Tuesday’s all new episode of The Rookie  was another great one – they’re starting to pick up the pace with this season and this episode proves that. Before I could get into what I liked most about the episode, I should get into what I didn’t like.  This “Bailey in danger” / “Jason on the run” storyline needs to come to an end. In last week’s episode, we saw that Bailey returned home, except now she wasn’t allowed to be home because John is obsessed with keeping her safe. So much so, Bailey is hiding out at Lucy’s apartment while Celina plays decoy just in case Jason, Bailey’s ex-husband, tries to break in and hurt Bailey.  This was a bit much – admittedly, when I saw the sneak peek clip for the episode and saw that Bailey was staying at Lucy’s, I was excited at the idea that Bailey would finally interact with other people apart from John and Celina. Unfortunately, that clip was all we got this episode. I don’t like being on Bailey’s side here, but John went a little too hard at the protection detail. That scene at the station when John asks Grey ( his boss btw ) to “watch her”. Bailey is grown and doesn’t need a babysitter. What is she up to though? Hunting down Malvado ( did she always own a gun? ), and hiding this from John. I hope she knows what she’s doing.  Seth is a storyteller, huh? Something is off with him and I don’t want to think that he’s being deceptive, I really don’t, but the signs are there. He’s always prepared with an excuse for not being “quite himself” at crime scenes which is interesting. Also, why do bad things keep happening to his girlfriends in his stories? At the scene of a car wreck, the team finds a woman trapped in the trunk of an abandoned car. The victim, Savannah, recalls the details prior to her abduction. The car is registered to Harrison Novak and after looking into him, the team finds a connection with one of their own, Wesley. Turns out Wesley was Novak’s defense attorney a few years back and got the charges dropped on a technicality. As all of this is unraveling, Novak calls Wesley saying he will be needing his services again ( and was basically admitting he’s going to attack again ).  Thankfully with the help of Wesley and Del Monte, Angela and Nyla were able to get a trace on Novak’s phone and find his location before he could hurt anyone. Once they got him in interrogation, Novak wasted no time and confessed. This man needed to be locked up with the way he was describing his urge to kill (as if they weren’t human, but more like an itch he needed to scratch and keep scratching). He then told Angela and Nyla that he would give them the location of where he buried his victims, but that he would need to go with them and show them.  Now this is where things got a little wonky – when they started to dig up the bodies (this man is sick), the dogs then moved further out from where Novak buried his victims and more  bodies were discovered. They’re wrapped the same as his victims but here’s the odd thing: Novak doesn’t claim them as his. With the genuine confusion on Novak’s face at this discovery, Angela and Nyla believe they’re dealing with a copycat.  Since this person is copying Novak, it must be someone from his past, right? That’s what Angela and Nyla thought and they dug a little deeper into Novak’s past. This led them to a psychiatric facility where Novak spent some time when he was younger. The woman at the facility wasn’t too helpful, but as they were leaving Nyla and Angela notice a tarp matching Novak and the second serial killer’s hanging from a seemingly abandoned home and they go in to investigate ( I’m so glad they called for backup because that was a scary scene ). They find a victim there and Angela takes him out to safety as Nyla stays behind to search for potentially the second serial killer. Bad idea – she’s attacked and it wasn’t looking good for her before Angela came back and scared whoever was there off. That was the scariest few moments I’ve witnessed in a while on this show, but I’m glad Nyla made it out okay. I’m a bit concerned at the fact that she doesn’t want to talk about what happened to her. Something tells me this incident is going to come back up at the wrong time and I hope she’s able to deal.  Now, on to some happiness that we’ve all been waiting for (though it’s still not enough). We finally have a Chenford moment and we get to see Tim’s home for the first time in a long time ( another fun surprise was seeing Kojo! ). Lucy stops by to talk to Tim about her concerns regarding Seth. When his stories don’t add up, she asks Tim how extensive the background checks are at the LAPD. Once he puts her worries at ease, Tim hesitantly asks Lucy if she wants to stay and order take out. She declined, but it did look like she thought about saying yes ( and she should have) . Can these two please sit down and talk to each other? The feelings are clearly still there so I don’t get where the writers are going with having them have these awkward encounters. I’m not losing hope for them, but they need to speed things along with these two– enough time has passed.  What’d you think of the new episode of The Rookie ? Share your thoughts!

This episode opens on a masked man sitting in a dark room with a gun. He shoots the person who enters the home.   At Amanda's House, Sunny and Amanda are still getting used to each other. The next morning, Will Trent enters the crime scene, and is surprised to see Angie Polaski there standing on the couch because there's lava stains and footsteps on the carpet. It's her first day back. Things are awkward.  GBI is there because the victim, Lloyd Withum, had DOD connections, and there may be national security concerns.  Ormwood and Faith enter the house and things get more awkward.  They join them and climb on other furniture, looking for evidence.  The victim developed a new style drone.  The killer got in through a broken window.   Ormwood and Angie describe how the crime may have occurred.  The shooter left  footprints on the carpet.  As if things aren't comical enough, Angie wants to know where everyone got laser pointers.  Anyway, Will continues describing how the crime possibly occurred.  Faith questions why the shooter didn't leave immediately with the victim’s laptop.  Faith climbs over furniture to get to a closet in the room.  She finds a hand vacuum.  While Ormwood accuses Angie of gender bias, Will continues his special way of investigating, and finds something, the suspect's id.  Her name’s Helen Anderson. They get to the suspect’s house, and Faith aggravates Will with questions about working with Angie.  They enter from the front door, while Angie and Ormwood come in the back.  They find Ms. Anderson inside grooming a cute dog.  Will arrests her and takes her to the GBI.  Angie gives Will a form they found in her bag.  It's an immunity letter.  Will asks Helen who gave it to her.  She tells him the CIA did.   (Disney/Wilford Harewood) RAMON RODRIGUEZ Ormwood tells Will he nearly became a CIA agent, while they wait for a teleconference to go live with the CIA.  Officer Case confirms the letter was not legitimate, and Helen's not a CIA agent.  The victim was a possible target.  They need to find out where Helen hid the laptop and who is her ‘handler’.   Ormwood goes to talk to Helen, pretending to be a CIA agent.  He gets her to talk.  She left the laptop at the deadrop, and gave him the name of her handler, Cutter.  Helen’s not fooled and knows it's Ormwood questioning her.  