#Arrow midseason finale episode 4.9 - "Dark Waters"

"Dark Waters"

OLIVER TAKES ON HIVE — After the city is attacked again, Oliver (Stephen Amell) makes a bold move against HIVE. Malcolm (John Barrowman) checks in on Thea (Willa Holland) and leaves her with a warning. Things take a horrible turn when Damien Darhk (guest star Neal McDonough) retaliates in a brutal manner at Oliver’s mayoral holiday party. John Behring directed the episode written by Wendy Mericle & Ben Sokolowski (#409). Original airdate 12/9/2015.

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Ep 9:

The bay. Oliver watching clean-up. People came to pick up garbage. Reporter asks him about inspiring people to come out. Oliver gives a nice line.

Diggle joins Oliver. Oliver says he promises to get Andy out of Darhk's influence.

Laurel and Felicity with kids. A drone starts firing! People run for safety. Diggle shoots back. Felicity tries to hack it. Oliver saves a little girl. Felicity makes the drone fall in the water.

News about the attack. Oliver turns it off. Some victims are still in surgery. No one died. Yet. Alex texts Thea. News wants comments from Oliver. He says he has none. Laurel says this seems like overkill. Oliver says the Bay is important to Damian for some reason. Talk to Andy again.

Lian Yu. Oliver and Taiana. She's tired. She wants revenge. She's a dive instructor and Oliver needs those skills.

Diggle visits Andy. Stubborn SOB. He brought pictures of Carly and Andrew Jr. Andy says it was HIVE. Diggle yells at him. You didn't care then, you don't care now. Darhk attacked a whole lot of people today. The drugs are out of your system. Andy says I'm not anyone's bitch. Not yours. Diggle asks about the drug running. Andy says he had to do what he had to do. Diggle says I'm giving you a chance to redeem yourself. One last time, what does Darhk want with the bay? Andy says he doesn't know.

Felicity goes home. Her mom is in the apartment. She decorated. Felicity doesn't know if the party is still happening. Donna screams. Finds the ring box. 3 carats. Felicity's shocked. Donna's over the moon.

Oliver and Team Arrow. Thea says we need the city's help. They all agree this is the right plan. Know the risks. Oliver talks to the press. For 6 months, we've been besieged by a nameless and faceless organization. But their leader has a name. Damian Darhk. HIVE wants this city to die. Oliver is distributing that photo to every news outlet and social media site in the country. There's also a hotline.

Damian is pissed off watching the news. One of his people says congratulations, you're famous.

Arrow Cave. Laurel manning the hotline. Felicity has Hanukkah decorations. They all tell Oliver that we're not afraid, and canceling your party is something you can't do. Oliver says ask Lance for extra security. Oliver wants to ask Felicity a question. Did we do the right thing? He's going to retaliate. She says when he does, we'll be ready.

Lian Yu. Oliver hands her the map. They overlook the water. Reiter is not the first person to come to this island since I've been here.

Thea dressed. Malcolm checks how she's feeling. She says she's great. Think I might be cured, Dad. Malcolm had his minions looking into it. He doesn't know why Damian affected her bloodlust. We're dealing with forces I don't understand, yet. Please be careful. She pinky promises.

The holiday party. Full crowd. Diggle used military contacts to get more security. Curtis brings his husband. Felicity rambles. Including about engagement. Not that I'm engaged. Maybe in another galaxy far away. Thea asks for Oliver for something. Felicity asks them how long they've been married. They tell how they got engaged. Curtis's husband says Curtis never would've found the ring if he hid it in a dessert like straight people do. He inhales cake. Felicity remembers the souffle.

Runs to her mother. Donna introduces Lance to Felicity as her boyfriend. LOL. He says Laurel doesn't know. LOL. Felicity doesn't want to know, either. Donna is happy. Felicity says Oliver was going to propose 3 months ago. Why didn't he ask since? She goes to find him. Oliver asks what's going on? She says my mom found the ring. He says it's not what you think. I didn't change my mind. I was going to propose, but then Star City and I needed time.....because what we're doing is dangerous. Felicity wants both. SHOTS FIRED. Damian and Ghosts come in. Damian compliments the wine. Your security outside is dead. He's here to have a word with Oliver. I told you there'd be a price to pay. Oliver says let these people go. Damian says punishing the ones someone cares about most is how to best teach them a lesson. Tosses Oliver. Says Take them. Diggle and Thea and Felicity.

Oliver comes to. Donna runs to him. They took Felicity. He says I'll get her back. Lance says it happened so fast. Oliver tells Alex to handle everything here. Stall the police.

Green Arrow attacks Ghosts. Looking for Damian.

Laurel says we'll find them. Hotline was no help. She says don't go there. Where you say it's all your fault. Olvier says you didn't sign up for this! She says we can take care of ourselves, including Felicity. You inspire people. He's going to find a Ghost that will talk.

Oliver's ready to swim to the ship. He goes in the water.

Laurel and her dad. A tip came through the hotline about you. He takes her in his office. Are you working for Damian Darhk? He says Damian threatened you. Oliver found out and understands that I'd do anything to protect you. Oliver texts him.

They get back to the Arrow Cave. Malcolm enters. Takes Lance's gun. Throws Oliver a satellite phone from HIVE. Oliver wants to trade himself. Lance says that's a stupid idea. Oliver says it's our only play. So, Lance knows Malcolm is alive now. And that's he's Ra's Al Ghul.

HIVE board came to see Genesis. Damian says Oliver Queen's campaign is a problem. He gets a text.

Meets with Oliver. You took my friends to make a point. You've made it. Damian says no, not yet, I haven't. That's ominous.

Damian takes Oliver in. Let my friends go. Damian says patience. Talks about the Nazis and the gas chamber. Why would the world tolerate those monsters so long? The world needed them. A reset for humanity. That time has come again. This is a demonstration. This is a life insurance policy for your loved ones. Damian sends a man into the chamber. Gas enters. He dies. Damian says we were using the harbor to make an algae to make this possible.

Laurel in costume. Malcolm says excellent, you have your bondage outfit on. LOL. Malcolm tagged Oliver so they can find him. He's not bringing the minions. The League can't go against HIVE. (At least not now.) Laurel and Lance argue about who's going. Laurel asks for a moment. Malcolm says gladly. He's seen enough daughter drama. Remember we're on the clock. Laurel says you've done things you regret to protect me, but I decide if I need protection. He tells her to be careful. If anything happened to you, I know what I'd do, and it'd be ugly.

Oliver brought to Felicity in a cage. Damian gives them privacy to say their farewells. She says please tell me you didn't trade your life for ours. Oliver says it had to be this way. Felicity says you are not the boss of me. I decide if I need protection. Oliver says he had more to say when we were attacked. She says here we are fighting through the danger instead of running. Isn't that the point of marriage? If you had asked me, I would've said yes.

Lian Yu. Oliver is in the ship. Finds a chest. And a map. Leaves the ship. Shark following him!

Diggle and Thea are in the chamber. Felicity is dragged in, too. Oliver says we had a deal! Damian says bad guy, remember? Oliver says if you kill them, you lose your leverage over me. Damian says wrong. As long as they're alive, you have something to fight for. Don't worry. It's painless. Mostly.

Diggle says look for seams. Damian says don't worry, I can have a blonde in your house in 20 minutes, one I won't kill. Black Canary and Green Arrow arrive. She cracks the glass with the Canary cry. Oliver gets Felicity out. Thea recognizes Malcolm. They get out. He confronts Damian.

Laurel asks where's Malcolm?

Damian levitates Green Arrow. Someone tackles Damian. Malcolm gasps for air on the ground.

Cages open. Canary cry. Lance arrives. They fight their way out of the faithful. Police with Lance, too.

Damian beats on Oliver. Or not Oliver. It had no reaction to being punched again and again. Malcolm shoots Damian and sets a bomb. Get clear! Damian says something in Latin. Explosion.

Laurel asks if Damian made it out. Felicity says these guys don't stay dead, especially when you don't find a body. Thea says aren't we supposed to go to a thingy?

Oliver got bit by the shark. Conklin finds Taiana and Oliver. Oh no.

Diggle and Andy. I met your cult leader. Andy says think what you want to think. It's a free country, for now. Diggle says this isn't you. Andy says you failed to see the man I really am, right in front you the whole time. Diggle says fine, I'll treat you like a ghost.

Damian's council is concerned. He leads them to a corn field. Seems so real. The algae enabled us to have breathable air. Phase 4 begins now.

Oliver and Felicity at a rally. Alex's idea. Oliver gives a speech at the tree lighting. Light a candle together, united. People cheer. I'm grateful for each one of you. One person in particular. Someone that's stood beside me when times were darkest. She lights my way. Felicity Smoak, you make me the happiest man on the face of the earth. She says yes. They kiss. People cheer. He puts the ring on her finger. They hug. Get into a limo.

She's amazed at the size of the ring. They kiss. Limo surrounded. Stops.

Damian goes to a woman and daughter.

Ghosts fire at the limo. Oliver shields her with his body. Crawls into the driver seat and floors the pedal. Drives away.

Little girl hugs Damian.

Oliver stops and opens the back.

Damian with his family at a tree. They put the star on top.

Oliver pulls a bloody Felicity out of the car.

Next ep - Felicity in the ER. Oliver's going to kill Damian.
See you in January!

#AgentsOfSHIELD midseason finale episode 3.10 - "Maveth"

"Maveth"

S.H.I.E.L.D. and Hydra go head-to-head in a battle that will change Coulson’s world forever. While Daisy and her team of Inhumans fight to keep Hydra at bay, Coulson and Fitz take the ultimate risk, in the epic winter finale of “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,” TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Ep 10:

Mid-season finale.

The planet. Clear sky. Ward's team still has Fitz. Fitz looking around. Ward wants to know what's wrong. We have less than 6 hours to find the portal and go home. Fitz tells him to shut up and let him think. Hits Ward. Ward hits him. If I don't make it back, Simmons will be killed. That what you want? Fitz says Malick sent you because you're expendable. A soldier calls out he saw something. Hydra logo thing.

Quinjet. Returning to the bus. Mack asks what Coulson was thinking. Hunter says I was planning on jumping as well. bobbi says Coulson went to get our people. We only have to take control of the castle and open the portal so they can return. Daisy says get up here.

Trucks unloaded. Inhumans. 10 or 12 of those gel containers. New guy asks what's the plan. Hunter says this is the part when the plan turns to rubbish. Mack tells them all the shut up a second. The only way to take the castle is with no gunfire and no backup. 2 infil teams. One to secure the portal and one to rescue Fitz or Simmons. Go.

Malick and Guyera. Simmons says you're wrong. Calculations off. Malick thanks her. She says I'm not doing it for you. Malick says death is the only think coming through that portal.

Daisy wonders how they power the castle. Aqueducts. We can slip into the compound. Mack gives orders.

Fitz complaining. How do you find the hell beast? Blood, right. He says I think that's the ridge we're looking for. Simmons said that thing can drive people crazy. Ward says you're doing a good job of that yourself. Fitz drops into Will's bunker. Wakes him. Ward comes in. Fitz says this is Will. He's going to be our guide. Heh......

