"Patience!" "Patience!" Ghosts "Patience" Season Premiere

 

The wait is finally over. Ghosts has returned! Here's a recap of the season premiere. 

Revenge: The Irrational "Collateral Damage" Season Premiere

One of my favorite new shows from last season returns with a season premiere about how Alec deals with the abduction of his girlfriend. Here's a recap. 

Abbott Elementary "Back to School" Season Premiere Preview

 

Here's a preview of this week's season premiere of Abbott Elementary.

A Cop's Drive: Chicago PD "Ten Ninety-Nine" Season Premiere

 

Is everyone okay after the season premiere of Chicago PD? 

Some Hard Changes: Chicago Fire "A Monster in the Field" Season Premiere

 

Well, changes are coming, and they were evident in the season premiere of Chicago Fire. Here's what happened.

Hold on To Your Butts: Chicago Med "Sink or Swim" Season Premiere

 

The season premiere of Chicago Med didn't miss a beat. Here's what went down.

An Intense Night of Drama: One Chicago: Chicago Med "You Can't Always Trust What You See"/Chicago Fire "Mayday"/Chicago PD "Closure" Season Premiere

 

The season premiere of One Chicago was this one-time week, and I'm still recovering from what went down. Here's a recap and thoughts!

Chicago Med "You Can't Always Trust What You See." 

While the season premiere of Chicago Med wasn't at the level of what Fire and PD had, it still had me engaged for the entire hour. 

Halstead returns to Med, but under the circumstances from Goodwin, he keeps an eye on a colleague, who she believes is scamming Medicare while putting his patients at risk. But the one thing I was happy to see have a nice closure was Will and Natalie as they said goodbye at the beginning of the episode. That started the waterworks for me. 

Archer and Charles work together, putting their differences aside (at times), to help save a patient who happens to have a twin. But the catch is if the patient needs surgery, the twin also wants to have the same surgery as they want to do everything together. I think they would give a run with The Shining Twins. 

We meet with the new residents, Dr. Scott and Hammer, who we see helping treat a girl with sickle cell anemia while her mother shows signs of arthritis. Hammer realizes that with arthritis at this early stage in her life, they must be living in the car.  Later, we see Hammer visiting her mother, who is homeless, helping her with what she needs. 

While giving Vanessa space, Maggie tries to stay away but be professional with her daughter. At one point, a nurse needed a doctor to call the time of death of a patient. After calling it, Maggie confronts her. Also, while Crockett and Halstead might not have seen eye to eye in this episode with a difference of opinion on a returned patient who was part of Kinder, they come to reasonable terms at the end of the episode. 

I enjoyed the season premiere. I see how others might not have thought it was at the level we're used to. The episode had to balance out the end of one story (Natalie) and the start of a new one (Scott and Hammer) and still have that Med medical feel we're used to. This is what I would call a peaceful premiere. 

I loved the Hammer and Scott story in this episode, as Scott seems to be a fun but responsible character when treating his patients. At first, I thought, oh, a cop turned doctor. Didn't we see this with Jeff Clarke when he transferred from Fire to Med? But this seems different. 

Overall, I give this episode an 8.5/10.

Chicago Fire "Mayday"

Think again if you thought I was on the edge of my seat when Fire started its 10th season premiere! I was on my feet, walking back and forth with nerves and screaming at the television. 

The episode picks up right where we left off; Squad 3 is trapped in a capsized boat, and Casey makes a good to help bring oxygen tanks. But just as he gets there, Severide sets up to blow up part of the boat to escape. But after it blows up, Cruz is not moving, and Severide tries with all his might to get him to the surface. Casey gives CPR and comes through. 

Cruz will be already, but when he gets back to work, he's starting to get PTSD when handling his gear. Also, the stress of postponing the baby shower for Chloe didn't help either, but when it comes to 51, they have their back no matter what. 

Stella, who was so worried about Severide making it out alive, later confronts him about telling his mother about their engagement, only to get a response that Severide men don't stay married for that long. Ouch!  But she reassured him that things would be better than what his father was. 

