#TheOriginals 5.13 - "When The Saints Go Marching In" live blog #vampires #witches #Klaroline #Legacies #OriginalsFinale

"When the Saints Go Marching In"

ALWAYS AND FOREVER - Intent on saving Hope's (Danielle Rose Russell) life, Klaus' (Joseph Morgan) plan will change the lives of the Mikaelson family forever. Daniel Gillies, Charles Michael Davis, Riley Voelkel and Yusuf Gatewood also star. Lance Anderson directed the episode with teleplay by Jeffrey Lieber and story by Julie Plec (#513). Original airdate 8/1/2018.

 

 

#TheOriginals 5.12 - "The Tale of Two Wolves" live blog #vampires #witches #MysticFalls #Klaroline #Legacies

"The Tale of Two Wolves"

RETURN TO MYSTIC FALLS - With Hope (Danielle Rose Russell) facing a life-threatening affliction and deteriorating quickly, Klaus (Joseph Morgan) travels to Mystic Falls to seek help from Caroline (guest star Candice King). Tasked with keeping Hope preoccupied in Mystic Falls, Elijah (Daniel Gillies) comes to a heartbreaking realization about his niece. Meanwhile, at the Salvatore School for the Young and Gifted, a run-in with Alaric Saltzman (guest star Matthew Davis) throws a wrench into Klaus' plan. Charles Michael Davis also stars. Rudy Persico directed the episode written by Carina Adly MacKenzie & Julie Plec (#512). Original airdate 7/25/2018.

Episode 12:

#TheOriginals 5.11 - "'Til the Day I Die" live blog #vampires #Freelinwedding

"'Til the Day I Die"

WEDDING DAY - Klaus (Joseph Morgan) turns to Davina (guest star Danielle Campbell) for help to learn more about a mysterious affliction affecting Hope (Danielle Rose Russell). On their wedding day, Freya (Riley Voelkel) and Keelin (guest star Christina Moses) make a tough decision about their future together, while Elijah (Daniel Gillies) is forced to confront a past memory of Hayley. Finally, Declan's (guest star Torrance Coombs) growing curiosity in the city's supernatural secrets forces Marcel (Charles Michael Davis) to step in. Yusuf Gatewood also stars. Geoff Shotz directed the episode written by Kyle Arrington & Marguerite MacIntyre (#511). Original airdate 7/18/2018.

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Episode 11:

#TheOriginals 5.10 - "There in the Disappearing Light" live blog #vampires #RIPJosh

"There in the Disappearing Light"

COLLATERAL DAMAGE - Klaus (Joseph Morgan) helps Hope (Danielle Rose Russell) cope with her pain in an unconventional way. A figure from Elijah's (Daniel Gillies) past comes back seeking help. Elsewhere, Marcel (Charles Michael Davis) takes on the nightwalkers, while Vincent (Yusuf Gatewood) deals with the fallout of a fateful decision. Daniel Gillies directed the episode written by Eva McKenna & Jeffrey Lieber (#510). Original airdate 7/11/2018.

Episode 10:

#TheOriginals 5.9 - "We Have Not Long to Love" live blog #vampires

"We Have Not Long to Love"

TAKING THE POWER BACK - As Vincent (Yusuf Gatewood), Marcel (Charles Michael Davis), and Josh (Steven Krueger) work to clean up the city, an uprising of purist vampires leads the supernatural factions into a deadly showdown. Hope's (Danielle Rose Russell) attempt to bring her family back together leaves her struggling with the consequences. Finally, Freya (Riley Voelkel) makes a life-changing decision. Joseph Morgan and Daniel Gillies also star. Bethany Rooney directed the episode written by K.C. Perry & Michelle Paradise (#509). Original airdate 6/20/2018.

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#TheOriginals 5.8 - “The Kindness of Strangers” live blog #vampires

“The Kindness of Strangers”

CHAMBRE DE CHASSE — As pressing matters rage on in New Orleans, the Mikaelson siblings find themselves forced to set aside their differences and work together to escape a “chambre de chasse.” Joseph Morgan, Daniel Gillies, Charles Michael Davis, Riley Voelkel, and Danielle Rose Russell also star. Kellie Cyrus directed the episode written by Beau DeMayo & Carina Adly MacKenzie (508). Original airdate 6/13/2018.