Coulson dreaming. Waking up with Ros. I thought I'd lost you. She says nope, I'm here. We overslept. Now you need to get up. He suggests staying here for a while instead. She says it's time. They need you, Phil, more than ever. No. Get up! He wakes up next to a skull. Looks around. I'll be damned. Tatooine. He takes off the parachute pack. Checks his gun. Sets out.

Fitz says you can't kill him! We're all dead without him! Only he can get us there in time! Ward asks how long you been here? Will says feels like forever. Ward offers him a gun. Fitz says grow up. Ward assk if he can walk on that leg. Fitz is let go. Will says I got attacked after Jemma left. Ward asks by what? IT. So you know how to find it. I brought a gift. We should go.

Mack and Bobbie and Hunter on one team. May with the others.

Jemma tries to free herself.

Daisy spots Guyera. Tells Joey to breathe and stick close. Lincoln takes the power out.

Jemma free. She gets out of the tent in the darkness.

Fitz and Will in the lead. Can you run? Ward works for the group that sent you here. Their real agenda is to bring the creature back. They're bleeding. Fitz wondered how it'd be when they met. Good news is, Ward needs us alive. We just have to lose them before we get to the exit. Will says follow my lead. Ward asks what's the hold-up? Will says we need to get through that canyon. Only way to make it in time.

Jemma finds the boxes of Inhumans. Hides from Hydra soldiers. Finds the module for Andrew. He says help me, please. Let me out.

Andrew asks where are we? She tells him. He says let me out, I can help. She says we didn't know the ACTU was Hydra. He says open this door and I'll protect you. I'd never hurt you, but Hydra will kill you. I'm the only one that can protect you. She opens the door. He takes out the soldiers.

Coulson wandering. Finds Fitz's jacket.

Ward says I saw a giant statue today. Will says It used to live there. Ward wonders who built it. Impressive how you've survived here. Couldn't have been easy. Storm coming. Will says gonna be a bad one. Fitz joins him. We're in the no fly zone. Will says stay close.

Mack and Hunter and Bobbi in the castle. Bobbi takes out the soldiers.

Will attacks a Hydra man. Then another. He and Fitz escape.

Daisy inside. Guyera finds her. Joey takes the hit. Lincoln zaps him. Daisy says we gotta go.

May finds Simmons. Jemma says Andrew saved my life. May tells Daisy they're heading her way now.

Ward finds the dead men. Coulson shoots. Ward says you won't find Fitz without me. Coulson hits him. Get up. You're going to lead the way.

Team reunites in the castle. We've sealed and barricaded the doors. Joey thinks he can reinforce them. Mack asks how the rocks work. Jemma says we don't have to do anything. Mack asks where's May? Jemma says Andrew is here. May must've gone back for him.

May finds dead Hydra. And the Inhumans in the crates torn apart.

Ward rambling. Coulson says save your breath. Ward says I've been where you are right now. I chose Hydra for petty, selfish reasons. For closure. But what I saw today gave my life meaning. I have a sense of satisfaction I never experience when I was seeking revenge. Coulson shoots him. Ward says this place isn't death. It's a new beginning. It's all meant to be. I'm part of a grand plan. I see that now. Coulson doesn't know what he's talking about. Ward says you will.

Jemma told them about the alien. Lincoln says what if that thing comes back, too. Mack thinks this is crazy. Bobbi asks if Jemma saw it. No. I felt it. The entire planet is a wasteland. The creature is the one responsible. Lincoln says we have to destroy all of us. Daisy says we can't leave the Inhumans behind. May says they're dead. Lash killed them all.

Malick finds the wreckage. SHIELD is in the portal chamber. We need to get you off the premises. He orders them to take control again.

Ward and Coulson. Coulson says stop. Looks through binoculars. Sees Will and Fitz. Ward says there's a timer on my watch. Coulson looks at it. We have to move faster. Ward says I could move faster if you hadn't shot me twice. LOL.

Hydra breaking in. Don't have much time. Mack says get out. I'll stay until the last possible second. Hunter gives an alternative. Mack says Coulson put me in charge for a reason. If I don't get out, May's the new director. Daisy says I'm staying with you. I can keep the portal open and I'm your partner. Mack orders the rest out of there.

Will and Fitz. Portal is close. Fitz says Jemma will be happy to see you. He spots an ancient civilization and takes photos. Will falls. Says there used to be 9 cities on this planet. They warred among themselves. They had a chance to become something great, but in the end.... Fitz looks at Will's leg. You seem to know a lot about these people. Will says I was there. Fitz says you're not Will. No, Will died saving Jemma from me. He kicks Fitz.

Fitz tries to run. It tackles him. They fight.

Quinjet lands on the bus. May gives orders. Hydra's in the castle.

Daisy and Mack hoping this works.

Coulson shoots Will. Ward tackles him.

Portal firing up. Mack tells Daisy to go. She's not. 1 minute left. You may have to hold this open.

Fitz sees the portal shimmering. IT staggers toward it. Fitz shoots it. IT falls again.

Bus team watching.

Ward and Coulson still fighting. Coulson kicks him. It's over, Ward. IT gets up again. Fitz fires a flare at it and burns it. That seems to work.

Daisy says we're out of time. Fitz yells at Coulson that the portal is closing. Leave him. let's go! We have to go! Coulson thinks of Ros. And kills Ward with his robot hand. Fitz is shocked. Coulson leaves his hand on the ground with Ward. Fitz runs to the portal. Something leaks out of the IT body.

May fires at the castle.

Mack says open the doors, I'm bringing them in. Jemma looks in the capsule. Lincoln kisses Daisy. May goes to Coulson for a hug. Jemma's crying. Runs to Fitz. Fitz and Coulson exchange looks.

Malick in the car. Ward is standing there with Coulson's hand. The IT is back!!!!

Next ep - March 8. Agent Carter Jan 19.

#TheFlash midseason finale episode 2.9 - “Running To Stand Still” #WallyWest

“Running To Stand Still”

MARK HAMILL, WENTWORTH MILLER, AND LIAM MCINTYRE RETURN; KEIYNAN LONSDALE JOINS THE CAST AS WALLY WEST — When Mark Mardon AKA The Weather Wizard (guest star Liam McIntyre) returns to break Leonard Snart AKA Captain Cold (guest star Wentworth Miller) and James Jesse AKA The Trickster (guest star Mark Hamill) out of Iron Heights, Barry (Grant Gustin) must stop these rogues from taking over Central City during Christmas. Meanwhile, Joe (Jesse L. Martin) and Iris (Candice Patton) meet Wally West (Keiynan Lonsdale). Kevin Tancharoen directed the episode written by Andrew Kreisberg (#209). Original airdate 12/8/2015.

Ep 9:

Mid-season finale.

Harrison running through the halls. He grabs a gun. Zoom grabs him by the throat. My daughter is innocent. Please let Jessie live. Say something! Soom says Merry Christmas.

Iris bought a Flash toy. But she couldn't find a Green Arrow one. LOL. Joe doesn't know what to get Barry. He wants to find something meaningful. She suggests a nice watch like your dad gave to you. He says his dad gave him the watch because he was always late. Like the free weights because she was skinny.

Barry and Patty kissing. Iris arrives. Ooops. LOL. Patty leaves. Iris is happy for him. Barry thought the Wells message would be true, but maybe I can be happy. She starts crying. She can't keep the secret anymore. Francine was pregnant when she left us. She had a son, my brother. Barry asks his name. Wally. Wally West. I told her to leave and never come back and never tell Dad, but I feel like I'm hurting him. I don't know what to do. Barry says you have to tell him. But we can tell him together. He hugs her. It's snowing. Maybe it'll be a white Christmas.

Jay and Caitlyn in Star Labs. Cisco tells them just kiss already. LOL. Think Cisco took Christmas off? Jay asks about Christmas. Caitlyn rambles. LOL. She tells Jay about the party. Cisco is going to find Harry. Harry walks in. Awkward......

Blizzard now. Windows blow out. Weather Wizard is back. He breaks out Captain Cold. Then follows a map to the Trickster.

Joe and Barry at the prison. No one was killed. He tells Barry that Mardon killed Patty's father. She won't be thinking clearly. She doesn't want to talk to Barry about this. He says I don't want to see you do anything reckless. She says I'm a cop. Going after criminals is my job.

Trickster singing awful Christmas lyrics. Cold asks why did you break us out? Mardon owed him. And the Trickster is crazy. We all want the Flash dead. He's vulnerable. He's weak. Cold says it's a mistake to underestimate the Flash. Cold wants to know the plan. Trickster tells the boys to play nice.

Star Labs. Cisco has an idea of tracking Mark. Barry tells them about the time travel. Create the wand and it works, so you just have to do it again, for the first time. Harry's grumpy. Barry tells Caitlyn he'll be back.

Joe finds Barry and Iris. We have something we need to tell you. Iris has something to tell, about Francine. When she left us, she was pregnant. Joe asks if she had the baby? Yes. His name is Wally. Wally West. Short for Wallace. Iris says I'm so sorry I didn't tell you sooner. She wanted us to know before she.... Joe thought Francine was out of surprises. I have to get to work. I'm sorry....let me sit with it.

Home. Iris asks Barry if Joe will be okay? Barry says yeah. Cold is in the living room with a mug. Ho ho ho.

Cocoa isn't cocoa without the mini marshmallows, and you're out. Barry grabs him. Cold threatens him. Barry lets go. Cold compliments Iris on her writing. He tells Barry that Mardon wants to kill you. I'm not invested like they are. Barry asks where they are. Nah. You and your friends love a good mystery. Barry says no, you can't stand owing me a marker. Help me stop them. Cold says sorry, not interested in being a hero. Merry Christmas, Barry.

Barry finds Joe. Joe thinking about a steak lunch 10 years ago. he got a feeling that something wasn't right. I called the school. Iris was on her way to the hospital when her appendix burst. Why didn't I feel that for my son? Barry says it's not your fault. Joe says yes it was. I could've found Francine. I was protecting myself. I hated not being able to help her, so it was easier for her to be out of our lives. But I was being selfish. That poor boy didn't have a father. To make him feel safe and loved. Who taught him how to be a man, Barry? I can't even say his name. What have I done? Barry says you have been there for me every day since I met you. You would've done the same for him if you could've. I'm sorry.

Captain asks Patty where Joe is. She doesn't know. Trickster on the TV. How is he doing this? Trickster says this is a time for disembowling our enemies. What do you say, speed freak? Want to roast chestnuts?

Patty is gone.

Jay spots something. Harry recognizes a toy in reflection. Cisco finds a warehouse.

Patty is already there. Flash shows up. A doll starts playing a recording. Dreidls out of C4. Flash and Patty surrounded.

Flash says hold me. Don't let go. He levitates them out of the explosion. She spotted the same toy. He says you came because of your father? You're being reckless. She says Mardon didn't kill my father. I did. I didn't show up to the store. I didn't call him to say I was ditching. So he brought the deposits to the bank instead of me. I've made my whole life about getting justice for my father. I don't know why I'm tell you this. Flash says even if you get the guy, it doesn't always make things better. She says it has to be better than this.

