Own Decision: The Good Place "Chapter 34: The Worst Possible Use of Free Will"

Will Eleanor come to her senses that she's capable of loving someone? Here's a recap of this week's episode of The Good Place.

Michael informs Eleanor about how, during the many reboots, he and Chidi were always in love. Stopping at the library, Michael uses Janet's device to show Eleanor the many, many reboots, from how Eleanor and Chidi grew closer and closer that they fell in love. But what Eleanor sees is that everything in those reboots was all determinism and not free will.

Michael proves that falling in love with Chidi was of their own free will. But it becomes clear from Michael that Eleanor is afraid of being in a relationship. After catching up with the group at the airport, she realizes that and looks at Chidi as they smile at one another.

When Eleanor apologizes to Michael, he figures out something that could get people to rack up points to get into a good place, thinking that they are the only ones in the world who know about the afterlife until Shawn and his team invite a portal to walk on Earth. Holy Shirt! 

"The Worst Possible Use of Free Will" was once again on my list of favorite episodes. It depicts the meaning of determinism and free will well and clearly in this episode. Also, there were so many moments to return to; I want to see Reboot 444.

Not only does Kristen Bell give another outstanding performance in this episode, but her chemistry with Ted Danson only proves that they are a two-of-a-kind comedy duo. Plus, after all that's been happening this week, this episode put me in a good place with laughter and love.

Overall, I give this episode a 9.5/10.

You can catch The Good Place on Thursdays at 8:30/7:30 on NBC.

A Mother's Instinct: Superstore "Maternity Leave"

As Amy returns to Cloud 9, Jonah and Garrett interview for a new employee. Here's a recap of last night's episode of Superstore.

Just two days after Amy gave birth, she's home and trying to put the baby down for a nap. But when Glenn calls it's not just to see how she's doing. Apparently, she doesn't have any maternity leave days because of her absence. Back at work, Amy was not a happy camper as she deals with a lot of crap; from Glenn trying to cheer her up to dealing with Mateo and Cheyenne's thoughts on her baby boy's name. But she bonded with Sayid as he prays and she pumps.

Meanwhile, Garrett and Jonah help Glenn interview and hire a new employee. Dealing with some crazy candidates, they finally picked one that seemed to be funny, Penny (played by Eden Sher). But after a few hours with Penny, Garrett and Jonah aren't having too much fun with her as she grows to be annoying with her impressions and funny bits. Soon another candidate, Lonnie, comes by late to hand in his resume and after a few minutes with him, they decide to let go of Penny and hire Lonnie. After seeing Lonnie working, he asked to take a bathroom break and goes right in the middle of the store.

"Maternity Leave" was an outstanding episode. It's another strong written and performed from this ensemble cast. But America Ferrera gives her best performance when Amy sticks it to Glenn about how she's been feeling after having a baby and dealing to come back to work. Also, Eden Sher steals the episode as goofy and awkward Penny. I kind of wish she would stay to work at Cloud 9, but she wouldn't get a whole lot of work done. 

Overall, I give this episode a 9/10.

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

The Blacklist Season 6 Gets January Premieres

Looks like Elizabeth Keen's plan to take down Raymond Reddington will begin on Friday, January 4th at 8/7c.

TVLine has learned that The Blacklist Season 6 will kick off with a two-hour premiere, before setting into its regular 9pm timeslot on Friday, January 11.

In May's season 5 finale, Liz discovers that the real Raymond Reddington had died 30 years ago, and the man she thought was her father has really been impersonating Red for the past three decades. After learning the truth behind Red's identity. Liz also teamed up with her half-sister Jennifer and vowed to take Red down for what he has done to her and everyone.

Here's the  official description for the sixth season:

Following the startling revelation that Raymond "Red" Reddington isn't who he says he is. Elizabeth Keen is torn between the relationship she's developed with the man she assumed to be her father and her desire to get to the bottom of years of secrets and lies. Meanwhile, Red leads Liz and the FBI to some of the most strange and dangerous criminals yet, growing his empire and eliminating rivals in the process. All throughout, Liz and Red engage in an uneasy cat-and-mouse game in which lines will be crossed and the truth will be revealed.

The news about the premiere comes just 24 hours after NBC announced the Jan. 10 premiere date for Brooklyn Nine-Nine's sixth season.

Intense: Chicago PD "Trigger"

With bombs threats hitting Chicago, the Intelligence Unit suspects a religious group but a twist even shocks Halstead.

As there are bomb threats going on in Chicago, the Intelligence Unit has Atwater undercover at a religious group. They're trying to get the leader of the group, suspecting that he's the one ordering the bombs. But after a bomb goes off, the intelligence meets with an old friend from Homeland security which ruins Voight's undercover when the Feds take Atwater, thinking that he works with them and torcher him for information.

Halstead takes this case very personal from a point that he served in the army too. After meeting with someone who helped after the bombing; turns out to be the one that set off the bombing. Halstead finally comes around when their suspect is caught on tape buying supplies to make a bomb. Holding the moss hostage with a bomb strapped to his body, Halstead goes in along and reasons with him but takes him down with a shot to the head.