Meanwhile, Boden gets word that he'll be the new deputy chief commissioner, but while everyone is thrilled about his recent promotion, Stella isn't, as she is afraid to see changes to 51. Boden tried to see if his office could be at 51, but that wasn't the case due to politics. But after a call, he sees that his firehouse can handle things without him. 

Meanwhile, the story we've been waiting for, Brett and Casey, while they try to keep their relationship under wraps, everyone knows they're a couple, even before they know. We had gotten many good Brettsey scenes in this episode that I would assume kept the fans happy. 

But during a call, Brett gets a non-emergency call that she and other medics believe is taking them away from the actual emergency calls, and that starts Brett to maybe thinking of something. While on call, Casey bravely saves a kid swinging from one building to another like he was Spiderman or Batman, which was fantastic industry for Brett. 

And let's not forget Firehouse 51's Three's Company duo, Ritter, Violet, and Gallo, who are trying to come up with an idea to make some extra money. Gallo and Violet didn't make it easy for Ritter, as watching them argue about each one's vision wasn't helping. But soon, just as they were about to work it out, the idea of Gallo's beer (that he made) might be the ticket. 

"Mayday" was electrifying but had all the feelings we wanted in a Chicago Fire premiere. While changes are coming to 51, it's hard to see Boden moving out of 51. Who's going to take his spot? Casey? Do you think Casey is ready to give speeches to his crew? We had seen it a while ago, and it didn't turn out well. 

I read many stories from Stella-Severide, Chloe-Cruz, Brett-Casey, and Ritter-Gallo-Violet. I can't wait to see what will happen with these characters this season. I wonder if Cruz will continue to suffer from PTSD from the boating rescue. 

Overall, I give this episode a 9/10.

Chicago PD "Closure"

If Fire had an "On My Feet" premiere intensity, PD was another.

"Closure" was such an intense going in with the awaiting on if Burgess would come out or not. Ruzek battles whether or not to bring Makayla to visit the unconscious Burgess, but rest assured, fans, Burgess will be okay.  

Meanwhile, Upton and Voight try to hide the fact that they killed Roy while hunting down Roy's partner, who both have evidence of them killing Roy. It's eating up Upton pretty poorly; Roy's partner, holding a hostage, gets shot in the neck and dies at Med. 

Voight tells Miller, who doesn't know that Roy is dead, to get the Feds to help find him. Good luck! Meanwhile, after Upton asks Jay to marry him, Jay returns the favor after asking why she wants to marry him now and soon proposes to her (as he's an old fashion) with the answer "yes."

I enjoyed this episode very much from beginning to end. While we know that Burgess will have a tough time returning to work, something tells me she won't let this one go either, like Miller. Could this come back and bite both Upton and Voight by midseason? I just got that feeling!

I thought Ruzek's storyline was so good and well-performed, along with Upton as well. Looks like we're going to get a CPD wedding! I hope it doesn't turn out to be like Will's wedding.

Overall, I give this episode a 9/10.

What did you think of the season premieres of Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, and Chicago PD? Leave a comment below!

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One Chicago: Chicago Med "You Can't Always Trust What You See"/Chicago Fire "Mayday"/"Chicago PD "Closure" Season Premiere Preview

 

We're just two weeks until the season premiere of One Chicago. Here's a preview of the season premieres.

Chicago Med 

"You Can't Always Trust What You See"

In the season seven premiere, Will Halstead returns to Med to help Goodwin with a secret investigation. Archer and Charles deal with twins who insist on being identical inside and out. Stevie and Dylan treat a young patient with sickle cell anemia.

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Chicago Fire

"May Day"

In the season ten premiere, Firehouse 51 deals with the aftermath of the capsized boat rescue. Gallo, Ritter, and Violet discuss plans for a side gig.

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Chicago PD

Closure

In the season nine premiere, when a P.D. informant is murdered, the team digs in to track down the perpetrator only to learn a shocking truth. Voight and Ruzek strategize to help Burgess.

