A Poltical Thriller that Kicks Butt: The Night Agent Season 1

 

It was one of the posted talked about shows in 2023. Have you seen Netflix's The Night Agent? Here's my quick review.

Life Lessions: Not Dead Yet Season 1

 

Gina Rodriguez returned to television last season with a new comedy, Not Dead Yet, and it's pretty good. Here are my thoughts.

A Little Gem of A TV Series: Primo Season One

 

If there was a little gem of a TV show, Amazon Freevee's Primo would be that show. 

Created by Shea Serrano and Executive Produced by Mike Schur, this coming-of-age comedy is about Rafa, a 16-year-old high school junior who's navigating school, societal expectations, and a hectic home life that's anchored by his single mom, Drea, and his five uncles. 

If you are a fan of any of Mike Schur's comedies (Parks and Recreation, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and The Good Place), you'll like this series. It's got plenty of humor, heart, and cultural representation of an American-Mexican family. 

Christina Vidal, as Drea, is one of the highlights of the series, along with Ignacio Diaz-Silverio, who plays the lead character, Rafa.  Plus, the dynamic between Rafa and his uncles is hilarious at times. With the first season containing only eight episodes, it went quickly and left me wanting more. 

Overall, I give the first season a 9.5/10.

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You can catch Primo on Amazon Prime/Amazon Freevee.

Doctor Who "The Star Beast"

 

The Doctor is back and starts this three-part special with the petal to the metal!

As The Doctor returns to earth, he shockingly reunites with Donna Noble, who still doesn't remember him. He tries to keep his distance from her, but soon, a spaceship that looks to be crashing down suddenly lands, and UNIT and Doctor investigate. 

Donna's daughter, Rose, meets The Meep, who happens to be hunted by the Wrath warriors. Donna soon meets The Meep, and in that classic, Donna reacts to the space creature. The Doctor arrives and tries to understand the situation but gets caught in a battle between the hunters and a UNIT, who are under a mysterious possession from the spaceship. 

As Doctor and the rest escape, he questions why no one got hurt, or even the car they took wasn't damaged. He summoned the warriors to meet along with the Meep and learned that the Meep was a creature that went mad and killed its kind. But just as they explained, the Meep kills the warriors and goes on to do its grand plan by using its drill from its ship to destroy London. 

As the Doctor and others were taken in a holden-cell, UNIT's Shirley Anne Bringham helped break them out. The doctor tries to stop Meep but also gets help from Donna, who believes she needs to do something. Trapped in the ship and separate from a glass wall, the Doctor triggers Donna's memories, goes button-pushing crazy, and stops Meep's plans. 

But that doesn't end as Rose takes the sun-possessed soldier's powers away, but there's a game changer: Donna doesn't die because she passed along half of the time lord powers to Rose. 

Just as The Meep is taken into custody, it warns about how its boss will learn about The Doctor.

The Doctor and Donna agree to take the TARDIS to visit Wilford, who is alive and living in a living facility helped by UNIT. But as they look around the new digs of the TARDIS, Donna spills coffee, and the machine catches on fire. 

"The Star Beast" is an hour special that doesn't waste time explaining the plot and keeps the pace well, making this feel like a mini-movie event wrapped with the classic Russell T. Davis style of a Doctor Who episode. 

I loved this episode, and it had me at times in tears with not only seeing Donna and the Doctor together but also hearing about Wilford and even The Meep with Rose, which has me crying. 

The performances from Tennant and Tate were terrific. I loved Yasmin Finney's performance as Rose and Ruth Madeley's performance as Bringhman. 

Overall, I give this episode special a 9/10. 

You can catch Doctor Who The Star Beast on Disney+ with the following special next Saturday. 

What did you think of The Star Beast? Leave a comment below!

Kara Killmer Leaving Chicago Fire During Season 12

 

Well, it looks like another #OneChicago character is leaving. 

TVLine has reported that Kara Killmer, who has played Sylvie Brett since Season 3, will leave Chicago Fire sometime during the 12 season. 

It's not determined when or how Brett will depart, but we could be looking at a #Brettsey wedding. 

This is only the second departure of a character from the #OneChicago franchise to be announced, as Tracy Spiridakos is set to leave Chicago PD after season 11. 

It's not announced when Chicago Fire season 12 will premiere. The drama is expected to return in early 2024 with a short 13-episode season after the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes.

