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After Carter’s death Reese heads over to his father’s old watering hole in Colorado. Fusco tracks him down to try to talk him to coming back. Finch is reluctant in accepting new numbers from the machine after it failed to warn them of Carter’s death on time. But after reluctantly getting information on the new number, he realized that it belongs to his old colleague in MIT Arthur Claypool. He learns that Arthur has brain tumors and has been having memory lapse. He is guarded by government agents trying to keep information going to the wrong hands about a machine called Samaritan that he created which is similar to what Harold created.

Fusco is still trying to convince Reese to return to New York. Reese was persistent and was not willing to come with Finch. They started fighting and moments later they were arrested by the police.

With the help of only Shaw he tracks down Claypool and save him and his wife from a group called vigilance who intends to use the machine for their benefit. Later Claypool informs Harold that his wife has been dead for two years. The person posing as his wife is “Control”. She is Shaw’s former boss. 

After the winning the war against HR everyone thought that they would easier for Reese and the gang to do their work. But the threat from the Government and Vigilance is much alive. Reese still has not come to terms with Carter’s death. He is blaming the machine for not warning them in time. Now that the government has identified Finch, it would be a difficult for him to operate.

What are your thoughts about Lethe?

At the end of the previous episode, Shaw, Arthur and Finch were held at gunpoint for information about Samaritan or the machine that Harold created. Whoever leads them to the machine that they created first would live. Shaw was about to be shot as she was deemed useless. Root comes in to the room and started shooting. They were able to escape but Root got shot and was eventually captured.

Finch then learns that Arthur has kept copies of Samaritan in a safety deposit box. As they were about to retrieve it, Collier’s group came to the bank and staged a bank robbery. Finch then locks himself, Arthur and the bank manager inside the vault to prevent Collier from getting the drives.

Root is being tortured for information but got the knife in Control’s pocket. At the opportune moment, she cuts hear restrains loose and held control hostage. She eventually let her go and threatened to kill her family if they continue pursuing them. The bank vault was blown and Collier was able to get inside. But before doing so, Arthur has destroyed the drives. They were saved by Reese and Fusco dressed up in a tactical unit’s uniform.

Root then calls Harold informing him that the drives were swap by the person posing as a bank manager. The real bank manager was found dead. The bank manager then surrenders the drive to Greer from Decima Technologies. Right after he killed the “Bank manager”. Root assures Harold that she would take care of the retrieval of the drives. Reese then informed Harold that he is not coming back to work for him. Clearly he still hasn’t gotten over the fact that the machine failed to warn them on time. 

The problem with the government might have solved for now. They have bigger problems to worry about. Vigilance and Decima Technologies are two issues on top of their list. Or is it possible that they are working together. Now that they have lost Carter, it will be more difficult to do their job. Reese is not willing to work with the machine. Root could have proved useful but is not trying to track down the Samaritan Drives. Will they start recruited for their group? What are your thoughts on Aletheia?

Reese is still convince in leaving New York and books an international flight. Last minute changes were made on his itinerary. The machine was trying to put Reese on a specific flight to avert a threat. He was instructed to check out the passenger on 4C. He learns that the passenger is being transported by US Marshall. He is linked to an online drug syndicate. He calls Finch and told him that he was not happy about being put in a plane for a mission. Harold assures Reese that he doesn’t have anything to do with.

He then learns that he doesn’t just maintain the website but he is the person who created the whole Idea and is the person called the Sphinx. With the help of flight stewardess, he neutralized the threat from several assassins trying to kill the prisoner. Finch was then forced to hack the aircrafts control and tried to land the passenger plane. 

Later Finch meets up with Reese. Reese then became convince to return to New York to help out Finch. Before leaving he intended to get a new suit.

Now that Reese is back on the team what will challenges would they face next. The threat from Vigilance and Decima Technology is still very much alive. The government seem to have backed off for now but we should expect they will come after the team really soon. Root is still the Wild Card. Finch and Reese clearly doesn’t trust her but so far she has been nothing but helpful. Will Root become a permanent part of the group or will she stay solo? It is unclear were here loyalty lies. She would definitely protect the machine no matter what the cost.

Person of interest returns on Feb 4, 2014. What are your thoughts on 4C?

The episode begins with the search for the map that George Washington hid. The map reveals the location of the doorway to Purgatory with the incantation to open it. Using the prayer beads of immortal priest, Henry got images of where the map might be kept. They deduced that the map must have been buried along with George Washington.

