When it comes to season two of The Handmaid’s Tale, I think we can all agree on one particular fact, in that, season two has been incredibly difficult to watch. After all, this year the show has featured one powerfully bleak tale after another, the kind that leave you stunned in silence when the story has come to an end and it’s also taken the time to toy with our emotions by dangling hope in front of us before snatching it away in heartbreaking fashion.
 
Yet, we’ve all soldiered on, because we have to know how this painful and powerful story is going to end and well, at long last, it would seem that the audience is finally being rewarded for sticking with such a difficult and harrowing tale since last night’s season two finale, ‘The Word’, provided us with quite the incredible gift. Because it would seem that revolution has finally come to Gilead, and this troubled and awful nation will likely never be the same after this stunning finale and what makes this particular twist so fascinating, is the sheer fact that it seemingly came out of nowhere.
 
Because early on, it seemed as though we were going to get more of the same since the story focused on the grieving process when it comes to Eden’s passing and it was chilling to learn that her own father turned her in to the authorities. But the discovery that Eden had a forbidden Bible hidden in her belongings, sparked something within June, to the point where she and the Commander came to blows and that spark grew into a tiny flame when she pointed out to Serena that Nichole/Holly would not be exempt from Gilead’s archaic ideal that women should not be allowed to read and that prompted Serena to challenge the Commanders in the hopes of changing that rule. 

But alas, her decision to rise up, was met with disdain and great pain since she lost a finger for her troubles, and for reading from the Bible in front of the council of Commanders, and this was heartbreaking to see because June inspired Serena to ponder upon something that I don’t think anyone considered when Gilead was created; its future. Because the risk of raising generations of illiterate women is a distinct possibility and it’s a shame that Serena was punished for asking an honest question and the harrowing nature of this story didn’t end there, since it seemed Emily was going to be in great trouble as well for snapping and assaulting Aunt Lydia after she pushed Emily’s buttons, and oddly enough, Emily’s decision to attack…seemed to flip a collective switch on in Gilead.
 
For it became obvious in this tale, that the people have had enough. They’re tired of the lies and the misery and the silly backwards rules and in one fell swoop, Mayday and so many unexpected agents made their move, setting fire to buildings and cars, in part to get June and the baby out, but also…to rebel. Because Nick surprised us all by threatening Commander Waterford with violence if he didn’t comply and it was Martha after Martha that helped June escape her horrible household, with her baby in tow and in a stunning turn of events, we learned Commander Lawrence is a good guy after all since he helped arrange Emily’s escape from this place as well.
 
Yet, while it seems as though we were looking at our first ever traditional happy ending for this series, wherein Emily and June and baby Holly all made their way to Canada, that’s just not this show’s style. Because June came to realize, she cannot leave this place without her daughter and she stayed behind to find and rescue Hannah and that’s where we leave June in this tale, heading back into the darkness to bring her daughter into the light and that quite frankly is a brilliant stroke of storytelling. Because it speaks to June’s growth as a character, and her dedication as a mother and really, when all said and done, what a magnificent finale. We finally saw June overcome her fears and find motivation to do what’s necessary and right, and Gilead is rotting from the inside out and all of that, made this difficult journey worth our while and it has me excited to see what kinds of horror and hope await us, in season three. Until next year.

There was a time in my youth, that the end of the world seemed possible. I say that, because I grew up in the mid 1980's, an era where the Cold War was still a big deal. I distinctly recall news reports about the nuclear arms race and I also distinctly recall the tension that came into the air when people brought up the topic. We were terrified of nuclear war and rightfully so. The act would have meant the end of modern civilization. 

Now most of my memories of all of this come from the latter part of the decade, because I was born in 1979 and before 1986, my attention was only focused on my toys, Star Trek and Return of the Jedi. So, I honestly have no memories of The Day After​, a TV Miniseries that completely pushed the envelope when it aired in 1983, but I most certainly saw it on video many years later and wow, what a show.  

In this tale, the world stands on the brink. The Soviet Union has strengthened its army in East Germany in the hopes the United States and NATO will back away, leaving all of West Germany for the taking. But their plan goes horribly wrong and war breaks out forcing the hands of both governments into an option they had prepared for but had never hoped to use...nuclear strikes. The button is pressed, the bombs are coming and now those who manage to survive must learn to do so in a strange new world.  

