#alaric saltzman...unfortunately

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Legacies Season 4: Episode: 6= A-

Where to start...the good, the bad..hmm... let's go by characters!

Hope and Clarke! Sorry--Ryan! I love it! I felt so stupid for being so surprised at seeing him. Hope was going after Triad, of course, she would pick up Ryan along the way. Uhm...Ryan and Trudy's life. I admire all the qualities he says he likes in her, however, even for a human life, that's not the path I thought he would have taken. Hope was right on that front. Ryan wants a human life, go for it, however, I don't think that was the way to go about it. I pictured a college guy walking around campus, maybe a bookstore or coffee owner? You guys getting the vibe? Also, side note: Trudy is suspicious. Why do you want to know all about vampires? The last people that were eager to know about the supernatural world were Isobel: TVD and Camillie: TO...we all know what happened with them and we already know who our next vampires are going to be after Hope (heretics!), don't cut in line. Thank you, next!

Hope is an a-hole! I laughed and felt so bad for Ryan! She was just messing up his whole life! I love that Ryan spoke the truth to Hope about her actions though. Everything he said was right. Even though Hope didn't deliberately turn it off, she may not feel but, she can control her actions and is choosing not to. She will do something she can't go back on and then BAM! The switch will be flipped. We'll just be sitting here waiting.

So, Freya is just going to accept that Hope's humanity is off and not do anything? She left the family and we're accepting decisions now. Has Klaus taught them nothing?

So, Kaleb was annoying in the beginning. I wasn't expecting that. At first, I agreed with him. They did always rely on Hope and now without her, they know nothing. Barely can fight, don't know that many spells, and Hope can and will take them out every time. How does he want to fix this, by actual training? Great. I was on board! Then that crap show of an obstacle course happened and Kaleb tried to be Mr. Big Man and bossy. Hold on. No sir. Group effort, always. Why is he acting like this? Then Jed and Kaleb fight and dragon powers! I was wondering when those would appear. Yea, Kaleb still has a ways to go before trust comes back. Forgiveness was easy, but they don't trust him. MG was correct. And damn he put a big brother in his place! ''Your benched.''

If Cleo doesn't want to follow the road her boyfriend is on, I suggest she spills it about that tree. I should have seen that coming too. Of course, the tree the three planted would grow to destroy the tribrid. Now hopefully the Squad will have better communication, then someone can explain that all they need to do is pull a Klaus Mikaelson. The dagger dripped in white oak ash will make the Originals desiccate, but not kill them. Therefore, all they need is the same with the ashes of the tree and stabbing Hope with it. Cleo sweetie! This is the part where you speak up! You know it will work now, you've tested it. Now tell them!

So, maybe it's me. Or maybe it's because I'm getting into the mood of TVD and TO that Legacies is displaying but...I thought Lizzie's plan was okay. Honestly. It was great. She was getting a deathbed patient and not just out killing a random, which let's be real. Caroline, Alaric, Klaus, and Hayley were out here doing worse than what she's doing now. I loved her idea. When Josie came into the room to try and stop her I was annoyed but then Lizzie popped on that ring and said, you can sit this one out sis. Yasss Lizzie!! That's my girl! Of course, all great things come to an end. She didn't go through with it. The man had a daughter. It pulled on her heartstrings. So, that was a bust but I don't like how immediately she thinks she's an awful person in need of help because she wanted to save her Dad. Also, does 'help' mean the therapy box? No. And why did Josie make it seem to like Lizzie was leaving. She's going to be back. She didn't leave her. Aside from all of that. Sweet Finch and Josie moment. I know Josie's snapback earlier was a poke, but Finch didn't let that deter her. She stayed fighting for Josie. Good on her.

A couple of reviews back, I said it was Ted and Malivore in Purgatory. I was mistaken. It is Landon with him. Sorry, that first scene with them was giving Malivore!Landon vibes. So! Ted broke my heart! His poor friend! Oscar was literally a ride or die! I love that Ted helped him find peace and then he and Landon both got their coins.

Alaric just had to make an appearance...so...he's dying right. As in peace. Bye-bye birdie? I only ask because we all know Landon isn't dying. I don't know how, but he is coming back. If Landon comes back, then isn't it possible that Alaric could as well, writers forbid.

hmm...we'll see I suppose.

This episode was an A-. It was more comical than the previous ones. A bit more season 1 comedy than the darker tones lately. Maybe because Wade, Jed, and Ethan were all together. Those three seem to always be the lighter aspect of the show. It wasn't horrible, but I am loving the edgy-ness and I hope they don't do away with that, but also keep those little jokes and lighter funny moments that Legacies is known for on its own.

We're still guessing who that mystery voice is!

See you next week!

[shyangelbookworm]

Season 4: Episode 8: Midseason Finale= A-

So, background first: For the context of Josie (Not Kaylee Bryant), does Caroline just pull a Gossip Girl-esque allowance for the twins. Josie and Lizzie through the seasons haven't voiced any worries (financially, parent-approved?) when they leave town. They leave notes and just vamoose. Josie is skipping town; she's not going to see/stay with Caroline, I don't think (which would make more sense). I'm glad Finch stayed. And I like her line: ''Boundaries can feel like a betrayal to people.'' I felt that. Go, Josie! Go, Alpha Finch!

Now in regard to Kaylee Bryant. Great job for getting cast in a movie and I know she will be awesome. I wish that it meant she would just be missing for the rest of the season (to film the movie) and then come back in season 5 (if Legacies is lucky), instead of just leaving the show entirely, but alas, it wasn't meant to be.

