#AgentCarter Season 2 premiere recap - "The Lady in the Lake" and "A View in the Dark"

LIGHTS, CAMERA, AGENT PEGGY CARTER!

PEGGY HEADS TO HOLLYWOOD TO HELP INVESTIGATE A MYSTERY, ON THE SEASON PREMIERE OF "MARVEL'S AGENT CARTER" ON ABC

"Marvel's Agent Carter" returns for a second season of adventure and intrigue, starring Hayley Atwell in the titular role of the unstoppable agent for the SSR (Strategic Scientific Reserve), TUESDAY, JANUARY 19 (9:00-10:00 p.m. EST) on the ABC Television Network. Dedicated to the fight against new Atomic Age threats in the wake of World War II, Peggy must now journey from New York City to Los Angeles for her most dangerous assignment yet. But even as she discovers new friends, a new home - and perhaps even a new love - she's about to find out that the bright lights of the post-war Hollywood mask a more sinister threat to everyone she is sworn to protect.

In the season premiere episode, "The Lady in the Lake," Peggy moves to the City of Angels to help Chief Daniel Sousa at the West Coast Strategic Scientific Reserve (SSR) investigate a bizarre homicide involving an alleged killer and Isodyne Energy, and reunites with some familiar faces.

"Marvel's Agent Carter" stars Hayley Atwell as Agent Peggy Carter, James D'Arcy as Edwin Jarvis, Enver Gjokaj as Chief Daniel Sousa, Wynn Everett as Whitney Frost, Reggie Austin as Jason Wilkes, and Chad Michael Murray as Chief Jack Thompson.

Guest starring are Currie Graham as Calvin Chadwick, Lotte Verbeek as Ana Jarvis, Lesley Boone as Rose, Sarah Bolger as Violet, Bridget Regan as Dottie Underwood, Sean O'Bryan as Det. Andrew Henry, John Gilbert as elderly teller, Kurtwood Smith as Vernon Masters, Edward Deraney as SSR agent #1, Kevin Ashworth as Agent Fisher, Angela Cristantello as receptionist, Bruce Katzman as medical examiner, Alex Alcheh as rookie cop, Matt Braunger as SSR lab tech, and Jonathan Lavallee as commanding officer.

"The Lady in the Lake" was written by Brant Englestein and directed by Lawrence Trilling.

AGENT PEGGY CARTER UNCOVERS SECRETS THAT PUT EVERYONE IN PERIL, ON "MARVEL'S AGENT CARTER" ON ABC

"A View in the Dark" - Peggy discovers her murder investigation has huge ramifications that can destroy her career, as well as everyone near and dear to her, on "Marvel's Agent Carter," TUESDAY, JANUARY 19 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EST) on the ABC Television Network.

"Marvel's Agent Carter" stars Hayley Atwell as Agent Peggy Carter, James D'Arcy as Edwin Jarvis, Enver Gjokaj as Chief Daniel Sousa, Wynn Everett as Whitney Frost, Reggie Austin as Jason Wilkes, and Chad Michael Murray as Chief Jack Thompson.

Guest starring are Currie Graham as Calvin Chadwick, Lotte Verbeek as Ana Jarvis, Lesley Boone as Rose, Sarah Bolger as Violet, Angela Cristantello as receptionist, Carl Crudup as Frank, Chris Browning as Rufus Hunt, Nick Hoffa as restaurant owner, Robert Buscemi as concierge, Ray Wise as Hugh Jones, Brian Glanney as Agent Ford, Patrick Quinlan as EMT, and Kirby Lauryen as singer.

"A View in the Dark" was written by Eric Pearson & Lindsey Allen and directed by Lawrence Trilling.

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Episode 1:

 

Dottie commits a bank robbery with a team. She is a brunette now. Red hat, sharp suit. They get in the vault and Peggy is there! SSR agents surround the bad guys. Dotty and Peggy fight. Dotty grabs the shotgun. Peggy knocks her out with a bag of coins. "love the hat."

Hollywood. LA, 1947. Sousa stops a car. Meets a detective. He's been in LA 6 months. Detective tells him about the Lady of the Lake Killer. There's ice in the middle of the lake on the hottest day of the year! There's a block of ice with a woman in it.

New York City. Peggy interrogates Dotty. Names, methods, other operatives on US soil, etc. Dotty asks where is your technique? I expected more from you. Peggy says I'm not afraid of you. Shows her a pin. Dotty says there are currencies stronger than money.

Chief gets a call from LA. Sousa is chief in LA. Tells Jack about the dead woman. My LA office is too green. I'm understaffed. You can spare one guy. Jack says I have just the man for you.

Jack tells Peggy she's done here. Peggy argues. He says the next flight leaves in 3 hours. Sousa asked for you and no one else. She argues again that she's the most suitable to interrogate Dotty. He tells her to pack her bags.

TWA flight. Jarvis picks her up. Holding an umbrella. She's puzzled about the flamingo in the back of the car. Bernard. LOL.

Stark has a movie studio now. Peggy will get her own car soon. Jarvis insists on driving her around. She says she can handle it. Jarvis admits he's bored. Please. Stark's out of town "Scouting locations". They stop at a talent agency. Peggy walks in on a tap audition. Secretary shows Peggy through. R to the S cabinet is a secret door. Sousa is the first door on the right. Peggy enters the SSR. And finds Daniel. Hello, Chief. Sousa is surprised. Thompson said you requested back-up. He covers. Shakes her hand and welcomes her. Peggy says I called on several occasions. Why didn't you return the messages? He says because sometimes a 3 hour time difference feels like a lifetime. Meet the detective. Peggy has an idea.

Body is still frozen through. Can't do an autopsy, yet. Stab wounds are consistent. Peggy asks do we know what caused the lake to freeze? No. And the body glows in the dark! Peggy says fetch a chisel.

It's not ice. Don't know what it is. Lab tech gets snippy. Why don't you invite me when you agents grab drinks? LOL. The glow means the woman was near a particle accelerator. There's one at Isodyne Energy.

They go there. Secretary is not helpful. Peggy asks for the restroom. It's on your right. Sousa starts charming her for distraction. Peggy gets in the office. Runs into a scientist. He wants to show her an experiment. Turns it on. Taste this. She says it's the best wine I've ever tasted. She asks if he knows the woman on the photo. He recognizes her. Says Jane had a close relationship with Calvin Chadwick, the owner.

Peggy's shown out. Dr. Wilkes gives her his numbers. Asks for hers. She doesn't think that's necessary.

Peggy found Chadwick at the horse races. Detective says they can't go after Chadwick. Sousa placates him, then tells Peggy to go to the races.

Jarvis brings Peggy home. The flamingo is on the lawn. LOL. Jarvis introduces Peggy to his wife. Who is very affectionate. She has selected ensembles for Peggy. And a garter that's a holster. Peggy says you are fantastic.

Peggy in red at the races. She and Jarvis see Chadwick and his wife, an actress. Jarvis gets Ms. Frost away. Peggy plays American. Charms Chadwick. Drops Jane's name. Are you aware Jane Scott is dead? Jarvis makes up a picture to keep Ms. Frost's attention. Chadwick tells Peggy she needs proper clearance, and then he'll give her the tour himself. She collects Jarvis and they leave.

Peggy updates Sousa. Detective arrives. Dr. Meltzer is frozen. And shatters.