​This is a film that the years have not exactly been kind to. The effects are certainly dated now and while one would think that those are the key to a film like this...they're not. The key to this film lies in the sheer terror and tension that is produced every waking moment of this flick. I mean seriously, from the moment it begins, you feel it in your gut, you feel it build until the missiles arrive and then...your feeling of tension is replaced with dread when you see the bombs fall and bear witness to the aftermath of mutually assured destruction.   

It's actually quite amazing how detailed this film is and how terrifying it is, especially for a TV movie. There's no gore, no splatter, because hey...it's from the 80's and if you think television is conservative now...just imagine thirty years ago. No instead this is a movie that is pure terror. In fact, in doing my research on the film I discovered that after it aired there were 1-800 hotlines for people to vent their terror and even a live television discussion about what people had just seen. 

This was clearly a polarizing event and a movie that to this day when I pop it in leaves me unsettled. Simply because, it could have happened and of course, what's more amazing about this film is the sheer fact that it is incredibly relevant poignant once again since the fear of nuclear war is creeping back into the modern world and perhaps that's why it's a good time to revisit this story, since it is a cautionary tale, one that gives you pause long after the story has come to its end.

There are a great many reasons that I’m a fan of AMC’s Preacher. It’s unconventional, it’s hilarious and unexpectedly gory and it really is one of the most creative and fascinating comic book adaptations out there. But of the many reasons that I tune into this series week after week, only one of them stands out above the rest; the characters. Because Jesse and Cassidy and Tulip are about as dynamic as they come and what happens to them in this this tale matters because it is inherently obvious they’re good people looking for true redemption, and much like the rest of us, they make plenty of mistakes along the way, and watching these characters stumble and grow is all part of the journey.
 
And the sole reason that I’m taking the time to discuss character development as a whole today, is because that’s precisely what last night’s episode of the series, ‘Gonna Hurt’, took the time to focus upon. Because unfortunately, we are starting to see some of the worst parts of these characters on display as all the bad blood that remains unresolved from their time in New Orleans is continuing to grow and the dark nature of Angelville is slowly pushing this trio toward some bad decisions and that made this particular tale fascinating to say the least as we watched all three of them make poor choices over the course of the hour, but for what they believe to be all the right reasons.
 
Take Jesse and Cassidy for instance, who firmly believed that their actions in this tale were grounded in good nature since both men had protection on their mind. Cassidy believed he needed to protect Tulip and get her out of this place and obtained a love spell from Gran’Ma as insurance for her safety (and for selfish reasons, no doubt) because he was steadfast on not leaving this place without her and Jesse…well our intrepid Preacher lied and hurt his newly declared best friend to keep his secret as a vampire safely in the shadows, even going so far as to fulfill Cass’ quip about being a main attraction by making him the headliner of the strange fights that happen in the Tombs and the strange behavior in this tale didn’t end there. 

​Because Tulip spent the hour trying to atone for her mistakes from the last episode and enact a rescue plan of her own to get everyone out of this awful town and oddly enough, her journey in this tale made for some incredibly memorable moments since we saw her outright challenge God after he declared her to be a screw up and really, that conversation is what seems to have emboldened her to make that rescue plan come to fruition since she took a crash course in voodoo over the course of the hour in order to find a way to break the blood compact between Gran’Ma and Jess, and she even took the time to confront Madame Boyd in her establishment to see if she could fight voodoo with voodoo.
 
However, while all of this was fascinating in its own right and perhaps infuriating in its own special way because damnit, these characters are better than that, what makes this seemingly dark turn worthwhile, is understanding the motivating factor that is leading everyone to make these goofy mistakes; fear. Because let’s be honest this trio is scared right now, and rightfully so. Because a year ago they were laser focused on finding God and saving the world and nothing has gone right since then and now, they’re lost, in a place they don’t want to be and facing an uncertain future and that’s downright terrifying and their individual fears are only making matters worse.
 
If anything, the easy way out of this problem is for the trio is enjoy some kind of a win or break when it comes to escaping Angelville, but it doesn’t look like that’s going to happen anytime soon, which means I firmly believe we are about to bear witness to the Trio’s darkest hour to date. Either way, this was just another amazing episode from this series, since it was filled with poignant moments, some solid laughs and even a Journey reference for the win and once again, the slow burn approach to storytelling in this tale is paying off in spades because I love a good character study and I really am dying to know exactly what will happen down the road to finally snap the crew out of their ugly funk. Until next time. 

