Don't Blink.

[krickets]

I need a nap or twenty. Working lots, and I think I'm coming down with something, and today, my only day off, has kind of been a wash as far as "getting things done" goes because of the possible cold I'm getting which had me in bed for a good chunk of the afternoon.

The Killing is on tonight!

Just a couple of hours and then I can get my fix. I didn't get to talk about last week's episode, which I loved, so I'll do that now here:

- I am so glad this show has given us Ray and Bullet, two characters I've already grown attached to, in differing ways, in a matter of just a couple of episodes. Ray's bit in this episode was sort of meandering at first, but then at the end when it became clear what he was doing, it sorta killed me (And not only because it was hard to watch, ick.) It's just, I don't even know how to handle the conflicting emotions I have about his character. Bullet remains lovely. I'm still incredibly pissed about what happened to her, but I won't let that take away from my enjoyment of her. The scenes with her and Lyric were just lovely in this episode and it made me want to root for them in a big way.

- I didn't even realize that Rayna is played by the same actor as Tariq in The LA Complex (Benjamin Charles Watson) until Bex Taylor-Klaus who plays Bullet tweeted something about him. (Gotta love anything that films in Canada for recognizable guest-stars!) That's at least two LA Complex alumni (Jewel and Benjamin) and three BSG alum if I'm keeping track (Callum, Tahmoh, & Aaron). Oh! And last season's search party leader (who I loved!) when Holder was missing is totally Vic from Orphan Black. Just so you guys know.

- The separation of our beloved two was getting to me at first, as it was clearly getting to Holder as well. But they came together so beautifully that I don't even mind. I really want them to be partners again and not just cops working on the same case. LET ME HAVE THIS, SHOW.

- Joe and his smelly cab are confounding to me. Get some gloves? I just... that scene was so fucked up in terms of... well, everything.

- I have theories (and have since the two-episode premiere) about who did it, but I feel like speculating too much on that front too early might ruin the discussion. If you guys want me to discuss that (and my theories could change by tonight) I will make a separate post at some point. Let me know!


I watched the first two episodes of Graceland and if they continue to focus on both characters and case (since procedural is not really my thing) in the way that they are, loyalty to the house and all, I think this will be something I could really love. I described it to gigglemonster as Spies meets The Real World. Which is oversimplifying it and a half, but as a general premise it totally fits that description. I see they're trying to push "Levi" and Charlie as a ship, but I have a feeling that's going to be a red herring, so-to-speak. Definitely give it a shot if you haven't seen it yet. As ozmissage pointed out, they're undercover agents with a chore wheel! What's not to like?

Still watching The Fosters. I had a dilemma after the first episode because, while I liked it, I was unsure of whether to proceed because I couldn't really imagine how they could continue to make it interesting. But I watched episode two and then just went all in because I am still somehow charmed by it. Go figure. I like an ABC Family show. Not the biggest shocker in the world.

I started the newest ep of Pretty Little Liars and then got distracted about 3/4ths of the way through because I was cooking and the family came in and commandeered the living room with their talking and their distractions, so I missed the ending. But I have to say that mid-way through the episode, I was having a hard time with it. I'll have to re-watch and reformulate my opinion the next time I get a chance.

Teen Wolf has been back for two episodes but I have completely failed at watching. I want to, I just haven't had a chance. Apparently it's been very good? (Also, I did not know that Colton was leaving, which is probably a good thing because I was unhappy with the direction they took Jackson.)

So I've been thinking of doing this fanfic throwback thing, and writing a bunch of my old pairings and stuff. I haven't decided how to go about that but my big instinct is to write a bunch of 500-1000 word fics (or longer, whatever happens!) and then post them all over a period of a week. Maybe revisit some of my old 'verses in the process. I don't know. I have a list. Maybe I'll work on it!

Comments

[daybreak777.livejournal.com]

I love some of your old 'verses. :-)

[crickets.livejournal.com]

♥

I forgot to mention Switched at Birth in this post by the way! It's back. I had issues at the beginning of the episode but I loved the ending! I won't say any more in case you haven't seen it!

[daybreak777.livejournal.com]

I thought it was back because I saw the guy who portrays Angelo on the Today show last week. ABC Family's streaming is excruciating but I've watched every ep so far so I will continue!