Barry leaves a message for Patty. Wand is done. Barry says Patty opened up to Flash, not me, so I wouldn't know what to say. Caitlyn says just being around you can help.

Trickster giving out presents as a mall Santa.

Zoom and Harry meet. Harry wants more time. Zoom says one more day. I'll tell you daughter you said hello.

**What is Zoom making Harry do?

Cisco says Mardon is in Central City Square. Flash confronts him. Mardon can't decide how to kill all those people. Barry threatens him with the wand. Mardon flies away. Jay tells Barry to get him. Barry runs after him. Gets Mardon. Trickster slides a box with a bomb at Barry. He's handed out 100 of them today. Mardon says a 100 children have taken home a box like that one. Barry says please don't do this. Mardon says let me end you, publicly and painfully and I let everyone live. Or, the casket makers in this town will have a very merry Christmas. So what will it be. Barry takes the punishment.

Harry says we find one bomb and then get rid of them all. Using a breech.

Mardon keeps firing at Barry.

Cisco directs Harry to a house. Harry tells a boy to give me your toys. LOL.

Mardon electrocutes Barry.

Harry got a bomb. We're using the drone to put the bomb into a breech above the city. We'll magnetize it to draw all the bombs with it.

Trickster gets a turn.

Bombs starting flying out of the houses. Into the breech. Barry, the bombs are gone.

He takes down Trickster and Mardon. Police arrive. Patty fires a cuff at the Flash to pin him to the ground. Takes out her gun and aims at Mardon. Barry pleads with her.

Patty says he deserves to die. Mardon says you don't have it in you. Flash says Patty, you pull that trigger, your life ends, too. Everything will be taken from you again. Mardon can't take anything else from you unless you let him. Please, please. She cuffs Mardon. Trickster says that was beautiful and starts crying. LOL!

Joe tells Barry everyone's heading to the house for Christmas. He talked to Francine. Wally still doesn't know. That'll come. He gives Barry his watch. One day, I'd give it to my son. And now I have. Marry Christmas. Barry thanks him and hugs. Love you. Love you, too. See you at the house.

Barry talks to Wells. You said I'd never be happy. You're still in my heart, how much I hate you for what you've done. But I don't want to hate you anymore. I can't hate you anymore. I forgive you.

Harry asks if Barry needs him for something. No. Barry asks him to come to Christmas. harry says it's a nice offer, but I can't celebrate without my daughter.

House Christmas. Caitlyn trying to hang mistletoe. Jay teases her. They kiss. The others smile. Patty arrives. Barry says I've been worried about you. She says sorry, but I want to tell you about it. I'd like to share with you. He's happy to hear that. Joe greets her. Knock on the door. It's Wally. Hi, I'm Francine's son. Joe shakes his hand. I'm Joe. This is Iris. Hi. Hi. Wally wanted to I don't know. You have company, so.... Joe invites him in.

Harry in an alley. Meeting Zoom. Time's up. Harry says I know why you keep sending villains. You want Barry to get faster, stronger, more powerful. More full of speed force. You're fattening him up like a Christmas goose. Zoom says you're going to help me. Harry says let me see her first. Jamie runs to him. They hug. Zoom takes her back. Decide in return for your daughter's life. Harry says I'll do it. I'll help you steal the Flash's speed.

Next ep - Barry will tells Patty he's the Flash. Tues Jan. 19.

#Grimm episode 5.5 - "Rat King" #Trubel

"RAT KING"

12/04/2015 (09:00PM - 10:00PM) (Friday) : THE WHOLE IS DEADLIER THAN THE SUM OF ITS PARTS - CARLSON YOUNG, JACQUELINE TOBONI AND DAMIEN PUCKLER GUEST STAR - Nick (David Giuntoli) and Hank (Russell Hornsby) are called to the scene when three Wesen go out on a hunt at a local dump and get more than they bargained for when two turn up dead after they encounter the mythical Rat King. Meanwhile, a very badly wounded Trubel (guest star Jacqueline Toboni) is taken to the hospital and Nick finally meets Meisner (guest star Damien Puckler). Silas Weir Mitchell, Sasha Roiz, Reggie Lee, Bree Turner and Claire Coffee also star. TV-PG V

image credit: NBC

Ep 5:

Trubel staggers to Nick and passes out. He picks her up and carries her inside. He puts her in the car. Adalind comes down. Is she alive? He says he's taking her to the hospital, stay here, lock the doors, I'll call you.

Teens going out partying in the truck.

Trubel in the ER. Nick says she's an undercover officer. That works. They hand him her armor.

Truck stops. They're at the dump. They're Wesen. Three guys chase two others. One is tackled. They take his pants. The man hits one with a bottle. They beat on the rat Wesen, who pleads for them to stop. Then a huge shadow!!! They run from the Rat King. One gets away, the other two are killed.

Hospital. Nick waiting. He looks at Trubel's jacket. He finds her IDs, for Lauren Cole, and other names. Hmmm. A cell. Money. A knife.

Adalind at home. She hears buzzing of a phone. Answers it. Meisner? Yep. Asking if Trubel is alive. He hangs up.

Trubel's passport is stamped all over Europe. Phone rings. Adalind calling him. She tells him about the phone. Doctor arrives. Trubel is under observation for another day. Nick wants to see her. Body armor saved her life. Nick takes her hand. She says I knew if I could get to you, it'd be okay. I'm so sorry. He's happy she's alive. She's happy he has her jacket. Nurse comes in. Nick tells her to rest. Trubel wants to get up. Nurse says no, you've been given a sedative. Trubel gives her name as Lauren Cole.

Nurse gives Nick Trubel's clothes. He tells her to call if anything changes.

He brings the bike into the garage. Photographs the license plate. Calls Hank. Run the license plate fast. Hank calls Wu over. Nick says thanks.

Hank gives the number to Wu.

Nick at home. Adalind asks about Trubel. He thinks it's connected to Chavez. Adalind wonders how she knew to come here. She tells Nick that Meisner was on the phone. Nick's sorry this happened. Phone rings. Wu. Ran the plates. Registered to Lauren Cole. Hank asks what's going on? Nick says what he knows. Why is she Lauren Cole? No idea. Nick says check the apartment out of uniform. Wu says the motorcycle is at least $30,000. Adalind says this is getting complicated. Yep.

Nick looks at the bike again. Sits on it. Turns it on. Revs it. Finds buttons for weapons. Shoots arrows behind it! He shuts it off.

Nurse visits Trubel. Tries to get her awake. Slaps her a lot. Wogues. Trubel's eyes are black. Nurse tells her to go back to sleep. She calls someone and says it's her. We got her, then plays with the IV, upping the meds.

Morning. Hospital. Nick is back. Shouldn't she be awake? Doctor says no, it's not unusual. Hank arrives, too. They go in the hall. Hank gets a call. We got a case.

Wu checked the apartment. Couldn't get in the apartment. Lauren Cole seems real. Clean background check. Bodies are in the truck bed. Somebody really wanted them to suffer. Phone rings. Nick finds it. It's a girl. He answers. She's mad the guy hasn't been answering. Nick identifies himself. She says oh, God, what did he do now?

They talk to her at home. Robert and Chester were found this morning. She tells them they went to the quarry dump. She asks where's johnny. Wogues when she cries. Nick identifies her. She assumes he did it. Nick says it wasn't me and I'm not going to hurt you. She says they go to the dump to chase the rats. Hank asks where Johnny lives. She'll get the address. Hank calls Wu.

The dump. There's an underground passage. Rat home. Leader says he's gone, my prince, my poor boy. Find the other. He's going to pay for the death of my son.

Trubel dreaming. She wakes. Nurse is there. I'm Christy, your nurse. How are you feeling? Okay. She gets the doc to come now you're awake. Trubel says she needs to talk to the man that brought her here. Dr. Nicholson comes in. She wants to leave. He wants to do another CAT scan to be sure she's alright.

Andrew Dixon running for Mayor of Portland. Campaign ad. Shown to Sean. Sean thinks it looks good. Andrew wants to make him chief.

Nick and Hank get to the dump. Hank gets a call. Wu is back from Johnny's. Ransacked, tires slashed, no Johnny, no blood. They approach a man cutting up a car. Nick says you're under arrest for murder. Man wogues. Grimm don't scare me. Arrest me, I got nothing to say. Nick says we're not going to. Just wanted to know what we're dealing with.

He tells the leader that a Grimm showed up. We'll kill him, too.

Johnny gets to the girl. You need to hide me. The thing that attacked us was huge. The legend is true.

Nick and Hank tell Rosalie and Monroe. Can a Reinegan take on a Klaustrike? She suggests the Rat King. Monroe says it's not real. Just an old rat's tale. Nick tells them about Trubel. He calls the hospital. Nurse says Lauren Cole is not awake. I'll call you as soon as she is.

Doctor with Trubel. Wakes her up. We found something. There's swelling in your brain. We're moving you to ICU and we're going to have to operate.

**Oh, that's not good! Don't trust them!

Read a story about the Rat King. Monroe says the Rat King only forms when they're under attack. They join together out of fear. Cells merge together and the individual becomes part of the whole. Nick gets called by Selina. They're here! She's attacked and Johnny grabbed. Rosalie and Monroe go with them.

The dump. Hank grabs the shotgun. Monroe smells lots of scents. Nick hears something. Rosalie sees someone. This whole mound could be a nest. Where's the door? She finds it. A tunnel. Hank goes first. Nick in the rear. Stinks in here. Nick flips a switch. Johnny's dead. Hank has no cell service. Rosalie finds Selina. Where'd they go? She says everywhere. Let's get her out of here. Back to the car. Leader says leave her and go. Nick says you're under arrest. The rats are angry. They killed our prince! They run together. And form the giant rat.

Hank fires at the Rat King. Nick says run. Monroe says is not a good hiding place. Nick says we have to get it in the water. Need him tangled. He tells Selina to wogue. Nick yells at the Rat to come get her. It's coming. Shoot the power line. Zaps the Rat King. It falls. It's not moving. They're separate again. Monroe says there are no winners in this.

Adalind at home. Is that Meisner outside? She's singing to Kelly, putting him down. Alarm sounds. Motion detected. She sees him on camera. He talks to it. She lets him in. I don't have much time. i'm glad you're alright. I have to see her. Trubel. I tracked her bike's GPS.

Nick's phone rings. Meisner says Trubel is in danger. Adalind says Meisner is with me. I trust him. He says go to her. They'll find her. Nick says St. Joe's, I'll meet you there.

Trubel is on a gurney. Nick finds her room empty. Asks a nurse where's Lauren Cole? ICU. He's up there and looking. They get in an elevator. He takes the stairs.

They wheel Trubel out and Meisner confronts them. Nick reaches the fight. Meisner goes after the nurse. Nick has Trubel. She says that phrase again. He's sick of hearing that.

Nick gets Trubel home. She says I have so much to tell you. He says later. Nick asks Adalind about Meisner.

Next week - fall finale. War is everywhere.

#TVD episode 7.8 - “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me.”

“Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me.”