All of that being said. All the fans and Josie lovers out there who are ready to strick and quit watching the show. Please don't. I understand the loss. I promise you everyone in this fandom universe does. But after Josie, I'm sure there were other things and people in the show that are well-liked. Other ships, other storylines, potential storylines, etc. New characters! Maybe we'll get more newbies who turn out to be our favorites. Some of our favorite characters don't always start at the beginning. All I'm saying is, this was a hit for everyone. Just hang in there. My favorite part of Legacies was the 'Gemini Twins' and all that meant with them and now Lizzie is flying solo and there aren't anymore Lizzie x Hope x Josie moments (which were my favorite!). However, I still am looking forward to MG, Kaleb, Cleo, Hope, Lizzie, hell! Even Ted! Maybe another TVDU character will guest star. Who knows!? I do want to know though. The show still holds enough interest for me to keep asking myself ''what happens now?'' So, I will be staying tuned to see for myself. Think about doing the same.

I knew Hope's humanity wasn't back on. Don't get me wrong! I love the enemies-to-sisters thing Lizzie and Hope have going on, but that's just it. Hope being a part of Lizzie's family, her loving her? That isn't a surprise. It wasn't a big revelation. Hope may not be ''mushy-mushy, let's talk about our feelings, lovey-dovey'', but I know she knew that Lizzie loved her. That wouldn't click on her humanity. I hope Lizzie grabbed more than one stake from that pile, just in case. I honestly am waiting for someone to take a page out of Klaus's book and dip a dagger in red oak ash and put Hope in a coffin. I'm positive that that type of punishment was in Alaric and Stefan's journal and no one thought to mimic it?

I applaud Lizzie in this episode. I know I was gung-ho about Lizzie being a fearless warrior and going after Hope, but even I have to admit to myself that I don't want Hope dead. I just like the fact that Aurora one-upped her (mentioned in last review 4x07). Lizzie killing her however, I couldn't picture it. Lizzie becoming a heretic (possibly? ''all I am is hungry'') (feels like a cop-out since Kaylee is leaving so that leaves Jenny) due to Hope killing her? I did see that coming. It was one of my heretic theories. I mentioned last episode that I wondered who Hope would mimic for the return of humanity: Elena or Caroline? And while for a second I thought it may be Elena (humanity on-she killed Matt-Matt had Gilbert ring on)-(kill Lizzie-humanity on-heretic!Lizzie). I'm actually glad it's not. That means Legacies is going in a new direction with the no!humanity trope and I'm looking forward to seeing what Hope does next. Before she realized Triad was after her, she was just drinking in dive bars and feeding. Nothing big. Just wandering around. Now that Triad is taken care of...what is she going to be doing? Sure, track down Aurora and kill her but what about afterward?

I was wondering how Lizzie became a heretic. Whose blood turned her?

I know the storyline is Josie going to figure out how to turn Hope's humanity back on, but since Josie (KB.) isn't coming back, I hope they don't leave it off for good. While no!humanity tribrid Hope is a blast to watch. Too much of a good thing and all. I want to see how she copes and deals with her actions afterward also. All the people she hurt and killed. I want to see that journey too.

Ethan...hmm...I knew it! I knew this would blow up in their faces! I thought for a second that Lizzie did mind tap him and made him say they went on a walk and all that jazz, but nope! Ethan did it! To save the school, whatever! He said it! Because Lizzie asked him! Lizzie is now in between a friendship. Ethan's lies are now in between the Super Squad. In Ethan's defense, however, I don't think MG has the right to kick him out of the school. The Squad? yes. The School? no.

Well, what's left of it. How are they going to cope! Kaleb may leave. Josie is leaving. That leaves Lizzie, MG, Jed, Wade, Finch, and Cleo. All due respect to these upstanding supernatural beings but...to take down/get back Hope. They are gonna need a bit of 'oomph.'

So, Alaric, Ted, and Landon need more than one coin? I knew it wouldn't be that easy. Landon is adorable, helping Ted, awww.

You guys, I know we want a break from Handon, but with the way things look: Landon will be coming back to bring back Hopes' humanity. Now, I don't think they will get back together afterward. This season is supposed to be Handon-free, but, yea. That's my theory. Landon to bring Hope back, but not together. Maybe they will find two other people to be with or they will just be solo and working on themselves. Who knows.

Plus, the sphynx is back. His next clue/prophecy is definitely bringing them back and that just helps my theory.

Legacies finally acknowledged that this show does take place at school. That teachers exist and that these students have class? The interim principal however is weak. He has to go.

Cleo and Kaleb are official! The shining light of this episode. Go, King and Queen!

The new monster looks nice! His triggering the monster in everyone is very bad, but he looks nice, and with one sentence he seems like he will be helpful! This may be their 'oomph'!

Beautiful sister goodbye. Tears! The last Lizzie and Josie scene guys! From now on, Josie will join Caroline's name that's floating around the school and always mentioned but never to show their face again.

A-! I was worried there for a while. Legacies was letting me down, but this isn't so bad. A minus for bittersweet. Character came. Character left. Lizzie died. Came back to life. Hope lost. Hope found (the feeling. Not the person.) Bittersweet closing till next year.

Happy Holidays! See you in '22!

[shyangelbookworm]

Legacies Season 4: Episode: 7= B+...

''Or do I have to find that mother of yours that's never around? Kidding about that last part. Sort of.''

Okay now Hope, I like ya and all that, but don't come for the TVDU vampire Queen like that. Settle yourself. Let's keep it to everyone else.

In my hopes and dreams, Caroline would be back around this time and come out of nowhere and fix everything. Whether through emotion, or a spell, but alas. That's not going to happen. Which I can't blame Candance. She was cheated out of so many good storylines, I would have trust issues with the writers too. Plus, a decade-plus of her work was Caroline Forbes. Have your break Candace, we ain't mad. But seriously, lay off the absentee mother jokes. She's...proactively on leave (finding ways to say her kid's life, not sipping mai-tais on a beach.)

No!Humanity Hope is savage. This episode was hard to watch. Finch was right. This was a roast! Hope killed them. It would have been okay-ish if she didn't have the truth orb. They could have just comforted themselves in thinking she didn't mean anything she said, but nope! She did. In all honesty, though I kind of knew some of those. The Wade thing was obvious.

Respect for Pedro. I'm glad she didn't tell him that to his face, though he figured it out with his star burning.

