The Moment: Chicago PD "Tender Age"

 

Talk about stealing the moment at the right time. 

"Tender Age" was an intense and dramatic episode that pretty much succeeded my expectations from the previews. I couldn't get enough of it, which I thought had seemed to be another great Burgess episode until that final scene. 

Burgess and the intelligence unit pick up a homicide case that leaves a little girl the only witness who might have seen what had happened. As the case unfolds, they linked the connection to the little girl's father, who only wanted to be with his daughter. Burgess bonds and protects the child, probably giving her second thoughts about having children. 

But let's talk about the big elephant in the room from this episode; just when I thought that Burgess won this episode, a curveball came when Upton and Halstead finally talked about her contract with the FBI. Upton asked Halstead where or not she should go, and of course, he only wanted what was best for her. That ended with Upton telling her feelings for Halstead,, and the two kissing. It looks like she's not going to the New York FBI taskforce (sorry, CBS!). 

I loved this episode so much. Burgess was a force of nature doing anything to protect that child and to take down the suspect. It also gave us some perfect Burzek moments, mainly the boat discussion, which I found hilarious. Just when I thought that this was another Burgess-winning episode, which serves right to be. I didn't see the Upton and Halstead relationship take effect just like that at the end.  

I released a poll on my Twitter page a couple of days after the episode aired to ask who had the best first kiss during this season of #OneChicago: Brettsey or Upstead. The results came in, with 56.7 percent choosing Upstead and 43.3 percent picking Brettsey. 

Overall, I give this episode a 9/10.

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

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

Much Needed Space: Chicago Fire "Smash Therapy"

Nothing like smashing stuff to get the anger out, right? 

Reunited: Chicago Med "Do You Know the Way Home?"

 

Well, that had happened!

"Do You Know the Way Home?" was another fantastic episode with many excellent stories that some of them couldn't get out of my mind after watching and rewatching. 

From Ethan and April's tension after he ordered her to work from the COIVD wing to the ED because they needed the staff that leads to her and Dr. Charles taking care of a patient that could have been abducted years ago. The outcome of the story was so memorable with April and Dr. Charles getting Ethan to help but seeing the patient and her biological mother reunited that just gets you to grab the tissues. 

Another tissue story in this episode comes to Will and a patient that seemed to be quantified for his new heart treatment drug but the patient's daughter and his caretaker didn't want it and ordered that Will stop treating him. But just as her father was about to have a severe risk surgery, his heart starts to act up and Will steps up and saves him doing a slow and intense procedure. 

As Natalie is on FactTime duty with patients, who call about their health problems, one has shown some serious concerns and that she must become to the ED but wouldn't. After calling back a few more times with even more serious conditions the truth comes that all she wanted was to talk to someone as her son hasn't visited or called her in years. That was another tissue moment. 

Crockett receives a patient who happens to be his ex and tries to fulfill her wishes or no surgery but she would later need it. As they reminisce about the old days, Natalie sees that he was a bit sad; even after he sees his ex's fiance. Natalie talks to Crockett on the roof and tries to show not only friendship but maybe a romance with a kiss on his back/his shoulder. 

Overall, I enjoyed this episode very much. I don't know about you but I'm getting tired of Ethan going back and forth from being strict to breaking the rules here and there. He's been on the show for six years and still doesn't trust his colleague's judgments? 

While I thought Will pushed the drug trial on the elder patient and deserve the reaction from the patient's daughter. After the trial drug might have clouded his judgment to taking care of a patient, he gained much respect. 

I don't know what to think of the Natalie and Crockett relationship. I think the kiss might have been too much even if it was on his back. I think maybe a hug would have been a better outcome to show friendship. But I do see how Natalie wants to help him move on from his pain. Well, see where that goes. 

Overall, I give this episode a 9/10,

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

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

 

The Blacklist Renewed For Season 9

 

Rest at easy Blocklist fans, as Raymond Reddington isn't done yet.

On Tuesday, NBC has announced that they've renewed The Blacklist for a ninth season. 

The number ratings for the first three episodes have averaged 3.5 million and a 0.4 demo rating, which was down 19 and 28 percent from its seventh season average. But NBC reports that the first two episodes combined a 1.2 demo rating with the DVR payback and such factors. 