U2 song title for this one.

A FRACTURED FAMILY - As Julian (guest star Todd Lasance) and Lily (guest star Annie Wersching) throw a party to celebrate Mary Louise (guest star Teressa Liane) and Nora's (guest star Scarlett Byrne) anniversary, Stefan (Paul Wesley) and Damon (Ian Somerhalder) set in motion a risky plan to eliminate a new threat posed by Julian. Meanwhile, following a major revelation uncovered by Valerie (guest star Elizabeth Blackmore), Caroline (Candice King) is forced to face her new reality, even as it threatens to destroy her relationship with Stefan. Finally, determined to do what's best for her family, Lily makes the most difficult decision of her life. Michael Malarkey and Zach Roerig also star. Leslie Libman directed the episode written by Brett Matthews (#708). Original airdate 12/3/2015.

Ep 8:

3 years from now. Damon wakes up. Still in the studio. A woman's voice. Who? He says come closer so I can sort of see you. Whoa, LILY???? Mom? Been a long time. He passes out again.

Lily awake next to Julian.

Stefan says Julian dies today. Everything has to be normal. Stefan says we get Julian's blood and a Heretic will unlink Lily. End of story. Enzo doesn't think they'll help.

Julian and the kids burning breakfast.

Enzo says the Heretics won't turn on Julian. Stefan says we employ the nuclear option. Valerie. She'll tell them the truth.

Lily asks what's the occasion? Mary and Nora have been together 133 years. Julian says it was Lily's idea to host your anniversary party tonight. The girls says she's boring. Julian says you're in for a wonderful surprise. Lily agrees.

Caroline writes about the twins in her journal to Elena. Phone buzzes. It's Matt. The stockpiled people are gone. He asks her to come with. She says Valerie was right. I'm pregnant. She hasn't told Stefan, yet.

Enzo finds Lily. Library? Lily's looking for a gift, a poem. The Nymph's Reply to the Shepherd. Enzo knows it, recites it to her. She's charmed. He hands her the book. He tells her to run, leave town with me, and let your sons carry out their plan. She says I can't run from this. it's my doing. He says you're not safe. Come with me. She says I can't. But if you could? If I could..... He kisses her. She kisses him back. He says good luck, Lily. You need it. And leaves.

Julian brings Nora and Mary to their party blindfolded. Full of people. They've all been compelled to see to your every desire. Let's have a drink to celebrate. Lily arrives and she's upset. Julian tells her to loosen up. She says the rule is that we feed on trespassers. Nora wants to bail. Lily makes an exception for a special occasion. Mary and Nora feed.

**Can Lily resist the temptation of all that blood? This is a very stressful night for her, poor thing.

Stefan gets a text from Lily. Damon, let's do this. Caroline shows up. Damon and Valerie come to the door. Valerie says Damon and I will go and Stefan can follow. Caroline says we need to talk. She gets him a drink. She knows the magical baby transplant is crazy, but..... He doesn't have words. Yeah. He says I have to go. We have to talk more, but we have a small window to get to Julian tonight. She knows it's bad timing. He says we'll talk about it when I get back, promise.

Mary pulls Julian away to show him an engagement ring for Nora. She's really nervous. Julian says it's tiny. You deserve something better. He gives her a ring from French royalty. I'm so happy for you both.

Nora gets the book from Lily. She thanks her. I love it. Julian says guess who. Nora leaves them alone. Julian asks to dance. Lily doesn't know how to dance to this music. The DJ switches songs. Julian asks if she recognizes it. Beau's voice! She says he used to sing so beautifully. Julian says almost like old times. You haven't been indulging in the real fun. She says I'm content with blood bags. He says you're afraid of going all in. That hope of being one big family is causing friction. You have all the love you need right here. Accept it. Come back to us, Lily. Let go. He brings a woman to her. Lily bites, then sees Damon. Wipes her mouth and looks guilty.

**Julian's an awful enabler of sins. I'd love to see Elijah deal with him. Wouldn't that be delightful?

Lily meets Damon outside. She says I had to. Have to convince them I'm on their side. Damon says the plan is postponed. She says no, no, no. Damon says Julian dies tonight, but it doesn't bother him if she dies, too. He's only here because Stefan is a Mama's boy. She slaps him. He says you're already dead to me. I moved on. I'd have left you in that prison world.

Mary and Nora. Nora reads the poem. Mary opens the ring box. Marry me. 133 years is not enough, Nora. I want eternity. Nora says yes! Of course yes! They kiss. She puts the ring on Nora. They kiss again. Valerie says I'm happy for you two. We need to talk, about the worst moment of my life.

Matt finds Enzo feeding. Enzo lets her run away. Matt says what the hell is wrong with you? Enzo says I didn't get the girl. Don't think the life saving business suits you, mate. Matt says no one wants you. What are you still doing here? Enzo asks him the same. You're overmatched. You've brought a knife to a gun fight and it's going to be the death of you.

Enzo gets shot outside. A crew grabs him and drags him into a truck. Who are these hunters?

Lily joins the girls and Beau. Julian won't be joining us.

Damon and Stefan find Julian.

Valerie tells her story.

Julian asks what are you doing here? Damon is glib.

Lily says I wouldn't have gone to Europe if I'd know about my grandchild. Valerie says we're Julian's army, not his family. They ask Lily if it's true. She says yes. I finally see Julian for who he is. I'm leaving him. Valerie says she needs her help. So who do you believe? Beau goes to Valerie and hugs her. Then Nora. Mary Louise is hesitant. This is a lot to take in. Nora says we stick together. We're family. Mary hugs Valerie.

Stefan and Damon are ready. Damon throws a dart at Julian's neck. The boys keep attacking him. Julian falls. Let's tie him up.

Lily asked Beau to give her his hand while she sat in a chair, bracing for the pain. Mary dabs at the first blood. Lily says It's about to get worse.

Stefan finds Lily. I got Julian's blood. She says they're waiting for it in the greenhouse. He says Caroline's pregnant. I didn't know what to say, either. She asks how? He says Gemini spell. Twins. Not mine. She says you must be overwhelmed. He asks for advice. She says tell her you love her and never forget what she's going through. Then be prepared for her to sacrifice everything for them. He says you can start over. She says it's too late. So much is lost. he says you haven't lost me. She says unfortunately, Damon doesn't feel the same way. He says Damon has put up a wall since you broke his heart. She says he's gone. He wishes me dead. Stefan says I've seen that look for 150 years. She asks for some advice in return. How do I get him back? Stefan says time.

Julian digs into Damon. Damon says stop talking. Valerie says don't listen to him. He's just wanting to provoke you. If you kill him now, you're the boy that killed his mother for all eternity. Julian provokes her. She spits in his face and tells him to go to hell. Mary joins them. Damon's playing pinball. Mary doubts Valerie. She puts Damon and Valerie down. Julian says that's why you, Mary Louise, have always been my favorite.

**Stupid girl!! Daddy and self-esteem issues will get everyone killed.

Caroline gets a call. Well, you're either really drunk, or calling to tell me you have a new girlfriend. Neither. He says I'm really sorry about early. I didn't want to say the wrong thing, so I bailed. She knows there's no right thing to say. I know this is happening to both of us and you stood by me with everything that happened with my mom, so I get it if you want to run for the hills. He says I love you. I'm not going anywhere. I'm here for you. We're going to get through this together. She asks if he's sure? He says positive. And I love you, too.

Nora finds Mary. She's been crying. Lily tells Julian to let them go. He says I can't, I love you far too much for that to happen. One lives, one dies, you choose which. She says no. He says you will. You've wanted the impossible. You're either a Salvatore or one of us, but you can't be both. Choose. Choose. He gives her a stake.

Nora asks how could you do this? Mary says Valerie lies! Nora says this is different. Mary says you'd side with a girl that kills her own brother? Nora takes off the ring. This doesn't represent our love. It's only Julian's manipulation. I don't want it.

Lily says this isn't you. You used to be kind. You're still suffering from that hell. Valerie says no, he was born this way. Damon says please, one swift stab straight through the heart. Let's get this over with. You've chosen Heretics every time. Why stop now? Valerie pleads with Lily. Lily says you're so strong. I'm sorry I didn't see it sooner. Lily says son, please forgive me. Damon says do it. Kill me! Lily has the courage to tell Julian he's wrong now. I can choose them both. She stabs herself. Julian catches her and pulls the stake out. He says My sweet girl, I've already unlinked us. Stefan runs in. No! Julian speeds away.

Enzo wakes. In a cage. Matt says save your strength. You're full of vervain. I can't protect Mystic Falls on my own, so I made some friends. Someone wanted you, after all.

Lily's dying. Nora can't get the splinters out. Tell me what to do! Stefan says say goodbye. She tells Lily she loves her and she's so sorry. Goodbye. Beau next. Nods to her. Kisses her forehead. Stefan next. Takes her hand. She says I guess only one of us gets the luxury of time. Promise me you'll use yours to the fullest. He looks to Damon. Damon takes a drink.

Julian smashes things. Mary says Nora gave me back the ring. What is all this? He says Lily....she staked herself in the heart. She thought killing herself would kill me. I thought breaking the spell would protect her. But..... Mary pleads that it isn't real. He can't.

Valerie forgives Lily for loving Julian. You wanted to love us all. There's no sin in that. She tells Damon to make the most of the time Lily has left. He walks to the bed. Lily says I'm truly sorry. Stefan says say something. Damon hands him the bottle. Leans down. You made your bed. Have a nice nap. Lily goes dray, dessicating. Dying. Stefan is horrified. He throws the bottle in the fireplace.

3 years from now. Mom? Are you still here? I'm so sorry. I don't think I can save you. You've been poisoned with werewolf toxin. Damon says while you're still here, something's been nagging at me a long time. I'm so sorry. She smiles. Mom. Wow. You must really be having a bad trip. You're mother's been dead for years. She kicks him in the chin.

Next week - Christmas. Dead Santas. Winter finale.

#TheOriginals episode 3.8 - "The Other Girl in New Orleans"

"The Other Girl in New Orleans"

TROUBLE IN CRESCENT CITY - After learning that Cami's (Leah Pipes) life is in danger and Aurora (guest star Rebecca Breeds) may be to blame, Klaus (Joseph Morgan) is forced to engage in another one of her devious games and follows a series of clues she's left behind for him. Meanwhile, Elijah (Daniel Gillies), Freya (Riley Voelkel), and Hayley (Phoebe Tonkin) take drastic measures against Tristan (guest star Oliver Auckland) when they discover he holds a valuable piece of information they need. Elsewhere, Aya (guest star Tracy Ifeachor) gives Marcel (Charles Michael Davis) an ultimatum that leaves him with a difficult decision to make, while tensions between Hayley and Jackson cause her to reevaluate her involvement in Mikaelson family matters. Kellie Cyrus directed the episode written by Michael Russo & Michael Narducci (#308). Original airdate 12/3/2015.