I'll admit the Landon thing would have been a good idea...if it were the real Landon. If this was the episode, they figured out how to bring him back and there would be a big reveal. Definitely do it! But I saw Cleo's thing from a mile away.

Also, she was right in her talk to MG. Being a leader deals with more than just taking a seat on the student council and assembling the Squad. Hope did what had to be done to stop Malivore, and I genuinely believe that no one else can make those kinds of sacrifices. Lizzie, I thought so, and while I understand the hesitation about the spell, she could have completed it last episode. Let the girl have her moment with her father and then when visiting hours were over, lock the door and get it over with. Screw what Josie thinks. Or the rest of the Squad. They didn't always agree with Hope, but they followed her.

Side note: Lizzie did kill Josie in the therapy box and we saw that she did have what it took to do the hard things, so maybe, maybe not.

I actually loved the stand-off with Hope and Josie. I didn't think I would, no offense because I'm getting tired of dark!Josie, but it wasn't at all corny or pointless like how I thought. When Hope first had her switch flipped, I immediately thought of Jade, and figured, forcibly turn it on. Obviously, she can't, but I'm glad that was talked about. dark!Josie gave some truths to Hope that I'm glad she heard, even if they were a touch malicious. Psychological throw down. It was perfect.

What was annoying was the Jed/Kaleb side action going on. I get it, monsters back, a big concern in this Malivore-less world, and Kaleb is trying to win back trust, but still. We were already going back and forth with the big plots; I didn't need the side one.

I said it before, and I'll say it again. If they truly wanted Ethan in the Salvatore school, they should have made him a vampire or wolf. I didn't want him at all, but this invisibility thing, plus half-cocked plans are making them all look bad. He is literally clinging to this squad and finding a purpose. Stop. Just stop. I love Jed and Wade, but adding in Ethan, I just knew that Legacies would be more goofy and airy than the dark drama we want.

Moving On! The Wild Wild West country costumes are life! Is it just me or did Kaleb make ya'll jump when he took a step towards Lizzie? So, I get it. Twin Rik is the Alaric Saltzman we met first in TVD. The human hell-bent on revenge against Damon Salvatore for killing his wife Isobel (obviously we know that was bull crap now). The Rik in jail is the one that's at the Salvatore school presumedly older and wiser. Clever. Not too bad. Alaric gave up his old life for this peaceful life, but I'm with Twin Rik. Sometimes violence is the only answer. Also, she left behind her dad, so hopefully, that means in real life, they can leave behind Alaric for real! I also loved Lizzie and Hope's old western showdown. It was very satisfying.

Josie...is this a hint hint, wink wink, that she will be the heretic? Hopefully not. I voted for Lizzie. Although, since Josie wanted to turn her, maybe we'll get a turn 1, get one heretic free deal? I'm game!

And again! With the whole ''I'm not a monster'' thing. I can't keep repeating the same thing over and over again about that. Take a look at my earlier rants. To sum it up: They are all monsters. Quit hiding and lowering power potential! In my opinion, TVD had that part right. Vampires are vampires and not apologizing. Showing us the ups and downs. From there to TO to Legacies, it's all downhill. Very ''try to behave human''', ''Bad vampires-good vampires'', yadda yadda yadda. ''We're monsters in need of redemption''. I can't! That is the most annoying element of this universe to me. I love Caroline but even she killed me in TVD with that crap. Okay enough, like I said, I won't rant. Take a look at my season 1 reviews for more in-depth about it.

Uhm. People. I don't know if you've noticed but we lost our dark vibe. We had it for a while. It was great, and now we've lost it. Doing things like gameshows and comedy over drama. No darker stuff. It left us with fond memories.

Lizzie is in the correct headspace. No more Mrs. Nice Girl hopefully. Let's get even. Alaric did raise them wrong. They are supernatural. They need to be raised as such. Not following human laws and morals. Hopefully, this was a wake-up call to the Squad. Time to grow up and get the big pants on. There are worst things in life than being a monster.

This episode was a B. I'll even add a plus. I liked the Wild West and Hope's showdowns. To me, the episode went back into earlier Legacies and was more light and comedic. I've gotten spoiled with the first 6 episodes' darker vibe. Unnecessary turn over to Jaleb and that therapy box doesn't really help anybody if you think about it. And I'm getting annoyed with all these sleeping/coma/characters on hiatus things. Why did Hope put Josie in the therapy box? One therapy situation at a time (this was Lizzie's turn), I don't want to see Josies.

Still can't place that Triad female voice, but I do think Hope needs her humanity off to finish them and I do think it will turn back on after she's done.

Not horrible Legacies, but you've also had better this season.

[shyangelbookworm]

Legacies Season 4: Episode: 8= C- (what is happening!?)

Sorry, I'm late! Exam Week sucked the life out of me...just like this week's episode honestly.

What the hell happened guys! It was going so well! Now we have Grey's Anatomy AU and Alaric, not dead, trying to come back.

I didn't want to see another therapy box. I really didn't. The premise was cute, I guess. Nothing I didn't already know. Josie always thought Hope was better than her. Lizzie thought the same. Hell! Every kid at SBS probably thought it too. Why? Oh, gee, I don't know, maybe because Alaric doesn't waste a breath telling the girls they aren't strong enough and has never missed a beat telling Hope she's stronger and better. Did we honestly sit around and think those types of labels repeated through childhood into adulthood weren't going to stick on their subconsciousness? Josie is willing to let her own life fall to ruin for Hope, while Lizzie is ready to kill the problem and go on about her merrily day. I love that Lizzie is ready and prepared and seems to be the only one thinking proactive.

Also, Josie as a doctor...I appreciate the parallel they are trying to make with Josette. However, how is this still not Josie trying to live up to a different legacy entirely? I am hard-pressed to believe Josie wants to be a doctor, for any reason except that Alaric most likely told her all about bio-mom and her work as one. There are other ways to help people, and Josie does fit the mold to be a helper, just not as the basic stereotyped doctor gig.