Dotty still in interrogation. Over 24 hours. She wants a phone call. Where's Peggy? Thompson says you're yesterday's new for her. Dotty asks who's going to interrogate me? Thompson says my boss and I had a routine, he was the carrot and I was the stick. You and your Commie friends killed the carrot. He uncuffs her. Sits. I'm not afraid of you. She attacks him. Agents flood in and grab her.

Dr. Wilkes brought to Peggy at the coroner's office. Jarvis gets sick at the sight of the shattered body.

Water freezes in the bathroom. Dr. Wilkes walks in.

Sousa says someone stabbed the body after she died. To make it look like the work of the serial killer. Peggy asks where is Detective Henry?

Henry kidnaps Dr. Wilkes, knocking out Jarvis and stealing the car. You're going to fix me!

Thompson asks Dotty why she wanted the pin. She asks what will you give me? He says a beating you won't forget. She says this needs to be an exchange. Peggy knew that. FBI barges in and takes custody of Dotty. She says tell Peggy I say bye.

Sousa and Peggy in the car. She takes care of Jarvis in the back. They spot the car. Windows are frosted over. Steering column is frozen. Wilkes left a breadcrumb. Peggy gives Jarvis a gun and tells him to wait for the cops.

Wilkes asks Henry why he's doing this? Henry cleans up other people's messes. He was hired to get rid of the body and made it look like the serial killer to revive the case. Peggy saves Wilkes. Tells the cops no gunfire.

Sousa and Henry run into each other. Henry is icing over. Knocked Sousa down and holding a gun on him.

Gun freezes. Peggy gets to them. Henry says I'm dying. He shatters. Young cop shot him.

Jack at the bar with Bernie, the FBI guy. Got Jack the SSR gig. Why are you giving the FBI credit for capturing Underwood? He tells Jack that the SSR is going the way of the dinosaur now the war is over. Dotty Underwood tried to steal from powerful men with more powerful allies. Keep your nose to the grindstone and your next position will be even better.

Peggy with Wilkes. Tells him they need to know exactly what Henry told him. He asks Peggy for dinner and dancing as thanks for saving his life. She calls him brave, but she makes it a policy not to get involved with persons on cases.

Cop is paid by Chadwick. His wife is happy it's cleaned up.

Peggy and Sousa return to base. Quite a night. She suggests a drink. He says he can't tonight. Maybe another time. Of course. She forgot her jacket. Then sees Daniel with another woman on the street. They kiss. She picked him up from work. Jarvis shows up to get Peggy. LOL.

Wilkes in the plant. Looks at the changing black stuff.......the monolith???
Episode 2:

 

Stark mansion. Jarvis working out. Peggy comes looking. She's impressed he weight lifts. And fencing is his hobby. He's been learning Boxing and Judo. He tells her to try to take him down. Pokes her until she tosses him. He takes her down when she offers a hand. Anna says tea is on. Peggy wants a ride to the office. 

Rose and Sousa. Daniel, you're a nice guy. Tell her. They find Peggy talking with a nurse that dropped off cookies. Asks Peggy to join her and Daniel for dinner. You're coming. She kisses Daniel's cheek and leaves. Peggy gets back to work. LOL.

Jane's body is taken and the men killed. There's a hitman in town. 

Chadwick in a club. The gentlemen are in the meeting room. Secret room. Chadwick enters. Lots of recognizable faces. Isodyne will be shut down and liquidated. Your experiments have yielded no results. You've put our interests in jeopardy. Chadwick says this substance is potentially priceless. Could make us billions. He's told the decision's been made. Tonight, our men will clear out the lab. Don't take this personally, Calvin. Focus on the senate race. Yeah. You're right. 

Bodies pulled out of the LA river. No sign of Jane's body. Peggy says this case is much larger than we thought. They have a warrant for Isodyne. Radiation danger sign. Peggy spots Wilkes. Lab is under isolation. Peggy says I'm going to find out what Isodyne is up to. They leave the facility. Wilkes gave her an address and meet time. 

Wilkes sneaks into an office. Picks the file lock. Steals a film reel. Atomic test in the Mojave Desert. Someone saw him leave the office. 

Dunbar Hotel. Sousa tells Peggy she'll need back-up. She says I can handle it myself. He insists. A box falls out of his jacket. Engagement ring. Peggy says please tell Violet I won't make it. I'm happy for you, Daniel. 

Peggy considering dresses. Anna helps out. Picks out dresses suitable for dancing. Purple will be perfect. 

Jarvis shows Peggy to the car that Stark had tricked out. Even has a tracking device. It's a sex car, lol. 

Peggy walks in the place. Wilkes wanted to meet in public where they wouldn't get a lot of looks. He offers drinks. She says nothing for me. Not here for small talk. He says this morning I was escorted into a conference room with lawyers. Treason, prison, hanging.....lots of fun. Before I risk my career and my life, I'd like to know more about the woman I'm trusting. She orders a whiskey, neat. 

Whitney Frost on set. A kiss in the rain. Scene cut. Take 5. Director tells make-up to get rid of the lines on her face. And that her waist isn't small enough. 

Peggy tells a story. Wilkes is entertained. Singer starts. Wilkes says this is my song. Don't worry, I can dance and spill my guts at the same time. Peggy complies. She asks if Chadwick killed Jane Scott? No. But he would kill to cover up the research. It's bigger than you think it is. Best way to explain is to show you. Come on. Hitman is at the bar! Follows them out. 

Frost storms into her dressing room. Chadwick tells her they're scrapping it. Everything. She's not amused. Zero matter can make atomic as obsolete as the steam engine. You let them walk all over you like you always do! He says they're scrubbing the lab tonight. The Council wants me to focus on the senate campaign. Isn't that better for both of us? She nods. You're going to make a wonderful senator. I love you. I love you. That's my girl. But she doesn't look happy still. 

Peggy stops the car at Griffith Observatory. Wilkes loves it up here. Helps him keep perspective. He grew up working in the orange groves with his family. She asks how he made it to the laboratory. He worked a second job here. Then the War gave me opportunity. Applied to 16 companies and Isodyne was the only one to employ me. She's enjoyed herself this evening, but if this is only for a view, I'll be very cross. He plays the film reel. Rocket test. Didn't go as planned. There's an anomaly. It sucks everything in. Only one thing left behind. They call it Zero Matter. Unlike any substance we've ever seen. More dangerous than anything we've ever known. 

Hit guys pop the tires. Charge in. 

Wilkes tells her zero matter is the coldest object in the room. Jane must've made physical contact. I maintain the chamber to contain it. He says it could be not of this Earth. She says you and I are going to Isodyne tonight to steal it. They hear the men. Shots fired. Wilkes leads her out of the building. She turns on the tracker. 

Jarvis trying to catch the flamingo. Anna sees the signal. Come in now. There's a sock on the doorknob. 

Peggy tells Wilkes to follow. Cover me while I get this started. She works on another car. Gets it started. Get in! Wilkes climbs in the passenger side, dodging bullets. The men get in a 3rd car and follow her. 

Car radiator pops. Wilkes directs her to an alley. Kill the lights. Car goes past while they hide. She finds a pin. What do we do? She says we walk until we find a phone. 

Violet and Rose chatting. Daniel is ready to go. Clown sitting in the lobby. Phone rings. Rose says call for you. Jarvis. SOS from Miss Carter. At Griffith Observatory. 

They find a phone booth. No change. Enter a shop. The man says you'll have to buy something. Peggy insults him. Wilkes says the eclair ain't half bad. LOL. Gonna punch all of LA? Maybe, I could do with a hobby. Car coming. Peggy pulls him in the phone booth. Don't move. Is it them? What? No. We're safe, then. He kisses her. She kisses him back. I have an idea. We're going to steal that car. LOL. 