[tsuki-no-bara.livejournal.com]

i have to say, i am really liking the killing. linden and holder, back together again! and i really like bullet, and her scenes with lyric are adorable and i hope nothing happens to either of them. after tonight i even like twitch, altho mostly now i feel bad for him, altho to be honest i feel bad for all the kids. i don't have a theory on who the killer is (well, i have a ridiculous idea, but it really is ridiculous), but i'm curious what you think.

[crickets.livejournal.com]

I have a couple of ridiculous ideas myself, haha. I think I'm gonna hold those close to my chest for now though.

[ellensmithee.livejournal.com]

Colton is a regular on Arrow now. I wasn't terribly fond of him or his plot and the "Lydia is his true love but he's hiding it by being abusive" tack they suddenly took with him at the end of S2 pissed me off, so I'm relieved they didn't go any further with them.

[crickets.livejournal.com]

I have never watched Arrow. I wasn't sure if it was something I'd be into or not. Yeah, Jackson was always kind of a mess, but in season two he was especially a mess. Glad we don't have to deal with the fallout from that.

[waltzmatildah.livejournal.com]

I loved the newest episode of The Killing. Have you watched yet??! I won't say anything until I know that you have. But from last week, well, you already know my thoughts on Ray, but basically, hells yes to all of this, I am so glad this show has given us Ray and Bullet, two characters I've already grown attached to, in differing ways, in a matter of just a couple of episodes.

As for theories; well, I actually think I'm gonna pass on those for now. My only main one is that Ray did something, but he didn't do what he's been death row'd for. Other than that, I kinda just want to let this season happen to me? If that makes sense? I made and remade and raged at and revelled in so many different theories for the Rosie case that sometimes I think I let it get in the way of what the show was actually about. I don't want that to happen this time so I'm gonna try not to go there with the theorising just yet!!

I watched the Teen Wolf season three premiere and alternated between hating it and being so incredibly bored I almost stopped watching at the 24 minute mark. I haven't watched any episodes since and doubt that I will do... Make of that what you will :)

I love your fic throw-back idea!! You should make it a thing! Or, if not, I might have to ask permission to steal it from you! I've been having serious Alex/Izzie feelings lately and was even up and making notes on my phone at 1am a few nights ago because I was having all the fic ideas for them and could NOT sleep!!

[crickets.livejournal.com]

I did! I did watch it and I just posted my reaction post (I'm at work though, shh!)

Yeah I think I'll hold my theories close to the chest for now. Maybe a few episodes before the finale I'll divulge (behind a cut of course!) I actually feel pretty strongly about one of them, but the fact that I have multiple theories doesn't say much for my powers of investigation, haha. I'm probably wrong on all accounts.

See, my flist seems to be saying opposite things. I feel like I trust and value your opinion though, so maybe I should listen to you and just let it slip?

I am going to make it a thing, I just need to think about it. I'll probably post something about it in a few days but if you're dying to give it a go then by all means, start without me!

[waltzmatildah.livejournal.com]

See, my flist seems to be saying opposite things. Yeah, the vast majority of my flist have raved over it too. Including catteo, who usually has similar opinions to me, so, I'm thinking it's just me? And the fact that Orphan Black and The Killing are(/were) so completely satisfying for me that I really don't need anything else? That I can't sustain interest in anything else?

Also, I watched the first two seasons of TW after the season two finale and in the space of about a week, and maybe that's why I enjoyed it? Maybe it's a show that doesn't have enough to hold my interest week to week, but if I watch the episodes back to back, I can enjoy it? WHO KNOWS! I'll probably attempt to watch it all once the finale has aired.

But, for now, my life is all about The Killing and nothing hurts (and also, nothing else really compares!).

So basically, take what I say with a grain of salt! Or however that saying goes...!!

[haldoor.livejournal.com]

Oh do the throwback thing! I, for one, would love some Claire/Jack/Sawyer. You always did that so well! ;-)

[crickets.livejournal.com]

!!!

I love hearing that. Haha.

I think I just might!

[twilightthief.livejournal.com]

Ive really grown to like Ray and Bullet too!

I really want them to be partners again and not just cops working on the same case. LET ME HAVE THIS, SHOW. YES! same!

I def would be down to hear your theories.

The first and third episode of Teen Wolf were ok but the second was excellent!

[crickets.livejournal.com]

I'm holding my theories back again. For a little while!