She doesn't give him any more information.   Will’s trying to find a stapler in his new office when ADA Marion Alba stops by to ask to use his CI, Confidential Informant, to help with her case.  He referred her to Faith.  He also points out Marion spilled something on her shirt.  Will  gives her his dry cleaned shirt, which is really rare.   Later, Angie comes by to see Will and let him know Lloyd is out of surgery, He and Faith can talk to him.  Will’s standing nervously outside his office when Marion comes out wearing his shirt.  He introduces her to Angie.  Will hurriedly leaves with Faith to see Lloyd.  They question him about the drone and who would want it.  They find out no one can access the laptop without an encryption key.  They put Cole, Lloyd and  Glen under protective custody, since they are the only ones with keys. Sonny’s school calls Amanda about Sonny being in a fight.  Amanda leaves to pick her up.  She brings her back to her office, and asks what happened.  Sonny refuses to tell her anything. Will and Faith go to Cole's house and find him dead.  They find the suspect in the bathtub bloodied and crying over the crime he just committed.   Will and Faith question Ken.  He tells them about his mission, and how he met Cutter.  Will and Faith talk to Ormwood and Angie, and discover Cutter was the key figure tying their suspects together.  They tease Ormwood for eagerly contacting their CIA contact, Officer Case.   Will goes to the restaurant to pick up his takeout, and sees Angie there.  They talk about her first day back at work.  He triggers her anger, and she tries to leave, but the restaurant’s door’s locked.  They have to wait for the manager to unlock the door.  Will takes the opportunity to tell Angie why he turned her in, and what she did.  They finally argue about everything that happened, and Angie leaves.   Officer Case walks into the Atlanta PD, and Ormwood hurries to greet her.  Officer Case gives them background on what could happen to the laptop.  Will hears ADA Alba arguing with someone on the phone in his office.  He waits outside nervously when she finally sees him.  She came to return his shirt and told him she’d been talking to her ex-husband.  They bond while discussing  past relationships.   Faith interrupts with an update on her search for Cutter on the Alias message boards.  Helen's still not talking.  Marion joins Will and Faith to review Alias episodes in their office.  Will goes to see Helen when he gets a clue.  He asks her about her past and how Cutter came into her life.  He tells her Cutter wasn't a CIA agent.  He tells her she was used by Cutter, and needs her help.  Faith and Will go to see Glen at the safe house, but he's missing.  Faith calls Ormwood, and tells where they might find him.   They go to a chess tournament downtown.  Amanda and Agent Chase lead the investigation.  Amanda also brought Sonny.  Will, Faith, Angie and Ormwood are quietly walking the room looking for Cutter and Glen.  Ormwood is promoting himself to Officer Case, and tells her about his background.  He tells her why he’d make a good CIA agent.  Faith spots Glen, and Will follows him toward the target.  A woman walks into Will and her friend yells at Will.  Glen signals someone and gunshots ring out.  Everyone runs.  Faith tackles  the shooter, and Will goes for Glen.  Amanda knocks out the other suspect.  A woman comes up behind Will, but Angie tackles her.  There were a lot of false CIA agents there. Amanda asks Sunny again about what happened at school that caused the fight. Her friend, Daphne, teased about a boy, then called her a druggy brat, a reference to her Dad.  She tried to walk away.  Amanda suggests she talk to a therapist, but Sonny refuses. Amanda teaches her to box to release her rage.  Faith and Ormwood meet at the GBI, and he tells her Officer Case really wanted Polaski to work for them.  He vents about his personal life and gives Faith advice about marriage.  She invites him out to cheer him up.  Ormwood is excited to take her to his favorite restaurant.  Meanwhile, Will’s recording facts about the case in his office, and Angie comes by to tell him where to find their case paperwork.  Angie can’t forgive him for turning her in, and ends their relationship.   It was sad to see these two break up!  But, Angie actually noticed Will had begun to move on.   This episode had a touch of comedy, lots of drama, mystery, espionage, a dose of teen anger and a very sad breakup.  Had hopes for Will and Angie, but it wasn't meant to be. Thought the parkouring the furniture was funny.  This episode was very good!  No Betty in this episode.

The episode opens with the family gathered for dinner, including Ivy, setting the stage for another chaotic evening. Poppa, true to form, attempts to rush everyone out after dinner. However, Junior tries to lighten the mood with games, but Nina sees through his antics, calling him out for avoiding home. They’ve taken a vow of celibacy to deepen their connection beyond the physical, much to Junior’s frustration. Ivy chimes in with her own commentary, noting that celibacy can be good for couples to forge a deeper connection. Poppa jokes that he practiced celibacy once too—with his ex-wife, which he calls “marriage.” Cue the board game session, where old wounds resurface as they bicker about how cheap and mean Poppa was when Junior was growing up. Ivy, ever the peacemaker, pulls Poppa aside. She points out that Junior’s feelings about celibacy are stirring up unresolved childhood issues. Her advice? A grand gesture to show Junior that he’s loved and appreciated. Poppa takes her advice to heart and buys Junior a puppy—a callback to a childhood argument when Junior was denied a dog. At the time, Poppa claimed Junior was allergic, though Junior didn’t buy it. Poppa had a motive for buying the puppy, causing household disharmony in Junior's house. As it turns out, Junior is  allergic—something Poppa smugly confirms when Junior starts sneezing when he holds the puppy. At Junior’s house, the allergic reaction is in full swing. His red eyes and constant sneezing are proof enough, but Junior refuses to give in. The kids have already fallen in love with the puppy, now named Popcorn, and Junior promises they can keep him. It’s less about the dog and more about not letting Poppa win this round. Of course, chaos ensues when Popcorn escapes and bolts over to Poppa’s house. By now, it’s obvious where this is heading—the dog has found his true home. Junior storms over, desperate to reclaim Popcorn, but he’s clearly worse for wear. His face is swollen, and he looks like he’s lost a fight with a hive of bees. Left with no choice, Junior finally admits to his allergy. The episode wraps on a heartfelt note. Poppa sits down with Popcorn, confessing the real reason he’s been reluctant to have a dog in his life. As a child, he witnessed his beloved dog getting hit by a car—a memory that’s haunted him ever since. The little pup has worked his way into Poppa’s grumpy heart despite this. Though they initially find another home for Popcorn, Poppa ultimately decides to keep him. The pup has softened the edges of his home—and his heart. While the show continues to miss the comedic mark, it has a wholesome, touching feel about it reminiscent of some 90s family sitcoms. Think TGIF. The show handles family bonds well, and the episode served as a touching reminder that sometimes, a little heart can go a long way, even in Poppa’s house.