"Trigger" was a really intense and thrilling episode. The story had a really strong character development for Halstead and not to mention another bonding partnership with Hailey too. Jesse Lee Soffer gives another strong performance. There were many moments in this episode from Halstead and Hailey to Voight and the Feds, but the moment between Atwater and the Fed agent torching him and Voight comes into a screaming match with one another. And not to mention Atwater telling that agent that this isn't over that they'll duke it out later.

 Overall, I give this episode a 9/10.

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

Brooklyn Nine-Nine gets Premiere Date for NBC Thursday

Freeze! You have the right to get excited and dancing! 

NBC has announced that Season 6 premiere Brooklyn Nine-Nine will be on Thursday, Jan. 10th at 9/8c, which will be its regular time slot. With the current 9pm slot, Will & Grace will be moved up to 9:30/8:30c beginning Thursday, Jan. 31.

The premiere will be followed by new episodes of The Good Place at 9:30/830c. The Kristen Bell led comedy will air in that timeslot through its Jan. 24 season finale, that of which Will & Grace will take over. The rookie sitcom I Feel Bad that's currently airing at 9:30 will complete it's season 1 run to December. No decision on the series future has been made but will be made at a later date.

Superstore will go on a temporary hiatus following it's fall finale but will return to the Thursday lineup in March. But filling that timeslot void will be The Titan Games, the latest new NBC's upcoming athletic competition series hosted by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, which premieres Thursday, Jan. 3 at 8/7c.

Lockdown: Chicago Med "The Poison Inside Us"

As the ED goes on Emergency lockdown, will chaos rule? Here's a recap of Chicago Med.

After saying goodbye to Emily and Bernie, Ethan deals with a patient who requested that he see him. But it turns out that he wasn't a patient but a widower of a patient who died under Ethan's care. Demanding answers from Ethan or will release a canister of an unknown substance. As Ethan tells him what happened with his wife, it just isn't enough, and he opens the canister, but as Ethan dives on him, it is too late.

The ED goes on an emergency bypass lockdown. Not only have patients moved to the ambulance bay, but Conner and Ava deal with a patient in the ED OR; Natalie and Charlies have to perform an emergency c-section on a bipolar patient. Will is feeling the pressure from the FBI, and Jay and April spring to the moment to save Ethan.

With the lockdown, Conner decides to keep his patient in his ED OR with Ava. When the patient's spleen wasn't healing independently, Conner decided to perform surgery.  But with no blood to transfuse, Ava gives her own to the patient to help Conner take the spleen out. Just as Ava is about to faint, he takes the spleen out and pulls the transfuser out of Ava. 

As Natalie and Dr. Charles treat a bipolar and pregnant patient and take her up to OB, they get stuck on the rehab floor that wasn't done remodeling. With the lockdown and no signal to make a call, Charles advises Natalie to perform a C-Section. But Natalie gets worried and tells Charlie they need to find someone or get to someone fast. That's when he pulls the old "I'm on the phone" trick on her and as she performs the C-Section. There were some difficulties, but both mother and baby were fine.

After getting everyone out of the ED, Ethan becomes a victim of the toxic substance as he collapses. With both the suspect and Ethan experiencing the same symptoms, they only had one medicine that could help with their breathing. With the suspect getting treatment over Ethan, April returns to the ED for the same treatment. But when the suspect dies, April thinks that Ethan could be next til Fire and PD learn what the substance is: cyanide. 

Will gets pressure from the Feds when he gets Ray to come to Med to get an MRI to rule out a stroke. Even Jay doesn't give any comfort advice. After the lockdown was over and Ray and his kids walked out, Will's abdominal pain worsened, and throwing up blood became an ulcer. Natalie treats him and asks what's happening, but he won't admit it.

As Ava recovers, she admits to Conner that she was the one who got his father to be the donor. But she acknowledged that she hadn't lost him, and soon after, they finally kissed. As Ethan will make a full recovery, April makes her way to see him until she sees him with his ex-girlfriend, Vicki, who happens to still be on his emergency contact list.

"The Poison Inside Us" was like a mini-crossover episode with many intense moments. The writing of this episode was strong and had solid character development. I'm finally happy for Ava and Conner for finally kissing. I don't think Ethan and Vicki are back together after this moment, but I'm worried about Natalie and Will; if Will doesn't tell her what's happening, it will bite him in the butt. And I don't want #Manstead to end. Overall, I give this episode a 9/10.

You can catch Chicago Med Wednesdays at 8/7c on NBC.

Chicago PD "Trigger" Preview

Here's a preview of this Wednesday's episode of Chicago PD titled, "Trigger."

"Trigger"

The Intelligence suspects the leader of a local mosque is behind the bombing of an Army recruitment station. After a second explosion, Voight urges Halstead to follow the facts and not let his time in the service cloud his judgment.

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