making a bad decision defending Drew. Ava is broke per her accountant, Seymour. He curtails her spending, recommends living within her budget and leaves her only one credit card.  Nina offers Willow her own home for her family to prevent her moving in with Drew. Willow is thinking about it. Valentin is caught by Laura breaking into her apartment. Laura offers to help him, but he believes it’s too late for him. He wants to say good-bye to his daughter. Lulu tries to convince him to take Laura’s offer, but he refuses. Nina and Ava celebrate Willow’s possibly accepting Nina’s offer of a new home for her family. Sonny sends Jason to help Brennan get rid of Valentin. Anna tells Sonny he’s wrong to do so and rushes to save Valentin. Alexis and Ric battle each other over Cody’s case at PCPD. Molly’s affected by watching her parents’ public vehement arguments. She later finds out Cody was wrongfully arrested, and all is almost cleared, but Alexis doesn’t accept it. She and Ric start another argument. Cody takes Ric aside and explains to him what they are doing to their daughter. Molly tells her Mom the same. Sonny was really affected with possibly losing Carly. She assures him he can’t get rid of her. Thurs  20 Mar 2025 Brennan and Valentin are at the pier. Anna and Jason arrive. Anna gets Jack to stand down. She arrests Valentin. Later at PCPD, Valentin flirtatiously asks Anna if she still loves him. She denies, but he knows better, and continues that adorable smile he has only for her. She tells him it’s all over and he has to pay for his crimes.Chase confronts Lulu and tells her to stop harassing Brook Lynn, his wife. Lulu says Dante should know he has a child out there. Chase agrees, but it isn’t her business. He threatens to arrest her for breaking and entering (B&E) of Martin’s hotel room and spreading confidential information, for starters. Lois and Brook Lynn have a fight. Brook Lynn tells Lois she told Chase Everything including the fact that Dante is the father of her baby. She tells Lois she can’t trust her Mom anymore. Lois decides to give them some space and return to Bensonhurst. Carly gives Dante her statement on her poisoning. Felicia listens while Carly answers Dante’s questions. Afterwards, Felicia tries to get Carly to stay away from Jack Brennan.Laura and Sonny repair their past friendship. Sonny tells her he always considered her and Luke the family he needed. Laura’s glad to see Sonny changing for the better, and glad to be his friend. Jason intimidates Jack and tells him to stay away from Carly. Chase awkwardly tries not to tell Dante about Brook Lynn’s big secret, at PCPD. Fri  21 Mar 2025 This last episode begins with Trina and Kai going to the Pediatrics Sports Initiative Press Conference at GH. Kai no longer has to wear his sling. Kai is nervous, but Trina gives him a pep talk. Curtis and Jordan arrive, too. Curtis is there to support Portia. Curtis warns Kai about Drew. Portia is reluctant to attend, but does. Kai is Amazing.  Portia later goes to her office to review a medical record on Drew Quartermaine. Ava talks Portia out of challenging Drew even though he’s blackmailing her. Drew surprises Portia by thanking her for helping him. Trina and Drew both tell Kai he could have a career as a politician. Trina and Kai Kiss Again. Ava goes to Alexis’ office to beg for a loan from the Cassadine Estate. Alexis refuses, mostly after Kristina prompts her. Ava tells Alexis that supporting Kristina’s delusion is not helping her. Lucky later tells Kristina the same thing, and tells her to find peace. Valentin contacts Alexis to come see him. Valentin meets with Jason and strikes a deal. He gives Jason all the information he knows about Jack Brennan, and that Carly is his only vulnerability. Jason offers to do a favor for Valentin in the future. Liz and Lucky are getting closer together. They Kiss Again. Lucas returns from Miami and begs Carly to stay away from Brennan. She refuses. Lucas later tells Liz about his Miami Trip. He shares that he met his dream guy, Marco, but doesn’t think he’ll ever see him again. Willow decides to move in with Drew and won’t change her mind. Later that day, Nina breaks into Drew’s house, then his wall safe. She’s looking for something that can hurt Drew. She hears a noise when she’s about to leave. Valentin tells Alexis he needs her to do something for him. Jason rushes to Carly’s hospital room and forbids her from seeing Jack Brennan again.