A Chambre de Chasse is a magically constructed location that exists on the astral plane represented by a specific mindscape usually depicted as a room. They are created with representational magic using representational totems to draw and anchor the minds of others. Where in the destruction of said totem is destroyed, the person can leave the Chambre de Chasse. The Chambre de Chasse is a localized "pocket dimension" on the astral plane represented by one's mind created with representational magic. Witches have been known to use it as prisons to hold people's minds, and, according to Kol, to have 'mental target practice'. Although, witches such as the Sisters and Freya have been seen to use such methods for recreation.

Episode 8:

#TheOriginals 5.7 - "God's Gonna Trouble the Water" live blog #vampires

"God's Gonna Trouble the Water"

THE RETURN TO NEW ORLEANS - Ivy (guest star Shiva Kalaiselvan) reveals some startling news to Klaus (Joseph Morgan) about the dark magic that's been keeping him away from his family. Elijah (Daniel Gillies) turns to some unexpected allies to save Antoinette's (guest star Jaime Murray) life. Danielle Rose Russell, Charles Michael Davis, Riley Voelkel, and Steven Krueger also star. Carl Seaton directed the episode written by Bianca Sams & Julie Plec (#507). Original airdate 6/6/2018.

Episode 7:

#TheOriginals 5.6 - "What, Will, I, Have, Left" live blog #vampires

"What, Will, I, Have, Left"

THE RACE TO SAVE HAYLEY — After learning how she can get Hayley (Phoebe Tonkin) back, Hope (Danielle Rose Russell) sets off on a dangerous mission to end the mess she started. Klaus (Joseph Morgan) turns to Caroline (guest star Candice King) for help when he discovers Hope’s plan. Vincent (Yusuf Gatewood) and Freya (Riley Voelkel) clash over whether to let Declan (guest star Torrance Coombs) in on New Orleans’s supernatural secrets. Daniel Gillies also stars. Charles Michael Davis directed the episode written by Marguerite MacIntyre (#506). Original airdate 5/30/2018.

Episode 6:

#AgentsofSHIELD 5.22 season finale - "The End" live blog #InfinityWar

"The End"

SEASON FINALE

COULSON'S FUTURE IS AT STAKE, ON THE EXPLOSIVE SEASON FINALE OF ABC'S 'MARVEL'S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.'

The Episode Was Directed by Jed Whedon

"The End" - Coulson's life or death is the challenge the team finds themselves in, as the wrong decision will cause the destruction of Earth, in the spectacular season finale of "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," FRIDAY, MAY 18 (9:01-10:01 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network, streaming and on demand.

"Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." stars Clark Gregg as Agent Phil Coulson, Ming-Na Wen as Agent Melinda May, Chloe Bennet as Daisy Johnson, Iain De Caestecker as Agent Leo Fitz, Elizabeth Henstridge as Agent Jemma Simmons, Henry Simmons as Agent Alphonso "Mack" MacKenzie, and Natalia Cordova-Buckley as Elena "Yo-Yo" Rodriguez.

Guest starring are Adrian Pasdar as Glenn Talbot, Jeff Ward as Deke, Maximilian Osinski as Agent Davis, Briana Venskus as Agent Piper, Lola Glaudini as Polly Hinton, Lexy Kolker as Robin Hinton, Kurt Koehler as Officer Zbyszewski, and Eva La Dare as Jan.

"The End" was written by Jed Whedon & Maurissa Tancharoen and directed by Jed Whedon.

Episode 22:

#Arrow 6.23 - "Life Sentence" live blog #ArrowFinale

"Life Sentence" - Season Finale

THE EPIC SEASON FINALE OF ARROW — With a new ally on his team, Oliver (Stephen Amell) engages Diaz (guest star Kirk Acevedo) in an epic final battle. James Bamford directed the episode written by Wendy Mericle & Marc Guggenheim (#623). Original airdate 5/17/2018.