Sousa and Jarvis return to the SSR. Sousa goes in his office and beats on a cabinet. Then gives out orders. Get every badge in the city looking for Wilkes. Jarvis, we're going to Isodyne. I'm through playing nice. 

Peggy and Wilkes get to Isodyne. She'll take care of the men. You get the zero matter. 

Wilkes has a containment tube. He sends it to the containment chamber and sucks in the matter. Tube returns. Whitney Frost finds him. Uh-oh! 

Peggy attacks the men outside. 

Wilkes tells Frost it's not safe to be here. She says I'm surprised to see you alive. Place the specimen in that case and give it to me. She pulls a gun. Hand it over. 

Peggy knocks out all the men. 

Wilkes won't give her the matter. You're smart enough not to shoot me while I'm holding this. She attacks him. The tube drops and breaks. The matter is loose. 

Peggy hurries in. Dr. Wilkes? Jason? She finds a hole in the concrete wall. 

Sousa and Jarvis and the police etc. here. Daniel's relieved Peggy is alive. She rambles out what happened. He says stop, are you okay? Yes. Dr. Wilkes? No. Peggy, go home. Jarvis is relieved she's unharmed. She asks for a ride home. 

Sousa the day after. Violet on the porch. Everything okay? He says I'm fine, Peggy's fine. I'm tired. So sorry about last night. She says it's alright. I just like knowing you're safe. He says he'll make it up to her. She brought a bear claw for him. He asks her to call when she's off work. Deal. She kisses him. I love you, Daniel. Love you, too. She gets in her car. He hobbles to the door. 

Anna gives Peggy whiskey. Peggy says it's strange it should hit me so hard. Anna doesn't think so. Doesn't take long to realize you met someone special. Peggy wishes she had the chance to know him better. 

Whitney's closet. Chadwick knocking for her. She's shivering on the floor. A cut on her forehead is black. 

This season - Peggy vs. Whitney this season. Sousa's in it with her to the end.

#LegendsOfTomorrow premieres this Thursday!

Legends of Tomorrow

Image credit: The CW

“Pilot, Part 1”

SERIES PREMIERE — In the year 2166, the immortal villain Vandal Savage (Casper Crump) is on the verge of his final victory – total chaos and the utter destruction of humanity. As the world crumbles, the Time Master Rip Hunter (Arthur Darvill) takes matters into his own hands; he travels 150 years into the past to assemble a carefully selected team of heroes and rogues to stop him. Hunter has chosen what seems like an ill-matched group: billionaire inventor Ray Palmer (Brandon Routh), who has created an exo-suit with the power to shrink him to miniscule size, as the Atom; Sara Lance (Caity Lotz), the White Canary, a trained assassin; Professor Martin Stein (Victor Garber) and Jefferson “Jax” Jackson (Franz Drameh), who together form the meta-human Firestorm; Leonard Snart (Wentworth Miller), known as Captain Cold, and his partner Mick Rory (Dominic Purcell), AKA Heat Wave, a pair of career criminals; and Kendra Saunders (Ciara Renée) and Carter Hall (Falk Hentschel) AKA Hawkgirl and Hawkman. Together this unlikely group will attempt to stop one of the most formidable villains of all time, while they must learn how to not only be a team, but heroes as well. Glen Winter directed the episode written by Marc Guggenheim & Phil Klemmer and Greg Berlanti & Andrew Kreisberg (#101). Original airdate 1/21/2016.

#AgentCarter Two-Hour Season 2 Premiere Tonight!

Agent Carter Season 2

Episodes: The Lady in the Lake and A View in the Dark

When Peggy moves to Los Angeles to help investigate an unusual homicide, she is reunited with some familiar faces; an investigation could have huge ramifications for Peggy and those important to her.

 

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#Galavant Season Two Premiere!

Galavant Season 2 Premiere Tonight!

SEASON PREMIERE

HUZZAH!!! THE MUSICAL COMEDY EXTRAVANGANZA "GALAVANT" RETURNS JANUARY 3 ON ABC WITH BACK-TO-BACK EPISODES

Kylie Minogue guest stars as The Queen, Hugh Bonneville returns as the Pirate King

Screenwriter/executive producer Dan Fogelman ("Crazy, Stupid, Love," "Tangled," "Cars") reunites with Broadway and Hollywood award-winning musical team - composer Alan Menken ("The Little Mermaid," "Aladdin," "Beauty and the Beast") and lyricist Glenn Slater ("The Little Mermaid," "Tangled") - for the return of last season's breakout musical comedy extravaganza, "Galavant." Having discovered the dark side of Madalena, our dashing hero's adventures continue as he embarks on an unlikely bromance with King Richard and fights to rekindle the romance with his true love, Isabella. "Galavant" will premiere on SUNDAY, JANUARY 3 (8:00-9:01 p.m. EST) with two 30-minute episodes, back-to-back, on the ABC Television Network. The ten-episode series will run each Sunday night for five-consecutive weeks.

"A New Season... aka Suck It Cancellation Bear" (8:00-8:30 p.m. EST) - Bad advice results in Galavant and the crew being shipwrecked, and they end up traveling by foot in order to get back to Richard's kingdom. Later, Galavant and King Richard find themselves at The Enchanted Forest Pub in West Hollow-wood where they are forced into working there by the owner who sees Galavant in a different light. Meanwhile in Valencia, Madalena rules as Queen, and Gareth demands his due when he is announced as King, with Sid as his assistant. Elsewhere in Hortensia, Isabella is imprisoned in her jewel box by her 12-year-old cousin as her parents prepare for their wedding.

"World's Best Kiss" (8:30-9:01 p.m. EST) - Galavant and Richard see a fortune teller who is able to connect Galavant to Isabella using a crystal ball. Isabella receives Galavant's "call" as she is plotting her escape from Hortensia. Unfortunately, it's a "bad connection," and Isabella hears only every other word. She is devastated by the call, but Galavant believes it went well. He promises to return to her as soon as he drops Richard off at his castle. The only problem is that Richard's castle seems to have disappeared.

"Galavant" stars Joshua Sasse as Galavant, Timothy Omundson as King Richard, Vinnie Jones as Gareth, Mallory Jansen as Madalena, Karen David as Isabella, and Luke Youngblood as Sid.

"A New Season... aka Suck It Cancellation Bear" was written by Dan Fogelman and directed by John Fortenberry. Guest stars are Ben Presley as Jester, Darren Evans as Chef, Stanley Townsend as King of Valencia, Genevieve Allenbury as Queen of Valencia, John Stamos as Jean Hamm, Hugh Boneville as Pirate King, Sophie McShera as Gwynne, Simon Williams as Uncle Keith, Kemaal Deen-Ellis as Prince Harry, Daniel Hoffman-Gill as Pirate Jack, Kylie Minogue as The Queen, Adam Loxley as Pirate Sam, Jonny Emmett as Valencian Guard, Paul Casar as Enchanted Forest Bar Patron, Simon Meacock as Farmer Pete, Brendon Berg as Farmer, Ewen Macintosh as Bear, and Martin Collins as Pirate Carl.

"World's Best Kiss" was written by Kat Likkel & John Hoberg and directed by John Fortenberry. Guest stars are Ben Presley as Jester, Darren Evans as Chef, Simon Callow as Edwin the Magnificent, Kemaal Deen-Ellis as Prince Harry, Sophie McShera as Gwynne, and Andrew Buckley as Unicorn Owner.