Okay, so watching Hope take down 2 out of 3 of Triad was entertaining. I see a lot of people saying Hayley would be proud of the wolf thing. Well, her daughter's humanity is off, so, maybe not fully proud. Hope saying ''we're wolves, not royalty.'' Hayley would argue with her and even tell her to allow it. How many times in TO did they put emphasis on the royalty/nobility of Hayley's pack and werewolves as a species. Hope completely just dismissed it. Also, she's not running the wolves. She needed them for information and quite honestly, most likely is going to abandon them right afterward. Hope didn't want to be the Alpha of the school and she's known those kids for years. Sorry, but I don't see her taking up the mantle with the Triad wolves. Just getting information and doing/saying what needs to be said, so they don't riot and come after her. Sorry for those looking for a parallel but, this isn't some mommy Hayley Marshall -ish. This is straight-up Klaus Mikaelson's behavior.

Hope not thinking before she acts. Surprise, surprise.

You all were right. Aurora DeMartel for the win. Though in my defense. This Aurora is a lot saner than she was in The Originals. More stable and not all over the place. Love the easter bunnies from TO with Papa Tunde's blade and whatnot. I also...and don't come at me...love that Hope didn't win. Hear me out! We have all been waiting for the tribrid, great, she's here. That suspense is gone. Were we all just going to see episode after episode of Hope kicking ass with no plot or difficulties? That's boring. That's not entertaining. That's a sitcom. Having Aurora body-jump into Hope and now having that element of 'wow someone can still get the jump over the most powerful creature.'' It's why we were all entertained when it was Davina v Klaus or Marcel and the vamps v Klaus and the Mikaelsons. It was entertaining because they followed ''Even the Greats have to Fall.'' This was mind-boggling to us when TVD has shown us, this was the family that couldn't be beaten. So, while yea, it sucks that Hope isn't in her body and Lizzie most likely will be facing Aurora and not Hope (though I have faith Lizzie will figure out that mess. She is the one to figure out most things without magic and just using her brain)

Dana's mom was speaking facts. Alaric is a dick.

Still not into the Ethan/Lizzie/MG thing. Especially since this is looking more like either it's leading to them competing for her affections or everything coming to a head, and it all becomes too much, and they want to back out. Which is the most likely. Lizzie and MG have had a lot of growth since season 1 and if Lizzie is about to be the Bachelorette pinning MG and Ethan against each other to do whatever she wants them to do. No. Not going to watch. I also think MG wouldn't let himself go back to that place with Lizzie either. Lizzie, who just this season, explained that she wanted a real, healthy, sustainable relationship wouldn't base it off on playing games either. Ethan for his part seems to really cherish his friendship with MG and isn't looking to ruin it, case in point, Lizzie has to scramble his memories.

How very TVD of them. Burning trees before you double-check that someone didn't come to grab a stick.

This whole premise of better supernaturals just feels so.... child-like! Mind you! The teenagers on here now, are the same ages as Caroline, Bonnie, Matt, Tyler, and Elena were in TVD and they displayed vampirism with a whole lot more pride and power. This feels like such a water-downed version of supernaturals I'm used to in this universe. I know the whole show was supposed to be lighter to that effect, but I want the darkness back.

Really...Ted the doctor is called Dr. Death. Yea, I get it, he kills careers, but also, there is a literal Dr. Death in real life that just got a show on Peacock made about his life. The incompetent doctor that mutilated patients in surgery. Have some tact. They could have still called him the Necromancer for the same reason.

Do we really want Handon back? Let's think hard on this?

Props to FInch for staying by Josie's side. Though, Josie looks like she's about to be the one to high tail it out of their relationship.

Props to Cleo for coming clean. I liked the way she did it. Told the ''leader,'' got his vote and on his side, then proceeded to tell them one by one.

What do you think Hope will be like with her humanity back on? Elena focused on hatred for Katherine and more or less let all her sins on others be old news by not acknowledging it, and then falling back into friendship?

Or will she be Caroline? Triggered to turn it back on and then feel sorrow and regret her decisions but throw herself into something new and figure out life from there?

I think it will be both. Yet, different. Hope's trauma isn't going to let her have that easy of an opening to come back into.

This wasn't the episode. I just wasn't in it. We'll see next week. Maybe Aurora wreaking havoc in Hope's body will bring me back to life with this show. I don't think no humanity!Hope will go to the Squad for help, but the preview did show a Lizzie/Hope talk. Fingers crossed.

See you then.

[shyangelbookworm]

Legacies Season 3: Episode 12= A+ for annoying the hell out of me!

So everybody this episode just lost leave of their senses huh? Let's not act rationally guys, lets think of the most outrageous thing and go with it! Huh? Sound great?

What the hell is going on this episode!

First off I swear I don't like this guy. Alaric. So...Lizzie going off in the woods. alone. with witches. was a good idea to you, Rik? Really? Let's back up more a bit too. When he was explaining Lizzie's absence, did you guys notice how he brushed it aside with an eyeroll, like ''Oh yea, Lizzie said work on herself, control issues, and blah, blah, blah, you know how your sister is.'' Excuse you! Those are legitimate challenges Lizzie faces and her finding alternative routes to help should be on your to-do list ''Dad!'' Now, I think the Wiccan Wellness Retreat maybe not the best idea, but maybe if he would have sat with her and researched with her, Lizzie would have thought of something different. Honestly though! Why is Josie more concerned and responsible this episode than the actual adult! Not gonna lie, through this whole thing I was hoping Alaric was going to do. First with the grenade. Then with the human sacrifice thing. I was pumped for it, then completely sad, like, ''Ah-man. Next time. They'll get him next time.''

On top of all of that. Side note: Did you guys catch him contradicting himself? Telling Ted, that nobody truly changes, that the dark person is who they always were deep down. Uhm sir, your daughter, the one who just went through a dark spell, standing right beside you with the broken look on her face, yea, remember her? You told her the opposite. You told her that wasn't true. She's gonna need whatever BS clarification you can give on that front, now that you basically said Dark!Josie is who Josie to her core truly is.