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While we know that Med will pick up months or so after the finale, I'm still looking forward to seeing where Halstead will be after his butt was saved by Natalie. Hows the relationship between Charles and Archer will be like. But one of my favorite when it comes to medical dramas is the fresh faces coming into the show I can't wait to see Dylan and Stevie. 

As for Fire and PD, it is a Must-See Premiere night no doubt about it. Both finales left me with so many emotions both happy and intense. Will Squad make it out? How's Brett and Casey's relationship going after that AMAZING coming to arms or kiss in that finale? Also, I can just picture the humor with Gallo, Violet, and Ritter. 

Will Burgess make it out alive after the aftermath of the finale? How will Ruzek handle all of this? As I'm writing this I'm just getting goosebumps just thinking about it. I literally can't wait for the season premiere. 

What are your thoughts going into the season premiere of Med, Fire and PD? What are you expecting? How excited are you? Leave your comments below!

The season premiere of Chicago Med, Fire and PD begins Wednesday, September 22 beginning at 8/7c on NBC.

Changing of the World: All Rise "A Change Is Gonna Come" Season Premiere

The season premiere of All Rise this week had some really strong moments and even a shocker at the end. 

The season premiere of All Rise titled, "A Change is Gonna Come" really should the changes that have gone on in the span since the season one finale. We learn in flashbacks of Judge Carmichael stopping a cop as he had drawn his weapon as the girl was trying to look for her phone in her bookbag. 

That point and time set off a chain reaction into the present with Lola and Mark's friendship; as Mark seemed to be on the other side of what Lola was thinking, even though the cop didn't believe that she was a judge and didn't ask for I.D. 

Meanwhile, Mark was battling with Rachel on a case that hits close to home with Carmichael with a white man charged with a hate crime for hitting black and mix people with a baseball bat. We learn the meaning of the judge's difficulties when talking to her new law clerk, Ness Johnson. 

Sara deals with a family situation where her grandparent's store was distorted during the protest but the insurance wasn't going to cover it because it was under the COVID-19 lockdown. I think we're gonna see something in the new episode about that. 

Two things to be taken out of this episode: one what's going with Luke and Emily as they seem distant yet still helping each other with a case to get her client out of jail and to the hospital; due to COVID-19 but died. They took a break during the COVID-19 and yet it seems that Luke has moved on with Sam. Wow!

Second thing: While Carmichael not only was dealing with that cop situation and case, there was something else going on as well. Her husband had been quarantined at the time of the cop situation, but there was something that we see back and forth during the flashbacks. 

We come to find out that Judge Carmichael is expecting a baby. And come to find out that there's a viral video of her standing up against that cop, which doesn't look too good right now.

I have to admit that I enjoyed this season's premiere. I thought they really addressed the Black Lives Matter really well and even the COVID-19 stuff as well. I thought that Simone Missick gave a great performance in this season's premiere. 

The tension between Mark and Lola was so good with each other having different opinions of what had happened that night during the protesters and cop. Could their friendship still be in jeopardy? 

Meanwhile, seeing Emily and Luke being distant from each other (besides for COVID reasons), until they tried to help her client. I was like was it me but weren't they on great terms dating and having a nice evening with a meal and a glass a wine? Apparently, time really did pass and they're on a break. Wow! That took me a bit surprised. 

As for the shocker (depends on what the shocker would be in this case), the viral video was a shocker over the pregnancy. That doesn't mean I was shocked but I did figure it out as we see certain moments like Sherri helping her with ideas to calm down and finding a new law clerk. But I can't wait to see what comes with this story arc with her Lola and her husband and even her judge career. 

Overall, I give this episode an 8.5/10.

What did you think of the episode? Leave a comment below!

You can catch All Rise Mondays at 9/8c on CBS.

The Duo is Back: FBI "Never Trust a Stranger" Season Premiere

 

The season premiere of FBI was this week, and boy, did it feel good to see the show returning and the dynamic duo's return. 

Changes Are Coming: Chicago PD "Fighting Ghosts" Season Premiere

The season premiere of Chicago PD was very intense and chilling. Here's a recap!