#Grimm episode 5.6 recap - "Wesen Nacht" #JulietteAlive

"Wesen Nacht"

Nick and Hank investigate a wave of vandalism that results in a local business owner's death and the kidnapping of a friend of Monroe and Rosalee; Trubel tells Nick and Adalind what she's been up to.

Ep 6:

Mid-season finale.

Group of criminals. Wesen. They're going after some addresses.

Trubel dreaming. Nightmare. She gasps awake. Nick holding Kelly. Adalind says there's not a lot of privacy here. We named him Kelly. I'm glad you're okay. We're glad. Trubel asks how long have I been here? Last night. You've been asleep for around 25 hours. I'll take over for Nick so you guys can talk. Trubel gets out of bed. Nick asks how she's feeling. Sore and really glad to see you. She asks if someone in the hospital was Wesen. He asks if she's hungry. A lot.

Church bells rings at night. The Wesen cars stop. Bust into stores and vandalize things. Owners run, hide, get attacked. Killed. One woman paints the 4 claw mark symbol.

Trubel says Chavez knew you were a Grimm. They were keeping track of you. They want people like us on their side. They found me with Josh. Hadrian's Wall. Part of the gov't, but so secret, no one knows. They're fighting an underground war against Wesen all over the world. I had to help. HW needs Grimms. I worked with one in Lisbon and heard about one in Bangkok. Adalind asks if they pay. Trubel says yeah, in cash. Nick asks about Meisner. She knows him. Nick says Meisner helped us get you out of the hospital. He asks what did they do with Juliette's body? She doesn't know. She got sent away to do what Grimms do. They've been watching Nick. And Adalind. And they know about the baby. They don't want your kid. Nick asks about the motorcycle. Trubel says it's mine. He wants to see it.

She shows him what the buttons do. Even has internet and satellite tracking of cellphones. She gets emotional. I thought I'd never see you again. Hug. She's still sore. I can't believe you're a dad. Neither can he. Hank calls. She says hi. Hank says we got a big one. A lot of places hit.

Wu and Hank and Nick. 3 neighborhoods hit. 1 shop owner murdered, 1 badly beaten, and one missing. They killed the owner of the flower shop. Why were some shops targeted? Wu has a theory. in the bakery. The mark. Baker came to Portland 3 years ago.

Monroe and Rosalee. Watching the news. They know the baker. What the hell is going on? Knock on the door. It's Bud. He came right here from home. Eugene and Seattle incidents, too. Bud's freaking out.

Baker is taken into their lair. Show him a photo. He doesn't know them. Leader tells him don't lie to me. It's a photo of Monroe!!

Wu looking at witness reports. Hank says they were all wearing black shirts. Why are these gangs working together all of a sudden. Nick brings up the mark. Tells them about the wesen uprising. Rosalee calls Nick. All the victims we know are Wesen. Nick says we found another mark. Nick and Hank on the way to the house.

Adalind and Trubel in the garage. Adalind thought they should get to know each other a bit better. Trubel knows she tried to help Juliette, and that she slept with Nick. Are you in love with Nick? Adalind says that'd be really....too....I don't know what that'd be. Trubel says you're sharing a room. Adalind says we only sleep next to each other because I get scared. You know Meisner? I wouldn't be alive if not for him. Losing Diana was the worst thing that happened to me. Trubel says she'll be okay. Adalind says you don't know the Royals like I do. Did the organization want you to kill Juliette? You went to Nick's place for her, didn't you? Trubel says yeah. Nick doesn't know. Adalind says she won't tell, but you should. Kelly cries.

Monroe and Rosalie and Bud with Nick and Hank. Looking at the photos. Why are Wesen attacking Wesen. Monroe says Free the Hidden. Bud says it looks like a claw mark.

Wu talking to a shop owner. Shows her the mark. She says she doesn't know about it. He goes in the bakery again. Takes a photo of the mark. Hears a noise. Draws his gun. Finds the owner! Help me, help me, please.

Captain recording a video for the candidate. Andrew Dixon is honest, hardworking, and as concerned about this city as I am. Giving his endorsement. They ask him to relax more for the next take. Have fun with it.

The shop. Monroe shows them a riot in a book. Riots are frequently really a Wesen problem. Even the Boston Tea Party. Nick asks if your friend was in a group. No. Wu calls. I have Xavier. He's guarded at the hospital. St. Joe's.

He tells Nick and Hank he never got a good look at them. I ran and ran until I saw the bridge. The guy watching me fell asleep. I picked up a brick and hit him in the head. There was a lot of blood. I ran until I couldn't run anymore. Nick shows him the mark. Xavier says he doesn't recognize it. Nick says we know they attacked you because you're Wesen. He wogues. Eww. Not a pretty one. He says I've heard about you. Nick and Hank say we can protect you, but we need you to identify anyone you can. Wu says there's no hurry. Just say if anyone's familiar. Xavier lies. Then points out the blonde woman. Hmmmm.

Meisner in the bakery.

Nick and Hank update Sean. Nick says I met with Chavez the night she was killed. It was a setup. I tried to save her, but we were outnumbered. Sean says the FBI should never find out. Nick says Chavez said they're coming to Portland. It's war. Sean says bring the girl in.

Line-up. Xavier says he doesn't know. Sean says don't be scared. Xavier says he can't do this.

Have to let her go. Do you want to go at her directly? Hank says she's already asked for a lawyer. Sean asks if they're sure she's the right person. Nick says she's the right one, the witness is just too scared. Sean says get him unscared.

Wesen meeting at the shop. They're freaked out. Monroe tries to calm them. Rosalee says Nick is investigating. Phone rings. Nick. She says everyone's looking for answers. Nick says Xavier is too scared to identify one of them. Come and talk to him.

Nick with Xavier. Rosalee and Monroe arrive. Hank asks to talk to Nick outside. Nick is a friend of ours. He's a good guy, you can trust him. Xavier can tell them she's one of them. But they'll know and they'll kill me. Monroe says what's to stop them from doing this again? Rosalee says Nick will protect you. We've trusted him with our lives many times. Xavier struggles to keep his wogue under control. You really trust him that much? Monroe says you think we'd be here if we didn't? Xavier agrees.

Nick and Hank go at the girl. Billie, you've been positively identified in the kidnapping. She asks for her lawyer. Nick says you're not getting out of this one. Hank cites the charges she'll get. Nick says unless you make a deal. If we walk out, there's no deal. She has nothing to say. Nick says I know you're Wesen and you're friends are Wesen. She says you're a cop. hank says I'm a cop, he's a Grimm. She freaks and wogues. I'll start screaming! Nick says if I was going to kill you, it wouldn't be here and we wouldn't be talking. Hank says give us a name. Offers her probation and witness protection. Nick says one name, Billie. She says Dallas Cruise.

She calls Dallas. Says they let her out. He says meet me at the factory. Nick tells her to draw it. You're taking us there. She says no, you can't make me do that. Sean says yeah they can and wogues. Wu is startled. Poor guy seeing the Zauberbiest for the first time.

Nick asks where is the factory. Off Lombard. She marks the building. Where are the doors? She marks that, too. Windows? up high. Will they see you when you drive up? Not in the back.

Meisner says let's go. Let's a woman out of the cell. Hmmm.

Rosalee knows Dallas Cruise. Nearly killed her friends years ago. Monroe wants to go with Nick and co. Rosalee wants to take Xavier home. Wu will tell him. Sean says Monroe, you'll ride with me.