The episode picks up right where the last cliffhanger left off. Dexter has finally dismembered Levi Reed, and as he drives with the body stashed in his trunk, he gets pulled over. Thinking quickly, he flashes his badge, claiming he’s headed to a dangerous crime scene. While waiting, he can’t help but wonder what would happen if he were caught—life in prison or the electric chair? Neither option feels appealing. Masuka appears at his window, surprised to see him but ready to put him to work. Patrick Gibson as Dexter Morgan in Dexter: Original Sin, episode 7, season 1, streaming on Paramount+, 2024. Photo Credit: Adam Rose/Paramount+ with Showtime. At the scene, there is a lone piece of evidence, a body part, triggering Dexter to flashback to the kill. This disposal hits a nerve: the gators didn’t do their job. Faced with the problem of a leftover arm, Dexter devises a backup plan. He pretends the gator came for the arm, nearly taking him with it. The evidence is lost, and Dexter is off the hook again. With his gator plan derailed, Dexter dumps Levi’s remains in a dumpster on trash day. Meanwhile, the Captain’s son, Nikky, is still missing and plotting his escape, resourcefully using whatever he can find. Back at home, murder seemingly makes Dex hungry—cue cold spaghetti for breakfast. Deb interrupts, commenting on his stench and cracking the code on Sophia's messages. She also scolds him for ghosting her since their last date. In a quick catch-up with Harry, Dexter updates him on his disposal methods, promising a concerned Harry not to worry that he will improve. Harry advises him to burn his clothes. On his way to work, Sophia confronts Dexter about not calling her back. She spots a condom wrapper in his car and immediately assumes the worst. Dexter insists it was stuck to his shoe, which sounds ridiculous—but in his case, it’s actually true. At the station, Nikky’s disappearance has hit the four-day mark and the team awaits the inevitable, a finger signaling that time is running out. At school, Deb tells Sophia that Dexter isn’t the type to cheat, but this only causes friction between the two best friends. At the precinct, LaGuerta suggests a serial killer may be on the loose, but the Captain talks over her. Harry backs her up, convincing the Captain to let them run with the theory. A flashback shows Harry promising Laura she’ll be free of the cartel soon. Young Dexter runs to Harry, calling him “Daddy,” but Laura corrects him, saying he isn’t. Later, Harry returns home to an angry Doris, who’s folding laundry for their newborn. He apologizes, and though Doris isn’t ready to talk, she acknowledges it’s the first time he’s ever apologized. As baby Deb cries, Harry comforts her. L-R: Christian Slater as Harry Morgan, Christina Milian as LaGuerta and Patrick Dempsey as Captain Aaron Spencer in Dexter: Original Sin episode 7, season 1, streaming on Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, 2024. Photo Credit: Adam Rose/Paramount+ with SHOWTIME. In the present, Dexter tries to shift Angel’s focus to Nikky’s case, arguing that no one will mourn the killer Angel is obsessing over. Unfortunately for Nikky, his kidnapper escalates by removing one of his fingers. Dexter dives into serial killer research for disposal inspiration, envisioning past killers, but finds no solutions. At soccer practice, Sophia, still angry, betrays Deb, leading to Deb punching a bully square in the nose. In a flashback, Laura is summoned for what looks like her final mission. She meets cartel boss Hector Estrada, who is both impressed by her and suspicious of her motives. While flirting, she may have revealed too much, putting herself in danger. Meanwhile, Dexter notices hesitation marks on Nikky’s severed finger, a sign that Nikky fought back against his captor or the captor feels some sort of connection with him. With blood evidence from the box the finger came in, Dexter is closing in on a lead. Deb’s actions at soccer practice get her suspended from school and kicked off the team, shattering her dreams of playing for scouts and earning a full-ride scholarship. Back at the station, Dexter makes a shocking breakthrough in Nikky’s case—one so unexpected that it’s better left unspoiled here. The episode concludes with a jaw-dropping twist as Dexter realizes his next target is someone much closer to home. The flashbacks, while occasionally distracting, continue to serve the overarching story. It’s another strong episode, leaving us eager to see how Dexter pulls off his next move.

The Found writers have a way of filling each episode with surprise and delight while pulling on emotional heart strings. This episode did not disappoint as it highlights the importance of empathy, compassion and family. Between the case of the week, the flashback and the current state of the M&A team, this is one to keep saved on Peacock. Our young Bella played by Jasmine Washington also shined bright with a stellar performance. Her nuanced portrayal demonstrated her talent and range which just made you want to hold her tight and sing her fears away. Keeping us locked in, the episode opens back at Trent’s home [SPOILERS] where Gabi finds Trent and Sir in a long-awaited stand-off. Eyes and guns locked on each other, Sir is determined to help Gabi and set her free from the inferiority that surrounds her. Before anyone moves, the lights are cut off and Sir pulls another Houdini out of the house. Power outage? Or is it Sir’s accomplice? Who is helping Sir? As the police look for clues at Trent’s home, Sergeant Mallory pulls the brakes free with the demand for Trent to arrest Gabi.  There is no stopping the train and Trent is reminded he set it in motion. The clock is officially back on and Gabi has twenty-four hours. With regret (or mixed feelings?) Trent tells Gabi she should run. But we know that’s not her style. Not until she solves one last case – for Ethan. Summoned to the hospital, Ethan asks Gabi to help find Jared, a missing college student who was outed during a hazing event. As the episode proceeds, we not only learn how wonderful Jared is to those around him, but he is also a loving son who has parents eager to find him. Being secretly gay in a fraternity can be stressful, but the weight to be the perfect child for his parents is heavy. As well as hiding a relationship he was in with Brian, the Fraternity president. Oh, and he hates his major. The case of the week encompasses all the layers of a young adult coming of age film. Secret love, anxiety and freedom. Pulling all the clues together, the M&A team finds Jared in a car accident and swiftly gets him to the hospital.  The Found writers truly know how to bring tender moments into the fold. Seeing Jared reunite with his parents was a feel-good scene that embodies the importance of love and patience. My favorite line is when Jared confesses, he is a psychology major. It led to a heart-warming hug that included Brian after being introduced to Jared’s parents. Ethan also comes to a resolve with Gabi. He doesn’t approve but he wants the best for Dhan and knows working with Gabi gives him a sense of purpose.    Also in the episode, Gina arrives who apparently can read lips! Learning that Gabi may be leaving for prison the next day, the M&A team feels deflated and lost. Not accepting defeat, Gina tells them to fight for Gabi because Sir plans to fight for her. Ouch . FOUND -- "Missing While Outed" Episode 210 -- Pictured: (l-r) Kelli Williams as Margaret, Shanola Hampton as Gabi Mosely -- (Photo by: Matt Miller/NBC) And she is right. As Sir speeds up plans for “his Gabrielle”, Christian arrives with sedatives per his brother’s request. The caveat though is that he needs help to disappear. Sir who can’t be bothered with trivial interruptions says he can only help him and Gabrielle. The man is focused. As well as determined.  Christian surveys his surroundings and realizes what Sir plans to do – kidnap Gabi. As he tries to leave, Sir knocks out his brother and leaves. Flashing back to young Gabi and Bella, an excited Gabi is getting ready for her next chapter post Sir – going to Tulane college. Gabi gives Bella half of a heart necklace, so they can always think of each other. Reminding the audience and Sir that they will always be connected. As we know, Bella is the key to Gabi. Jasmine steals this scene as Bella when she finds a Passport with Gabi’s picture in it. But once again, Sir who quietly tortures this innocent girl retrieves the evidence before Bella returns, leaving her petrified. The man is evil and the show want you to remember that. Present day, we see the rally cry from Gina motivates the team and all hands are on deck to save Gabi. They begin to clean her basement and hard drive at her home. As they prepare for Gabi’s arrest, Shanola and Kelli give us another raw and honest moment between them that anchors all the emotions that spooled from Gabi’s deceit.  With her vision back, Margaret admits she was projecting her feelings and hurt onto Gabi. She doesn’t condone her actions, but they are family and will fix it together.  They can arrest Gabi but with no evidence, the police can’t keep her. So as the team wait for the arrest, we also must wait one more week to see what happens to Gabi. FOUND airs Thursday nights on NBC, streaming next day on Peacock.