Great news for fans of the hit AppleTV+ series Severance! The big apple has decided to renew the series for a season 3. The news comes at the same time season 2 wrapped up.   Severance premiered in February 2022 and did not come back for three years but received a whopping 14 Emmy nominations for the first season. Employees that work for the company Lumon Industries that are working on highly classified projects, must undergo "severance"—a medical procedure that implants a device in their brain so that they do not remember their lives outside of work while clocked in. Once an employee clocks out, they do not remember details of their job. This results in two very dissimilar personalities for each employee: the "innie", who exists solely within Lumon, and the "outie", who lives their personal life outside of work. Severed employee Mark must balance the challenges of managing his department, including the onboarding of a rebellious new innie, Helly, and when Lumon begins to intrude into his outie life things take a turn. The series is created by Dan Erickson and executive produced and directed by actor Ben Stiller. It stars Adam Scott, Zach Cherry, Britt Lower, Tramell Tillman, Jen Tullock, Dichen Lachman, Michael Chernus, John Turturro, Christopher Walken, Patricia Arquette, and Sarah Bock. Ben Stiller said in a statement, “Making  Severance  has been one of the most creatively exciting experiences I’ve ever been a part of. While I have no memory of this, I’m told making Season 3 will be equally enjoyable, though any recollection of these future events will be forever and irrevocably wiped from my memory as well.”  Dan Erickson added in his own statement, “The idea of getting to make more  Severance  with the greatest cast and crew on Earth is more thrilling to me than all the world’s finger traps combined. “I can’t wait to continue spreading woe, frolic, dread and malice with these truly incredible people.” Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

Ambitious - /amˈbiSHəs/ having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.  The climb to the top can be filled with obstacles and land mines. Some can maneuver around them, others bulldoze through it. [SPOILERS]  For Heather, she has a tank that she uses full throttle to achieve her ultimate goal - success. The episode opens with Heather meeting with her new client, Sir. Even though her firm has provided new amenities for him (the man has a window in his private cell!), there is only one thing he truly desires - Gabrielle. Sir will not take a plea deal for kidnapping. Not with a 30 year price tag. Heather leans in and reminds Sir that Gabi won't see him in jail, but if they go to trial, he will get what his heart desires. Seeking out Gabi, Heather tells her Sir does not plan to take the plea deal. Gabi is surprised by this news, but it’s Heather comparing them as equals that leaves her bewildered.  “You are an ambitious woman like me,” said Heather. “We are nothing alike,” Gabi said. And this theme reiterates at the end of the episode when Trent and Heather finally lay their cards on the table. Heather appears at Trent’s job and asks why is he avoiding her? Are you in love with Gabi? For Trent, he doesn’t understand how she can defend Sir after he went into his home, stole his gun and had it used to shoot her. For Trent, his integrity is important, she just wants a career.  “Gabi protects the innocent, you are protecting a monster – I can’t be with someone like that..it’s over heather.” And so the love story of Trent and Heather has concluded. Is anyone surprised? Jamie continues to teeter between his past and present. Reaching out to Trent, Jamie cautiously probes for information: how much time would someone get for abducting a child?  If he doesn’t say anything, will he be an accessory? We can tell Jamie cares for the person who took him, but Trent reminds him that he is the Victim. But maybe Jamie doesn’t feel that way. How do you reconcile a wrong that hurt so many people?  The case of the week is filled with twists and turns that had the M&A team spooling different threads. Peter, An EMT who was accused of administering the wrong medication to a patient, was kidnapped in broad daylight. Sir reaches out to Trent at his job to provide assistance. But of course Trent shuts the offer down. As the team gathers clues to find Peter, we learn his partner, Amy, was the one who administered the wrong medicine and had her boyfriend Owen kidnap Peter. On top of that, it turns out Owen’s mother reported the incident because she overheard Amy and Owen’s conversation. Like I said, lots of twists and turns. The plot took another interesting pivot when Gabi found Peter in her basement, with a note under him that said “You’re Welcome, More to come.”  Maybe Sir found a way to help after all? Lacey and Zeke seem to have been keeping their distance after their kiss in the last episode. Margaret notices a change and slowly nudges a little info from Lacey. It was a sweet moment to see two friends talk about their personal life. For Lacey, everything is complicated and she doesn’t want to lose her best friend. For Margaret, she has been avoiding her daughter, Taylor, because Jamie is not ready to be brought back into the family. Just normal girl chat over coffee.    As the episode closes, Dhan finds cigarette buds outside of Gabi’s home. They are the same brand Jamie smokes. Is Jamie stalking Gabi? Determined to keep his family intact, Dhan said he will look into it. He just got Gabi back and he will not lose her again.  Leaving us with another cliffhanger, Sir gets a visitor, but it’s not someone I anticipated. And neither did Sir.  “Nice to see you Jamie,” Sir said. Yes - that Jamie! And now we wait for the next episode. Found airs on Thursday nights, stream next day on Peacock.