Rosalee and Xavier in the car.

They stop Billie's car. Ready to go in.

Rosalee asks if they told him why they took you? He doesn't want to talk about it. She says they'll get Cruise and the rest of them. Xavier says they're crazy. She says I thought you said they didn't talk to you. How do you know what they'll do? What's wrong? Tell me. He cries. Why did you let Monroe go with them. She yells at him to tell her right now what's going on. Xavier says I didn't have a choice, they made me! She stops the car. Did you set them up? You son of a bitch! She punches him.

Nick tells Billie she doesn'rt seem worried. Monroe gets a call from Rosalee. It's a trap! Billie runs. Wesen come out. Sean gets everyone in a building. Rosalee asks what's happening. He's attacked and drops the phone. She can only listen to the fighting.

They get in a room. Trapped. Wesen try coming in from above. Nick says we need to conserve ammo. They hear deaths outside the room. Then it's quiet. Nick's going out.

The Wesen are dead. Except one. And Cruise attacks Nick. He's levitated by.......and then dropped. A woman. Juliette in a wig! She disappears.

Next ep - A global plan. War. Council is dead. Find more keys. Going to the Black Forest.

Interview with Bitsie Tulloch.

#TheOriginals 3.9 - "Savior" #midseasonfinale #Christmas

"Savior"

HOME FOR CHRISTMAS — When a dangerous affliction threatens to expose one of her siblings, Freya (Riley Voelkel) searches for a way to reverse the crippling curse even as she finds herself the target of The Strix’s latest plan. Elsewhere, Klaus (Joseph Morgan) keeps a watchful eye over Cami (Leah Pipes) while she attempts to help Detective Kinney (guest star Jason Dohring), whose life has begun to spiral out of control as a result of Lucien’s compulsion. Meanwhile, a confrontation with Marcel (Charles Michael Davis) causes Vincent (Yusuf Gatewood) to reevaluate his decision to stay out of witch business, and Hayley’s (Phoebe Tonkin) attempt at a quiet Christmas with Jackson (guest star Nathan Parsons) and Hope results in an unexpected surprise. Daniel Gillies also stars. Matt Hastings directed the episode written by Carina Adly MacKenzie & Diane Ademu-John (#309). Original airdate 12/10/15.

 

 

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Ep 9:

Mid-season finale.

Rebekah speaking. Being daggered is like a deep, dreamless sleep. But this dagger makes sure I feel everything. Elijah paid to have the box dredged out of the Gulf. They open the box. Elijah arrives. Kills all the men. Got blood on himself. He pulls the dagger out of Rebekah. She sits up. Hello, Sister. She says tell me I didn't miss Christmas.

Camille watching a woman bleed in a glass to feed Klaus. He says you seem better. She says yeah. Thanks. For giving me space to not talk. Why didn't you go with Elijah? He says it's not good for us to spend hours in confined spaces. Her phone buzzes. Vincent. She says I have to go.

Marcel finds Tristan in his bar. Tristan says what's yours is ours as a Strix. The bar is a neutral space. Marcel says no one's eager to step up as Regent. Tristan says we do not wait for that. He has a candidate. Van. I made an offer. He'll use his powers to do as I ask.

Camille is jumpy. Vincent says Kinney got fired last week. He's not leaving his house. She'll talk to him. Thank you.

Haley finds Jackson. She thought he'd eventually come home. He asks if she loves Elijah. Tell me the truth for once. I've fought for you, stood by you, loved you. And seeing you is the best thing I've ever seen. What kind of fool does that make me? She says I chose you and I choose you again every single day. Can't that be enough? It's our first Christmas. Haven't had a happy one before. I want a quiet night with you and Hope. I don't care if their house is on fire. Please, please come home. He says okay. I'll meet you there. Go on.

Aurora stumbles out. Tristan has been drugging her again. He says he's taking care of things. Following Freya.

Rebekah changed clothes. She's mad. Elijah's gassing the car. She says you don't believe the prophecy, do you? He might. She says I'd never harm you and he's the same. He trusts Freya. So that leaves Nik. Has he learned his lesson about backstabbing family? Elijah says he continues to learn it every day. Heh. She vamps. Says don't you want to rip out his heart sometimes? Gasps in pain. Reveals a mark on her arm. A skull like on the dagger. She wants a cure for Christmas.

Jack has a Christmas tree in the truck. He sees Freya being followed.

Freya takes out one. Another man breaks her arm. A third shows up and takes the medallion. Jackson attacks them. Beheads a vamp. One runs. He kills the 3rd. He picks up Freya.

Camille at Will's. Klaus shows up. She says I don't need a bodyguard. He says I'm here as your friend. She knocks again. Klaus listens in. Kicks the door open. Camille runs in. Drop the gun! Will wants to kill himself. Cami says it's Lucien's compulsion. Is there anything you can do, Klaus, please! He says invite me in.

Hayley arrives. Gives Freya blood. She says they took it. I was meeting with a witch. The only way to get rid of it is to use it. Elijah says we have an urgent problem. Rebekah says to be clear, I am the prettiest urgent problem you've seen.

Marcel tells Vincent that Van is ascending to regent for the Strix. Yeah, witches and vampires have been fighting for power, but we are New Orleans. He keeps poking Vincent until Vincent blows the lights. I've been holding back my power for a long time. Today that stops. I'm going to take back the Regency, Marcel, but you're not going to like what I do with it. Marcel grins.

Klaus talks to Will. There is beauty in the courage of the fragile fighter. Those who believe there is good in the world. Dark things find we need that light the most. He compels him You Do Matter. Have you a family? Will says a sister in Baton Rouge. Klaus tells him Go to her. Enjoy Christmas. In the New Year, your captain will welcome you back. Tomorrow will be better. Tomorrow better still. You will go on.

Freya tells Rebekah that the curse will turn her into a Ripper. Elijah asks if she can fix it. Freya says she needs time and a hell of a lot of magic. She passes out. Jackson says She was fine, Hayley healed her. Elijah finds a mark of poison. This is an assassination attempt.

**I do love when Klaus can be kind. He appreciates humanity when he's not being a monster. The complexity of all his facets makes him - and the other Originals - such good characters. When his heart is revealed, it shows what he could've been under different circumstances.

Freya wakes. I feel weak. Elijah says there is an antidote. Freya says what she needs for Rebekah. I'll channel Finn. Rebekah's thrilled. Freya says you and I are out of options, Sister.

Camille says Will is packing. Klaus says it was nothing. She says it was not nothing. Elijah calls him.

Freya chants over the amulet. Finn says it isn't worth it, Sister. She says it is. It's complicated.

Klaus will go to Lucien. Camille tells him to go. I'll be fine. He says no. I can't be worried about you. The safest place for you is with me. Please.

Hayley and Rebekah. Hug. Hayley says Cami has been staying the past few nights. Jackson and I have our own place now. Rebekah says cruel things. Hayley says this isn't you. Rebekah says where do you stand? Are you friend? Family? She attacks Hayley. Perhaps you've been a foe all along.

Freya keeps chanting. Finn says let them all go. It'll be the two of us again. She pleads to him. Elijah says stop, please. She says help me or get out. He offers blood. Finn says just this once for you.

Rebekah keeps taunting Hayley. Hayley pushes her. Rebekah laughs.

Finn says good luck, Sister. Jackson comes in. She's burning up. Elijah says a hospital won't help her.

Rebekah attacks Hayley again.

Freya coughs up blood.