On top of that! His plan was horrible. In what world would bringing back the Necromancer make their lives better? Hmm Alaric? And then Ted said he didn't want to do it, so you thought hey, 'I'll beat the Necromancer back into ya.'' Really. Ted isn't even consciously the Necromancer and yet, he has more sense than Alaric this episode!

Moving on! Hope. Uhm, a part of me does feel bad, really I do. She lost Landon, and then this isn't even Landon, and technically the golem and Cleo didn't lie. None of this would have happened if she would have just let him go. She knows that and now they are throwing it in her face.

But lets forget that the golem was Landon for a second. And that Cleo was actually telling Hope to chill because she was going too far and not because she was trying to cover her ass. Let's pretend it was the real Landon. Hope just poisoned her boyfriend, magical locked him in a room, and ran test on him, all with so/so consent. Like she said. ''Your cooperation would be nice, but it's not needed.'' Hope was getting what she wanted and needed anyway no ifs, ands, or buts about it. All the while, Hope like she said, was still at least half convinced that Landon was still her boyfriend. Again, ignoring the fact that he wasn't and Cleo turned out to be the bad guy. Hope did what she always did and that is what I am having a problem with in Handon. Just because Hope is the most powerful and can mostly handle these situations, doesn't mean she gets a free pass to wield it over others. It was why I had such an attitude with Hope when she drugged Emma Tig in the first season because Hope thought she knew best, and even though I don't like Alaric, she used her magic on him to lock him inside his office season 1 and toss him up against the wall in s2 because she was annoyed he stopped her. And now, Hope did all of this, and she really could have potentially hurt Landon (again, ignoring the fact that he wasn't Landon). And most of the times, Hope doesn't have all the answers and runs back to Alaric for help anyway. I like Hope. But that is one of her things she does that's irritating to me.

I'm happy Landon found his way back. On his own. No Hope for help. Nobody else. He rescued himself. I honestly don't know what to expect from Handon at this point. Remember a few episodes back, when 'Landon' came back the first time? It seemed some people were on the same page as me. Why have Hope go through all these lessons of moving on and acceptance if Landon was always going to come back. It was a waste. It's like a deja vu for me this time too. For a solid 2 minutes Hope had that crushing feeling that Landon was lost forever, that she did this, by not letting him go. Then surprise surprise. Landon was the skull head fighter. That lesson ended quickly. She got him back again. Yay.

MG! Ugh! I saw this happening from a mile away. I honestly had hope in the beginning. When Ethan first woke up and MG gave him coffee or tea whatever, he said I'm going to tell you everything now. And I was like, MG! Are you not learning anything! It's enough! Time to put a stop to this! If anything you should be telling him less! Compel him already! Then there was a bit of a pause, and it seemed like MG was about to tell Ethan you can't remember this and he was finally going to do the right thing. Nope. MG then decides that they are partners equally. No! Ethan, poor Ethan. Just as eager and reckless as he wants to be. He wants to be a vampire. I saw this coming from a mile away. The fact that MG got to him in time was luck and while I'm glad he did, and he finally compelled Ethan out of their world. This whole thing could have been avoided from get-go. Now the only person hurt is MG. Josie is about to leave the school. He and Kaleb, once brothers, haven't talked. MG said he wasn't ready to go back just yet. So, what will he do now?

On a side note from that: It is always refreshing to see someone happy about being a vampire. That they see all that they could gain and are excited about. It seems Caroline is the only happy vampire. While Ethan isn't one, it was just nice to see someone with a more positive outlook.

The only good thing to come of this episode was that Finch and Josie got back on track! And she's coming back to school! That is awesome! I am so happy!

I love Ted. I said it. He was a gem this episode. From the flirty old lady to dying in Rik's arms. He lived, he laughed, he was a better father to Josie in 5 minutes than Alaric has been in 18 years. Ted. Sweet Ted. He will be missed.

Cleo came out of nowhere. But I loved it, because so many pieces fell into place, like I understood everything now. That was a nice twist to things, especially since at first I thought Cleo was just about to tell Hope, she's gone to far, friendship is over. But nope, that wasn't the reason. It was great that Landon saved the day and all, but I really wanted to see Hope and Cleo fight. I had a feeling that Cleo would have won it though, or maybe I'm just projecting. Wanting to see someone stronger and more powerful than Hope humble her for a second. Can't wait to see what happens next with Cleo, the artifact.

On a more storyline practical note. Uhm, so nobody has classes anymore? Alaric just schedules holidays and tells them to flee? There is at least 30 something kids there. That can be one big class lecture or broken down into two classes. Something! And I'm guessing Rik is just flooding Mystic Falls High with all of Josie's excused absences and tardy notes. Oh, and while Alaric got annoyed, Jed had a point. Google? Did anyone thing to call and ask Dorian to translate? He's done it before. Alaric is no where near getting this school back in shape. Let's forget about the no internet connection for a second. The kids need phones. There are phones that you can get with just talk and text on them. But a lot of situations on this show could be squared away with technology. I get why maybe the kids don't have fully fledged iPhones in school. Anyone can accidental video tape or picture a supernatural moment and post it. But just no way to communicate with each other, especially when they aren't all together? That isn't practical and it's just dumb.

I would usually say bring Caroline back, but at this point, that's not going to help much either. When she does come back they are going to do my favorite vampire dirty, because at this point she just seems neglectful. Even though she's trying to stop the merge and the girls visited every few months with her. There were some big moments that Caroline missed that she could have taken a break on and something tells me the writer is going to throw Caroline's absence in her face. So, no. Not even Caroline Forbes can fix this mess, I don't think.

This episode was an A+. It gave twist. The characters all lost leave of their senses that made it extra entertaining in a way you just had to ask yourself, ''Are they serious?!''. A plus. Definitely.

This episode goes out to Ted. I may detest his dark side, but his bright side shall forever go in the list of my favorites.

(Jinni the Genie. Clark. Puck the Sprite. Kaelan the Banshee. Ted)

See you all next week!