The series kicks off with Kristine Barnett passionately addressing an audience about her journey as a parent raising an autistic child. Without prior knowledge of the real-life saga, I dove in blind, intrigued as the scene sharply transitions—Kristine is abruptly arrested mid-speech for child neglect. We're swiftly transported back to 2010, uncovering layers of family turmoil and hidden secrets. Initially, the Barnetts endure a painful failed adoption of a child named Blanca, leaving visible cracks in their seemingly stable marriage. Mr. Barnett struggles openly, highlighting tension within the family. Kristine emerges as a capable child development specialist, ironically guiding other families while her marriage spirals silently. Opportunity soon strikes again when Natalia, a young girl with dwarfism, is introduced by a shady adoption agency. Immediately, alarm bells ring—the agency appears rundown and disorganized. When Kristine informs Sandy, the social worker, that she does not have an accessible home and it would take time to make it so, she is suspiciously indifferent to Natalia's accessibility needs. Then, they brazenly pressure the Barnetts to pay past medical bills. They are discouraged when they tell Sandy they need to seek legal counsel first, as Natalia would be placed in a group home otherwise. The Barnetts reluctantly fork over thousands, making it feel less like an adoption and more like an underhanded transaction. From the onset, Natalia's behavior issues begin. Her behavior escalates alarmingly—tantrums erupt during a family breakfast outing on the way from the agency. When she gets to her new home, she openly criticizes her new room for being "babyish." Things quickly spiral darker. Natalia's hostility toward Kristine turns sinister—shoving Kristine into a bathtub, wielding a knife and refusing to drop it when asked, and smiling ominously when no one else is watching. Predictably, Natalia has no issue cozying up to Mr. Barnett, deepening the psychological tension. Why is the issue always with the mom? It feels familiar. In the next episode, we jump forward to 2019, where we see Mr. Barnett remarried and portraying Kristine as manipulative when questioned by a detective. Kristine, now cast as the villain, vehemently counters this accusation. The series plays with perspectives, never clarifying who the true antagonist is. Further flashbacks amplify the drama. Kristine wakes from nightmares to find Natalia lurking suspiciously, sparking paranoia about hidden weapons. Natalia's troubling behavior continues, marked by unsettling events like the decapitated stuffed toy hidden beneath her bed. Suspicion grows when Kristine investigates the shady agency, uncovering potential child trafficking connections. The school suspends Natalia for intentionally harming other students, further complicating Kristine's position as both advocate and parent. Episode two peaks dramatically, ending with Kristine's shocking suspicion that Natalia isn't a child at all. After knocking and having the knock unanswered, she walks into the bathroom and notices pubic hair, an unsettling twist reminiscent of films like "Orphan." Though the acting is good enough, something about the narrative feels off, very Ryan Murphy-esque, where the actual victim is painted more like the villain. Real-life details get muddled with a 27-year-old actress being cast to play young Natalia which feels deliberate to sensationalize a situation that, in reality, clearly involved a genuine child. Despite its performances, the series struggles with believability. Major plot points lack clarity—why didn't the Barnetts thoroughly vet this shady agency? Why blindly accept demands to reimburse questionable medical fees? The narrative is captivating, but credibility falters, resembling a thriller rather than a nuanced exploration of a deeply troubling real-life situation. I'll stick around, hoping the narrative shifts to include Natalia's perspective, though my instincts tell me this won't happen. So far, it feels more like "The Waltons" meets "The Bad Seed"—intriguing but ultimately uneven. Grade: C

That was one of the most intense episodes of The Pitt so far. Episode 12 titled 6:00pm brought us nonstop subtle action minute to minute. You could not even focus on one patient because the doctors were on to the next. The doctors and medical staff working this shift are putting their skills and knowledge to the test as an influx of patients arrive from an active shooter situation at a concert. If this episode does nothing else, it truly makes you appreciate the medical professionals that signed up to save lives. Thank you. Before the patients arrive, Robby gives a breakdown on how the Emergency Room will work. He and Gloria are finally on the same page as they do not have time to argue; they have to prepare for war essentially. Poor Robby cannot get his stepson Jake on the phone (and judging from the preview for the next week’s episode, Jake may be dead on arrival; let us hope not). Langdon popped back up unprovoked, and Robby did not have time to send him packing as he needed all the help he could get. Collins is not answering her phone and things are awkward when Langdon and Santos cross paths again. I cannot get a read on how Dana is feeling about wanting to quit or does she want to continue. Two storylines in the episode I really appreciated was Dr. McKay ex-husband seeing her job firsthand and how she saves lives and Dr. Javadi sticking up to her mother and showing her that she is very much a capable doctor. I do not think she is going to get a date with Diaz however, but I could be wrong. Each episode, The Pitt gets more realistic and just when I think they cannot top the prior episode they step it up even more. Another great episode! What did you think? Drop a comment and vote in our poll.