Ichabod and his group were able to discover the real location of George Washington’s grave. When they got the map, Andy suddenly appeared and came after them. During a moment when Andy gained his consciousness, he warned Abbie to destroy the map since Moloch requires it to win the war.

Ichabod destroyed the map but was able to recreate it using his identic memory. Henry Parish’s vision of the second horseman rising convinced Abbie to search for the doorway to save Katrina since she is the only witch that they know powerful enough to bind the second horseman.

Ichabod Crane was able to rescue Katrina from Purgatory but it came with a price. The prophecy of Ichabod delivering Abbie’s soul to Moloch came true. To release Katrina an exchange must be made leaving them with no choice to but to leave Abbie in Purgatory for Katrina’s soul.

After escaping, they searched for the location of the four white trees where the second horseman will rise. When they got there, Henry bound them and revealed that the 2nd horseman has been in the mortal world for years.  He also revealed that he is Katrina and Ichabod’s son Jeremy. He is angry with both of them and exacting his revenge for being kept buried for two centuries by Katrina’s coven.

Back in purgatory, Abbie faced her fears and confronts Moloch. Moloch grabbed Abbie and was choking her. She then used the necklace that Katrina gave her to escape. Somewhere inside purgatory she was able to meet a younger version of herself. She discovered that she had memories taken away from her. She learned that the second horseman was resurrected the day Abbie and Jenny saw the four white trees.

Jenny was searching for a church that Sheriff Corbin mentioned in his recordings. When she found the sign with church’s name on it, she immediately tries to contact Abbie. As she was driving, the headless horseman shot down her vehicle leaving her injured and unconscious. Henry/Jeremy surrenders Katrina to the headless horseman. He then gives him the seal to release the 2nd horseman War. He then buries Ichabod in the same grave that he was buried for two Centuries.

The finale episode was awesome! I really thought that this series won’t last long but given how the finale was so great, I think we should expect more season of Sleepy hollow. When it first started, I was skeptical about the storyline. The idea that the headless horseman in a modern world setting is quite far fetch. Also having him use a rifle is something that I would have thought seems silly. But the story line was something really well conceptualized.

Adding history in the mix from George Washington to the free masons, it was a recipe for success. It was also hard for the series since it was based on a popular film which starred Johnny Depp, Christina Ricci and Christopher Walken.  There were certain expectations and viewers were definitely compared the movie and the TV series.

Ichabod and the gang really took a huge blow to their campaign against evil. Ichabod is buried alive by his estranged son. Katrina was taken by the headless horseman. Abbie is stuck in purgatory. Jenny is injured. Frank Irving arrested to save her child.  The biggest blow is the betrayal of Henry who was very useful to the group. It doesn’t fair well for them. We have to wait a little longer for the next season to premiere to get the answers. Who will save Ichabod? How will Abbie escape purgatory? What will happen to Katrina now that the headless horseman has her captive? Now that Henry has broken the seal, would does that mean?  Let’s wait for the next seasons Sleepy hollow Fans. What are your thoughts?

Detective Santiago is currently on the lead with her bet with Jake Peralta. Jake is currently on a slump and has been unable to solve any of his pending cases. He asked Holt for new cases but was turned down. Holt then ask Amy to conduct the Junior Policeman at risk youth. She seeks the help of Rosa but initially refused Gina's help. Gina then sabotages Amy and Rosa and ridicules them in front of the attendees. Eventually she agrees to help them out. Doyle then helps Terry with the Doll house that he is assembling for his kids. 

 

Peralta was trying to solve a missing person case. Sure of solving the case, he calls on a couple who he thought is related to the elderly person they found. The couple filed a missing person report and was looking for an elderly woman. They soon learned that the couple has been filing missing person report in different states. They learn that this has been they MO all along. They would be possible charged with Insurance fraud, filing of false report and obstruction of Justice. 

Definitely the previous two episodes were better. The Slump was not that bad but it was a bit boring for me. Hope they do better in the next episodes. I am still willing to give this show a chance. What are your thoughts?

Fort McGee conducts a marksmanship test and  everyone on Pete Hill and Jill Perez's platoon except for Randy passed the exam. For top honors Pete and Jill got the tie. Since both are competitive and are not willing to settle for a tie, they agreed to set additional test ranging from test of navigational skills to staying awake contest. The loser would have a number 2 written on his or her forehead. 