[shyangelbookworm]

Season 4: Episode: 1 =A; Renamed as: ''It's a Squad thing. You wouldn't understand.''

Guuuuyyyyysss....!!!! We're Back! AAHHHH!!!!

Who else thinks Cleo's line should have been the title of this episode?

Okay, I know I'm sounding like a broken record, but I love Malivore!Landon! Well, before, we just thought he got a darker type of vibe after escaping Malivore, but now we know he was actually Malivore! But still! I love the smooth delivery of words, the snarky arrogance and nonchalance...I'm terrible, I know! Playing mind games with people like our favorite K's (Katherine, Klaus, Kai).

But as much as I love that....when the real!Landon popped up on the screen oh my heart!! I didn't know how much I missed his goofy sci-fi, movie-loving self until then! Aww, Lan! How are you doing buddy! He's being a trooper. ''He'll cope.'' No, sweetheart! They are gonna bring you home!

Uhm...I like her. You all know I do...but seriously...Hope. Stop it. What on earth gave you the idea that you were to be trusted when it came to Landon? And even when you pulled through, it was halfway. You didn't follow the script. I don't like that she just said 'I'm sorry'' and brushed it aside. I also don't like how she worded that apology, "I'm sorry YOU all feel like you can't trust me''. She's apologizing for how they feel, not for her past actions. Which we have receipts for that none of those actions ultimately got her what she wanted [Landon]. I do think she realizes her mistake, however. Her talk at the beginning with MG and in Malivore proves that, and I do feel for her on some level. It was literally her in the hot seat, put on the spot, and that wasn't fair. Lizzie and Josie or MG could have pulled her aside, and then assembled the Super Squad meeting. But, yeah, I can't be fully on Hope's side with this one. She has no right to be surprised by this turn of events. Fool them once, shame on them, fool them twice...

I do love MG and Hope one on one(-ish) with them. I honestly can't remember if they went out on their own before, without any other member of the Super Squad, so it was cool seeing them interact and be around each other and talk. Season 1 was Landon's death/Phoneix reveal, season 2 wasn't much interaction, and season 3 there was mostly animosity and betrayal between the two (MG keeping the ascendant) and then MG left school. So this episode was good with sticking with the duos. I love it.

Lizzie is a hater. I understand. But she was sucking on a sour lemon while watching Josie and Finch. Which honestly she should change. I highly doubt there will be another love interest of Josie's that's willing to put up with and bond with Lizzie. Respect to Finch! I love Lizzie, I do! She is my fav, but no more green with envy. She should honestly know better. Every time she tries to get Finch caught up, she ends up looking like the one in the wrong and mean because Finch answers honestly and gives a real answer. Lizzie, sweetie, ease up. If not for anyone else, for Josie. Josie didn't even stick up for Penelope like that, obviously, in their 3 weeks, they've come to adore each other. Now she's sitting here and getting siphoned just to help her girlfriend! ALL ABOARD FINSIE? JINCH?, JONCH?...I don't know their official couple ship! But ya'll know what I mean, shut up!

Okay...I STILL hate him. But props to Alaric for keeping Kaleb's head on straight when they met. Keeping that memory a secret. Kaleb took it hard, understandably, and who knows how he would have acted after the fact when it just happened and he came to a new school, surrounded by people he didn't trust or like yet.

Quick question: So going off Kaleb's admittance into SBS, in the case of a vampire. Does Alaric just grab them and bring them to school to talk and convince them to stay? What if they say no, they don't want to stay? What happens then?

So a little about Kaleb's background. Not much. We already knew he was great at football, and now we know about the night he met Alaric and came to the Salvatore School. It's progress. But let's back up more and figure out how he became a vampire. He mentioned last season or maybe in S2, about lack of trust in relationships and how his life came to be like this because of that. I'm guessing maybe a Katherine-esque type of vampiric change? Now whether he was Stefan or Damon in this scenario, I don't know. We'll find out eventually, hopefully.

Cleo!!! Of course, people were coming for you, babe! Of course! Never leave a member behind. Stay tucked away with your grandmother and sisters (who cares if it's an illusion, whatever makes her happy and brings her comfort in the darkness), Super Squad will be coming for you, you tell him, Queen!

Why do I have a feeling that Alaric is going to sacrifice himself for Landon? Offer himself as a vessel or trick him into using him as a vessel and then kills himself and Malivore is defeated. Alaric dead. Twins and Hope devasted. May or may not blame Landon and Hope for his decision (grief will twist your mind, let me tell you). Super Squad is in shambles for a moment. Caroline/Emma/Dorian/the real Prof. Vardemis come back to teach at the school. Just a thought.

They could have told Hope what Landon said. Let her process it and think of ways to rescue them. We all know she wouldn't let him stay there. So that's a moot and obvious point, regardless of what Kaleb and Alaric promised. This is Hope we're talking about. They didn't need to hide it from her. I think she's seen the error of her ways.

Hope and Lizzie friendship moment was the perfect slice of peace I needed for this episode. I love them! Lizzie has never had a healthy relationship, but I can see why she yearns for it...however! I do not think she's ready for it, despite what Hope said. And definitely not with Ethan. I'm still not on board with him entering this world. They have enough trouble with their supernaturals as it is. And maybe I'm paranoid, but somethings off with Ethan. How is it that he is always around students of the school? He just somehow wounds up in their orbit, even after getting ejected from it. That, and his past friendship with MG, plus isn't Lizzie always going on about MG and Hope for getting involved with the 'Muggles'. Hypocritical. Just no. Lizzie focus on you. No.

''We are more together than we have been in a long time. Especially me and you.'' -MG [to Hope]

Yes, you guys are!

Super Squad Forever.

I love the tone. Is it super dark dark, no? Maybe not yet. But I see the shift, I see the smooth transition from season 3 to 4. The difference. I love it. This was a great first episode. We jumped into the plot, tried to solve the problem. No fillers, characters were all doing something and emotionally involved. I lo4ved this. Yes.

[shyangelbookworm]

Legacies Season 3: Episode 6 = A.