I have to admit, that nature shows are something of a guilty pleasure for me, something that I am definitely proud of. Because I simply cannot go wrong in settling in to watch a show or a feature about our world since it will teach me more about the wonders that roam every single corner of it and of the many, many nature themed shows that I’ve enjoyed over the past few years, I’ve come to find that BBC America is leading the pack when it comes to overall quality since they keep providing nature-hounds everywhere with amazing documentaries that are both incredibly informative and entertaining and once again, this network has released another magnificent ‘tale’ about our world by way of, Earth: One Amazing Day.
 
Now this particular documentary, narrated brilliantly by screen legend Robert Redford, provides us with a fascinating look at a single day on planet Earth as only BBC America can by taking us to just about every single point in the globe to see how wildlife and nature live their daily lives and my goodness, is this a fascinating look at our world, because quite frankly I was clueless as to how much goes on around the planet that we are simply unaware of and really, the first thing I learned was just how important daybreak is to nature and how many creatures use first light as a signal to start their respective day.
 
But what really impressed me about this documentary is how much they packed into the overall two hour running time as it took us around the globe to show us all the daily struggles that nature goes through and honestly, what surprised me the most were the parallels to the human world that we found here. There were in essence parents going to work to get food for their young and they worked hard to make that happen and returned home to a grateful family. And, there were disagreements and fights amongst various species as they vied for the attention of another and honestly, if it weren’t for this part of the story, I never would have known that Giraffes actually take the time to fight one another over a potential mate.
 
If anything, this incredible voyage around the world truly gave me insight into the fact that while we settle in for the night and enjoy a warm meal before climbing into our beds to prepare for another day in our own unique world, the planet and the many creatures that inhabit it, never stop moving or working toward survival and oddly enough, as we pour ourselves that first cup of coffee or head out to start our day, the same thing continues to happen all around us and well, it’s easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle of the human world and forget that we are most definitely a part of something bigger and that honestly gave me pause as I watched this particular documentary.
 
In fact, I would venture to say that this particular tale actually managed to serve me a slice of humble pie since I felt quite small while watching this because of how much life I learned is out there and how much is going on while I sit here and type this article and if anything, the biggest lesson that I learned from watching this magnificent documentary is that sometimes, I really need to take a moment and put my phone down and step away from my laptop and just take a moment to step outside and close my eyes and listen to and appreciate the incredible thriving world that surrounds me and I thank BBC America for once again reminding us of the wonder and the majesty of this tiny little blue ball, we all call home…

You know, normally I’m quite excited to tear through a television show and recap every waking moment of it because it’s just a blast to nerd out on the digital page with all of you. But, this is a recap that quite frankly, I’ve been dreading to put to paper simply because, Battlestar Galactica is hands down one of my all-time favorite television shows and writing this piece, means that once again I’ve come to the end of this incredible journey, and that’s led me to drag my feet on watching the final season one more time simply, so I can draw this experience out for as long as humanly possible.
 
But alas, despite the stalling on my end, the series finale was always an inevitability and well, at long last we have come to the grand finale of this voyage through the stars, and well, the more time I’ve had to think about ‘Daybreak’, the more I’ve come to appreciate an ending that was and still remains quite polarizing among the fans of this fantastic series. Some cannot stand the fact that religious overtones came into play so heavily in this final story and others, simply don’t like the fact that this intrepid crew turned out to be our ancestors so to speak since the finale revealed that the crew of the Galactica arrived on Earth about 150,000 years ago. 
 
Now personally, none of that stuff ever really mattered to me or bothered me that much. Simply because, I think the clues were always there that this fictional crew was somehow related to modern mankind with their love of the gods and the little subtle nods to our modern world, like ‘Frak’ for instance, and the religious stuff never bugged me either due to the fact that I’m not that religious to begin with and it too was with us all the way so really, I digress. Because we aren’t going to discuss any of that in this final recap today, because others have already covered it in print over the years and because none of that is relevant to what the finale stands for in my eyes.
 
Because to me, this finale is about as uplifting as it gets since it is filled to the brim with inspiring moments that speak to the best parts of who we are as a species and really, what impressed me about this ending, is that this episode features humanity and the Cylons united as one, something we’ve never seen on the series before and they come together for the right reason for a change, to save a life. Sure, that life is apparently the key to the future of both species, but the fact that Admiral Adama is inspired to not leave another life behind and is able to rally so many to a greater cause sends one’s spirits soaring and really, I love the message that it sends our way. 

​Granted, it’s a message we’ve all heard before, in that, in order for mankind to find true salvation, it has to put its differences aside and forgive its past to move forward, but the extra twist really lies in how valuing life is the last ingredient to said salvation and I love that a science fiction series about the end of the world was able to get that kind of message across, thanks in large part to the actions of the crew since they truly risk everything for Hera, and years later, that final battle at the Colony is still breathtaking and powerful since it’s all for that one life and while that whole sequence in its own right is amazing, the true payoff comes at its conclusion with the discovery of Earth.
 