Ep 8:

Car stops. It's Aurora. She opens the trunk. Camille is still out. Aurora says you have a big day ahead of you. Camille hits her. Aurora says that wasn't nice. We need to have a heart to heart conversation. Marcel's training church. Camille says let them go. Aurora introduces herself. Klaus took my brother captive. I took you. And these specimens are going to provide incentive. Once they're in transition, they'll need to feed. Klaus will have to give me what I want. Camille says don't do this. Aurora feeds a man blood and breaks his neck. Next?

Freya confined Tristan. We can enter and leave his will as we please. All you have to do is compel him to give you the location. Elijah says he says he's immune. She grabs a knife. Elijah says I like to choose when and how we violate the guests. She says fine, how do we proceed? Hayley arrives. With Hope. Which one will take Hope while I take my anger out on this pompous dick? Freya takes her. Hayley bite Tristan. Bon appetit.

Klaus comes to Lucien. He shows the security camera. Aurora gives a message. Klaus says it'll be the last mistake she ever makes. Lucien says this might be a trap. Klaus says she has neither the will or means to harm me. Lucien reminds him of the prophecy. I'm coming with you. Klaus says stay out of my way.

Aurora says it's odd you're Nic's therapist. Didn't he kill your uncle right here? Camille says it was a mercy killing. Aurora researched her. The internet is a marvel. Camille asks are you enjoying this? Do you get off on being cruel? Aurora is looking for the ways we're alike. Nic is infatuated with you. What is the overlap. Crazy brothers? Tristan likes to have me committed every so often. My latest diagnosis is bipolar disorder. I'm sure you're familiar. Tell me how you feel about Nic. Do bear in mind I'm a stickler for honesty.

Marcel orders someone to find Camille. Aya comes in. Insults him. Tell me about the witch Regent that was shunned by her own people. Davina. Have to admit, that's quite a coincidence. Marcel says the covens hate me. She says the Strix have no tolerance for insubordination. We have a favor we require.

Tristan says he cries out for grief over her beauty. He'll be forced to pluck out those lovely almond eyes. Elijah asks him again to confess. Tristan says the Strix will free me and burn your home to the ground. Elijah says he needs more persuasion.

Marcel says war is a suicide mission. Aya has a weapon. It will subdue them. I used it on Rebekah. You'll take this, go in the home, and drive the stake into Elijah's heart. Do this and you'll have proven your loyalty to the strix. Fail, and we'll revoke your membership and your life along with it.

Freya meets Mary. Hayley? Across the street. Helping with a family matter. Mary asks if that's Elijah's idea?

Hayley says Mary is family. i'll be there soon. She tells Elijah that I didn't go after Jackson because I thought you'd need me here. he tells her she's done enough. Go to your family. Please.

Klaus and Lucien in the street. Klaus wants him to shut up. Lucien says why bother playing this game? Klaus isn't playing for Aurora. He's quite aware of the dilemma. Lucien asks why he cares? Klaus says I trust Cami, which is more than I can say for you. Help or bugger off.

Aurora and Camille. Cami says we're not involved, but I do care for him. He wants to be more than he is. Aurora asks if you bring it out of him? He doesn't care about you. You're a thing he uses from time to time. Camille finds it interesting how angry Aurora is. You're beautiful and powerful and you have history, but you're worried he doesn't love you. Your mind is a bit damaged, isn't it?

Klaus spots something. A painting, the one he gave to Camille. He finds a message. The church.

Aurora says tell me your deepest, darkest secret. if you're holding back, you won't live long enough for Nic to get here.

Lucien keeps arguing with Klaus. This mortal girl affects your judgment. Let Camille die and all your vulnerabilities can die with her. Klaus snaps his neck.

Freya's made Tristan as weak as she can. Elijah says unless you want me to fetch the chainsaw, give me what I seek. He sees flashes in the mind. A word. What is it, Tristan? Marcel arrives. You and I need to talk. I'm here on behalf of the Strix and I'm not leaving without Tristan.

**Oh boy......Marcel, what's your plan?

Marcel says you don't have a choice. The Strix..... You can't even handle Tristan. He can withstand all your vampire mind games. If we lose him, we lose Rebekah. I can help if you trust me. Elijah says I won't release that filth.

Mary and Hayley. Jack doesn't know how to help you. You don't know how to help yourself. Hayley says they're my family Hope's family. Mary says your husband needs you, too.

Tristan appeals to Freya. She says I want you dead. He's poking for a weakness. He brings up Finn. Ask him about me.

Aurora says admit it! Camille says I was arrested for assault junior year of college. battery. It was some guy. He dated my roommate. He hit her. Broke her nose. I tried to get her to go to anybody, but she was too scared. I hated that he was getting away with it. I saw him one night hitting on a freshman. I smashed a beer bottle on his face. Then I was kneeling on his chest and pounding his head into the floor. By the time they pulled me off him, he wasn't laughing. Aurora says you're ashamed that you enjoyed it. you study to understand your own impulses. We've reached the inevitable, wouldn't you say, my love? Klaus says stop this game. She says you're in danger of losing me. If we can just dodge a few minor obstacles.... I can't overcome your affections for someone else. I won't share you now. Klaus says it surprises me your jealousies extend to the lowly therapist. She asks do you actually love her? He says you know I love you. She is glad he admits it. I wanted Cami to hear it before I rip out her throat.

Klaus says these petty displays are so beneath you. Cast you in a very unflattering light. Camille is no rival to you. Your fears are so ridiculous. Aurora says Camille isn't pure. There's a darkness in her. Why else would she be drawn to you? I might have my imperfections, but at least I'm not a fake. Cami is an illusion. Camille says she's right. Everything I said to you is a lie. Camille head butts Aurora. Klaus grabs Aurora. Camille is unconscious.

Marcel and Elijah arguing again. Marcel says I betrayed you before I got here. Strix surround them.

Aya stabs Freya. Your sister put up more of a fight.

Elijah puts Marcel down. Beheads other vampires.

Hayley hears the fight across the street. Mary says that trouble ain't yours. Hayley jumps across the street. Marcel stakes Elijah with the magic weapon. Hayley's surrounded in a corner.

**How much of this is the plan? What did Marcel choose?!

They come at hayley. Marcel rips their hearts out from behind. Leaves.

Aya gets Tristan up. He says Freya, you chose poorly. Marcel says get him out of here. Elijah's cavalry just got here. Go now! They do. Marcel feeds Freya blood. Remind your brother who his friends are.

Klaus dragging Aurora outside.

Camille wakes up. With a transitioning guy.....and more.

You care for her. Aurora says I have to kill Cami, then. Can she excite you like I can?

Camille tries to appeal to the man. He says Marcel told us. I feed or I die.

Klaus tells Aurora there's nothing between us now. She says I know I'm the one for you! You'll thank me for killing your little human pet. Eventually. Klaus says I will end you! But first make you suffer in ways you can't imagine. You will only associate my name with Fear and Pain. You, are nothing to me. He gets a flash. In her mind. All the use you were to me. So, what's to stop me from killing you now?

Camille protecting herself. Klaus hears her in trouble. She pushes a dead guy off of her. He helps her up. Hugs her.

Freya holds the stake. Hayley tells Elijah that Marcel is loyal. He saved me. freya says and healed me. Elijah says tristan is free and Rebekah is lost. The propheciy threatens us still.

Marcel gives Aya Klaus's blood to heal Tristan. Tristan says you have my gratitude. She says we have to go. Much to do. We'll be in touch. Marcel wants more. She gave me no choice but to declare war. Now I'm a marked man. today was proof you need me on your side. But if this is how you treat your friends, I might not be there. Tristan says he's right. Come with us. Aya's not happy about it.

Hayley comes home. mary asks if she's okay. You're damn lucky and damn foolish. You're 25, with a baby. You go out of your way to help them and you're tempting fate. Hayley says I fight for the people I care about and Jackson should do the same thing. He needs time, I get that. tell him when he wants to talk, he should come home.

Elijah tells Klaus that the Strix have an airline that specializes in cargo jets. We have the course, so all we do is match the path. He recommends something delightfully gruesome for Aurora and Tristan. Klaus says leave her to me.

Lucien sits next to Aurora. Klaus is an utter fool. Always has been. She's crying. So he does still care.

Klaus with Camille. Icing her head. She says I'm fine. All things considered. he wants her to stay, where I can protect you. What happened today....She says forget about it. it's not your fault. I have to ask. Right before you showed up, did you hear what we talked about? He did. He already compelled people to kill him. She says that's a joke, right? He says it doesn't have to be. She says don't kill anyone for me, please. He says whatever you want. She wants to sleep. He reaches for a blanket and covers her.

Freya lights a lot of candles. Holds her necklace. Chants. Finn! Sister. Finn. My brother. I believe it's time we had a talk. Okay, he's hotter than last around.

Next week - Rebekah's back. And out of control. Mid-season finale.

#Supernatural 11.8 recap - "Just My Imagination"

"Just My Imagination"

Menomonie, Wisconsin. Tea party. Little girl playing. Her mother says we're ready to go to dinner now. When you're ready. Father says we have reservations. She says the therapist says to be patient. The little girl gives a cup to the unicorn man. He tells her to go with her parents. He'll clean up. She leaves the room. He cleans up. Sits and reads. Someone enters And it's not Maddie. He dies! She comes back to Sparkle and screams.

"Just My Imagination"

Sam's alarm. He gets up. There's someone in the shadows! Sam in the hall. He's being followed. He turns on the light in the kitchen. Fills the coffee pot. And finally notices the table of candy. Surprise! It's me, Sam, Sully! We were best friends, remember? Sam says you're not real. Dean wanders in and sees Sam talking to nothing. Are you having a stroke? Sully says he can't see me if I don't want him to. He appears. Sam asks can you see him? Uh huh. Sam says this is my friend from when I was a kid. Your dumbass imaginary friend? I'm gonna get my gun. LOLOLOLOL Sully says someone killed my friend. We're Zana. We're the good guys. Sam, tell him. Sam is still trying to wrap his head around this. Sully says that's okay. But I need your help. You're hunters. You help people. Dean says you're not that! You, me, library now!

Dean says you're not buying this crap, are you? Sam says when I was nine, I wanted marshmallow nachos and I only told Sully. Dean says maybe you're having a vision. Sam gets a book and reads about the Zana. They guide children. Dean says okay, but how is this our problem? Sam says someone is dead. Sully helped me.

They drive to the house. Sully says it's a horror show in there. I'm management now. I came to see Sparkle. I show up and it's bananas. Sparkle......it was horrible. Dean says the kid is the only witness, right? Sully says yeah, the poor thing. I'll meet you inside.

Dean and Sam in cardigans. LOL. Sam says you didn't have to come. I didn't think he was real. I grew up. Dean asks why did you need Drop Dead Fred in the first place? Sam says I was a lonely kid.

Phone ringing. Sam answers the phone. Dean says it's not gonna happen. Dad said no. Sam wants to go hunting. Dean says I never had an imaginary friend. Maybe next time. John honks the horn. Dean hangs up. Sam will just be here. Alone with Sully.

Sam and Dean meet Mrs. Berman. We're trauma counselors. She lets them in. My daughter Maddie called the police. She made up this unicorn man, Sparkle. She thinks he's dead in her room. Dean calls it a manicorn. LOL. Sam asks to talk to Maddie. Asks her about Sparkle. You don't want to go in your room? How come? She says all the blood.