Title:  Fly By Night (ARC) Author: Kelly Cain Genre:   Contemporary Romance Rating: Enjoyed Spice:  Flamin Hot Cheeto Synopsis: Margaret is a pilot who’s too busy fighting her misogynistic granddaddy to have any kind of relationship. So when a fling she thought she’d left back in London starts popping up around her family, Margaret doesn’t know what to think.  Leon is on the run from his family and their reach. After a whirlwind romance that crashed and burned right on the front pages of every rag in London, Leon hasn’t bothered getting to know anyone new. Now he finds himself miles away from home and questioning everything he thought he knew about relationships and friendships.  Can Leon and Margaret learn to let go of the past and the things that are tying them down, and learn to fly? Or will their professional and personal lives crash and burn?  Thoughts: Margaret is every eldest daughter I know. She stay fighting. No matter  if it’s the patriarchy of her family business or the “boys club” that is being a commercial airline pilot, Margaret is going to fight for her right to be respected.  Her individual relationships with her siblings are real; you can see she takes pride in nurturing those relationships and being there for her siblings. Their support of her in both her career as a black female pilot for a commercial airline and her drive to take over the family business shows that they love and respect her as much as she does them.  The family is full of great characters I can’t wait to learn more about as the series continues. Leon was done dirty and I can completely understand his drive to stay away from his family and the drama it brings, and remain unattached. His relationship with his brother is a huge green flag for me. Even though he’s distancing himself from the family name and business, he does all he can to hold on to his brother and make sure that connection remains strong. Even going as far as trying to make it stronger. The budding friendship he has with Dominick makes for some beautiful representation of what male friendships can be, supportive and open.  There was some spice on the page but for my usual taste, this was a very mild book. The story was good although I could have used a bit more scenes with Margaret and Leon and Margaret with her granddaddy and dad in the workplace but the storyline was straightforward and interesting. I will continue to follow this series cause I still need answers on the family secrets that seem to be overflowing this family cup.  Quotes:  I could do rough. -Leon “I hope you’re not in these Houston streets telling women to relax. I’d hate for my little brother to get cut.”  -Margaret FLY BY NIGHT- OUT APRIL 10TH 2025 **************                                                                                       @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.  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.

Mark Steven Dobies best known for his roles on One Life to Live and Guiding Light has died at 65 years old. His obituary does not give a cause of death, and no further information has been given at this time. He was an athlete who transitioned into acting after landing a role on Guiding Light. During his time on the now canceled soap opera, his character Noah Chase, was involved with leading lady Reva. After completing his story arc on Guiding Light, fans were delighted when he joined One Life to Live as Daniel Colson. During his time on that soap (also canceled), Daniel was involved in a heavy storyline with Nora Buchanan. His story took an interesting twist when he ended up being a murderer who killed two young adults. He also appeared on stage, off-Broadway (The Normal Heart) and guest starred on numerous television shows like Law and Order: Criminal Intent, CSI: Miami and Everybody Loves Raymond. He is survived by his mother, brother, sister and three children. Everyone here at Soap Wire and Je-Ree Reviews Media send our thoughts and prayers to his loved ones, colleagues, friends and family.