Because once again, this series finds a way to surprise by giving every single character a happy ending, something we’ve also never seen when it comes to this show and well, while this was also lamented by some, I praise it due to the fact that these characters flat out deserve it. They’ve been through utter hell in this story. They’ve lost, they’ve suffered, so to see them enjoy a sliver of happiness and get the second chance they so deserve is a wonderful and beautiful thing and I’ll never forget that amazing closing shot, with Admiral William Adama sitting atop that hill, admiring the peace and tranquility of an easterly view…
 
Yet, what truly managed to impress me when it comes to this finale, is the sheer fact that its emotional weight continues to endure after all these years. Because every single thrilling moment kept me on the edge of my seat, and every revelation left my jaw dropped and every farewell, brought a tear to my eyes and that simply speaks to the quality of the story, and the acting for that matter as well, since all of it has been able to endure the test of time and reach us on a fundamental level and how Mary McDonnell and Edward James Olmos didn’t get an Emmy nomination for their work in this episode alone, I will never know.
 
But alas, I must digress again because at this point, I’m just fanboying when in fact, there’s little else to speak upon when it comes to this finale aside from offering up one final farewell. Because this is it. There’s no more story to be told, and it’s just as bittersweet to come to that realization now as it was many years ago and well, it’s been an honor and a delight to discuss one of my all-time favorite shows with all of you, and I thank you for joining me along on this wild journey one more time and on that note, I bid you adieu since life goes on, and there’s others shows to Retro Recap, but man…what a blast this re-watch turned out to be. 

​As I queued up my Hulu app to settle in and watch the next chapter in The Handmaid’s Tale, I came to realize something about the series in that, it has in fact become quite predictable and no, that’s not an insult or a knock against the show. Because it is rare to find a television show that knows exactly what it is about, and this series is fully aware of the fact that it is a harrowing ride that will sucker punch the audience at every turn. Yet, it would seem that this series isn’t content in merely being recognized for being a tough ride, it wants to be the toughest ride out there, so imagine my surprise when I hit play on ‘Postpartum’, only to discover that this story felt the need to delve into new and darker territory by outright introducing chaos into the plot this week. 
 
Case in point, the storyline involving June and the Waterford’s, which should have been shrouded in bliss since June was free from that abhorrent household allowing for Fred and Serena to live happily ever after as pretend parents with their new child. But the chaos introduced in this tale did not allow for any of that to happen and once again June was forced to return to the Waterford home to produce milk to feed the baby and the joy and euphoria that Serena expected to feel as a mommy never materialized since she’s not the baby’s biological mother and no amount of wishful thinking would make that happen and all of this added a tension to the Waterford house that we’ve never felt within its walls before, and well, an off the cuff comment from June to Eden about following one’s heart, only ballooned that chaos.
 
Because June inadvertently inspired Eden to indeed follow the feelings buried deep in her heart and she ran off with Issac, causing all kinds of turmoil for Fred since he had to concentrate on finding them and find them they did since Gilead’s forces don’t mess around and their capture led Nick to make a last ditch effort to save his young bride’s life and despite his pleading and scheming to get her out of a horrible execution due to her infidelity, Eden was having none of it. She firmly believed she did the right thing, which let’s be honest, she did. And in any other part of the world this would have been no big deal, but her capture allowed for the sickness of Gilead to be put on display once again and she and Issac were sent head first into a swimming pool, complete with weights and an audience to make a point of course.
 
Yet while those two storylines alone would have sown enough chaos to last the entire hour, a more fascinating iteration of it came about by way of Emily’s story in this tale. Because with her Commander now dead, she was reassigned once again, this time to the household of Commander Lawrence, a man who apparently is the architect of Gilead’s economy and the Colonies for that matter as well and his household, is unlike anything else in Gilead. He has art adorning the walls of his home and books out in the open and it would seem a disdain for the country he helped create and sustain and while this may not have been as heartbreaking as the other plotlines, it definitely took me out of sorts, considering that we’ve never seen a high ranking official of Gilead not be one hundred percent aligned with his ‘glorious’ nation.
 