This news hits hard for me as a fan of Brett, but even with her first appearance in season three, I disliked her because she took over after the death of Leslie Shay. Now, she's one of my favorite characters in the #OneChicago franchise. 

What are your thoughts on the news? Leave a comment.

Joe Pickett Cancelled

 

It looks like Paramout+ was right a few months ago about the season two finale will be marked as a series finale. 

TVLine has reported that the Paramout+ series won't return for a third season. 

The series is adapted from the novel by the New York Times bestselling author C J. Box. It started with Michael Dorman as the titular Wyoming game warden, Joe Pickett. Season one aired in December of 2021 on Spectrum, but not long after, it got picked up for season two. When Spectrum Originals closed up the shop, Paramoit+ picked up the streaming rights to both the first season and the unaired second season, both of which are available to watch.

In the finale season of the western neon crime drama, Joe discovered a hunter murdered in the mountains and then realized that it was just one of a series of gruesome murders. To solve the case, Joe deals with a radio anti-hunting activist, a creepy set of twins living off the grid, and his touted past. 

Back in July, Paramout+ made the hot-minute mistake of calling the season two finale a series finale instead of a season finale, calling it a "typo" and saying that the decision on the series future was still TBD. 

You can catch my thoughts on Joe Pickett from my 2023 Summer TV Binge. 

Are you shocked that Joe Pickett has been canceled even after it cheated death once? Leave a comment below! 

Special Ops: Lioness Season 1

 

Is Paramount+'s summer hit series, Special Opd: Lioness, worth watching? Here are my thoughts.

During the summer to early fall, there has been a heavy promotion for the latest Taylor Shedian series, Special Ops: Lioness, and while it's exciting to see and hear of a new series from Sheridan, it might not live up to all the hype. 

Lioness is about a CIA team led by Joe, played by Zoe Saldana, who recruits a rookie marine, played by Laysla De Oliveria, to help befriend the daughter of a terrorist they want to eliminate. 

The one thing I enjoyed about this series was the performance from the star-power ensemble cast from Saldana and De Oliveria, including Jill Wagner, Dave Annable, and Nicole Kidman. And there are some incredible action scenes, too.

But the issue is the story, mainly the secondary story with Joe balancing her job and her family drama. It seems generic, but Saldana and Annable do their best to make it work.  

Lioness is a fine series to watch. It's not great with what the ads have been saying, but there are more good things than bad. It's not Yellowstone, not Seal Team, or The Brave, but if I can watch all eight episodes, maybe you can also watch it.

Overall, I give it an 8/10. 

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You can catch all eight episodes of Special Ops: Lioness available on Paramount+.

The Irrational "Pilot"

 

The new fall TV season started this past week, and one of the new shows to hit the fall season is NBC's The Irrational. And It's a series to check out. Here are my thoughts.

We meet Alec Mercer (played by Jessie L. Martin (Law & Order and The Flash), as a world-renowned professor of behavioral psychology with a unique insight into human nature. While getting pulled into a case that involves the murder of a viral celebrity, everything from the evidence points to the suspect, the ex-boyfriend, who also believes that he did it. But Mercer believes that the ex-boyfriend isn't the murderer and proves his point that ends him in the hospital. 

While investigating the case, we learn about our lead character's backstory of the scar burns that he suffered years ago from a bombing, not to mention that the suspect was up for parole but before he could ever clear his innocence, a mysterious person who's at the door gets a look at the suspect who happens to change his mind of not asking for early parole.

It's not a bad first episode, but it's okay. I think the police procedural style of the story is a bit stale. However, I do believe it still has the potential. But I hope writers can balance out the crime-solving with behavioral psychology science.  What comes to my mind as an example is the series Profiler, which added crime procedural with thrillers and science. Martin is perfect for what he's given, and I hope they can develop the character more. If you love Martin solving crime, you'll enjoy this series. 

Overall, I give this episode a 7.5/10.

Have you seen The Irrational? What did you think of the pilot? Leave a comment below!

You can catch The Irrational Mondays at 10/9c on NBC and Peacock.

Next Level Drama: Chicago PD Season 8 (Episodes 7-16)

 

The rest of Season 8 of Chicago PD (Episodes 7-16) was utterly unique! Once again, the show has stepped up and made it even better than the previous season. Here's a recap and thoughts!