This season of Harlem  was bittersweet, knowing it was the finale one and a wrap up to stories we have grown to love. However, it stayed true to its roots with sharp humor, heartfelt moments, and deeply relatable themes. The series continued to follow Camille, Quinn, Angie, and Tye (Meagan Good, Grace Byers, Shoniqua Shondai, and Jerrie Johnson, respectively) as they navigated love, career, and identity in a way that felt authentic, modern, and led to them ultimately choosing themselves. Sisterhood remained a focal point throughout the season as the tribe leaned on each other through many adulting moments in life. The characters’ chemistry and development feels organic, as each woman faces challenges that push them toward becoming the best versions of themselves, for themselves. Over three seasons, each character overcome obstacles, revealing their personal struggles, triumphs, and self-discovery.  Camille Parks (Meagan Good) has attempted to balance career aspirations as a college professor and aspiring author with unresolved feelings for Ian (Tyler Lepley), her ex-fiancé. She struggled with letting go of the past and often self-sabotages, due to both personal and professional insecurities. Through her growth and exploration in previous seasons, we see her embrace those imperfections and shift from societal idealisms, taking control of her own vision for life to build a future that aligns with her needs and desires. Quinn Joseph (Grace Byers) is a fashion designer who sought validation and purpose from everywhere but within, despite her bubbly demeanor and in charge presentation. She battled self-doubt and struggled to find her place in her career and love life. This season, the audience will watch as she prioritizes self-love and mental health over pleasing others, redefining her identity beyond relational and familial expectations and pressures.  Angie Wilson (Shoniqua Shondai) is a talented singer who often avoids responsibility, living life unapologetically on her terms, but sometimes at the expense of her growth. Last season, we watched her face the realities of her career aspirations and learn to accept constructive criticism. Now, Angie learns to embrace accountability and build sustainable opportunities for her talent in the midst of balancing herself and adapting to challenges in her career and relationships. Tye Reynolds (Jerrie Johnson) is a fiercely independent and successful entrepreneur. However, she hides her vulnerabilities and struggles with intimacy by her inability to commit in relationships and her disconnect from family. Previously, she began to address her past, including her estranged marriage to her husband as well as redefining her idea of success and self-worth. This season, watch as she evolves her vulnerability in personal and professional aspects of  life. In this, she begins to build deeper connections, showing that strength comes from authenticity and not just independence. Growth and self-acceptance are key themes throughout season three as the sisterhood trusts to accept themselves, flaws and all. Although the ending to their individual stories may not be what us as an audience envisioned for them, you can’t help but to respect their motivation toward self-happiness and the bond between them, holding everything together.  Harlem  season 3 is streaming now on Amazon Prime.

Sovrano Industries is having a meeting when some of the members begin foaming at the mouth and passing out. While this is happening, Special Agent Will Trent is preparing for his return to work and his first official case. He discovers Betty had chewed his favorite shoes. Faith says he can find another pair, as Nico sits on the sofa smiling and holding Betty. Angie Polaski, the Waldorf Estates security officer, gets a call about a live body being dead. She rushes over to the pond and finds out it’s actually William the Swan. William’s swan mate follows her as she takes him away. Poppy, a very talkative child and Alma, Poppy’s aunt, walk along with Angie. Angie notices Alma has a bad bruise on her face, but Poppy said she fell in the dark on the way to the bathroom. Angie tells Alma she’s there if she needs to talk. Amanda is at her office selecting clothes for Sonny, while Will and Faith update her on the Sovrano Industries case. Mr. Sovrano, one of the company’s owners angrily demands an answer of what happened from Faith and Will at the hospital. Faith asks for specifics on anyone who would target them or their company board members. The doctor interrupts them with news that Mr. Sovrano’s sister, Jacinta, just died. In her office, Angie reports the death of William The Swan to animal control. Angie and the handyman make jokes about the loss of William. Angie looks closer at the swan and finds it has a finger in its mouth. She calls Ormewood for assistance. After further review, Will and Faith can’t find a motive for the board members’ murders. They think the killer could be Francesca, an estranged sibling. They question her and find nothing. Ormewood goes to Angie’s office and takes the finger to the coroner, Pete Chin, to get fingerprints. They don’t find any record of them, but can tell her when the finger was severed, nothing more. Angie thinks there’s a mystery happening at Waldorf Estates. The coroner tells her he swabbed under the fingernail and found some skin they could run a DNA test on, and chicken poop. This gives her a clue. She goes to a house about a sign violating the community regulations. It turns out to be Poppy’s house, and she invites her in for muffins. Her uncle has a bandage around his hand. Alma looks nervous, and is rushed away by her husband. Meanwhile, Will and Faith review the facts with Amanda in the conference room. They still have no real leads. Nico calls Will to tell him about Betty’s visit with the vet. Betty runs off and finds a scarf under Will’s bed, and brings it to Nico. Will returns to solving the case. (Disney/Wilford Harewood) JAKE MCLAUGHLIN Angie calls Ormewood to tell him about the guy with the missing finger. He warns her about not messing up her review chances. In the meantime, Nico goes to see Angie with Betty. She asks if Angie’s talked with Will, and if she will return. Betty found a candy-like bracelet while on a walk with them. Angie goes to investigate where Betty found it, in a shed. The door is slightly open, but locks when the handyman comes in. In the GBI conference room, GBI agents, the coroner, and Will get together with the Atlanta Police Dept detectives and do a re-enactment of what happened to solve the Servano case. They each pretend to be one of the members at the meeting, while the coroner describes the poison found in each dead body, and Will updates the murder board. It’s fun how they imitate a play dinner party. Amanda figures it out. Back at the shed, Angie calls Kathy for help. She receives a call from Ormewood, and he tells her about the DNA results from the finger. The DNA belongs to a handyman, Jonathan Shelly. Angie answers him with a coded message, and Ormewood and Franklin rush in to help Angie. They arrest Jonathan. He asks to speak with Angie