If anything, it makes me wonder if Lawrence is someone we can trust or not, since he was somewhat gracious toward Emily, even going so far as to learn more about her past and he even treated her like a human being, something I’ve yet to see a Commander do in the slightest when it comes to a Handmaid. But his final line toward her is what makes me question his worthiness trust wise and well, if the show is going to tip its hand on that, it has to do it quickly. Because next week is the season two finale for this series and considering the fragility that our favorite characters are currently experiencing, combined with a populace that seems to slowly be pushing back against Gilead, the chaos that was introduced in this story may only grow in next week’s finale, which means that we may be in a for a head spinning and heartbreaking affair. Until next time. 

When it comes to the end of television seasons, or a television series for that matter, we often forget about what is referred to as the penultimate episode, which is the episode that airs right before the big finale in question and well, it’s always been obvious to me as to why these particular tales slip from our minds. After all, we’re in this to be wowed by a grand finale, and these particular episodes are often nothing more than a quick setup or a waystation on the road to what we want, but after re-watching the final penultimate episode of Battlestar Galactica, I’ve come to realize that perhaps the time has come for all of us to pay closer attention to these particular stories.
 
I say that, simply because I’m guilty of forgetting about these episodes as well, because I too want the main course that awaits us. But this particular chapter in the BSG saga was actually quite the different affair, one that sticks with me now more than ever simply because…this episode in many ways started the grand farewell to the series as a whole, something that I’m not sure I’ve ever seen when it comes to this type of episode. But before we dig too deeply into all of that, we need to take a moment and discuss the other goodies that this episode had to offer as well. Because this particular tale did take the time to introduce the Colony to all of us, a place that is in essence the true Cylon home world and we were also treated to some fine drama in this story as well.
 
After all, the whole aftermath of Hera’s kidnapping made for some compelling moments between Helo and Athena, and it was also wild to see Baltar use Kara as a pawn in his religious machinations. But while all of this was indeed fascinating to watch in its own right, the early farewell to the series came about by way of a grand farewell to the Galactica herself. Because thanks to a hull rupture early on in the story, the crew comes to learn that the ol’ gal only has a handful of jumps left in her bones, forcing the Admiral to make the decision he never wanted to make and abandon ship and transfer his flag to the Basestar, a line that I never thought I would see the Old Man cross.
 
But, his decision makes sense since the Galactica is over fifty years old and beat to hell, and while at first said decision doesn’t seem quite like a metaphorical ‘farewell’ to the series, bear with me for a moment. Because really, the Battlestar Galactica has been our proverbial home for the past four years, and by taking the time to make this decision, and do it in pained fashion since it wasn’t an easy call for Adama, this all serves as a metaphorical reminder for the audience in so many ways that nothing lasts forever, and that change is a necessity in life and we should look upon the things we love and let go of fondly and really, that’s the message this episode is trying to get across to its audience since the next episode that awaits us, is the series finale of this magnificent saga.
 
If anything, that little twist made for a bittersweet and beautiful tale, one that reminded me just how special this entire journey has been over the past four seasons and well, while I enjoyed every plot line that was introduced in this one, and the quality and emotional performances found in this tale, I’m definitely a little sad that the end of our journey draws near, despite the fact that it’s my second time through this series. But I am grateful that his particular story took the time to comfort the audience in its own unique way and whether I like it or not, it looks like it’s time to hit play on the ol’ Blu Ray player and settle in for the grand finale to this incredible and thrilling ride…

​Of the many, many, many things that I respect about Battlestar Galactica, perhaps what is truly at that top of that list, is the quality of the writing. Because putting together quality episodes week in and week out in the Writer’s Room is a difficult venture for any television series, and while BSG wasn’t always successful in making that happen, it rarely delivered a stinker of an episode and really, the writing is on my mind today when it comes to this series simply because, I’m in awe of how smooth and how flawless it often turned out to be, even when there really wasn’t anything for the show to chew upon.
 
Case in point, the next episode in this storied saga, ‘Someone to Watch Over Me’, because it became inherently clear pretty early on in this episode that this was more or less a filler episode, one designed to dig into a few lingering plot threads to tide us over as we barrel toward the series finale and well, the quality of the writing of this particular tale, made this one of the finest filler episodes that I’ve ever seen since I was captivated by every single moment of this tale, one that focused heavily on the Chief, and Starbuck for that matter as well as they worked to resolve a couple of nagging issues that have been hanging heavily over their heads for some time now.
 