Mother takes them to the room. Sam asks to look around. Sully appears. They can't see Sparkle. Sully says you can't tell a soul. Dean says fine. Sully shows them what they can see. Sparkle dead and bloody. Glittery. Who would do this? Dean says it was a blade. Sam asks if a Zana did it. Sully says no, never. Mom comes back. She's walking through it all. Ewww. Wipes blood on her face. Sully is freaking out. She asks them how we get our girl back. Sam asks about a spare bedroom. Maybe Maddie can stay there. And a hot shower. And scrub. Purifying. Sam says you can contact the office for more guidance if you like.

A girl in a pool. With her mermaid. Girl leaves for gymnastics. Mermaid relaxes in the pool. Somethings watching her from behind. Stabs her repeatedly.

They get to the new crime scene. Sully says Zana have a telepathic link. They find the mermaid. More stabbing. Dean asks if anyone would want to hurt Nikki? Sully says her boyfriend is kinda clingy, but..... Dean says let's talk to the boyfriend. Sully says we can't leave her here. Dean is insensitive. Sully saw some shovels. Dean says he really cares for you, huh?

Sam memory. Ever think you can fly? Sometimes. Sam says I used to, but I broke my arm. Sully asks ever think you can eat 10 waffles in one sitting? Sam hopes so when he's big. Sully tried once and threw up. Sam asks about running away. From here. All this. The hunting life. Sully asks do you? Sam nods. Sully asks ever think you want to go to school and make some friends? Sam says I have you. Sully says you do, but one day you won't You can be whatever you want to do. You're Sam and Sam is so awesome. Sam says my dad would kill me if I ran away. Sully says it's your choice. It's your life. It's up to you. Sam says okay. Let's go.

They bury Nikki. Dean tells Sam to chip in. Sam asks Sully how he is. Sully says I'm fine. How are you? Sam says aces.

Weems with his boy. He peed at night. Weem will take care of the sheets. Mommy will never know. Boy goes back to bed. Weems hears a noise. The killer is here. Weems is stabbed. Falls. Woman killer runs away and drives away. Weems calls for Sully. He's only stabbed once, so he has a chance.

They get to Weems backyard. See blood. Into a garage. Weems crawled in there. Sully goes to him. Weems says my fat saved me! Dean says the mermaid wasn't so lucky. When was the last time you saw Nikki the mermaid. She was murdered. Weems weeps. Sully says Sparkle, too. Dean asks who would have beef with you. Weems tells them about the chick and the VW bug. Dean says I'm home. Sam tells him to go. Dean asks Weems what's so special about you? Kids. Weems says I play air guitar. Dean isn't impressed. Weems gets to his knees. Makes music while he plays air guitar. Now Dean is impressed. Sam, too. Dean says he's no Clapton. Sully will go for bandages. I'll be right back, Sam. Weems says you're Sully's Sam? Guess so. You and Sully are back together? How old are you? Sam says no, he came to me for help. Weems says wow.....Sully, you broke his heart, man.

Flashback. Sam on the phone. Dad changed his mind. He wants me to go. I'm ready. i have to catch the next bus to Milwaukee. I'm a Winchester. Why can't you be happy for me? Sully is worried. This whole hunting thing isn't the only way. You can find them. Sam doesn't want another way. Sully says i"m your friend. Sam says youre not real. I don't need you anymore. I wish I could unmake you up. Sully says if that's what you want. Sam says it is. Just go. Sully wishes him a good, long life, and disappears. Sam is packed and leaving. He looks back, then closes the door.

Sully bandages Weems. Weems will check on Fletcher. Kid has a bladder like a sieve. Sam says it's pretty awesome how you help everyone around you. Sully says I try. Sam says I feel awful. I was a kid. A jerk kid, You were trying to help. Sully says it's on me. Goodbyes are part of the job. When you went off to hunt, I considered that a failure. You wanted something else, but I was wrong. It all worked out. Sam doesn't know about that. Sully says you're a hero. You saved the world. you did really good, Sam. Sam says some bad, and some really bad. I screwed up. I let something out into the world.... The Darkness? I've heard rumors. Sam says I'm gonna fix it. We'll fix it. I think God wants to help us fix it. But I don't think I can do what He's asking. Sully asks how bad is it? Sam tells him about the cage in Hell with Lucifer. I've been in it and I think God wants me to go back. Sully says ever think about running away anymore? Sam says I did. I have. But not in a while. Not anymore. Sully nods. Sam's phone buzzes. Dean found her. Sam asks about hotwiring a minivan. in my dreams. Let's do it.

Dean wakes up tied up. She says your brother is on the way. Uh oh.

Dean remembers getting there. Finding the car. Looking inside, and getting attacked. Knocked out. Who the hell are you? She says we have a mutual imaginary friend. Sully.

Sam and Sully get there. Sully recognizes her. She wants a hostage exchange. She says Sully killed my sister. He says it was an accident! My first kids after you. I bungled it. I shouldn't have let her chase me. I don't know why I didn't see the car coming. I never went back into the field after that. Too afraid I'd hurt another kid. She says I always wondered if Sully was real. I studied in Romania. A witch sold me a spell to see them. She gave me this, too. Finally, I can save other kids from these monsters. Sully says I would've come if you called. She likes watching him suffer. After Audrey died, I never needed you more! He says I panicked. I left you to deal with the pain because I couldn't deal with being the one to cause it. Will killing me make you feel better? If this is what you need, I'm okay with it. She's crying. I'm still mad. I can't stop it! So mad! Dean's trying to get free. He stands. Trust me - revenge won't make you feel better. I've seen monsters. Real monsters. These are Sesame Street Mother Theresas. Sully was there for my brother when I wasn't. You know Sully isn't a monster. Sully is so, so sorry. She lets go of the knife. Hugs him. Sully says I'm so sorry.

She leaves. Sully waves. Expects Sam doesn't want to see him again. Sam says you're a hero to me. Heroes aren't perfect. Sully says sometimes they're scared, but that means the thing they're facing is important. No one else will do it because no one has the balls. It's that time. Sully thanks Dean for looking out for Sam. You're not a germ at all. Dean says you're a good weird. Sully tells Sam good luck and disappears.

Sam in the car. We need to discuss the cage. Dean says not happening. Good talk. Even if these visions are real....Sam says I know. But there's not an excuse, not anymore. Dean says we'll find another way. Always. Sam says what is the other way? Dean doesn't say anything.

Next ep - midseason finale. Sam talks to Lucifer.

#Arrow 4.8 recap - "Legends of Yesterday" #crossover #TheFlash

"Legends of Yesterday"

PART TWO OF THE EPIC CROSSOVER WITH “THE FLASH” — Oliver (Stephen Amell) and Barry Allen (guest star Grant Gustin) take Kendra Saunders (guest star Ciara Renée) and Carter Hall (guest star Falk Henstchel) to a remote location to keep them hidden from Vandal Savage (guest star Casper Crump) while they figure out how to defeat him. Malcolm (John Barrowman) arranges a meeting between Vandal, Green Arrow and The Flash that doesn’t go as planned. Meanwhile, Felicity (Emily Bett Rickards), Thea (Willa Holland), Diggle (David Ramsey) and Laurel (Katie Cassidy) work with Team Flash to come up with a weapon powerful enough to destroy Vandal Savage. Thor Freudenthal directed the episode with story by Greg Berlanti & Marc Guggenheim and teleplay by Brian Ford Sullivan & Marc Guggenheim (#408). Original airdate 12/2/2015.

 

 

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Ep 8:

Ancient Egypt, Middle Kingdom. Prince Khufu offers his father tribute to Horus. Priestess Shiara says the offering is naive. Horus isn't pleased by trifles. Vandal Savage walks in. The sky rocks will keep coming. Khufu follows Shiara. And kisses her. Savage spies on them.

Kendra had a memory. Carter asks if she's okay. She says she doesn't remember anything, yet. Team Flarrow brought them to a farm house in the country. Nice house. Barry and Cisco arrive. The nerds share ideas about defeating the staff. Oliver calls them the "geek squad". Thea and Diggle will check with sources. Oliver says Kendra needs to work on training. Barry says don't let Oliver train you - I can still feel where he shot me. Oliver's leaving to check on something. Felicity says What's up, 'cause in Central City you're not you. He says I'll tell you about it after I know what i'm dealing with first.

Cisco and Kendra. We should talk. About everything. Cisco says let's not. You have a lot on your plate right now. you can't afford to be distracted right now. Carter brings over a trunk. Tells Cisco this is private. Cisco leaves. Tells Kendra to open it. It's the Hawkgirl costume. He says things will come to you. Skills, languages, memories of other lives. The clergy were warrior priests, and that's the side you need to remember. Or we probably die, again.

Oliver finds the woman and kid. Hi. She asks what he's doing here. He says I saw you with your son. She says William. He wonders.....he's 9? and..... She says William isn't yours. I met his father 2 months after moving to Central City. She drives away. Oliver got a hair. He gets a call from Malcolm.

Suit up. Barry is on the way. They meet in a warehouse to talk to Savage. Malcolm says no one knows about him and that's why I'm afraid of him.

Savage wants to not die. Only if he takes the life force from Kendra and Carter. this isn't your concern. Oliver shoots him with an arrow. Savage says Robin of Locksley taught him how to not feel pain. Turn them over in 24 hours, or I will lay waste to this city, and your city, too. Barry asks if he researched that speech in the mirror. LOL. Savage asks what hubris keeps you thinking you can prevent me from killing them again. Barry says it's hope.

Oliver says we're not giving them up. Malcolm says that's not your choice. You better not get my daughter killed, or you will beg for the likes of Vandal Savage.

Farmhouse. Kendra says my life isn't worth millions of people. Carter will talk to her. Cisco is pissed.

Barry thinks he's going to time jump. Last night, I ghosted. Cisco says don't panic. Now you know, now you might not do it. Cisco's head hurts.

Kendra asks if we killed ourselves to deny Savage of us. Everything in there is wiling to die to protect us! Isn't that insane? He thinks it's noble. Makes them heroes. She won't let them. He says then don't. Become the warrior you're meant to be. What you've always been. Hit me. She finally lets her wings out and tackles him. He's pleased. Felicity says we've got something.

Farmhouse. A tape from Lyla. Laurel says it comes from a conspiracy theory group that follows Savage. Felicity plays it. A professor says there is a way to stop Vandal Savage. Any object associated with the calamity that made him can destroy him. Tape ends. Diggle asks what that means. Kendra says the staff. It's how we kill Savage. Laurel says someone needs to tell Barry and Oliver.

Oliver gets the DNA test from Barry. Don't tell anyone about this. Felicity arrives. She asks what's in his pocket. He says it's about Damian Darhk. She makes him show.