Wow! Now I know I have been giving Ava a hard time lately in my reviews, but I never thought the show would go there! So, Ava let it slip that Abbott has been taking bribes to arch nemesis (that was not too smart was it Ava) and now the district wants to conduct an audit at Abbott Elementary. The “I’ll hide the white kid” line from Mr. Johnson will live rent free in my head for a while. While all the teachers scramble to get rid of the bribes from the golf course, our favorite librarian lets it be known, “This isn’t my first raid.” I truly love these characters. Side note: Cree Summer is a national treasure. She deserves more credit than she is given. Any chance I get to praise her I will take it. She is definitely the Queen of Voiceovers and shout out to Quinta for adding her to the cast. Just when it seems like the crew is going to get away with the bribes, the owners of the golf course mess everything up. The last person I’d expect to fall of their sword for this school – Ava! She is suspended and has to leave. Barbara points out everything I have been saying about Ava. She has slowly been showing that she cares about the school, students and staff. Although I still feel like she goes a little too hard on Jeanine. At some point it stops being funny and is just mean, bullying behavior. Also, Ava and Jeanine in matching outfits was hysterical. Now that Ava is gone (I am sure not for too long) I want her back. It is the old be careful what you wish for because you just might get it. When she comes back perhaps, she will have a new perspective on the school. While we love characters for their quirks, a part of being a great character is growth. I want to see Ava grow. I am sure some fans will be upset by tonight’s episode but sometimes you have to shake things up (I am looking at you 911) and I am here for a little chaos before we put everything back together. I’ll take online bets on how long this will last. Two to three episodes or will this storyline be carried into next season? So, fans, I leave it to you. What did you think? Drop a comment and remember to vote in our poll below.

There was so much going on in last night’s episode of The Rookie  – I needed a moment to gather my thoughts. It certainly lived up to its title name because that was the most chaotic hour of television I’ve witnessed in a while. So much so, I wonder if it was intentional. It’s like I watched what could’ve been three different episodes. The episode starts off with John and Bailey going to meet with Celina; she wanted to introduce them to the new man she’s dating. What John didn’t know is that he’s already met him – Zander Hawley (son of showrunner Alexi Hawley) returned with a new song that he dedicated to John Nolan the “OG Daddy Cop”. I hope I’m not the only one who felt this, but his scenes were hilarious to me. His montage of songs that he showed Celina – wow!  This pairing between Celina and Rodge – hmm, I’m not buying it just yet. The chemistry just isn’t there for me right now. Again, I thought he was hilarious, but I don’t see him and Celina being together for much longer.  On a more serious note, Lucy and John are called in when three girls were found stabbed and left for dead. Only one of the girls was severely injured while the other two had a few cuts. As this story progressed, I couldn’t help but notice the similarity between this particular storyline and that of an actual case called “Slender Man” (look it up if you want).  Now, I’m all for “ripped from the headline” plots in network television, but this one seemed out of place with the entire episode. It felt rushed; there wasn’t enough time for the audience to figure out on their own that the girls were lying about what happened.  Seth shows up to the hospital and offers to help. While he’s there he runs into his previous oncologist and man was it downhill for him from there. I wanted to believe this kid so badly, but the lies kept coming. Not only that, there was never a reason to lie, he’d just volunteer it. Lucy asks how they knew each other and Seth tells Lucy that she used to be his oncologist. That’s odd because why isn’t she your oncologist now, Seth? Because your cancer came back, remember? His old doctor has no idea and asks why he didn’t call her and of course he comes up with a lie about having to see another doctor.  Lucy isn’t buying it; after consulting with Tim, they decide to call him on his bluff. They tell him he needs to take a blood test to prove he has cancer and if he denies the test he’s out and if he doesn’t have cancer, he’s out. Seth gets defensive immediately – Grey dismisses him from the FTO program.  Even with that happening, we also see an influx of inmates at the station, a blackout, and Smitty getting attacked by an escaped inmate. I may be forgetting something – oh yes, and James and Nyla have a lot to discuss. I wish they took the time to develop these stories, rather than putting it all together in one episode making the storylines difficult to follow.  I don’t understand the direction this season is going in. The plot is getting lost and I hope they find it soon. If I didn’t recognize the characters I wouldn’t believe it was The Rookie I was watching last night. I watch with extremely low expectations but it’s disappointing to leave with utter confusion.  I’d like to hear your thoughts - what’d you think of the all new episode of The Rookie ? Let me know!