In the season premiere, Atwater was once again asked to tell what had happened in the events of the season finale and if he would stick to his story, for which he did. The case against Doyle's killer would be dropped and the Chicago police's Blue Wall would begin to get into Atwater's skin from leaving dope in his car as they try to frame him.

As Atwater won't back down, that leads to the final minutes of the episode where he gets his butt taken down with a bunch of masked people beating the crap out of Kevin near his home. But looks like Atwater is still standing. 

Meanwhile, Voight and the Intelligence Unit take a case that doesn't go the way they have done in the past. There's a change in the air and no one wants to help find the shooter that shot a five-year-old girl. As they had their suspect, the evidence was dropped due to Voight and the team didn't announce their presence to the people in the house. 

Of course, this really gets into Voight's skin as well, and tries to go all that he can to get that little girl justice but not even the team wants to go that far anymore like putting the suspect in the cage. As soon as the suspect was released, Voight tried to do the only thing by taking the guy out himself but didn't go through it. 

"Fighting Ghosts" was a very intense and chilling episode. It was a really stomach turner with Atwater getting bullied by the boys in blue and standing his ground. Heck, that scene with him and Voight about not taking that suspect in the cage were so chilling; and just seeing Voight going through the new changes was really an overwhelming moment. Great performances from LaRoyce Hawkins and Jason Beghe in this episode. Overall, I give this episode a 9/10.

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You can catch Chicago PD Wednesdays at 10/9c on NBC.

Together: This Is Us 'Forty, Part 1 & 2" Season Premiere

 

The season premiere of This Is Us delivered a jam-packed premiere with a ton of high emotional moments that were both up and down but left us with a surprising moment. Here's a recap! 

The episode doesn't waste time introducing the COVID-19 storyline and George Floyd news as they address that within the first five to ten minutes of the episode. Kevin breaks the news to Kate and Toby about Madison pregnant with twins and that he's the father and after a scare when Madison had an accident they learn that their babies are okay and they're having a boy and girl. 

We come to the point in time where Rebecca had her episode but learned that she had a reaction to the medication that was mixed in her system. Toby and Kate got a match for their adoption process. 

Randall is trying to figure out what to do after the news of George Floyd with his family and his mental health. After talking to Malik and seeing Rebecca that he's going to make some changes and seeing a black therapist instead of the therapist he's been seeing. But he questions whether if he was born the same day as Kate and Kevin; thinking that it was impossible. 

We see a flashback of William and Randall's birth mother, Laurel, who was planning nothing but the best for their child. That is until the day Randall was born in their apartment and she needed something to take the pain away with heroin.  Soon William finds her not responsive and when the paramedics pronounced her, he left but not realizing that Laurel would be revived. 

"Forty" was such an amazing episode, as it had tear-jerking moment after tear-jerking moment. The writing was so powerful with strong character developments with William, Randall, Laurel, and even Rebecca. Not to mention Jack as well, with that moment in the chapel and calling his father. And that final moment was such a shocker! The cast gives an excellent performance once again. Overall, I give these episodes 9.5/10.

What did you think of the season premiere? Leave a comment below!

You can catch This Is Us Tuesdays at 9/8c on NBC.

#OneChicago Season Premiere Reminder Promo

 

During NBC's Sunday Night Football, #OneChicago released the latest promo for the season premiere that is set for this week. Jesse Spencer gives a reminder in this promo.

Here's the promo:

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#OneChicago Season Premiere begins Wednesday, Nov. 11th at 8/7c on NBC!

Welcome Back to Cloud 9: Superstore "Essential" Season Premiere

 

The season premiere of Superstore brought us much need laughs but also left us with a cliffhanging moment. Here's a recap!

The season premiere picks up where we left off with a short recap of Amy informing the staff that she and Jonah will be leaving for California for her new position. But here comes the COVID-19 and all things don't go anyone's way, even Marcus, who decided to go to a spring break party and caught the COVID. 