and says he was trying to help Alma. He already did his time in prison, and that’s why he kept quiet. Will and Faith question the assistant, Olivia, who the evidence points at her as the killer. She worked hard for Marcello, but didn’t kill anyone. Ormewood and Franklin get called for a double homicide and can’t help with Jonathan. Angie tells Kathy, the Waldorf Estates leader she quit, and goes to help Alma. At GBI, the Servano siblings have a fight in the hallway. Will asks Francesca Servano to tell what she knows, and she does. Her sister, Jacinta, wanted to leave the company. Angie recklessly heads to the chicken farm where Poppy’s family worked. She leaves a message for Ormewood before going to the chicken farm office. She gets in a fight with Poppy’s uncle after he follows her into the farm’s office. She overpowers him and ties him up. Will and Faith and Rocco go to the hospital to see Marcello Servano. (Disney/Zac Popik) RAMÓN RODRIGUEZ He’s been making Jacinta cover up multiple sexual assaults, and the death of a hotel housekeeper. He poisoned everyone including himself at the board meeting. He didn’t expect to kill his sister. Will and Faith arrest him. At the ADP, Angie gets a commendation for what she discovered as the Waldorf Estates security officer. The captain officially welcomes her back to the department. Jonathan thanks Angie for freeing him, as he leaves lockup. At the GBI, Faith gives Amanda the update of the Servano case. Amanda shows Faith a condo with a past, but it’s nice and available. Faith’s been looking for a new place. That night at Will’s house, Betty runs into the kitchen wearing Angie’s scarf, and he recognizes it. Nico tells Will she and Betty went to see Angie. She asks him if he will ever get back together with Angie. He doesn’t think so. This episode was a mixture of terrifying drama, mystery, sadness, multiple mini-storylines and comedy, the Will Trent unique formula! It was so good and captivating. Love how they introduced Pete Chin more into the investigative part this time, too.

They’re back and better than ever, or at least we hope so! Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx return to the screen, in Nextflix’s newest supercharged feature, Back in Action. The return marks Diaz’s first feature film in 10 years and Foxx’s first scripted film since his three-week hospitalization for a medical emergency during its filming in April 2023. In a cinematic landscape currently dominated by superhero spectacles, gritty war dramas, and erotic thrillers, Back in Action emerges as a nice distraction from the world’s chaos, even if the story feels overly familiar and formulaic. The action-packed comedy, directed by the Seth Gordon (Four Christmases, Horrible Bosses), tells the story of Matt and Emily Reynolds, former CIA operatives who have traded in their thrilling but dangerous lives for the seemingly mundane existence of suburban parenthood.  The straight-to-TV film, released on the streaming platform on January 17, opens with the couple embroiled in their final high-pressured mission before taking their lives off the grid to protect their growing family.  The plot thickens as we fast forward to modern day when the now-seemingly uncouth Gen X parentals wreck a preteen dance party, much to their daughter’s chagrin, ending with a viral video of “where-did-your-mom-get-those-mad-street fighter skills” threatening to expose their secret identities.  When a blast from the couple’s past resurfaces soon after, seeking a key asset from their final mission, another crack in the facade opens to also expose the Reynolds’ hidden past. This twist propels the couple back into the world of espionage, forcing them to bring an end to their unfinished high-stakes mission, only this time with their unsuspecting kids in tow. Now having to balance their parent life with their past life, Matt and Emily must race against the clock to recover a cyberterrorist weapon before it lands into the wrong hands, and prove to their kids they are not the tragically unhip parents they believe to be.  In the crowded field of action-packed features, this newest spy comedy has all the makings of a great espionage action flick — choreographed action sequences set against a snappy soundtrack of crooner classics and 90s Hip Hop, adrenaline-inducing chase scenes, and a high-tech gadget or two. Unfortunately, the result leaves Back in Action to offer nothing new to the action comedy genre. As of matter of fact, this Mr. And Mrs. Smith-meets-Spy Kids romp around the world is a film we’ve all seen before and can pretty much write our own ending.    Courtesy of Netflix Nevertheless, what keeps us from grabbing the remote has to be the on-point comedic chemistry between Diaz and Foxx. The leads’ on-screen dynamic carries the film, resulting in a decent mix of humor and heart. Their banter feels genuine, perfectly capturing the essence of a married couple navigating the trials of parenthood while harboring a secret that could upend their family life. And, while the script is not winning any critics choice awards, anytime soon, the acting duo are, for nothing else, fun to watch.    The film also does its best to balance those more humorous moments with some touching family dynamics, that come into play when Emily’s mom, Ginny, played by the versatile Glenn Close, makes an appearance. The remaining supporting cast also does their part, particularly the kids, played by newcomers McKenna Roberts and Rylan Jackson, who deliver impressive performances as the rebellious daughter and health-conscious son. Their interactions with their well-timed side-eyes, deep sighs, and overall general frustration with parental guidance desperately lacking any type of rizz, actually bring a double-dose of plausibility to the story. No cap. While some of the comedic beats may feel predictable, at times, they are delivered with such charm that it is easy to forgive. And, though the climax, lacks any real tension, veering dangerously close into cliché territory,  Back in Action ultimately strikes a decent balance between action and comedy, delivering an entertaining enough story that is sure to resonate with audiences of all ages.  At its core, Back In Action is nothing more than a fun-filled adventure that reminds us that every family has its secrets—and sometimes those secrets are worth fighting for. But, for those of us who may not get to escape our everyday life to have extraordinary adventures that may or may not impress our skeptical kids, the feature reminds us that sometimes the biggest mission is quite simply just being a parent.  The Netflix original marks the third time Diaz and the Academy Award-winning Foxx have paired up on film. The two last shared screen time in 2014’s Annie, ironically, Diaz’s last film before stepping away to start a family with musician Benji Madden, member of the band Good Charlotte. A little art imitating life, if you will.  Kyle Chandler, Andrew Scott and Jamie Demetriou round out the cast on this family-friendly action comedy, co-written by Seth Gordon and Brendan O’Brien. Back In Action is streaming now on Netflix.

