Tuesday, May 25, 2021

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.


Saturday, May 22, 2021

One Chicago Preview: Chicago Med: "I Will Come To Save You"/Chicago Fire "No Survivors"/ Chicago PD "The Other Side"


 Here's the preview of the season finale of One Chicago.




Chicago Med


"I Will Come to Save You"

In the season finale, Carol receives a second chance at life when a new heart becomes available. Ethan and Dean find themselves in hot water with an old patient. Will faces the consequences of the stolen trial medication. 


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Chicago Fire

"No Survivors"

In the season finale, the firehouse reacts to some exciting news: while a mysterious stranger and a shocking call take Severide's breath away.


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Chicago PD:

"The Other Side"

In the season finale, Voight and the tea muster all their expertise to bring down a deadly crime ring. Burgess finds herself in a dangerous situation.


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This season finale for both Med, Fire, and PD is all hands on deck type of watching. I think that PD might have another great ending to the season (once again). 

Even though we know that April and Natalie are leaving, I just wonder if Natalie will be the one to save Will's career one more time? Will Dean take responsibility for what had happened to Ethan? I can't wait!

Fire looks to be so good. That proposal was epic in last week's episode! Casey's speech to Brett that he loves her and that Dawson is no more got me all excited! Is that what gets Brett a bit cloudy during a call in the season finale? I feel there's going to be a surprise yet to come, I just don't know what.

PD, let's just call it for what it is, I wanted Wednesday to get here as soon as possible. Why did no one go with Burgess? And I just wonder if this will drag into next season? 

This is a "get your popcorn ready" type of finale!

Excited for the season finale? What do you think will happen? Leave a comment below!

The season finale of Chicago Med, Fire, and PD airs this Wednesday beginning at 8/7c on NBC and airing the next day on PeacockTV.


Friday, May 21, 2021

Words: Chicago Med "Stories, Secrets, Half-Truths, and Lies"

 


It's the second to last episode of the season, and everything seems to be up in the air with our characters for the season finale. Here are my thoughts!

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

CBS 2021 Fall Schedule: FBI Tuesdays; NCIS Moves to Mondays


On Wednesday, CBS becomes the third broadcast network to announced their fall 2021 schedule and it looks like a big move is coming for NCIS. 

After 18 years as CBS's Tuesday night lead-off, NCIS will be relocating to Mondays at 9pm, where it will lead into new spinoff NCIS: Hawai'i. The move allows CBS to rebrand Tuesday nights as an all FBI night. This will give the #OneChicago and Law & Order creator Dick Wolf three nights of primetime next season. 

As for CBS's Monday night shake-up, Bull will be relocating to Thursdays at 10 pm. While The CSI revival will close out CBS' reality dominated Wednesdays at 10pm and the long-delayed second season of Blood and Treasure has been delayed until 2022. 

SEAL Team will air its first four Season 5 episodes on Sundays at 10pm before jumping to CBS sibling streaming outlet, Paramount+. Meanwhile the former Wednesday occupants S.W.A.T. will then take over that Sunday slot following a brief run on Fridays at 8pm (the former MacGyver's timeslot will eventually be filled with an unscripted series soon to be announced).


Here's a look at the fall schedule:

MONDAY
8/7c The Neighborhood
8:30/7:30c Bob Hearts Abishola
9/8c NCIS
10/9c NCIS: Hawai'i (NEW)

TUESDAY
8/7c FBI
9/8c FBI: International (NEW)
10/9c FBI: Most Wanted

WEDNESDAY
8/7c Survivor
9/8c Tough as Nails
10/9c CSI: Vega (NEW)

THURSDAY
8/7c Young Sheldon
8:30/7:30c United States of Al
9/8c Ghosts (NEW)
9:30/8:30c B Positive
10/9c Bull

FRIDAY
8/7c S.W.A.T./reailty series TBA
9/8c Magnum P.I.
10/9c Blue Bloods

SATURDAY
8/7c Crimetiem Saturday (drama series encores)
9/8c Crimetime Saturday (drama series encores)
10/9c 48 Hours

SUNDAY
7/6c 60 Minutes
8/7c The Equalizer
9/8c NCIS: Los Angeles
10/9c SEAL Team/S.W.A.T.

MIDSEASON:
The Amazing Race, Blood and Treasure Come Dance with Me (NEW), Good Sam (NEW), Smallwood (NEW), Undercover Boss.

CANCELLED:
All Rise, MacGyver, Mom, NCIS: New Orleans, The Unicorn. 
SIDE NOTE: Evil and most likely Clarice will be airing new episodes on Paramount+.


I'm liking the new moves that CBS has made for this fall. I'm so looking forward to Tuesday nights with the FBI fam! Monday nights look good with NCIS and NCIS Hawai'i. Bull moving to Thursdays isn't that bad, it's been a nice rating sample for the network on Monday nights. 

What are your thoughts on the new CBS fall schedule? Looking forward? Leave a comment!

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

ABC Fall 2021 Schedule: Big Sky Moves, black-ish Final Season Held for 2022


 


On Tuesday, ABC becomes the latest broadcasting network to unveil its 2021 Fall TV schedule (after NBC and Fox) and it looks pretty much the same as usual. But there are some big moves: Big Sky relocates to Thursdays while the final season of black-ish will be delayed. 

Here's a look at the Fall Schedule:

MONDAY

8/7c Dancing with the Stars

10/9c The Good Doctor


TUESDAY

8/7c The Bachelorette 

10/9c Queens (NEW)


WEDNESDAY

8/7c The Goldbergs

8:30/7:30c The Wonder Years (NEW)

9/8c The Conners

9:30/8:30c Home Economics

10/9c A Million Little Things


THURSDAY

8/7c Station 19

9/8c Grey's Anatomy 

10/9c Big Sky


FRIDAY

8/7c Shark Tank

9/8c 20/20

SATURDAY

8/7c Saturday Night Football

SUNDAY

7/6c America's Funniest Videos

8/7c Celerity heel of Fortune

9/8c Supermarket Sweep

10/9c The Rookie


MIDSEASON:

Abbott Elementary (NEW), American Idol, black-ish, Maggie (NEW), and any other renewed game shows. 

CANCELLED:

American Housewife, Call Your Mother, Don't, For Life, mixed-ish, Rebel


What are your thoughts on the fall schedule? Looking forward to some of the new series? Leave a comment below.