I don't know, I think these writers and the showrunner aren't necessarily telegraphing that a woman is an evil secret agent or criminal mastermind just because she seems awesome. I mean, they did for Dottie and Whitney Frost, but I don't think it needs to be universal.
Now I did a job. I got nothing but trouble since I did it, not to mention more than a few unkind words as regard to my character so let me make this abundantly clear. I do the job. And then I get paid.
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Matt the Bruins fan - Jan 23, 2016 11:56:18 am PST #570 of 4001
"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
Steph L. - Jan 23, 2016 12:11:04 pm PST #571 of 4001
Unusually and exceedingly peculiar and altogether quite impossible to describe
I think these writers and the showrunner aren't necessarily telegraphing that a woman is an evil secret agent or criminal mastermind just because she seems awesome.
I was going for the blonde thing, myself.
Connie Neil - Jan 23, 2016 2:06:06 pm PST #572 of 4001
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I hope she's not evil. I'd like Daniel to have to make a choice between Peggy and a good woman who isn't Peggy.
sj - Jan 23, 2016 5:09:25 pm PST #573 of 4001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Did anyone else think that the actor who plays Wilkes has STRONG Obama-isms? Vocal inflection, mannerisms, smile?
Yes, distractingly so.
No one has mentioned "Who's this clown?" yet? I laughed so hard at that line (and pan to actual clown) and still laugh when I think about it.
That was the best!
I was going for the blonde thing, myself.
Yes, I'm suspecting all blonde females on the show of being Red Room.
I agree the racial stuff seemed off, but I enjoyed having Peggy back on TV again (and I love Mrs. Jarvis.)
Agree. I'm really hoping Mrs. Jarvis isn't evil because she's awesome.
Vortex - Jan 26, 2016 6:18:39 pm PST #574 of 4001
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Can I just say how much I love the way that they used the Hedy Lamar history in this? As they were talking about the radio frequency, I thought "isn't that what Hedy Lamarr invented" and then I got it like a microsecond before they revealed the magazine.
In case you have no idea what I'm talking - Hedy Lamarr
Connie Neil - Jan 26, 2016 6:48:22 pm PST #575 of 4001
brillig
I'm intrigued by Tomlinson, who's taking steps on the road to corruption but seeing what road he's on. Will he take the coward's way he did before? Will he be able to turn himself around? Being corrupt because of weakness is one thing, but seeing it for what it is and doing it anyway is very interesting.
And Doc Hottie is still around! Yay, Howard. And I loved the references to JARVIS. And Jarvis was useful if not completely ept help in a crisis! I miss Ana, though. And Angie, for that matter.
Polter-Cow - Jan 26, 2016 8:26:55 pm PST #576 of 4001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Can I just say how much I love the way that they used the Hedy Lamar history in this? As they were talking about the radio frequency, I thought "isn't that what Hedy Lamarr invented" and then I got it like a microsecond before they revealed the magazine.
Oh, nice!! I love this development even more now.
I miss Ana, though. And Angie, for that matter.
Yes, the lack of Angie is sad.
I'm really digging this season, though. Fun Hollywood times, plus Zero Matter shenanigans, secret club conspiracy...it's less all over the place than the early episodes of last season were.
aurelia - Jan 27, 2016 3:15:53 am PST #577 of 4001
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.
Can I just say how much I love the way that they used the Hedy Lamar history in this?
I did enjoy that.
I thought we'd see Wilkes again, possibly with some kind of power. Non-corporeal doesn't seem like much of a power unless you can turn it on and off at will.
Una - Jan 27, 2016 10:10:35 am PST #578 of 4001
when i die, please bake my ashes into a brick and use me to hit fascists.
This is kinda shallow, but: I really loved every one of Peggy's dresses in that episode.
Steph L. - Jan 27, 2016 10:24:02 am PST #579 of 4001
Unusually and exceedingly peculiar and altogether quite impossible to describe
This is kinda shallow, but: I really loved every one of Peggy's dresses in that episode.
Me, too. I think my favorite is the blue and red (and the perfectly matching purse!), but they were all gorgeous.