Elijah grabs Rebekah. Control yourself. Hayley stands. Rebekah uppercuts Elijah. Knocking him out. Then attacks Hayley again, plunging her hand into Hayley's chest. Klaus stops her. Prevents Rebekah from getting to her or Camille. Camille gives Hayley a case. Rebekah says Camille will turn toxic, too. All the women you and Elijah bring around are poison.

Jackson plunges the antidote into Freya's heart. She gasps. Freya goes back to breaking the spell on the dagger.

Elijah and Klaus hold Rebekah down. Freya cuts out the mark while chanting. Rebekah screams, then passes out. Then comes to. Sits up. Well that was annoying. LOL. Klaus grins. Rebekah smiles back at him.

**That was nicely gruesome, heh. 20 minutes left. Intense episode!

Hope playing with something. Jackson asks Hayley if she's ready to go. She apologizes. I promised we'd spend the night alone. Yet here we are. He says today it was me that saw their house on fire and decided to not let it burn. He says it was instinct. They fought like hell to protect each other today and I respect that. I was born to love you, hayley, and if I have to deal with the Mikaelsons, okay. She kisses him.

Downstairs, Christmas around the tree. Hayley and Jackson come down with Hope. Elijah kisses Hope. Klaus thanks Jackson for helping Freya. Rebekah has a fire lit. It's tradition. Writing our wishes and burn them for luck. At the brazier. Klaus says they can't know we found you, Rebekah. She can't stay. She looks at the family. It's okay. My wish already came true. We have this moment. They hold hands.

Marcel cleaning up glass. Tristan says don't you have someone to spend the holiday with? Van has been rejected by the Ancestors. Who is the new Regent? Marcel says Vincent Griffith. Have a Merry Christmas, now.

Treats and toys. Rebekah has her coat on. Tells Freya to take care of our brothers. God knows they need it. Kisses Hope. Apologizes to Hayley. When I left last, I thought you'd hate Klaus forever. Hayley says even when you hate him.... Klaus hugs Rebekah. You're always leaving. She says I always come back. he says run far and fast. And should you meet some handsome fool, know your weakness. She tells him to run toward love. He and Camille exchange glances.

Freya snuck into a ball here 100 years ago. Talking with Elijah. I know this hasn't been your most elegant family Christmas, but it's the best I've ever had.

Klaus finds Camille on the balcony. She says don't say tired. He says he was going to say contemplative. Penny for your thoughts. She was thinking about what rebekah said. Is she right? I've lost count of the times you've saved me and the people you care about. Today you saved someone you don't. Why? He says because you wished it. I don't wish to watch you behind glass, Camille. She asks what does he wish? He kisses her. They giggle.

Freya has lost her amulet.

Vincent needs all the guidance he can get. Tristan congratulates him. I love cemeteries. Churches celebrate fairytales. Cemeteries hold concrete proof that you can't be saved from the inevitable. Vincent says he will enforce justice on vampires. So you keep watching me, but know for sure I'm watching you, too. Tristan says that's very brave. He has the amulet. Do as I ask, or Finn Mikaelson will.

Elijah with Rebekah. She called him.

Klaus and Camille at the bed.

rebekah shows him the mark is back. He says Freya can try something else. She says what if we run out of time? I don't want to run. Hide my body and don't tell a soul. Let Nick be happy for once.

Klaus and Cami making out.

Rebekah says when the year is over, have Freya cure me and throw a party. When I'm buried, the prophecy is over. Do it, Elijah! Do it! She forces him to dagger her. He weeps.

Cami wakes up and smiles at Klaus. He's asleep. She rolls over.

Aurora plays the piano. Tristan joins her. Beautiful. You should play more. She says I never stop. She had a good day.

Klaus wakes up. A bloody hand. Camille's throat is bloody. Klaus gathers her close and screams into the night.

Jan. 29 - Vengeance. Klaus says these attacks must stop!

#TVD #midseasonfinale episode 7.9 - "Cold As Ice" #Christmas

"Cold As Ice"

THE SALVATORES ARE COMING TO TOWN - With the holidays in full swing, a search for Julian leads Damon and Stefan to a small town outside of Mystic Falls. While managing a holiday toy drive at Whitmore College, Bonnie (Kat Graham) seeks help from Nora (guest star Scarlett Byrne) and the two strike up an unlikely friendship. Elsewhere, Caroline (Candice King) does her best to navigate her new life as a pregnant vampire, while Alaric (Matt Davis) grows concerned that the pregnancy is effecting her more than she's letting on. Finally, after finding himself at odds with Damon, Stefan is forced to take matters into his own hands, setting off a tragic chain of events that leaves their lives changed forever. Geoffrey Wing Shotz directed the episode written by Brian Young (#709). Original airdate 12/10/2015.

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Ep 9:

Mid-season finale.

Chicago, 3 years from now. Valerie tells Stefan he can't go. He is borrowing her car. She wants to go with him. He says no. She says if anything happens to you, I will rain hell on anyone responsible. He says don't be so dramatic. They kiss. I'll be back before you know it.

Today. Taking the body to the crypt. Stefan and Damon carry the coffin in the snow, in suits. Lower it into a hole in the ground. Nora and Valerie are there, too. Stefan asks about Julian. Nora says she hasn't heard from Mary and Julian in days. Valerie says Beau couldn't bring himself to be there. Nora says when I was a girl, I loved my mother. She turned her back on me. I thought I'd never find that love again. you proved me wrong. Thank you, Lily. Valerie says you knew me at my brightest and darkest. you always saw the light in me. I'll miss you, Lily. Stefan thanks her. The girls leave. Stefan says how many times do you get a second chance to deliver your mother's eulogy? Damon says you were a terrible mother when you were alive and a terrible mother when you were dead. You're right, that does feel good. He leaves. Stefan places flowers in the coffin. Says I'm so sorry. I promise I'll make this right. Closes the coffin.

Caroline gathering toys. I popped this week. I have a pot belly. On the phone with Stefan. She says she can handle this. She's hungry. She asks how he is. He says Damon is stopping by every pub they pass by.

Bonnie teases Caroline about her cravings. Ric arrives. Off to birthing class.

Damon and Stefan discussing Caroline and the babies. You'll make an amazing not-father. Kind of your thing. Stefan says your jokes have gotten quite sad. Damon says you need me. Stefan says I need your actions, not your words. Damon says he's armed up. Relax. Eggnog?

Valerie in the house. Mary says Julian's not here. Is he coming back? None of your concern. Valerie's just grabbing her stuff. Mary says this fracturing is your fault. Valerie says it's not a story. Mary says the timing is suspect. You only told it when it served you. Gained you sympathy. Valerie says Nora will blossom without you.

Bonnie drinking eggnog. Nora shows up with a toy. A Sorry game. Nora wants to be involved. She enrolled in classes. She was curious about college. you clearly need help. Bonnie says not from a Heretic that kidnapped my friend. Nora persists. Bonnie sends her to the collection booth WAY over there.

Damon and Stefan walking the town. Sunberry. Damon needs more eggnog. Into another pub. Full of dead Santas. Merry Christmas, Brother. Think we found him.

**Geeze, Julian, you kill a bunch of Santas of all things? Way to draw attention to yourself and make a spectacle. That'll definitely make the news when people find out.

**Pride, Prejudice, and Zombies movie commercial. Heh. February.

Damon turns the open sign off. Stefan says maybe if we hadn't stopped at every bar on the way here.... Damon says look around, Julian is clearly off the rails. Stop and think about some back-up. Stefan says you are my back-up! Damon calls Bonnie. He asks about a more accurate address. Need some info. Bonnie will text him in a bit.