Music and a Movie: This Is Us "The Music and the Mirror"/"Jerry 2.0"

 "The Music and the Mirror"

As Kate and Toby have plumbing issues, Toby tries to become Mr. Fix It but calls his dad for advice, who comes and helps. While there's some tension between the two, they find common ground and understand each other about losing their job and trying to figure out the next step. 

Madison gets a call from her dad, who tells her he'll be at her wedding. That is until he calls later and tells her he can't be there as something has come up. While it put a downer on Madison, she had a fantastic time dressing and shopping with Rebecca and Kate. 

We see in a flashback of Young Kate, who's got a job interview at Rebecca's job but didn't go because she got a job at a local diner.  A local restaurant that she holds close to her as it's the place where Jack takes her and, at one point, gives her encouraging words about her singing. 

Meanwhile, as COVID-19 has made Beth shut down her dance studio, Randall tries to be the person who saves the day but instead learns from Deja and is there for Beth. We see Randall and Beth at the studio, dancing to their song.

"The Music and the Mirror" was another great episode. I loved Toby and his father's story; while it had some excellent humor, it had a perfect father-son moment that I loved. Pretty much the report that I loved was Beth's as we see her closing down her dream job of having her dance studio teach dancing. Heartbreaking, yes! But it got emotionally overwhelming (in a good way) when we saw Beth and Randall dance in that studio one last time. 

Overall, I give this episode a 9/10.

"Jerry 2.0"

So Jerry Maguire was a bunch of bullshit? 

As Kevin and Madison had their bachelor and bachelorette parties underway, things didn't go as planned. The men's fishing was postponed due to rain, and instead, they watched a movie in the Pearson cabin, Jerry Maguire. That brought up Kevin's past, as it's one of his favorite movies. 

We see how that movie influenced Kevin, in the past, to tell Sophie that they could work it out with their long-distance relationship. 

But back in the present, we see that everyone at the cabin has different opinions of the movie, one of which Nicky suggests Kevin is Jerry 2.0. That didn't sit well with Kevin, and soon after the rain started, they got to sit by the fire and bonded. 

It gave Kevin the idea to delete Sophie's number from his cell phone, who called him earlier in the episode. 

Meanwhile, during the bachelorette party, Kate invited a guy at the Prosecco and Picasso's party who had a history with Madison. After painting the man, the girls got to play games to see if Madison and Kevin were a match. But soon after, it seems she is also getting cold feet. 

"Jerry 2.0" was another excellent episode with humor and good heartwarming moments. I loved it when Kevin, Randall, and the guys sat before the fire and talked. Plus, Madison painting her ex, who happened to ghost her, was so fun. I think that this isn't the last time that we see Sophie. Overall, I give this episode an 8.5/10.

The season finale of This Is Us airs Tuesdays at 10/9c on NBC.

Bonding and Reflecting: This Is Us "Both Things Can Be True"/Brotherly Love"

 

"Both Things Can Be True"

While Kevin tries to send a message to Randall about being his best man, Miguel and Nicky are set to plan for the rehearsal dinner. That is until Nicky tries to go against everything Miguel has offered. That's because of how Nicky thought of Miguel married to Jack's wife. 

But Miguel tells him that he didn't jump to Rebecca's side after Jack died and that his opinion doesn't mean anything to him. We see in a flashback when Jack was planning to propose to Rebecca with the help of Miguel. While the ring got stuck on Miguel's finger, Rebecca's dad, who came over to somewhat give Jack his blessing, helped them get it off Miguel's finger. That was after Miguel stood up against Rebecca's dad after his so-called approval.

Meanwhile, Kate began her new job as a teaching assistant but had some trouble focusing on work and showed the class teacher that she could do the job after he told her that she wasn't his first or second choice. And Beth, who prepares for Tess and Alex's studying, has trouble adjusting to their relationship, even after seeing them kiss in Tess's room. 

After spending the day trying to figure out what to say to Randall, Kevin calls him and asks if he would be his best man at his wedding. But he also tells him that he wants to come up and talk about their last argument. 

"Both Things Can Be True" was a fantastic episode. I loved the Beth-Tess story in this episode because it gave Beth and Carol a great moment to let go of what mothers have planned for their children. And the Miguel flashback was so good that it even tied up with the present day with Miguel and Nicky. Overall, I give this episode an 8.5/10.