Okay fair warning. I laughed through this whole episode. Some things probably weren't even funny, but I just found them hilarious. So, fair warning.

To start though I love how right off the bat, we got Hizzie content. I mentioned in my last post that if they were going to have this separation between Hope and Landon and give Hope that whole epiphany about being their for her friends, than they needed to show it. We got some Hizzie in this episode and I am expecting more. More Hizzie, Hosie, KalebxHope, LizziexKaleb, and every variation of Super Squad members. The writers better bring it. When Landon gets back, he better be thrown in there. Some Lizzie x Landon. I love them! Landon x MG, Landon x Kaleb, you get my point. 

I laughed when Lizzie psyched up the recruitments for the school and then only like six showed up.

I laughed when Lizzie tried to tell Hope she had to talk now, and Hope was basically like ‘Nah, fam’ a deal is a deal.’

I laughed in the face of Alaric Saltzman because everything I have ever said has happened! He is tanking the school! Parents sent their children to school, where they hope they will be safe, safety that Alaric himself promised, then turns around and has those same kids practically gear up and fight a war with Malivore, battle Dark!Josie, and run rampart because of the appearance of the Necromancer. No dude! Alaric has too much going on and he needs to drop the Headmaster hat. Lizzie asked, how long were those letters on your desk? Too long! They could have rectified this sooner, but no. If there was anytime that it was pertinent for Caroline Forbes to come back and take over, it is now. Don’t even get me started again on my rant about him and vampires, oh wait! I don’t have to! Gunter said it for me! A vampire hunter cannot be the headmaster of a school of vampires! It isn’t fair! Alaric proves that he won’t play fair with the vampires. 

We’ve met Gunther. He hates Alaric...I love him. I hope he comes back. 

I laughed when MG put up the deuces and said he has to go heal his broken heart so he doesn’t have time for the schools shenanigan's right now. 

I am proud of MG and his year of ‘NO’. I’m glad he didn’t accept Jed’s apology and I’m glad he didn’t answer Alyssa’s call. I’ m glad he told Wade he didn’t want to play D&D with him, and that him being a comic fanatic didn’t mean he was into everything. Although, can we not diss Wade anymore please. He is not the punch line for this show. I like Wade. I liked his fairy storyline episode. He brought you a new student! Can we just give Wade some love please. Also, I don’t play D&D, but I’m not going to say that anyone who plays it has no dignity either. 

I laughed when Lizzie and Kaleb expressed their displeasure over the High-and-mighty Granger student and then proceeded to laugh together about the nickname.

I laughed at Kaleb’s attempt to romance Cleo. I love her accent though. 

I feel for Hope in this episode. I truly do. She misses Landon and her magic is going haywire with the loss. However, I see this potentially causing problems. Landon is waiting in Malivore for Hope to rescue him. Necro is making jokes about him being a damsel and just waiting for Hope or that Hope forgot about him. While, back at home, Hope has not forgotten him, but is trying to move on without him and come to terms that he isn’t coming back. Landon will obviously come back and then here is another notch in the Handon relationship. So Hope just gave up on Landon, on them. She didn't fight for him. Landon feels abandoned once again. It’s going to be a whole thing. I just know it. They will fall, but we all know they are endgame, so this will blow over by season 4. We just have to get through the mess of their relationship in season 3. 

I know we saw a bit of Malivores attitude and how he speaks and acts in the last episode, with his body jump into Landon, but I have to give him props. He has some crafty punishments floating around in there. Oh no, not only will you have endless darkness, I am making you your own personal hell. Malivore goes above and beyond. He’s good. 

I’m laughing through most of this but seriously, when I saw the Necromancer, I honestly was just like. I thought we had a break from you. Why are you still here? Like come on! I need a bit of a break from him. He’s by passing a loveable annoyance and is creeping towards irritating nuisance. 

Dorian is back!

Josie and Finch are still being their cute selves. Josie misses her sister. I like that her and Ethan have that missing sibling element to them. I think that would be a cool friendship. Josie at Mystic High will be cool to see, I think. 

I laughed at Alaric’s attempt to STILL get Gunter into the school, and he said ‘’Please just stake me’’. I laughed so hard!

I like that Cleo is helping Hope. Sometimes you just need that unbiased third party opinion. She doesn't know anything or anyone. Although, maybe I’m just too deep into the TVDU, but I’m highly suspicious of anyone who comes in claiming to do things out of the goodness of their hearts. ‘’Like, okay, What do you want?’’ So why has Cleo suddenly bonded with Hope?

I have no idea why Landon set out to help the Necromancer solve the riddle. That was stupid. But loved that Landon finally showed some..umph!... and beat him. If you all noticed, the shackles broke when Landon did something he would otherwise never do: and that was hurt someone for personal gain, I’m assuming. The Necromancer said he would never do what it took to get out, and their goes our Phoenix proving us wrong. 

I like Lizzie in this episode too. It’s subtle. But she’s growing. She didn’t let Alaric bring Josie back. She was going to go in and spend time with Hope, but saw that she was relaxed and laughing with Cleo, she backed off. She raised her voice at the new girl, but she learned something about her self in the process. She isn’t perfect, it wasn’t going to be all smooth sailing. And Lizzie with MG. Oh Boy. Proud that he told her No. Lizzie, the one person he always had the worst trouble saying no to. Lizzie and MG did have a pattern and he broke it. He did good for both of them. Lizzie needed to hear that. I get what she’s saying with changes and things but hopefully she finds something that’s just her own. Her own happiness, not shared with Josie or other members of the Super Squad.

I laughed when MG realized he could have potentially slept with Lizzie if he invited her in, and then looked pained when he realized that would only happen in his dreams once again. 

I smiled proud at Lizzie, when she stepped back and didn’t have a Rafael #2 encounter with MG. Learning from her past.

Landon’s letter blew away. Typical. At least he’s putting his own destiny in his hands and isn’t waiting for anyone. It’s what he has always strived to do. 

Did you peep that they called 2020 the Civil War? 