Birthing class. Caroline has studied. Class is over. She says don't give me that look. The hormones making me crazy look. He proves he read the books, too. Her vamp hearing is working overtime. She gets vampy. Ric stops her from getting aggressive. She says it's just the hormones. Heh.

Nora and Bonnie. Asks who her Freshman English teacher is. Brings hot cocoa with bourbon. Apologizes for being harsh. A pity friend is still a friend. Nora asks what do you need? I wasn't born yesterday. Bonnie asks her about Sunbury.

Stefan asks Damon when the denial phase is going to end. Damon says death lets me care about her even less. Julian enters the pub. Hello, boys. I misplaced my cell phone. Finds it. Damon says we thought you had a maniacal plan, but you're just a drunk that lost a cell phone. Julian says it's been a rough few weeks. Stefan says she meant nothing to you. Julian says she meant everything to me! He brings out the sword. The completed sword transfers the vampire's spirit into this nasty stone. Creates your own personal hell. I spent over 100 years inside. I had Lily back in my life. She was the only thing that kept me sane. Damon says that was you sane? That it was. But now? These have been dark days for me.

Nora says this town is where he used to live. It's not safe.

Julian remembered his old life. A good life. I was surrounded by friends. People enter. Boys are outnumbered. Guess Damon was right about needing more back-up to go after Julian, huh?

Julian introduces Raphael from the 1600s. Robin from 1802. And Seth from the Gold Rush, and the last from last week in Portland. Damon says we miss Lily and she's looking up and wishing these boys wouldn't fight. Stefan's not leaving. Damon set off bombs and they run.

Nora giving a toy to a girl in a hospital. Christmas was always my favorite holiday. Bonnie says you and Mary Louise broke up. You need to move on and live in the present. She's dead to you. Am I? Mary asks to talk.

Caroline and Ric drinking. Caroline asks if the blood is okay for the babies? He says if it's good for you, it's good for the babies. You're doing a good job. Caroline hulks out and pushes him. Then runs off.

Nora and Mary Louise in private. Mary wants an apology. Nora says Julian is the reason Lily's dead. Mary says Valerie's story is responsible. Nora says he's a liar, why can't you see that? Mary is tired of fighting. Nora's done. It's over. Mary says you've been wanting this a long time. Took you no time to move on. Nora says you're too scared to change. When's the last time you gave out some charity? Mary says when I started dating you. Storms out.

Damon says we need to get in the car and go. Stefan doesn't want to. Julian is planning something. Damon says that's a hornet nest, a suicide mission. Stefan says Julian would've been dead already, but you wanted to punish Lily. How difficult would it have been to say something nice? She was dying, Damon. You're acting like a spoiled brat. A coward. You had a chance to make things right, and you still do. Damon says he's going home.

Valerie has the journal. Stefan calls. I'm headed home. Damon bailed on me. He thinks I'm overreacting. Valerie says I should've gone with you. He asks if she's seen Mary Louise.

She's at a bar. Stefan says you've had enough. You look like you could use a friend. Things with Nora didn't go well, did they? Valerie drugs Mary. Stefan snaps a photo. Stay with her until Julian is dead.

Bonnie finds Nora in her room. Crying. Bonnie asks what she sees in Mary Louise. Nora says she's loving, protective, kind. Bonnie says just to you. Nora says that's fair. Maybe I'm spoiled, or old-fashioned, but it's nice having that person that loves you and thinks you're amazing. Maybe you don't. Bonnie says I don't need someone to tell me I'm pretty. Nora says it does feel good to hear it. You're a kind person, and beautiful. Julian texts her that Mary has been taken hostage. I was wrong. You and your friends aren't nice at all. She grabs Bonnie and siphons her power.

Damon in the house. Fireplace. Julian asks where is she. i came alone. Where is Mary Louise? Damon is surprised Stefan kidnapped Mary Louise. Julian threatens him with the sword. Damon says we have no beef. Julian says right, you don't care. You're burning her clothes, trying to erase her existence. Damon needs closet space. Julian says I knew her love for you would get her killed. It's easy for you, isn't it. You don't have to take responsibility for her death. Damon says she killed herself. Julian knocks him down. I hope whatever Hell this sword puts you in, she's there. Stefan tosses Julian, saving Damon. Julian runs off.

13 minutes left. Stefan, if you ask Julian to come to the house, make sure you're brother isn't going to be ambushed, okay? Oy.

Caroline out in the snow. Visits her mother's grave with a wreath. This is my first Christmas without you. That sucks. I still got you something. 2 somethings. I'll spare you the details of how. But it's happening. I'm pregnant. I pictured this conversation much differently, obviously. I was human and you were alive. I know they're not mine. They're still my responsibility and I have to do this right, and I have no idea what I'm doing. All I want to do is sit on our kitchen counter and ask you a million questions. God, I miss you.

They find Julian in the house. Attack him. Julian throws Stefan, then beats on Damon. I would've killed you on sight if it wasn't for your mother. Stefan gets back in it. Julian stakes him. Damon tries to save him and gets stabbed with the sword. He falls. Stefan watches in horror. Julian says now I'll run. Stefan pulls the wood out of his gut. Damon? Damon?

7 minutes. Damon's in the Phoenix Stone now. Wonder how long he'll be in there?

Valerie waiting. Opens the journal. Someone opens a door. Who's there? She's in the hospital. Mary Louise is gone.

Caroline reaches Stefan. Oh my God. He says Damon wanted me to let it go. I should've let it go. I couldn't. She says she was your mom, Stefan. It's not easy to let that go. Let's figure out a way to save your brother.

Caroline calls Bonnie.

We need to call Valerie. Stefan says Damon won't make it in there.

Damon in the Civil War. He gets up. Gut shot. In the middle of battle in the woods. He's terrified.

She says he'll survive this. Nora says he'll be different. Just like you. She stabs Stefan with the sword!

Holy crap! Next ep in January. Bonnie brought Damon back 3 months later. Or did she?

#Supernatural 11.9 - "O Brother Where Art Thou?" #midseasonfinale #Lucifer

“O Brother Where Art Thou?”

AMARA UNLEASHES HER POWER UPON THE WORLD — Amara (guest star Emily Swallow) unleashes her power on the local townspeople as she issues a shocking challenge. Dean (Jensen Ackles) tries to better understand the hold Amara has on him, while Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Crowley (Mark Sheppard) come up with a plan that could have disastrous consequences. Robert Singer directed the episode written by Eugenie Ross-Leming & Brad Buckner (#1109). Original airdate 12/9/2015.

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Ep 9:

A fountain. A man preaches to some gathered people. Amara is all grown up. You think God is watching? He says only the chosen will be raised to Heaven. She says He's not interested. Doesn't even seem to be around. I've searched. She turns the water to blood. Then a storm starts. He asks if she's God. She says He's not the only game in town. She zaps all the people with lightning. Burnt up corpses. Well?

Sam wakes in the cage. With Lucifer. Lucifer touches Sam's face. Vision. Sam sees a burning bush.

Dean says this is crazy. It's not going to happen. Sam says what else do we have? The visions only happen when I reach out to God! Listen, Lucifer touches me and I feel calm, like things will be alright. That's the last thing I'd think of. Dean asks why would God ask this of you. What proof do we have? Sam says there was a burning bush. Dean says sometimes bushes burn in the forest. Maybe there's something to it and maybe not. Sam says Lucifer was there when God ended the Darkness.