And we are back! Our favorite tango partners are in full stealth mode as the midseason premiere brings us into the hunt for Sir and continues Gabi’s redemption tour with her M&A family.  Brass knuckles ready, we pick-up with Gabi and Sir at the high school. Even though it always warms his heart to see her, the clues he planted were not for Gabi. He seeks Trent’s attention who he believes is not Gabi’s intellectual equal. Therefore, Sir must give him an education. “I know you can’t come to me with your people in need…I will solve their problems,” Sir tells Gabi.  And if you recall, Sir is determined to solve everyone’s problems. [SPOILER] It is at this moment we learn Sir had an ace up his sleeve the entire time – he knows where Margaret’s son is.  As Gabi and Sir dance, we get a glimpse into the M&A team’s new normal. In an effort to distract Zeke who lost his tech, Lacey, Dhan and Ethan cheer him up with drinks and bad karaoke. It’s nice to see some smiles and laughs as they answer one of the most uncomfortable questions – how are you? Lacey shares she is not in law school and we learn Dhan is currently separated from Ethan, who got his own place.  Introducing new cast member, Danielle Savre (a familiar face from Station 19), we see Trent found comfort to heal his broken heart. And it doesn’t look like Heather is leaving anytime soon. Once again, smiles and laughs as everyone navigates a new normal. And potentially, preparing for a life without Gabi. Will Lacey be ready to lead? Will Dhan forgive himself for not being able to save Gabi from jail? As the M&A team internally ponders next steps, a new case pulls everyone together even though they are still not whole again. FOUND -- "Missing While Targeted" Episode 209 -- Pictured: (l-r) Brett Dalton as Detective Mark Trent, Danielle Savre as Heather -- (Photo by: NBC) A case close to Dhan’s heart, Ian is a missing recovering addict which has everyone on high gears to solve. Understanding the importance of second chances, Dhan steps out of his comfort zone and does the press conference in an effort to find him. As the M&A team pulls clues together, they realize Trent has been blocking their efforts and knew where Ian was the entire time – at his house. And not only does Gabi find Ian, she also sees a lace bra left behind by Heather. Like I said, I don’t think Heather is going anywhere. Ian is a witness to a crime while he was in jail and is preparing to testify. Understanding the magnitude of the case, Gabi and the team goes to the courthouse with Ian where gun shots ring and Dhan is hit.  At the hospital, Ethan is scared and furious. He and Dhan seemed to be on the road to reconcile (I mean, who doesn’t love Janet Jackson) and now they may never get their happily ever after. He cannot look at Gabi. Ethan says he will take the lead when it comes to Dhan’s care and asks Gabi to leave. Devasted yet controlled, Gabi understands and does what he asks. Leaving more broken pieces among them.  With a glass of bourbon, Gabi does what she knows best and rethinks all her movements, all her actions that got her to this place. Looking at old pictures, she realizes that Sir is in constant movement. Is Sir in an RV? Nope, not tonight. Sir decided to go to his intended pupil from the beginning of the episode, Trent. And he brought a gift. Pictures of unsolved missing kid cases. FOUND -- "Missing While Targeted" Episode 209 -- Pictured: Shanola Hampton as Gabi Mosely -- (Photo by: Matt Miller/NBC) Oh, and he also has Trent’s gun. This can’t go well. Baffled, Trent doesn’t understand what he is alluding to. Then the final puzzle piece clicks, the lead detective was his father James Trent. And Sir is ready to ruin his father’s legacy for his true heart’s desire, Gabrielle.  Who said chivalry is dead? Speaking of saving the day, the episode closes with another cliffhanger with Gabi outside Trent’s door and the sound of a gunshot inside. Is Trent okay? We have to wait till the next episode to see what happened behind the closed door. FOUND airs Thursday nights at 10pm, stream next day on Peacock.

Tuesday’s new episode of The Rookie  gave major whiplash with the amount of storytelling that was happening. However, unlike the previous season, these stories were engaging and kept my attention the entire episode.  We’re finally at the point in Celina’s training where she gets her “Plain Clothes Day”. If you’re not familiar with the show, it’s when a rookie goes on patrol with her training officer, but their training officer isn’t in uniform and they’re only there to observe. I never thought this day would come for Celina, but we made it.  On her first solo call, she responds to a call where a man, who is armed, has locked himself in the bathroom because he thought there was an intruder in his home. When a few shots rang out, Celina and Nolan made entry. Technically, Celina is there alone because it’s her ‘Plain Clothes Day” and Nolan should only intervene if things get out of control, but he forgets all about that and takes point. He completely undermined Celina on this call. When Detective Graham gets on the scene, he doesn’t even look in Celina’s direction and goes straight to Nolan for the incident report who has to redirect him back to Celina.  (Disney/Carlos Lopez-Calleja) NATHAN FILLION, WILLIAM SADLER I am so glad Celina called him out on it. There was no reason for him to take over and it took away from her solo day. Celina has great instincts that, despite working with her for nine months, cannot be credited to Nolan. She’s going to be a great cop if only he would let her. Nolan did recognize this and told Nyla and Angela that he was struggling being on the T.O. side of things. Nyla gave him great advice which made the rest of Celina’s “Plain Clothes Day” more successful. She told him that “the only way she will succeed is if you give her the room to fail”. Celina was a bit out of control at the start of her rookie year, but she’s gotten better, and Nolan needs to acknowledge that. Thankfully she made it through and didn’t wash out.  Miles tried his best to hide his situation, but he should’ve known sooner or later that he’d be caught. It didn’t take long for Tim to figure it out – he warned Miles of the danger of living in his car as a police officer ( and the fact that it’s illegal ) and that he had twenty four hours to find a place to live or else he was done with the FTO program. I was expecting a little bit of empathy for Miles from Tim ( is that bad? ), but I guess Miles needed that fire to get his life together. Now, I wouldn’t say living with Smitty is the best  solution, but it is indeed a start.  Seth is a hot mess express and I need him to get it all the way together. Yes, he’s a rookie, but man does he take that “rookie’s mistake” to a whole new level. He’s late to roll call ( not by much, but late nonetheless ), and then loses a suspect when he fails to get their getaway details. Not only that, as he’s running to catch the suspect he drops his gun, his radio, and a few other items. Seth, you couldn’t even have your uniform together?  It was frustrating to watch, but then when he shares with Lucy that he used to have cancer and recently got news that his recent blood work showed irregularities, it’s understandable why his head wasn’t in the game. Seth, to me, has trouble separating his personal life with work and it’s something I’d like to see Lucy help him work through. He has the potential to be a great cop if only he could leave all the personal problems out of uniform.  (Disney/Mike Taing) PATRICK KELEHER, MELISSA O’NEIL Because of the wave of police corruption and many officers losing their jobs, Angela and Nyla volunteer to go back to patrol. It was weird seeing them in uniform, but I sure did miss it. It gave season one and season two energy and I loved to see it. What I didn’t love to see, though, is tension between Nyla and her husband, James. James’ work that focuses on community and advocating against police brutality sometimes clashes with Nyla’s ( duh – she’s a detective ). Hearing Nyla say she thought that she and James might’ve gotten married too fast made my chest tight. By the end of the episode, they seem to be doing okay, but I’m scared that this episode was just the beginning of the end ( I better be wrong ).  Another great episode of The Rookie  – what’d you think of “The Watcher”? Let me know!