Episode 23:

#SPN 13.23 - Season Finale - “Let The Good Times Roll” #supernatural #SupernaturalFinale

“Let The Good Times Roll”

IT ALL COMES DOWN TO THIS – Our heroes, Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) Winchester, continue to be tested in the battle between good and evil, but one impulsive decision could alter the lives of one the brothers forever. Robert Singer directed the episode written by Andrew Dabb (#1323). Original airdate 5/17/2018.

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Episode 23:

#TheOriginals 5.5 - "Don't It Just Break Your Heart" live blog #vampires

"Don't It Just Break Your Heart"

FLASHBACKS TO 1930's GERMANY - A mysterious clue sent to Klaus (Joseph Morgan) leads him one step closer to finding Hayley. Antoinette (guest star Jaime Murray) opens up to Elijah (Daniel Gillies) after her past comes back to haunt her. Meanwhile, Marcel (Charles Michael Davis) makes a decision that puts him at odds with Klaus. Finally, Hope (Danielle Rose Russell) takes matters into her own hands to fix the mess that she's created. Riley Voelkel and Steven Krueger also star. Jeffrey W. Byrd directed the episode with teleplay by Jeffrey Lieber and story by Bianca Sams & Jeffrey Lieber (#505). Original airdate 5/16/2018.

Episode 5:

#AgentsofSHIELD 5.21 - "The Force of Gravity" live blog #InfinityWar

"The Force of Gravity"

DAISY'S FUTURE COULD MEAN THE END, ON ABC'S 'MARVEL'S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.'

"The Force of Gravity" - Daisy's future as the destroyer of worlds could take a critical change, on "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," FRIDAY, MAY 11 (9:01-10:01 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network, streaming and on demand.

"Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." stars Clark Gregg as Agent Phil Coulson, Ming-Na Wen as Agent Melinda May, Chloe Bennet as Daisy Johnson, Iain De Caestecker as Agent Leo Fitz, Elizabeth Henstridge as Agent Jemma Simmons, Henry Simmons as Agent Alphonso "Mack" MacKenzie, and Natalia Cordova-Buckley as Elena "Yo-Yo" Rodriguez.

Guest starring are Adrian Pasdar as Glenn Talbot, Jeff Ward as Deke, Brian Patrick Wade as Carl Creel, Maximilian Osinski as Agent Davis, Peter Mensah as Qovas, Lola Glaudini as Polly Hinton, Lexy Kolker as Robin Hinton, Jack Fisher as George Talbot, Raquel Gardner as Carla Talbot, Chen Tang as Agent Kim, and Craig Parker as Taryan.

"The Force of Gravity" was written by Drew Z. Greenberg & Craig Titley and directed by Kevin Tancharoen.

Episode 21:

Previously titled F = G (m1 x m2) / d2 - Newton's Equation for the Force of Gravity.

It's Cancellation Time Again

Shows Canceled in 2018

ETA: NBC has picked up the cancelled Fox comedy Brooklyn Nine-Nine, ordering a 13-episode Season 6, TVLine has confirmed.

FOX:
Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Last Man on Earth, and The Mick.
Lucifer and The Exorcist

ABC:
Quantico and Designated Survivor

The CW:
Valor and Life Sentence

NBC:
The Brave
Taken
The Night Shift
Great News
Shades of Blue

CBS:
9JKL
Kevin Can Wait
Superior Donuts
Scorpion


Cancellations:

Alex, Inc.
The Brave
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
The Crossing
Deception
Designated Survivor
The Exorcist
Great News
Kevin (Probably) Saves the World
The Last Man on Earth
Life Sentence
Lucifer
Marvel's Inhumans
The Mayor
The Mick
Quantico
Rise
Taken
Ten Days in the Valley
Valor

#Arrow 6.22 - "The Ties That Bind" live blog #GreenArrow

“The Ties That Bind”

DIAZ AIMS FOR TEAM ARROW AND THEIR FAMILIES — Diaz (guest star Kirk Acevedo) targets Team Arrow and their loved ones. Oliver (Stephen Amell) struggles with Felicity (Emily Bett Rickards) putting herself in danger when she gets the chance to stop Diaz for good. Tara Miele directed the episode written by Ben Sokolowski & Oscar Balderrama (#622). Original airdate 5/10/2018.