Sam talks to Crowley, with Dean. Is it possible to get to the Cage? Dean says the Darkness will pound on everything. Crowley says you couldn't control your girlfriend. Why did she insist on sparing you? What is she to you? Dean says God's sister. Crowley is surprised. Dean asks can Sam meet with Lucifer or not? Sam says in the cage. We can't let him out. Crowley says there may be a way.

The cage. Lucifer grins. Oh boy.

Crowley says if Sam enters the cage, he's gone. Need a secure site. A way to neutralize Lucifer's powers in Hell. Dean says if Sam isn't safe, it's not happening. Crowley says theoretically. The Cage was sealed by God Himself. The spells were recorded in the Book of the Damned.

A church. Bells toll. Priest greets people. Amara asks if he's in charge. I'm looking for God. An actual meeting in a room. Priest says this is the right place. The way to reach Him is through prayer. She kneels and prays, but says it's not working. Priest says He heard you. She says you've seen Him? He says no, no one alive. That's faith. She says you only believe what He wants you to believe. You don't know what He's like. The Priest says we do. God is the Light and it is the Light that vanquishes the Darkness.

Rowena in chains brought to Crowley. So, Fergus, think you've won? She threatens him. he says stow it, you lying bitch. If I wanted to kill you, I'd have done it. Dean and Sam enter. She says that's beneath even you. Dean says we have bigger fish to fry. She brings up the Darkness. I've heard whispers. Dean says we can cork it back up. She doesn't trust them. Crowley says none of us do. It's a devil's bargain.

Angel grunts want to stick together. The Darkness will come after Heaven. They says it's on God to make this right. You tell Him that next time you see Him. Ooops, He's not around. You don't think she wants to get even? Our leaders only pit factions against each other. This is in our laps. Spread the word. We stand united and move now!

Rowena wants to know what's in it for her. Crowley will make a deal. Pitch in and I'll call off my assassins. She needs the Codex and the code breaker. Dean says we need to open the Cage and how to protect Sam. She asks what's in it? Sam says Lucifer. She says let's get to it, then.

Church. Statues broken. People dead. Amara sucks the priest's soul. Then kills him, too. She talks up to God. Do you see what's happening? All your chosen are suffering! SHOW YOURSELF!

Dean at the church. Sam is with Rowena. Dean says the cops said the victims were talking to a mystery woman. Amara's upping her game. Dean asks if he's okay? Sam says no, but what choice do we have. Dean says wait for me. Don't do anything without me.

Rowena says you trust like a chicken. Sam says you think I'm going to set you free? Do I look crazy? Get back to work. We're running out of time. She says aha! I need some ingredients. Tell Fergus to bring a handcart. We're going to Hell.

Dean stops hearing sound. He walks to a park. Looks around. Hotdog man asks if he wants one. Sam calls Dean. Dean lets it ring. Turns around and sees Amara.

Rowena says Fergus is coming. Sam says I promised Dean I'd call. She says it's now or never.

Amara says you felt my presence. That's why you came here. She smiles at him. Then Dean is in the wilderness. He says you grew up. She says yes. This is her today.

Hell. Crowley and Rowena and Sam. She says it's not as scenic as I expected. Crowley says this is the furthest reaches of Hell.

A cage. Rowena paints symbols on it. Sam says the place suits you. Dark. Empty. The point of this is to save everyone's bacon. Hope she knows what she's doing. Rowena says we're about to find out, aren't we? She chants. Fire surrounds the empty cage. She chants to the Cage. Crowley says it begins.

Amara says you misunderstand my purpose. I had to get His attention. I tried praying. Calling out in need. He ignored me. He forced my hand. I had no other reason to harm His chosen. My issue is with my brother, not His creation. Dean says that's your mess. Between you two. You're taking lives. Souls. She says the souls are part of me. They live forever.

Fire rises. Lucifer in the cage. Glowing eyes. He comes forward. My old friend Crowley. You're too kind, to yourself. What do you want of me? Sam comes in view. Lucifer says my old roomie. How can I help?

Lucifer's in the dark about this meeting. Am I up for parole? Time off for bad behavior? I don't get visitors. Sam says if not the crisis topside, you wouldn't have one now. Rowena has a crush. Sam asks him about the Darkness. She's been released. She's on Earth. Lucifer asks how? Sam says she poses a threat to all that exists, including you. Lucifer asks where's the Big Burrito himself? Where's God? Sam says there are no current indications of His presence. Lucifer says figures. Sam says He's reached out to an interested party. Me. He answered my prayers. Lucifer asks what was Dad's suggestion? Sam says to seek out you. Lucifer says whodathunk it?

Amara doesn't blame Dean for the mistrust. He was so threatened by me. So He exiled me. Passed on stories that I was a threat. His way or the highway. Dean says some people find comfort in His rules. She says what if there were no rules? No pain. Just bliss. That feeling you have when you're with me. For everyone. Forever.

Lucifer says I get why you came to me. Can't ignore God, right? Sam asks if he's on board. Lucifer says I did help Dad all those years ago. She's prone to tantrums. I can see why Pop is laying low.

Crowley hopes Sam is smart enough to not strike a deal.

Lucifer says God's not the only circus in town. She has none of the experience of God. He's a master strategist. That's why you're here. Sam says and? Lucifer says I need a ride out of here. Sam says you want a vessel. Lucifer says one who's strong enough to hold me. handy and available now. Catch my drift?

Dean asks what's in it for her? She says everything. I'm the beginning and end. God was the light. I am the dark. Dean says then what? She says that's all you need to know for now. He tries to stab her. The angel blade shatters. She says you had to know that's pointless. I can't be resisted. She grabs his face. Kisses him. He kisses back!

Sam says did you really expect me to agree? I disappear while you take my body and walk the Earth again? That's certifiable! Lucifer says you passed certifiable 3 off ramps ago. Here I am, ready to pitch in. God sent you to me to get my help. Sam, your visions were the word of God, you can't say no to that.

Dean backs up. What was that? She says the future. The inevitable. We're bonded. You set me free. He says that was an accident. She says it was destiny. You and I will be together. Dean says no, that's not going to happen. She says we'll become one. Why wouldn't you want that? Angels arrive. You will submit to the judgment of Heaven. She says tell God to deal with me Himself. Angel says all o Heaven will strike the Earth if they have to. Dean says whoa, dial it down. You'll kill a lot of people! Amara attacks an angel. Then makes another stab himself. The third blows up. Dean asks what have you done? Storm clouds arrive. Dean says He will smite you. She says maybe now He'll hear me. She sends Dean away. Stands in the eye of the storm. Light power comes down on her.

**Crowley and Rowena are hilarious in the cheap seats.

Park. Dean by the hotdog stand.

Lucifer asks Sam if he has an invitation? Sam says no. I won't do it. There has to be another way. The symbols stop glowing. The fire dies. Crowley goes down there. Why did the warding fail? What's happening? Sam is in the Cage! Lucifer comes closer. You're calm given the circumstances. Sam says this is how God told me it'd be. Lucifer says it wasn't God doing the talking. The Cage was damaged. I reached out. It wasn't God inside your head, Sam. it was me. So you see. He's not with you. Never been with you. Just me. So I guess I am your only hope. Sam says it's never going to happen. Lucifer says settle in there, body. Lower bunk, upper bunk? Or do you want to share?

9:56pm. All that happened, and the ep was still not that long.

Next ep - January. Christmas! Jan. 20.