The episode shows off serious moments like when the staff learned about George Floyd's murder. While Amy tries to handle both managing the store and being on zoom calls with corporate that's pretty much taking a lot out of her. 

But after a crazy day, Sandra and Cheyenne's idea to store extra stuff for them in the ceiling didn't go so well as it became too heavy and collapse. Later on, Jonah learns that Amy will be going to California but he corrected her saying that they are going to California. That moment ends with Jonah hugging Amy, she gives a worried look. 

"Essential" was a very good and funny episode. The episode was so well written that had really good moments in the chronicle order as we catch up. 

While I loved the whole Glenn getting deep washed from Dina but it was mostly Sandra and Cheyenne that stole most of the episode with their crazy idea of storing items from the customers. And that Tom Hanks scene was another treat in this episode, the second time goes so well (with This Is Us). 

The 100th episode will be a special one no doubt about it. I think it will be a tearjerker, to say the least, but an episode that probably would throw some flashback moments, wouldn't you say? The tear-jerking moment will be Amy saying goodbye and leaving Jonah and the Cloud 9 family. 

Overall, I give this episode a 9/10.

You can catch the 100th and Amy's final episode of Superstore Thursdays at 8/7c on NBC.

Superstore "Essential" Season 6 Premiere Episode Preview

Here's a preview of the season premiere of Superstore titled, Essential."

"Essential"

In the season premiere, after the coronavirus hits, Amy and Jonah try to bring some order to the chaos in Cloud 9 while being pulled in multiple directions. The employees learn what it means to be considered "heroes" while Amy and Jonah's impending move to California looms large.

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You can catch the season premiere of Superstore Thursday, October 29th at 8/7c on NBC.

Station 19 "Nothing Seems the Same" Season 4 Season Premiere Preview

 

Here's a preview of the season premiere of Station 19 titled, "Nothing Seems the Same."

"Nothing Seems the Same"

In the season premiere, when the COVID-19 pandemic hits Seattle, the Station1 9 crew leans on each other for support. Andy tries to make sense of her mother's return, while Sullivan settles into a new routine. And it's all-hands-on-deck when a group of teenagers unintentionally starts a wildfire.

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It looks like it's going to be one hell of a season premiere with on top of that being a crossover event with Grey's Anatomy. After watching all three seasons this summer, I'm looking forward to seeing where the season will take off with Andy and her mother. Will Dean come to tell Vic that he has feelings for her? And what about Sullivan and Andy?  Where their relationship is at after she wasn't there after his surgery and suffered from severe pain? 

Are you excited for the return of Station 19? What are you most looking forward to this season? Leave a comment below!

Here are my thoughts on Station 19 Season 1, Season 2, and Season 3.

The Station 19 season premiere begins Thursday, Nov. 12 at 8/7c on ABC.

FBI "Never Trust a Stranger" Season 3 Premiere Preview

Here's a preview of the season premiere of FBI titled, "Never Trust a Stranger." 

"Never Trust a Stranger"

In the season three premiere, the team welcomes a new member, Special Agent Tiffany Wallace (Katherine Renee-Turner), as they search for killers who orchestrated a mass shooting at a media company. OA's personal connection with the case threatens to cloud his judgment.

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Man, I think we all can't wait to see Maggie and OA back together as partners once again. Looks like OA is trouble with this case. I just hope that this new team member will be staying for more than a season. But all in all, I can't wait for the new season to begin. 

Are you looking forward to the season premiere? What are your thoughts going in? Excited? Leave a comment below!

The season premiere of FBI begins Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 9/8c on CBS.

The Blacklist "Roanoke" Season Premiere Preview

 

Here's a preview of the season premiere of The Blacklist titled, "Roanoke."

"Roanoke"

In the season premiere, Red directs the Task Force to investigate Roanoke, a legendary criminal who orchestrates elaborate extractions. Meanwhile, Liz works to hatch a secret plan with her mother, Katarina Rostova (guest star Laila Robins).

The name sounds mysterious., I can't wait to see who this Roanoke is and what their criminal plans are. But I think we're all in agreement with what Liz and Katarina are planning. Possibly to end Reddington. Oh man, I can't wait!!