Oliver visits his ex again. She tells William to go in the house. Oliver asks if we can talk? I know, Samantha. I know he's my son. Why didn't you tell me? She says your mother told me not to. A million dollars to tell you I miscarried. He doesn't believe her. She brings him inside. Wait here. Shows him the check she never cashed. He says I'm not that guy anymore. She knows, but can you tell me your life is any less crazy? He's right, it's selfish, but he wants to know his son and a young boy deserves the chance to know his father. She says no. No one can know. I will do whatever I have to to protect him. He begs her to not make him keep this from Felicity. She tells him it's only fair.

Oliver returns. Felicity confronts him. She's him the paper from Barry. You ran a paternity test. She says I can't hear another lie. he says it's more complicated than that. She doesn't care that he has a child. I care that you're lying! He wants a minute to process this by himself. She asks when were you going to tell me? If you trusted me, loved me, it'd be a relief to tell me. How can I be with someone that doesn't trust me? She walks away. Barry asks if he's okay. What happened? Nothing. I'm fine. Barry says you don't seen fine.

Farmhouse. Cisco thinks the gauntlet will work. Oliver gives directions for the game plan. He tells Team Arrow they can't come.

They bring Hawks to Savage in cuffs. He's happy. Still wearing those ridiculous outfits. You don't need to be here for this. It's tends to be unsightly. Calls Kendra his love. She says I'll never be yours. He knows. Goes to stab her and Oliver attacks him. The staff is loose. Hawkman is killed. Then Hawkgirl. Barry gets the staff and fires at Savage. Oliver helps. He tells Barry to run. Run! Savage takes the staff and burns Oliver. Then Barry is blown out. He runs fast to escape. The farmhouse is obliterated! Barry sees the ghost of himself. Time travel to the meeting with Malcolm.

Savage tells them to they have 24 hours and leaves. Oliver asks Barry if he's alright.

Back to the house. Barry says it won't work. Tells Oliver he traveled back in time. The plan to take out Savage doesn't work. Oliver says then we come up with a new plan. Barry says when I mess with time, it doesn't end well. Barry says you're not yourself when we go against Savage. Why? I tested the hair sample and Felicity found out and it sounded like it was over. You're someone's father, Oliver. So you're not focused, Kendra can't access her powers and........everyone dies, Oliver. Oliver says this time, they won't.

Oliver with Cisco's gloves. I'm worried about them not working. And I need you to talk to Kendra. What Carter's doing isn't working. We need her to use her powers reliably. She has to accept who she really is. Who better to do that than a guy that's clearly in love with her? Cisco will talk to her.

He goes to Kendra. Carter has this twisted. Focus on the priestess, the goodhearted person inside. You're resisting remembering being someone else. She admits she's been lying about the memories. She doesn't want to be an Egyptian warrior priestess. Cisco says it's heavy. But it's a gift. A miracle. Amazing. She says it feels like a nightmare. He says it doesn't have to. You have a choice. Close your eyes and let yourself remember.

Egypt. Shiara leaves the bed. Need to make another offering to Horus. Savage catches them. The clergy is forbidden to lie with royalty. Khufu tells him to get out. Savage puts him down. Khufu tackles him. Shiara stabs Savage. Savage stabs them both. The sky rocks have come to do their work. My hate will be everlasting. From this life to the next and the next and the next. Shiara prays to Horus. Khufu dies first.

Kendra knows how to beat Vandal Savage.

Cisco tells Oliver the gauntlets won't work. Kendra says I remembered how Savage killed us the first time. Meteors. They had a glow about them. Geek squad need the two pieces of meteorite. Barry grabs it from a museum. This time, Oliver brings Team Arrow.

Barry and Oliver ready for the meeting. Vandal about to kill Shiara. Kendra uses her wings this time. The van comes in. Team Arrow attacks. Barry takes the staff. Oliver helps him. They use it on Savage. Did we do it? Is he gone? Laurel is having deja vu. Oliver says you're not the only one. LOL. Savage is ash.

Cisco wonders what happens now. Barry asks if Savage is gone for good? Oliver asks what they'll do now. Kendra wants to help people. Can Cisco and I have a moment? He knows what she's going to say. Break-up. She says it's complicated. I want to find out what the plan is for my life. He accepts that. Made her something. If you're in trouble..... She kisses him. For being you. Thank you, Cisco.

Oliver tells Barry he's a guardian angel. Barry says we need to have a difficult conversation. Will you tell Felicity? We've changed time and I'm worried about temporal backlash. Oliver wonders if my world should be separate from William's. Barry says you should be part of his life. Barry makes Oliver hug him. LOL. Wasn't so bad, right?

He meets with Samantha. He agrees to her conditions. I won't tell anyone, even Felicity. She's the best. She says William is in his room. You're a friend of Mommy's, okay? Oliver meets William. Playing with a Flash doll. I've met him. He's super cool. One of the best guys I know. I'm Oliver, I'm a friend of your mom's. William asks him to play. Oliver would like to come by at time and say hello. That okay? William has a Captain Cold figure, too.

Home. The apartment is still a mess. Felicity wants to know what he said he'd tell. We're a team. I can't be a good teammate if I can't help you. I love you and I want to be the best teammate ever. Oliver says it's over. I'm back in Star City with you. He pulls her in to cuddle.

Malcolm says the same chant of Savage. Gathers the ashes. You owe me one, buddy.

OH NO!!!

Next week is the mid-season finale.

#AgentsOfSHIELD episode 3.9 recap - "Closure"

Closure

CLOSURE COMES AT A COST, ON "MARVEL'S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D." ON ABC

"Closure" - Ward's campaign for revenge brings the S.H.I.E.L.D. team to their knees, and Coulson proves he will do anything to settle the score, on "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

"Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." stars Clark Gregg as Director Phil Coulson, Ming-Na Wen as Agent Melinda May, Brett Dalton as Grant Ward, Chloe Bennet as Agent Daisy Johnson, Iain De Caestecker as Agent Leo Fitz, Elizabeth Henstridge as Agent Jemma Simmons, Nick Blood as Agent Lance Hunter, Adrianne Palicki as Agent Bobbi Morse, Henry Simmons as Agent Alphonso "Mack" Mackenzie, and Luke Mitchell as Lincoln Campbell.

Guest starring are Constance Zimmer as Rosalind Price, Juan Pablo Raba as Joey Gutierrez, Andrew Howard as Banks, Powers Boothe as Gideon Malick, Mark Dacascos as Mr. Giyera, and Tyler Ritter as Thomas.

"Closure" was written by Brent Fletcher and directed by Kate Woods.

Ep 9:

Ros and Phil. At her place. Dinner. He pours the wine. They unwrap burgers. LOL. Discuss Malick. She wants to go back in the ACTU. Phil says I can't protect you inside. She says it's my turf. I'm the idiot that's been working under Hydra the whole time. A bullet through the window. In her throat! Phil begs her to keep breathing, but she's dead.

Ward is the sniper.

Coulson looks at his hand covered in her blood. Phone ringing. it's Ward calling him. This is personal. I want to take out the guy that keeps sending agents to kill me. Coulson says comes and get me and we'll settle it now. Man breaks in. Coulson fights him. Another shows up. Coulson sets a trap. More men come in. Flash. Coulson shoots them. Gets in the hallway. Then out in the alley. Mack arrives. Coulson gets in the SUV and they bail. Mack asks about Ms. Price. Just drive.

Base. They all see Coulson walk in bloody. May says let him go. Bobbi asks if he said anything. Mack says get the interrogation room ready.

Phil in his office. Looks at his shirt and rips it off. Sees the matchbook Rosalind had kept.

Team hears him throwing things around his office.

Coulson and May. Whatever you need, just ask. He says start at the beginning. Everything about Ward, down to the smallest detail. She says okay. Coulson asks her if Ward every confessed personal details. Asks Simmons. Asks Fitz. May says Ward appealed because he was damaged. It drove him to need others to look at him as a hero. Fitz and Simmons contribute more. Coulson asks Daisy next. How did you fall for him?

Mack and Banks. To the lab.

Daisy says she related to Ward. Coulson says that might've been an act. She says no, he never lied to me. Hid parts of himself I wasn't ready to see, yet. He thought he could make me understand him. She gets how he was taken in by Garrett. But I'll never forgive him. He killed Koenig because of me. That's when I finally understood him. He kills because he feels too much.

Fitz shows Banks the NASA logo. Banks recognizes it. Malick funded the ind. contractor.

Ward gets back. Malick says that was fast. Ward said it felt good. Malick says we need Phil Coulson alive. Ward says I wanted to put him through his paces. Malick doesn't believe in closure. he moves forward. Never looks back. These 5 stones were extracted from the monolith a long time ago. They're the key to everything Hydra has been marching to. Ward says everything will play out like we planned. I know Coulson better than he knows himself.

Coulson attacks Hunter. Bobbi intercedes. Hunter says Ward shouldn't have had the chance. Coulson says no, it's on me. I picked him for this team. Hunter will do anything. Coulson says you better not miss this time. We're going off book.

He gives Mack files. Fill in as Acting Director. May isn't ready. Fitz and Simmons are out with Banks. Coulson says this is an order. Step up and do the damn job.

Banks and team in the facility. Simmons and Fitz trailing behind. She says we can't bring Will back. Fitz says he's stuck there and needs our help. She says to put other lives in jeopardy would be selfish. Banks shoots the men! He's being controlled. The gun turns on him and shoots him in the head. It's Mark Decascos's character. Mr. Malick is waiting.

Quinjet. Bobbi the pilot. Hunter has an idea. Coulson says good. Ward and Malick are already 10 steps ahead.

FitzSimmons meet Malick. Asks Simmons if she saw it. She tries to hit him. Fitz says we're not helping you. Malick says Hydra's been opening portals for centuries. Simmons says they don't know how to get back. Fitz says piss off. Ward says split them up.

Mack tells Daisy that Hydra took Fitz and Simmons. She wants to go after them. Mack says I need to call Coulson.

Coulson answers. Ward wanted us to go there. He throws his phone. They break into a bank? Guy in the back goes oh God, how'd you find me?

Ward is impressed with the Furiosa vibe Simmons has going. She says do your worst. He says I'd never do anything to hurt you. But him...... Let me know if you change your mind. The Inhuman floats a hammer and a wrench.

Ward visits Fitz. I'm not gonna hurt you. Much simpler way to make you talk. Cartoon puppy dog with its heart beating in its chest. Guess what, too late. Simmons screams. Tell me how she came back. Ward sits. We can sit here and listen.

Coulson's team with their hostage. Ward's brother.

Ward wonders what's worse? The screams or the pauses. He gets a call. Coulson from Ros's phone. Someone would like to say hello. Shows him the hostage. Ward says two sides, same coin, but you won't take it the whole way. Coulson has Hunter aim a gun. Ward says if you hurt Thomas. Coulson hangs up. Bobbi offers Thomas water. Coulson says you're the only way I can draw your brother out. Thomas says you better finish him when you do. What he said about our parents was true. Grant was my best friend. Protected me. Then he didn't. The well. Grant totally changed after that. He promised to never let anyone hurt me again. I give him a pretty wide berth. You don't have to become a monster just because you grow up with them. Bobbi will trace the phone. Ward calls back. Gives the phone to Thomas. Ward asks if he's okay? Thomas asks if it's all true. Ward says don't listen to them. I tried to see you. Mom and Dad kept you hidden. Thomas says that was me. I didn't want you to hurt me again. You killed Mom and Dad and Christian, too. Ward says sometimes you have to do a bad thing for the right reasons. Thomas vilifies him. Coulson says times up. Ward figures out they traced the call. Coulson says and now I'm coming to put you down.