Will and Faith went to Sunny’s caretaker, Penelope’s house. Sunny is a new character debuting in tonight’s episode, Kyrie McAlpin.  Will is on his cell asking the ADA (Assistant District Attorney), Marion Alba, to stall for time on prosecuting Rafael. She stalls the press while Will and Faith look for Sunny, but the mayor is not happy about that.  Will calls Amanda after they find Penelope dead..  He does his crime scene recall thing, and is able to find a clue on who may have kidnapped Sunny.  He finds Sunny’s camera, and they play the recording back to find a reflection of the killer and kidnapper in her desk mirror.  Faith identifies him, Lincoln Spelling. At that time, Amanda and Ormewood are looking at the killer’s body in the morgue.. They suspect it had to be an inside job, someone with a badge.  Angie Polaski is still at the gated community about to do some paperwork, when a repairman starts hammering on a light outside. He falls off the ladder, and she helps him. Amanda, Ormewood and Faith are brainstorming in the GBI Conference Room.  Lincoln was killed and they need to find out who did it. Faith states the killer is part of a stolen car ring, and the person who also kidnapped Sunny.  Ormewood leaves to follow-up with a lead, a vehicle title forger.Agent Gross, Lurch, comes in with items he collected from Sunny’s caretaker’s house.  Will took Rafael to another office to talk. They discuss Sunny, and Will tells him Sunny’s coming home alive. His daughter has a lot of behavior episodes, and sometimes needs to be calmed.  She is brilliant.  They use her Drixby to contact her.   WILL TRENT – “Sunny-Side Up” (Disney/Wilford Harewood) IANTHA RICHARDSON, DOUGLAS SMITH In an interrogation room, Ormewood asks his lead, Delores, questions.  First, it’s how he can get another driver’s license picture taken.  Next, he asks about her forging vehicle titles. He tells her that about the officer who was killed, and the death of the gang leader who was stealing the cars.  This gets her attention. She spills everything, and tells him about her contact and where her payments are deposited.   Will and Faith sit in the parking lot waiting for Delores’ contact.  They converse, and Will tells her she and Ormewood are pretty close.  Faith asks about Rafael and if he ever visited him in prison.  At that time, Mac, Delores’ contact, rides up on a bicycle.  He is not that smart and tries to run when they tell him they are GBI. Angie is creating a statement of remorse about her past actions, in her office.  The repairman comes by and brings her flowers to thank her for helping him, then nervously throws them away.  He asks her not to submit an accident report.  They talk a little and he leaves after things get awkward. Rafael, Will and Amanda meet with Marion in the conference room.  They decide to offer Mac a deal.  Marion and Will go to talk to him.  Meanwhile, a message comes in on Sunny’s Drixby.  Rafael’s cuffs are removed so he can send Sunny a message.  Amanda tries to get Sunny’s location.  In another office, Marion and Will trick Mac into giving them information.  They show Mac a morgue picture of Lincoln then leave him.  In the conference room, they get Sunny to call Amanda’s cell.  Amanda and Rafael talk to her.  The kidnapper hears her.  She fights with him and removes his mask.  It’s CPT Cromwell!  He takes her somewhere to kill her.  Amanda tells Will where they took Sunny, and he rushes to save her.  Rafael is worried.  Amanda talks to Sunny over the phone she had and tells her how to escape the car trunk and where to run.  She gets out and runs to the nearby mall, but Cromwell finds her.  Will, Faith and Ormewood get to the mall and find Cromwell.  Faith fights with him, and there’s a shootout.  Both Will and Cromwell get shot.  Ormewood tackles Cromwell from behind.  They arrest him and take him to the station.     Will and Faith bring Sunny to Rafael.  He introduces his daughter to Will and Amanda.  Will tries to leave without saying anything, but Faith follows him.  She puts him on the spot and doesn’t let him leave without a word again.  These two are cute together, and they try to give each other the most awkward hug.   Rafael is released, and Sunny is in Amanda’s office showing her how to use her Drixby.  Will asks Rafael about Sunny and her mother.  Rafael says Sunny’s mother wasn’t around anymore.  Rafael can’t take care of his daughter because of the criminal work he does. Will volunteers to take care of her, but has an idea.  Back in the conference room, everyone prepares to leave.  Ormewood’s returning to the police department, and they watch as CPT Cromwell is transferred to jail.  Faith and Will discuss Battery Hill Investments and the car ring.  Cromwell is shot.   WILL TRENT – “Sunny-Side Up” (Disney/Wilford Harewood) RAMÓN RODRIGUEZ The Atlanta Mayor finishes a press conference with the press. She leaves and meets Will in the next room.  He asks her about Battery Hill Investments.  He walks through the facts of the case and the evidence.  Faith walks in and arrests her.   Amanda takes Sunny in to live with her.  Things are a little uncomfortable, but it takes time.  Angie goes before a review board and tries to get her job back.  Will goes home, showers, shaves and puts on his trademark 3-piece suit and tie.  He  does a great Gladys Knight and the Pips impression with Betty. Rafael came by his house with their favorite snack grandma used to make for them. Will gave him a picture the police collected from Penelope’s.  He tells him Cromwell’s shooter was from Rafael’s Piedmont Kings gang, and warns his childhood friend about the path he’s taking.  Yes, Will’s BACK!   This was a good episode!  Sunny and Rafael are new recurring characters on Will Trent.  The premiere episode was Ramon Rodriguez’s directorial debut.  The expansion of their acting ensemble all work together to make Season 3 more dramatic and entertaining.  Betty is STILL Adorable!