There will be updates to the page. 

What are your thoughts on the season premiere? Excited? Leave a comment below!

The season premiere of The Blacklist begins Friday, Nov. 13 at 8/7c on NBC!

New Season, New Look: Supergirl "Event Horizon" Season Premiere

New season of Supergirl with a new chapter, new chararcters and a family reunion? Here's a recap!

Knowing the true idenity o Supergirl from Lex; Lena who's hurt that her best friend in the world has lied to her about who she is; plans to expose the truth. That is until during Kara's Pultizer party  when Kara, who's been having the toughest time; finally confronts Lena about who she is, Supergirl.
After selling her shares of CatCo to a long time friend, Andrea; Lena plans to give her the breaking news of Kara being  Supergirl but in the end decides to hold it off and finds another way to hurt Kara in a way that she has hurt her.

Meanwhile changes are coming to CatCo and James, Kara and Nia are shocked to learn that Lena sold her shares to someone else. James and Kara try to stand their ground on journalism against Andrea, who wants more than just truth in a story but more buzz. After all of that, James decides to leave CatCo.

And as J'onn's broher makes his presence on Earth, he steals Superman and Supergirl Krypton tech to open a portal to let Midnight out. She tries to ruin Karas party but in an awesome Supergirl fashion action scene, Midnight gets contain and Kara saves J'onn from the portal. But that wasn't the end as J'onn finally comronts his brother Malefic and learns that hes here to stop what he and his father had started.

"Event Horizon" was a fantastic season premiere episode. It dives into what we're going into this season which is the relatiosnhip between Kara and Lena. Oh I can't wait to see where this season will take them. I enjoy the Brainy and Nia relationship and their moment at the hangout pub. The episde had good writing and good performances from the cast. That music choice for that action scene with Supergirl and Co. against Midnight was awesome; I'm gonna add that to my workout playlist. Overall, I give this episdoe a 9/10.

You can catch Supergirls Sundays at 9/8c on The CW.

Life Changes: Fresh Off The Boat "Help Unwanted" Season Premiere

It's that time when a boy becomes a man, will Evan get "the talk" from Louis and Eddie or not? Plus Jessica and Honey's friendship is put to the test when it comes to helping each other. Here's a recap of the season premiere of Fresh Off the Boat.

When watching the 1999 Women's World Cup USA beating China, Evan reacts to Brandi Chastain as she took off her jersey in celebration and runs to his room. The next morning after Louis shows the newspaper of the World Cup game with Chastain on the front page, Evan starts running back to his room. Eddie tells Louis that Evan has got the tinkle for Chastain; which has Louis ready to give the talk.

As Louis prepares to give 'the talk" to Evan, Eddie thinks that he should rethink his approach. As Louis acts cool with props, one looks at Evan and he ran back to Eddie for help. Just as Eddie was about to do it, he ran back too.  The two try to figure out a way even gets Louis' mother involved as well. But in the end, Evan already knew about "the tinkle" when he researched it in the library.

Meanwhile, when Jessica helps Honey how to get her oldest baby to eat; she returns the favor by helping Emery to choose an elective at school: drama. That pretty much upset Jessica and the two battled to help each other from Jessica given Honey's child legos to Honey given Jessica's mother-in-law a blow horn. It all stopped when they ripped Emery's arm sleeves for his play; but after hearing from Louis, Jessica confronts Honey and ask for help.

"Help Unwanted" was a very good and solid season premiere. The writing was solid with good character development; even humorist moments from Eddie and Louis discussing how to give 'the talk" to Evan. And not to mention Jessica and Honey battling it out with their helping for one another was so good. I couldn't stop laughing when Honey brought Marvin to Jessica's house and had him play his trumpet to wake both her and Eddie up.  And given the fact that I wasn't expecting another season after the season five finale, this was literally icing on the cake. Overall, I give this episode a 9/10.

You can catch Fresh Off the Boat Fridays at 8:30/7:30c on ABC.