Ward tells Simmons you'll tell me what I want to know right now!
Fitz hears her scream again.

Bobbi gives Thomas to a security detail to protect him. Now they're off to England.

May and Mack. He's been reading Andrew's file about Lincoln. What do you think? She says maybe it's Lash. How do we know the difference? Satellite view of the castle. Coulson told them he's coming. May says you're in charge, make the call. Mack says we're outmanned, outgunned. What the hell am I supposed to do? She says you already know.

Simmons brought to Malick. He says we're just about to open the portal. She says anyone that goes to that planet will die! Malick says it wants to come back. She won't help no matter how much they hurt her. Malick says We'll stop hurting you so he goes instead. Fitz says Sorry, Gemma.

Mack sending the team of Inhumans. Tells them this is a dangerous mission and the odds are not in our favor. Step up and do the damn job, or let the bad guys win. The choice is yours. Daisy fistbumps him. May says nice speech, Director.

Bobbi tells Coulson she's seen the look. It's dangerous going in a mission emotional. He says I've kept my emotions in check and look where that's gotten us. Let me know when we're close.

Malick says it's time. He wants Ward to lead the men on the planet. Ward says it's not over until I'm standing over Coulson's dead body. Malick says I thought you had vision. Ward says you're trying to manipulate me. Malick says I'm asking you to lead! I hoped to find someone to seize this moment with me. I'm no soldier. You're the finest one we ever made. If you go, your faith in Hydra was never misplaced. You'll look it in the eye. And then we can do whatever the hell we want.

Fitz and Simmons. She says you can't do this. Please let them kill me. He can't. I lost you once. I can't lose you again. I'm not strong enough to live in a world without you. She leans on him. He says I'm only going to bring back Will, okay? Ward is ready to go. Portal is activated. Building shakes.

Quinjet. Coulson picks out Ward's heat signature. Hunter figures they're sending Fitz or Simmons through the portal.

Ward sends men ahead of him. malick says we'll turn the portal back on in 12 hours. We're making history today. Ward tells Fitz he's up. Fitz goes in. Ward will be last.

Coulson about to jump out the jet. Hunter wants to go. Missiles! Bobbi says we need to move. Coulson jumps!

Right through the portal. It's then shut off.

4 minutes left. Ahhhhhh!

The planet. Dust storm. They hear something. Ward looks around. Calls out that it's nothing.

Coulson takes a hard landing and knocks himself out on a rock.

Next week - winter finale. The clock is running out.

#TheFlash 2.8 recap - "Legends of Today" #Flarrow #crossover #Arrow

"Legends of Today"

PART ONE OF THE EPIC CROSSOVER WITH “ARROW” — In its second major crossover event with “Arrow,” Vandal Savage (guest star Casper Crump) arrives in Central City and sets his sights on Kendra Saunders (guest star Ciara Renée). After Vandal attacks Kendra and Cisco (Carlos Valdes), they turn to Barry (Grant Gustin) for help. Realizing how dangerous Vandal is, Barry takes Kendra to Star City and asks Oliver and team to hide her until he can figure out how to stop Vandal. However, things quickly go from bad to worse when a man with wings AKA Hawkman (guest star Falk Hentschel) shows up and flies off with Kendra. Meanwhile, Harrison (Tom Cavanagh) develops a serum to make Barry run faster and asks Jay (guest star Teddy Sears) to test it out. Ralph Hemeckerdirected the episode with story by Greg Berlanti & Andrew Kreisberg and teleplay by Aaron Helbing & Todd Helbing (#208). Original airdate 12/1/2015.

 

 

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Ep 8:

Barry's pushing himself to be faster, but he's running into the same problem. Harrison asks how fast Barry has ever gone? Barry knows he's not getting faster. Let's figure it out. He leaves to meet Patty. Caitlin wonders what else they can do.

Shipyard. We have a stowaway. With 32 weapons. It's Vandal Savage and he kills all the people on the dock.

Barry saves Cisco and Kendra from Vandal Savage. Called her Priestess Shiara. Vadal's gone.

They take her to Star Labs. Harrison says Shiara is a Coptic name. Barry wants Team Arrow to help. Doesn't think Vandal is magical. They have the experience we don't. Cisco is finally convinced, but how do we know they have time?

Darhk and Ghosts stealing a chemical bomb. Team Arrow interrupts. Damian orders them to kill them.

Felicity forgets she's on an open line, lol.

Team Arrow taking down Ghosts. Damian tries to drain Oliver. Barry speeds him away. "What was THAT?" Damian's expression was priceless.

Thea didn't know we knew the Flash. LOL. Barry's not in town just to give an assist. Need your help to protect someone.

Arrow Cave. Barry's impressed. Notices Oliver doesn't have sleeves. He doesn't get cold. Felicity grabs Barry in a hug. Cisco says this is all wrong. Did you look at the specs I sent? Copper wiring! Felicity ooops. Kendra is introduced. She's pretty wowed. Oliver asks about the help. Barry sketches Savage. Felicity scans it. A photo from 1975. Kendra has never met him before. She just moved to Central City 6 months ago. Oliver says there has to be a connection. Think! This is how I help. You made all of us unsafe, so.. Felicity calms things, and suggests drinks at their place.

Harrison is working on a velocity drug. Caitlin helps. Need an oxygen generator. Sodium chlorate.

Oliver's apartment. Thea and Cisco bickering. Barry and Felicity catch up. She wonders what Oliver's doppelganger is like. Asks if Barry is seeing anyone. Yes. She's amazing. Good. Oven dings. Barry apologizes to Oliver. Oliver apologizes, too. Says reaching out shows maturity. I'm glad you reached out. Oliver says I'm happy now. At peace. Proposes a toast. Wishes it wasn't the dark times that bring us together. Barry steals his drink and finishes the toast. LOL.

Cisco tells Barry that he vibed the first time he kissed Kendra. She was like a bird. I don't want her to know about my powers. She laughs at my jokes and loves movies. I've never felt like this before. Vandal busts in through a window. Barry gets Oliver his bow. Vandal throws knives. Barry picks them off. Oliver fights Savage while the others leave. Thea fires at Savage, and he goes over the railing. I ended it. Oliver says this is why we ask questions! There's no Vandal on the ground, though.

Arrow Cave. Oliver talked to Captain Lance. Cisco tells Kendra he has powers. I had a vision of you. you could fly. Like a bird of some sort. It's all he saw. You with wings. Power goes out. Malcolm! With League assassins. Surprise.....

Caitlin thinks she did it. Jay comes back. To take the speed drug. We need to test it. Jay says the speed force isn't something you can create in a lab. Wells says how did you think you came to be? Science! Jay says find someone else to be your guinea pig. Don't give that serum to Barry.

Malcolm says you're looking for Vandal Savage. he's immortal. Kendra's freaked. Thea says it makes sense. Malcolm says you can't save her now. Kendra needs some air. Cisco follows her. Barry says we'll do whatever it takes to save her whether you think so or not.

Patty spots Harrison.

Cisco catches up with Kendra. She says my whole life just changed and I'm so not ready for that. he gets it. He felt like this, too. Still do. But every day gets a bit more normal. I promise. She thanks him. Hawkman sweeps her away!

Preview for Legends of Tomorrow.

Teams are out looking for Kendra.

Hawkman lands on a rooftop. Shiara, it's me. Do you remember? Look at me. You need to wake up. You need to stay by my side to protect you from Vandal Savage. He leaves her there when they get company.

Oliver fires at Hawkman. Hawkman hits him with his hammer. Crashes the bike. Cisco directs Barry to them. Barry grabs hawkman. Hawkman drops Barry. Oliver fires a zipline. Barry slides to the ground. Oliver says We need to disable his wings. They work together against Hawkman. He's on the ground. Barry speed punches him. Oliver says that's new. Yep, comes in handy. LOL.

Caitlin and Harrison. He says Jay's a coward. She defends him. Harrison says he wants Barry to reach his full potential. Patty comes in and tells Harrison he's under arrest. He doesn't stay put. She shoots him. "What have you done?" Caitlin tries to help him.

Caitlin tells Patty to not call 911. Call Joe!

Hawkman wakes up in chains. Where is she? You're putting her in danger and I'm the only one capable of saving her. She's the love of my life. You need to let me go. Shiara. I was Carter Hall, but that's not who we are. We're soulmates. 4000 years. After we die, we reincarnate and find each other again and again. Oliver asks about Savage. He hunts us down. 206 times. His life is tethered to ours. He becomes more powerful every time he kills us. Malcolm says Savage left a few hours ago. He's trying to locate the Staff of Horus. Carter says he'll be unstoppable. Felicity will work on it. Carter tells Kendra you need to merge now.

Joe arrives. Tells Patty to leave. Caitlin can't get the bullet out without Jay's help.

Rooftop. Kendra is supposed to jump. this is how she'll emerge. Barry says why are we listening to this guy. Oliver thinks it makes sense. She gets on the rim. I need to try. Carter nudges her. She falls. Barry catches her. Carter says something is blocking you. Oliver says Barry, can i talk to you for a second? What is going on with you? Let her jump. You want to save her yourself, but she has to have a part in it, too. Barry says the rules keep changing and he feels powerless. Oliver says you've helped Kendra. Now help her get her wings.

Oliver tells Felicity to look for the staff in Central City. Kendra, you're drawn to things that will help you and kill you, so the staff should be there. Felicity finds it at a church. Barry tells Kendra to focus on yourself. Believe and your true self will emerge. Felicity asks do you want to do this? Barry says we'll be fine. Kiss her. LOL. Oliver says we'll be fine and kisses her.

Harrison's dying. Jay arrives. Caitlin offers the serum. It's our only option. He's injected. It works. He gets the bullet.

Kendra and Cisco on the roof. She used to think something was wrong with her. Now I know why. Cisco says it's going to be okay. I can help you get through this. She says I don't think you can. I think I need to embrace my destiny by myself. She gets on the rim.

The chapel. Green Arrow and Flash. They're too late. Vandal has the staff. He activates the staff. They try to take it back.

Kendra says I have to let go. I have to do this.

Savage finds Barry astonishing.

Kendra jumps and sprouts wings. Cisco cheers.

Savage blasts the church. Barry and Oliver outside.

Kendra lands on the rooftop. Cisco names her Hawkgirl.

Harrison wakes up. Ciatlin says you'll be okay. Sore for a while. Sore's better than dead. Jay says the serum is out of my system and I'll never take it again. Harrison thanks him. Jay says keep it away from Barry.

Diggle says we go to Central City now. Thea will call Laurel to meet them. She's been visiting her mother. Felicity flies them in the private jet.

Coffee shop. Oliver notices the Flash espresso. Little kid drops a Flash toy. Oliver hands it to him. Then recognizes the mother.

Crossover continues with ARROW tomorrow.