Jayne: There's times I think you don't take me seriously. I think that ought to change. Mal: Do you think it's likely to?

'Our Mrs. Reynolds'


Boxed Set, Vol. V: Just a Hint of Denial and a Dash of Retcon  

A topic for the discussion of Doctor Who, Arrow, and The Flash. Beware possible invasions of iZombie, Sleepy Hollow, or pretty much any other "genre" (read: sci fi, superhero, or fantasy) show that captures our fancy. Expect adult content and discussion of the Big Gay Sex.

Marvel superheroes are discussed over at the MCU thread.

Whitefont all unaired in the U.S. ep discussion, identifying it as such, and including the show and ep title in blackfont.

Blackfont is allowed after the show has aired on the east coast.

This is NOT a general TV discussion thread.


Barb - Aug 14, 2009 11:33:14 am PDT #9398 of 30001
“Not dead yet!”

I don't mean that Rhys doesn't deserve it in any sort of a woobie way--I mean the character would be ill-served by it.

I would tend to agree, ita. After all, we've already exhausted the tomcats going at each other in an alley attitude between Rhys and Jack and he's already proven that he can function well as an adjunct member of the team. That he understands Gwen's strengths even though he may not like the situations it puts her in. He's actually the most human of the lot of them, even more so than Gwen.

But you just never know what Russell is cooking up in his twisted little brain.


DebetEsse - Aug 14, 2009 12:03:45 pm PDT #9399 of 30001
Woe to the fucking wicked.

Would Russell be staying on on TW? I know he's leaving Who.


Barb - Aug 14, 2009 12:21:34 pm PDT #9400 of 30001
“Not dead yet!”

Yeah, he's expressed that he'll remain on board with Torchy.


Juliebird - Aug 14, 2009 4:06:48 pm PDT #9401 of 30001
I am the fly who dreams of the spider

aiyeeee! How did I manage to stay unspoiled for that one?

*hearts Tamlyn Tomita*


Juliebird - Aug 14, 2009 4:31:39 pm PDT #9402 of 30001
I am the fly who dreams of the spider

There was a shot of Henry's ship against the blue sky that looked like the shot of Serenity during Book's flashback in Out of Gas. And Zane's organic computer was very Cylon tech.

I'm liking that bringing Tamlyn back doesn't reset or undermine Kim's death. I still remember the kraxy on the skiffy boards after Once in a Lifetime.


Matt the Bruins fan - Aug 14, 2009 6:29:51 pm PDT #9403 of 30001
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand

Poochie! Yay!

I may grow to love Astro-Kim more than the original, based on this.


Juliebird - Aug 14, 2009 6:46:32 pm PDT #9404 of 30001
I am the fly who dreams of the spider

I really liked Allison and Carter's relationship this ep. They've seemed to have hit their stride since they laid off forcing it.

I think they've also been doing really well with Zane since they started treating him like one of the many scientists at GD. He hasn't bothered me in a long while, at least enough eps this third season that the foul taste of his first episodes have been rinsed clean. For me, at least.*

Tess continues to bewilder me. I don't know if it's how her dialogue is written or how JRN plays her or both.

* Did I misinterpret your enthusiasm, Matt? And did I just get defensive of Zane? O_o


Frankenbuddha - Aug 14, 2009 7:01:14 pm PDT #9405 of 30001
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"

I may grow to love Astro-Kim more than the original, based on this.

Shame it didn't take. Though I agree with Juliebird that he's been WAY less obnoxious this season. Still, there was all that icky stuff with Jo. BRING BACK TAGGART!!!!

Tess continues to bewilder me.

I like her enthusiastic geekiness. But wasn't she sent by the Defense Department, or am I totally mis-remembering? If she was, she's not acting like it at all.


quester - Aug 14, 2009 7:21:10 pm PDT #9406 of 30001
Danger is my middle name, only I spell it R. u. t. h. - Tina Belcher.

She's from SETI


§ ita § - Aug 14, 2009 8:15:27 pm PDT #9407 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

I love Joe Morton. Even if the plot or science is weak (I thought this week's was okay), I know I can rely on getting good stuff from Joe and Colin and Zoe (she had the week off, it seems!) and Neil and Chris. Not that sold on Salli, but I like her best playing single and bossy. And Jaime could grow on me--I think they're pacing their way to Teck?/Jass? nice and slow.