Starbuck for instance, was still struggling mightily with the fact that she had seen her own corpse on Earth and of course, Sam’s subsequent health problems, and the down time that she had to ponder upon such matters as Galactica’s CAG led her to Joe’s Bar often to drown her sorrows and it was in this place that she discovered a musician who was trying to compose something beautiful in this trying time and the two of them clicked almost immediately. Allowing for Kara to reminisce on her own father’s work in music and how she used to play the piano alongside him and really, what made this storyline so fascinating is the sheer fact that it would seem that this man was the ghost of Kara’s father and we also learned that when she was young, her dad just so happened to teach her the iconic song that switched the Final Five on.
 
As for the Chief’s storyline, well it’s clear that his harrowing experiences this year have put him in a tough and isolated place, one where he’s reflected heavily on his life and the things he’s lost, to the point where he expressed great concern over Boomer’s fate since the Cylons were planning to try for her treason and really, he came to realize he still loved Boomer and wanted to see both sides take the higher road, especially since it seemed as though Boomer had finally figured out the error of her ways. But, despite his pleas, she was going to face trial, and it led the Chief to decide to help her to escape and well, once again it turns out Boomer played everyone since she vindictively made Athena witness an uncomfortable moment involving her husband, but more importantly, she stole Hera, undoubtedly for experimentation at Cavil’s hands and that’s where this one ends, with uncertainty.
 
Granted, those are some fascinating plot lines, but let’s be honest, a vast majority of this stuff, outside of Hera’s kidnapping, could have been handled ages ago, instead the series brought it together now to once again remind us that fate and destiny are going to play a part of these final episodes and this is also the second time now in the past few episodes that the value of life has popped up as a thematic concept, and deep down, I know there’s a solid reason that the show continues to introduce that idea, but I’m still waiting to see how that all comes together in the end before I say anything more on it. Either way, this was still an entertaining ride, one that I thoroughly enjoyed, and one that I firmly believe remained in neutral territory because far bigger things await us on the horizon…until next time…

​Well, leave it to a show like Preacher to surprise me in the most unexpected ways imaginable. After all, a mere week ago I was praising the series for taking its sweet time in telling its tale, and I fully expected this week’s episode, ‘Sonsabitches’, to be more of the same if you will, allowing for us to further explore Jesse’s past and his psyche now that he is back home with Gran’Ma. So, imagine my surprise when I settled in to watch the next chapter in Jesse’s story, only to find that moving the plot forward at light speed was going to be the focus of the evening. 
 
Because this really isn’t something we see the series do that often, and thankfully, this storytelling decision wasn’t grounded in gimmicks or fan service, it came out of necessity for the characters since Jesse really was in quite the pickle in this tale. Because with Tulip healed, he now owed his Gran’Ma a debt, a debt that would see him suffer if he didn’t fulfill it, which meant the only logical choice in his mind was to contact Herr Starr and the Grail, so that he could reclaim his soul and in turn, Genesis, so that he and his friends could get out of this hell hole as quickly as possible.
 
Which meant that a measure of revenge was present in this tale, because for some reason, Starr sent the two lackeys that shot Tulip at the end of last season, Featherstone and Hoover, to Angelville to meet with Jesse and unfortunately for this pair of inept doofuses, Tulip found them first and opened up the proverbial can of whoop ass on them and was happy to hear that Gran’Ma was interested in disposing of them and their bodies as quickly as possible. But alas, Jesse let them go, as part of his master plan and this led to an opportunity for the truth to get out in the open amongst the trio, so they could all get on the same page for a change and thankfully that helped Tulip and Cassidy back their good buddy.
 
But, as is often the case on this show, the plan went to hell for a variety of reasons. The first being that Herr Starr duped Jesse into thinking he actually brought Custer’s soul to the one on one meeting and I guess we all should have seen that coming since Starr is about as genius as they come and just when it seemed as though Jesse’s plan was going to work after all, Tulip’s need for revenge took over and she opened fire on the Grail escorts that came with Starr to Angelville, chasing them off. Meaning that Jesse was once more at the mercy of his evil Gran’Ma and once again facing an uncertain future. 
 
If anything, this ended up being quite the fun episode, one filled to the brim of the best parts of the series and I’ll be honest, I’m really digging how this season is starting off. It’s dealing with a lot of things we’ve been waiting for the series to deal with, like Jesse’s past and all the damage done to the trio’s relationships and it’s handling all these matters in fun and compelling fashion and while there isn’t a ton to analyze character and plot wise right now, who cares? I’m having a blast just enjoying the ride and I’m intrigued to see where this Angelville plot line is going, now that we know that Grand’Ma’s twisted brand of voodoo, is far stronger than any of us could have ever imagined. Until next time.