"Brotherly Love"

Kevin and Randall discuss their fight and Randall's racial insensitivities growing up. But as things take a turn, they get locked out of Randall's house and go to a neighbor for a spear key. 

We see not one but two flashbacks in this episode, one that takes place when Jack had the weekend with Randall and Kevin and gets tickets to take them to see a live taping of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. The other occurred when Kevin lived in Los Angeles and Randall visited for a college event. Kevin tries to show Randall a fun night, but Randall sees the struggle that Kevin has been dealing with as an actor. 

While the two didn't fix everything, they did improve enough that things looked okay with the two.

"Brotherly Love" might be my favorite episode of the season. I love watching these two characters bond together, whether in tough times, fun times, or emotional times. I was satisfied with how the episode ended. Overall, I give this episode a 9/10.

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

This Is Us "The Music and the Mirror" Episode Preview

 

Here's a preview of the next installment of This Is Us set to air Tuesday, May 11, 2021.

"The Music and the Mirror"

Beth navigates her career path. Kate and Toby face unexpected issues. And a run-in with someone from his past gives Kevin pause. 

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This Is Us returns with new episodes beginning Tuesday, May 11 at 9/8c 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.

"Mama Maggalione!" Brooklyn Nine-Nine "Ticking Clock"

Mama Maggalione!

The Nine-Nine precinct is hit with a computer hacker, they must find him before it's could be too late. Will they stop the hacker in real time? Here's a recap!

The episode starts off with Hitchcock and Scully heating up their lasagna at the time of a normal runtime of an episode. Soon, Jake and Rosa see that Holt is not himself; as Jake believes he's having a meltdown, which he is. Someone has hacked into the precinct's computer and gets the unit to look everywhere for the suspect.

As Seg. Knox (guest star Sean Astin) tries to stop the hacker, things start taking a turn for the worst as the holding cells were opened automatic; Rose dealing not only work but a personal matter with her relationship with Jocelyn. Even Amy, who rushes from the dentist tries to get there to help as she has a bad case of the FOMOW. As the team reunites and Knox locating the suspect, Jake finally learns that the suspect is no other than Knox. The reason because he feared that my might recognized him from a previous case.

As the team comes back to Holt, Holt has a gun at his back as Knox holds a standoff with Jake and the team. But soon the timer of the oven for Hitchcock and Scully's garlic bread was distracting enough for Jake to take down Knox and arrested him. Even though Rose missed the action she fixed her relationship with Jocelyn.

Even though the garlic bread was burnt at the end; Jake advised Hitchcock and Scully to eat the lasagna without the bread, which they did.

"Ticking Clock" was another hilarious episode. The episode was so well done; with strong character development with Rosa and Jocelyn. And the character of Knox that was so well played; performed by Sean Astin. The humor throughout this episode just hit the marks and the writing was solid. Overall, I give this episode a 9/10.

You can catch Brooklyn Nine-Nine Thursdays at 9/8c on NBC.

Missing His Presence: Fresh Off The Boat "Under The Taipei Sun" 100th Episode

In the 100th episode of the series, with Eddie on a living exchange in Taiwan; will the family miss him or not? Here's a recap!

As Eddie is ready to set on his exchange living in Taiwan; he doesn't take any advice seriously from Louis and Jessica. But as soon as Eddie gets there, things look amazing and fun for him; until he blows his money on gifts for the family and loses his stuff on the way back to his aunt's house.

Meanwhile,  Jessica, Louis, and the family are living an Eddie-free life; riding bikes through the park and singing from The Sound of Music to eating a big dinner and saving a lot for leftovers. But as time goes, the family starts to miss Eddie, but not Jessica. Louis and the boys try to get Jessica to admit that she misses Eddie with heartfelt cards and finally did it.

As Eddie tries to find a way back to his aunt's house; a gang threatens him until a nice guy comes in and help. That is until Eddie stood up and the gang left in fear of how big he is. Eddie helped the nice guy with deliveries; used his phone instead of calling his aunt, Eddie calls his parents on a long distance, and everyone is thrilled to hear one another.