This episode gets an A. It honestly was the episode that made me laugh to keep from crying. Not emotional crying like death, but hysterical crying like when you know everything is going down the drain and there is nothing you can do about it, so you just hang on for the ride. That is what I have been doing. Laughing through the episode and giving cheers where they gather. Oh! And please don't think that their crisis is over. Next episode? With the Leprechaun? Did you read the synopsis? This episode they have the students, but they do not have the funds to run the school. How's that for destruction. All of this, to get students to enroll in a school, just so they can lose said school, because they cant fund it. 

If this episode was crazy laughter to keep from crying, then next episode will require alcohol to get through. 

Give it an A. Maybe it’s because of the unstable laughter. Or maybe I like the growth and moving forward of some characters this week. Who knows. 

See you guys next week!

[shyangelbookworm]

Season 3: Episode: 9= A+

Not gonna lie this episode... was awesome!

Hope's annoyance in the beginning was annoying the crap out of me. Like girl, you know why she's mad. You deserve it. Get the attitude outcha face. Plus, with Dark!Josie, the fault can be spread around. Hope asked Josie for help back in season 1 with her first black magic spell. Continuing later when Clark tricked Josie with more of it. Lizzie's lack of awareness of her sisters feelings, plus Josie's caretaker spirit gave plenty of nudges toward it too. It was not just Lizzie, boo. And a part of me is on Lizzie's side, not just because I love Lizzie, and dislike Alaric, so them disobeying him is always golden, but seriously, Why is it that Hope really can't mind her own business? She has to jump in. No one asked for your help babe. Maybe I just like drama but I would have liked to see them holding a grudge with each other longer. Honestly, Hope needed to be on a longer time-out with the Squad. One decision put the twins in harms way, MG left the school, and the plan didn't even work. All could be avoided if she would have just listened and waited. But alas Hizzie prevailed and funny enough Landon was their biggest supporter. Not just with them, but all of the OG's except our two MIA agents.

I missed Landon so much. Not Handon, though that's okay too. Like I said last review. Yay, touchdown, whatever. But Landon, as an individual. His sense of humor, sci-fi knowledge, and overall personality. I love it. This is truly his episode. Dealing with Gremlins?! Of course he would go crazy of them.

Handon. On cloud nine now that their reunited. But I can see troubles in the future. How long will Landon let Hope keep protecting him? He voiced his concerns this episode about being Hope's exception to her morals or loyalty to their friends. Landon, I think is noticing, uhm, I don't want to use the word obsession with Handon, but he's noticed her devotion to him, and how it clouds her thinking and actions. He wouldn't want her to do it again. He is always on her side, but the way they spoke about the incident, it was evident he saw thigs Lizzie and MG's way too, and why what Hope did wouldn't be the best. How long will Landon continue to let Hope make him her exception?

He's in favor of Hope being around her friends, so again, I expect Hizzie, Hosie, MG x Hope, Hope x Kaleb, Hope x Cleo. I need to see diverse couplings of friends hanging out. I'm getting my Kaleb and Lizzie. MG and Josie, now that they go to the same school, are actually being the BFF's that were promised to us in Season 1. So, keep it up writers.

Cleo and Kaleb. So sweet. So cute. Loved Cleo this episode. Again, she was the voice of reason. Calm and collected, except when she was cursing the monster. She's always vibes with Kaleb, and she's cool with Hope, and she can keep her calm with Lizzie. This girl is earning her place on this Squad! Go Cleo!

Dorian! Love him always! Alaric...why is he doing this? Why? Can he leave yet. Alaric can't look after his own kids, the students, or the school. Who the hell is he to promise to look after a whole other human kid, that isn't his responsibility and doesn't even go to his school. I say let Ethan know. TVD and TO had their token human. The one that was in the know. (Matt-TVD, Cami-TO)(yes I am aware she became a vampire, but that was only for a hot quick second) Let Ethan be Legacies human. There's still the fact that Josie broke his arm, so hopefully he won't hold a grudge against her for that, but I can maybe see Ethan being around all of them.

Alaric voices that he notices he isn't a good dad. Hmm. Well it was sweet and all, but if only love was all it took to be considered a good parent. And they're 17. in less than a year, they will be 18 and on their next journey. When exactly are you going to find the time to make it up to them. Unless he plans on following them to college like he did with Elena in TVD. Oh crap! I jinxed us! Sorry!

I liked Ethan and MG being friends. I wish it was done at the Salvatore School, but I still liked it. I loved Kaleb and Lizzie as usual. Those two are currently my favorite duo recently. I've been loving their scenes together these past few episodes. Both if them miss MG, so they gravitate towards each other. New friendship vibes happening!

So this isn't the Super Squad therapeutic session with Emma I had in mind, but a monster that makes them respect each other is definitely a way to get past things, even by force. Lizzie and Hope are more alike than they like to think. Yeahhhh guyys. We already knew that. Catch up, girls! Though I love their respect towards each other, both were a hundred percent honest and I loved it.

''Badass Icy Stare.'' Honey, that's a Mikaelson glare. It's in the genes, baby!

So, Josie went to the Salvatore's house. Make's sense. The other option of family friends is Matthew Donovan, and the word ''friend'' seemed to be stretching it back in season 1. Both MG and Josie are there? Or does MG still lives at the School?

So Legacies is moving on from Greek Mythology and we're about to get a history overload?! More Clark during Nazi Germany? Rasputin? Napoléon? I love history, so bring it on!

I left episode 3x08, pending until I knew the outcome of the Super Squad. I still say it's still semi fractured. Only half have reunited! That doesn't count. No Kaleb and MG. No Hope and MG. So it's an A minus! I will change that.

This episode was great. I loved it. Landon was back and hilarious. MG made a friend who will hopefully learn to keep his mouth shut! Hizzie made up, sweetly, if not too fast for my taste. Josie is doing okay at MFH, but misses Finch. Sorry Jo! And the dialogue this episode just amazing. I love it. I really do. A plus work Julie!

See you all next week!