Episode 22:

#SPN 13.22 - "Exodus" live blog #supernatural

“Exodus”

HITCHING A RIDE – Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) devise a plan that will save innocent lives. Meanwhile, Jack (Alexander Calvert) continues to wrestle with the consequences of his decisions. Thomas J. Wright directed the episode written by Eugenie Ross-Leming & Brad Buckner (#1322). Original airdate 5/10/2018.

Episode 22:

#TheOriginals 5.4 - "Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea" live blog #vampires

"Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea"

THE SEARCH FOR HAYLEY - Frustrated by the lack of progress made in the search for Hayley, Klaus (Joseph Morgan) turns up the heat by taking hostages from each of the three New Orleans supernatural factions. Freya (Riley Voelkel) goes to Mystic Falls to check on Hope (Danielle Rose Russell), who has been sent back to the Salvatore School. Vincent (Yusuf Gatewood) seeks guidance from Ivy (guest star Shiva Kalaiselvan) after learning that Klaus' erratic behavior is escalating. Michael Grossman directed the episode written by Beau DeMayo & Kyle Arrington (#504). Original airdate 5/9/2018.

Episode 4:

#AgentsofSHIELD 5.20 - "The One Who Will Save Us All" live blog #Graviton

"The One Who Will Save Us All"

TALBOT AND COULSON ATTEMPT TO AVERT EARTH'S DESTRUCTION, ON ABC'S 'MARVEL'S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.'

"The One Who Will Save Us All" - A newly determined Talbot takes Coulson to meet the enemy and attempts to stave off the destruction of Earth, on "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," FRIDAY, MAY 4 (9:01-10:01 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network, streaming and on demand.

"Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." stars Clark Gregg as Agent Phil Coulson, Ming-Na Wen as Agent Melinda May, Chloe Bennet as Daisy Johnson, Iain De Caestecker as Agent Leo Fitz, Elizabeth Henstridge as Agent Jemma Simmons, Henry Simmons as Agent Alphonso "Mack" MacKenzie, and Natalia Cordova-Buckley as Elena "Yo-Yo" Rodriguez.

Guest starring are Adrian Pasdar as Glenn Talbot, Jeff Ward as Deke, Catherine Dent as General Hale, Maximilian Osinski as Agent Davis, Briana Venskus as Piper, Peter Mensah as Qovas, Andres Saenz-Hudson as Qajax, Darwin Shaw as Qolpakc, Gabriel Hogan as Crixon, Nayo Wallace as Estella, and Craig Parker as Taryan.

"The One Who Will Save Us All" was written by Brent Fletcher and directed by Cherie Gierhart.

Episode 20:

#Arrow 6.21 - “Docket No. 11-19-41-73” live blog #TommyMerlyn #GreenArrow

“Docket No. 11-19-41-73”

COLIN DONNELL GUEST STARS — The pressure mounts for Oliver (Stephen Amell), who begins to wonder if he will lose everything in his battle to save Star City. A familiar face returns. Andi Armaganian directed the episode with teleplay by Ubah Mohamed & Tyron B. Carter and story by Marc Guggenheim (#621). Original airdate 5/3/2018.

Episode 21:

#SPN 13.21 - "Beat the Devil" live blog #supernatural

“Beat the Devil”

THE LONG JOURNEY HOME – Sam (Jared Padalecki), Dean (Jensen Ackles), Castiel (Misha Collins), and Gabriel (guest star Richard Speight, Jr.) must work together if they have any hope of bringing Mary (guest star Samantha Smith) and Jack (Alexander Calvert) home. Meanwhile, Rowena’s (guest star Ruth Connell) encounter with Lucifer (Mark Pellegrino) may alter the outcome of the journey for one of our heroes. Phil Sgriccia directed the episode written by Robert Berens (#1321). Original airdate 5/3/2018.

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