"Under The Taipei Sun" was another terrific episode for this milestone. This was such a well-written episode; even some spots from past moments in the show that really felt the episode special. But the dynamic was about Eddie and Jessica; being separated and realizing that they miss each other as a mother and son would be. There was such a strong character development between Eddie and Jessica and even Grandma, who has a Cheers tattoo of Norm. I would admit that the bike ride in the park was probably one of my favorite moments besides the phone call between Jessica, Louis and Eddie, and Jessica reading cards. Overall, I give this episode a 9.5/10.

You can catch Fresh Off The Boat Fridays at 8/7c on ABC.

Eyes Through the Ceiling:: Superstore "Easter"

When Amy learns of the secret cameras in the store, she also learns the secrets employees say about her. Also, a runaway bunny rabbit is on the lose and Dina tries to catch it. Here's a recap!

After a meeting, Amy and Dina try to find a person in a bunny suit walking around in the store; that is until Amy learns of the store's security cameras that are around and that includes the breakroom. There she sees and listens to Mateo and he's talking about her. Soon she learns everyone talks about her behind her back, but when she tells Jonah; the cat comes out of the bag and Mateo and Cheyenne played her.

Glenn has a Passover play at his church but learns that he got the role as Judas. Jonah learns that Garrett like one of his shirts; and tries to get a compliment in person. Dina hunts for the bunny and gets Sandra to help. But the bunny happens to be Jerry. As Dina finds the bunny, she gets Sandra to get him; but she tells Dina that she doesn't see it and it soon freaks Dina out.

"Easter" may not be one of the best episodes of the year but it's sure a good one to watch and rewatch once in a while. The writing was good along with the performances from the cast, it's probably one of the weakest episodes of the season. Overall, I give this episode a 7.5/10.

You can catch Superstore Thursdays at 8/7c on NBC.

Respecting and Deciding: Life In Pieces "Demo Nosebreath Surgery Match"

From supporting wives for their needs to supporting their sons in their dreams. Here's a recap!

When Tim learns that Tyler's band played to no one at their gig, he tries to be the better parent than his parents were to support him. Tim rents a recording studio from a patient and gets Tyler to record his song. But as Tyler tries to sing, he starts crying and figures out that he's not a great singer and even gets a second opinion from Tim and the guy who's recording. But this leads Tim to go after his dream to jump off the high dive, which he did.

Jen is going through a rough pregnancy, and Greg isn't helping. Just from the smell coming from Greg's breath, she asked him to wear a mask and stop sounding words with S's. But it's when Jen turns down the temperature in the house to 62 that causes Greg to blow it as he wears a parka and can't sit on the toilet with the house being ice cold. After seeing how Jen gets motion sickness, Greg finally caves in, and as he comes home the next night, he eats his food outside.

Joan had surgery on her leg after the incident in the previous episode. As she comes home, John tries to take care of her, which she's pretty shocked and lets him do. She's even shocked to see how John brings up food and other things, but Heather is doing all the work. John pushes Heather too much and finally confesses to Joan. As much as Joan should have been upset with John, she wasn't as she was happy.
Colleen and Matt meet with an expecting mother, Morgan, who's looking to give her baby up for adoption. As they talk and give her a book of photos of what kind of people they are, their chances are low when Morgan meets with another set of parents. Matt and Colleen get worried but soon melt away when Morgan tells them she wants to give her baby to them because one of the photos they showed her reminded her of her relationship with her father.

"Demo Neosebreth Surgery Match" is another fantastic episode. Even though I find the Tim and Tyler story average, it had its moments but didn't deliver an ending. The Jen-Greg and John-Joan stories were hilarious and held up better. But Matt and Colleen's story had me thinking that this adoption would go south, but it didn't. For the last season, Matt and Colleen's journey to have a family has been a rollercoaster ride; knowing they are almost there is a breathtaking moment. The character development in this episode was perfect for Jen and Greg, John and Joan, and even Matt and Colleen. The writing was good as well. Overall, I give this episode an 8.5/10.

You can catch Life In Pieces on Thursdays at 9:30/8:30 on CBS.

A Not-So Family Vacation: Life In Pieces "Jungle Push Resort Anniversary" Season Premiere

In the season premiere of Life In Pieces, a family vacation in the wildernesses isn't all that is cracked up to be. Here's a recap!