Randy devastated that he is the only one who failed the exam. Derrick reveals that he helped his brother passed during the basic training. He agreed to teach Randy to shoot and learns that he think that the targets as real people. He teaches Randy how to turn off his emotions to help him pass the test. Eventually he did pass but Derrick fears that he has thought he to turn off his emotion for good. He then sees Randy comfort one of the wife of a deployed soldier during a meeting. He is relieved that his brother is still the kind hearted person that he always new. Later Jill failed to stay awake and lost their bet. While a sleep, Pete wrote the number 2 on her forehead. 

Two episodes down and I still could decide whether to continue watching this show. Maybe it is because I don't know what main plot is. Is this show only revolving around the bond of the three hill brothers? Or is there something else? I guess will have to seen what else enlisted has to offer in the next episodes. What are your thoughts on Randy get  your gun?

Using a computer software, the FBI linked one of Joe's followers to the suspects of the subway killings. Carlos Perez was accompanied by two unknown accomplices. Ryan was one step ahead of them and was able to learn the location of Carlos Perez. He confronted Carlos and was able to learn that Joe did not die in the boat house. Carlos was able to escape. Immediately Carlos goes to a motel where one his friend named Giselle is staying. Later Carlos' two accomplices arrives. Luke and Mark are twins who was also responsible for the murder of Heather Clarke, a dancer that they killed earlier and left in park, propped up in a bench and taped with a Joe's book on her hands.



Carlos told them about Ryan Hardy showing up in his apartment. Luke was furious but was held by his brother. Luke seem to have relaxed and offered Carlos a hug. Luke then suddenly hit Carlos in the throat knocking him to the bed. Emma is hiding with another follower. They are bewildered with the events and have no idea who is responsible for the killings. Before the end of the episode Joe Carroll was seen watching Ryan' interview about not being involved with the investigation of the recent events. Carroll ha grown a beard and goes by the name of Daryll.

I didn't believe for a second that Joe is dead. But I wasn't expecting Claire to die. I thought she was an important part of the story being the woman that both Joe and Ryan ha fallen in love with. The followers seems more chaotic in this season. They don't coordinate with each other. Emma's group is completely clueless.

The following started with a strong season 2 premiere. I almost gave up on this show last year. But it seems like they have given a lot of thought on their story this time around. The  Mark and Luke plot is twisted but very well made. They are great addition to the show.  I think they are more scarier compared  to followers in season one. By declining to offer help to the FBI, Ryan Hardy is free to hunt down Joe and his followers. He is free to do anything to catch his targets.

The question now is, who is running the show? Was it Joe's idea to kill people on the subway or is it somebody else's idea? Or does the followers know that he is even alive? We have to see what happens next.

What are your thoughts on The following Season 2 episode 1?

Peralta was assigned with Diaz and Boyle to investigate a murder involving a $6000 ham. Peralta and Boyle was able to locate the missing ham but failed to inform Holt about the lead. They tried capturing the suspect but he was able to escape. Holt furious about Peralta's behavior and refusal to follow order assigns him to the record room.  Eventually they found a lead and pointed them to a storage unit where they eventually caught the suspect. Peralta was more open to the changes and had a moment to bond with Holt. 

I didn't watch the show when it first aired in Septemeber 2013. I read some negative reviews about it that I thought it wasn't a show to watch. But after Brooklyn nine nine won the best comedy show in the Golden globe and I decided to give it a try. 

The show stars Terry Crews as Sergeant Terrence "Terry" Jeffords, the precinct squad leader. We are used to seeing Crews playing character who is physically intimidating but really a softie. It isn't really something new but nevertheless still very fun to watch. Peralta reminds me of J.D. in scrubs. He is corny at times and finds himself always trying to get on the good side of his superior. 

After watching the pilot episode, I decided to give this newbie show a try. What are your thoughts?

A mysterious dome appears out of nowhere trapping residents of Chester's Mill  inside. The dome has disrupted Mobile phones and the Internet leaving those trapped unable to contact the outside world. Radio communication is the only means for people in Chester's Mill to communicate inside the dome. 

People outside the dome has failed to break through the invisible barrier. As the days passes by people grows more desperate, water and food becomes more scarce and people either try to hold on to or seize the power to lead Chester's Mill. The dome has affected several individuals causing them to have seizures and reciting the lines "Pink stars are falling". We have to watched the show to see how the story unfolds. Having read several books written by Stephen King, I bet the master story will have a lot of twist and surprise before we truly learn the secrets of the dome.