Taylor Sheridan’s new hit oil drama, Landman closes out its debut season with a finale that will take you up and down the highway of unsettling emotions, no doubt, leaving you reeling from the good, the bad, and the ugly of life on The Patch. And, fair warning on this one, there will be blood.   “The Crumbs of Hope” opens with a bit of nostalgia as the distinctive voice of iconic radio broadcaster and storyteller Paul Harvey, gives his familiar textbook take on the symbiotic relationship of big oil and the international diplomatic unrest that follows in its pursuit. Harvey’s resonant prose serves as the soundtrack for a grainy montage of vintage oil pumpjacks images fading in and out of focus on your screen. For me, if I close my eyes, for just a brief moment, hearing Harvey’s familiar cadence seep through the speakers immediately transports me back to riding in my dad’s ‘86 Ford conversion van on the way to school listening to KFRO-radio in El Paso, Texas, as Harvey regales us with a “rest of the story” history lesson, of sorts. Artistically , while the opener provides another beautifully woven together monologue on the prominent place the oil industry holds in our lives, it provides no actual tie-in to the fictional narrative at hand. Nevertheless, as the oilfield images fade into modern day technicolor, we find ourselves back in a Fort Worth hospital where we all wait, alongside landman Tommy Norris (Billy Bob Thornton) and Cami Miller (Demi Moore), holding our collective breaths to hear if the latter’s husband Monty (Jon Hamm) lived to see another day. Episode 9 left us viewers as the only witnesses to the oil tycoon suffering through yet another attack of his ailing heart — and, for those keeping score, he’s up to four. As the doctor delivers the tough news to Cami that her husband is need of a heart transplant sooner rather than later, Monty’s attorney must activate Plan B and name Tommy successor to running M Tex Oil.  THE GOOD  Despite the medical dire straits the landman’s boss has found himself in, Tommy and Cami must make some tough business decisions in preparation for the inevitable. Moving caustiously through the what ifs and will he make its , the dialogue moves quickly back to what the show gets right — giving us an intimate look at how the oil industry functions and how the players involved make their money. These brief scenes are what the entire series should have been about from jump — powerful and provocative dialogue, intensity, characters you actually care about, and the compelling scenarios they find themselves in as they rage against the machine and bemoan their complicated cog it in. Thornton, who earned a Golden Globe nomination for his portrayal of the often grizzled landman in the West Texas oil business, excels in the role of the titular character who spends most of his fictional days putting out bonfires with what feels like a rusty-tipped garden hose. But, what adds considerable depth to these early scenes of the episode is that there is finally meat to the scenes that involve Moore as the socialite wife forced to confront the reality that she and her husband’s money cannot put his broken heart back together again.  Moore, now considered an accomplished actress, is stunning in this role, not just for her physical beauty, although, she is still the most beautiful single teardrop cryer ever to grace the screen, but also for the quiet strength that she pores into this simple, yet seemingly background character, who is pulled to the front of the line to carry the weight of her family and her husband’s legacy on her narrow shoulders. To know that it has taken 10 episodes to get to a scene where we actually get to delve into this character’s purpose, is such an unfortunate what-could-have-been for this role and a true showcase of Moore’s talents. Talents that have finally been rewarded with a Golden Globe win for her leading actor work on The Substance. But, I digress.  Fast forward back to Midland, we find young widow Ariana (Paulina Chavez) finally taking the steps to clear out what was her old life with her deceased husband, a victim of an oilfield explosion in the series’ season opener. As Ariana pensively packs away the memories of what once was in poignant scenes, marked only by reflective music and soft tears, her soon-to-be new love interest, Cooper Norris (Jacob Lofland) is out in the oilfield laying the groundwork for what is to come. With a plan and a prayer, Cooper is working to secure leases, by cobbling together smaller oil producers through old school negotiating — no suits, no hidden clauses, just his word and a handshake. Surely, his dad would be proud.  THE BAD As the tension ramps up with the military still on edge from the training exercise gone wrong, the drug cartel have cleaned up the mess of their wrong-place, wrong-time deceased smugglers. In doing so, they are still a little sensitive to Tommy having left them on read while he tends to his boss.  Nothing like a drug dealer scorned.  Nevertheless, the seriousness of the drama about to unfold, as a result, takes an unnecessary intermission to cut to an asinine sequence of scenes at a gentlemen’s club, entertaining octogenarians before they fall out for their afternoon naps. Angela (Ali Larter) and Ainsley (Michelle Randolph), who I am now firmly convinced are solely on canvass for nothing more than comic relief, have made good on their promise to give their nursing home community service besties a day they will not forget — a day the scriptwriter should have really considered to be an ill-advised field trip to a strip club. The absurdity is on full display when Ainsley goes so far as to talk her high school quarterback boyfriend into serving as the entertainment for the ladies of the group. Wait, what? Physique aside, the boy is just not equipped for the moment. And, the moment is just not right for where this episode was going.  Nevertheless, back to the pressing issues at hand, with the prospect of losing his boss and taking over the company to get it sold, Tommy must negotiate just one more deal as a way to ensure his boss’ family sees their inheritance. In doing so, Tommy must bring his burgeoning nememsis Rebecca Falcone (played by Krista Wallace) up to speed to help negotiate the existing leases and wells.  THE UGLY Driving away from the impromptu planning meeting with Rebecca, Dale (James Jordan), and Nate (Colm Feore), the thorn in Tommy’s side re-emerges. The cartel nabs him in an ambush, and just like that we are back where we started with Tommy being in the same predicament we found him in at the start of the series. However, short of coming full circle, the episode takes a vicious turn when the cartel take our favorite anti-hero out to The Patch to demonstrate how skilled they are at destroying oil companies’ products. But, in a not-for-the-faint-of-heart torture scene to follow, the message they really want to send back to their big oil friends is literally stamped all over Tommy’s face, literally — putting a nail in the notion that drilling for oil can very well cost you your life. To survive, Tommy may be forced to cut a deal with devil — a partnership that could prove to be a blessing and a curse.  To say this finale was all over the place with the feels would be an understatement. From hurt and fear, to tenderness and care; from mild disbelief, right up to  I can’t believe they just did that, in just 80 minutes,  the emotions run the gamut. And, oddly enough, with no proverbial tying up of loose ends, wrapping up of storylines and plot points, the “finale” gives no sense of closure on the season to balance it all out. Instead, you are left feeling like there is more to come in another episode, as if what you have just seen was meant to be just another day at the office for the landman.  Nevertheless, to find out what tomorrow will hold will be a wait-and-see if the series gets renewed for a sophomore season.  So, in case you missed how it all started, watch all 10 episodes of the season debut again. Based on series co-creator Christian Wallace’s podcast, “Boomstown,” Landman is streaming now on Paramount+.