In the season premiere, The Short Family celebrates John and Joan's 50th wedding anniversary by taking a family vacation to Mexico. As Joan and John were excited, the rest weren't. From Jen and Greg dealing with Lark and the stuffed armadillo that she mispronounces, they even lose it in the jungle, which leaves Greg to look for it in the dark of night, which is so wild and hilarious.

Meanwhile, Sophia isn't too thrilled that everyone gets to go on a fun adventure while she gets to hang out with her mother. As they prepare for the "Fashion in the Jungle," she opens up to her dad, and he tells her the truth about not wanting to be her baby anymore. That leads to Sophia trying the ziplines, but as she tries to stop from going down, her mother lets her go.

Instead of staying in a hot and sticky room where animals can crawl into your face, Matt and Colleen found a way to enjoy the family vacation: staying at a better hotel with room service and air conditioning. But when Greg, Heather, and Tim found out, everyone expected John and Joan to live it up, even if it's coming out of Colleen's credit card and Tim gets tipsy.

As for John and Joan, as they sleep in a bunk bed, they try to have fun. Even when they tour the jungle, John takes her on a detour to a wilder adventure that leads them lost. But when they find the road and a bus, they see that the whole family is returning and take Colleen's offer of staying at the hotel while the rest of the family stays at the jungle cabins.

"Jungle Push Resort Anniversary" was a hilarious and wonderful season opener. From the beginning to the end, the episode brought many fun moments and even some memories of my family vacation. Each story moment in the attack was equally better, but even if I had to pick, I would have to go with Greg and Jen's quest to get the armadillo back for Lark. Even Sophia and Heather's story moment was excellent and memorable. And what can you not say about John and Joan's moment that ended on a high note? The writing was good, and the character development was too.  The performance of the cast was outstanding. Overall, I give this episode a 9/10

You can catch Life In Pieces on Thursdays at 9:30/8:30 on CBS.

Re-Bully: A.P. Bio "Personal Everest"

When the school gets a motivation speaker, it so happens to be a former high school bully of Jack's. Can Jack stop him from spreading lies or will he get revenge on him? Here's a recap!

When Jack saw that all the students and staff are at the gym and listening to a motivation speaker; it so happens to be a former high school mate of Jack's that was a bully. Jack tries to find a way to find the truth that his former classmate didn't climb the highest mountains and lost his toe. But it gets shut down and even worst gets to motivate the staff at the high school. 

But when Jack's class not only learned of this but sees it; they spring into action that they stool the bully's toe. Soon after, Jack and the class headed back to the gym for another motivational talk but instead bullied him out of the school.

Meanwhile, Stef gets Mary and Michelle motivated by taking what is theirs. With Mary, she always apologizes but this time she doesn't and gets away with it. While, Michelle, who gets pushed around one too many times, fights back that even pushes a student with a broken leg down.

And Ralph tries to give Helen a raise, but she hasn't taken one for years. He tries to reason with her but instead, she doesn't. But have no fear as Ralph pulls off a sneaky way by telling Helen that she won a prize of three large rolling suitcases that could be hers if she accepts her raise; in which she does.

"Personal Everest" was a very good episode from start to finish. It had some really good moments from Jack meeting with the old schoolmate in the bathroom, or Jack's students watching him get bullied in front of them. Hell, watching Michelle rule the school hallways really had me laughing out of my seat. But the one that really got me was the students districting Jack's bully by stealing his toe and given it to Jack to use it. Also, that hug at the end when Jack's bully ran off was a touching moment too.

This episode really made me think of how different his show is and how it's like the fun version of Magic School Bus in a way. Anyway, I thought the episode had very good character development and the performances from the ensemble cast were very good too. Overall, I give it an 8.5/10.

You can catch A.P. Bio Thursdays at 8:30/7:30c on NBC.

Chicago PD "Brotherhood" Preview

Here's a preview of next week's return of Chicago PD titled, Brotherhood."


"Brotherhood"

In the winter premiere, Voight and Ruzek lock horns over how to handle the aftermath of the Antonio situation. Meanwhile, a series of violent carjackings turns deadly and Ruzek must rely on a CI. he grew up with to help solve the case.


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I literally can't wait for PD to return. The one thing that I'm literally looking forward is how Ruzek and Antonio's relationship will be during this whole mess. They weren't any brotherly love at the start of the season.

You can catch the return of Chicago PD next Wednesday at 10/9c on NBC.