Last week's winter premiere saw Liz attempting to kill Reddington for killing her mother. But Liz's plan didn't go so well, but her relationship with the FBI task force became damaged. This week's episode will have Liz on the top of the Blacklist while Red's health has taken a serious turn.

"Liz and Red are going to wat," executive producer John Eisendrath told TVLive after Liz's mother's murder. "The death of Katarina makes Liz more resolute than ever about getting answers to questions she's been asking for seven years. She's willing to burn every bridge and cross every line in search of the truth. Her solution, plus all she's learned from Red over the years about thinking like a criminal, makes her one of Red's most formidable adversaries." 

Oh man, I'm celebrating tonight with red wine with this news. After seeing the single-day ratings for the last three episodes, I was worried, but I know that The Blacklist fans love this show and the DVR and downloads and streaming help the show stay alive. 

I have loved this season so much. The first two episodes could have been a two-hour movie to set up season eight and last week's episode had me moving around as it was so intense. 

Excited about the news? Leave a comment below!

The Blacklist airs Fridays at 8/7c on NBC.

ABC Midseason Schedule: Greys-Station19 Returns; A Million Little Things Moves

 

ABC will be making some midseason moves. 

On Monday, ABC announced their midseason news from Krista Vernoff's new series Rebel taking over A Million Little Things out of its Thursday timeslot beginning April 8th. A Million Little Things will be moving to Wednesdays at 10pm beginning April 7. 

The sibling themed sitcom Hone Economics starring Topher Grace will premiere Wednesdays at 8:30pm on April 7th, while the eight-episode Rebel Wilson hosted dog competition series Pooch Perfect will take over Tuesdays at 8pm beginning March 30th.

As for Grey's-Station 19 fans, they're set to return from winter hiatus on Thursday, March 11th.

Here's what the ABC schedule looks like:

Thursday, March 11

8/7c Station 19

9/8c Grey's Anatomy 

10:01/9:01c A Million Little Things

Tuesday, March 30

8/7c Pooch Perfect 

Wednesday, April 7

8:30/7:30c Home Economics

10/9c A Million Little Things (new night)

Thursday, April 8

10:01/9:01c Rebel (Series Premiere)

Excited about the returns of your favorite shows? Looking forward to the new shows? Leave a comment below.

Why This Is Us To Air Repeat Tonight

If you were wondering why there won't be a new episode tonight of This Is Us is due to COVID-19 related production delays. 

The creator, Dan Fogleman, tweeted out Tuesday morning, " No new episode of This Is Us tonight. But the next few are big ones, and we are close, so we hope you'll hang in there with us. Sorry!"

There's been a massive surge of coronavirus cases in the Los Angeles county; This Is Us is one of many Los Angeles-based shows whose return from a holiday hiatus was delayed. For This Is Us, the delay is to believe to be about a week and a haf. Production has resumed this week. 

So expect tonight and next week (Tuesday, Jan. 26th) to be repeated with fresh episodes slated to begin airing on Tuesday, Feb. 2nd. 

While we were left with a surprising cliffhanger promo, I'm okay with a couple of repeats as this should get me prepared mentally to see where the show will go from Kevin's car crash. Whatever it takes to for the show to keep the cast and crew safe is fine with me. 

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

This Is Us airs Tuesdays at 9/8c on NBC. 

The Crew, A New Netflix Comedy

 

On Friday, Netflix has released the first trailer for the new original comedy series, The Crew. 

Starring Kevin James (The King of Queens and Kevin Can Wait), as the crew chief to a NASCAR team that isn't quite the champion that you would expect. Soon, Kevin's character and his team learn that their owner is stepping down and gives his daughter ownership, who thinks to make some changes to get the team winning. So James has to protect his team from her attempts to change the team.

From the trailer, it's your typical Kevin James sitcom that I'm sure it'll bring in the laughs.  I'm a fan of James from The King of Queens, Paul Blart Mall Cop, and the first season of Kevin Can Wait. So I do look forward to checking out The Crew. 

Trailer:

What did you think of the trailer? Will you be checking out Netflix's The Crew? Leave a comment below.

The Crew will begin streaming on Netflix on February 15th.