Orphan Black, Season 3 Episode 9 “Insolvent Phantom of Tomorrow” Posted by Kayti On this week’s Orphan Black, old habits die hard. For Gracie, that habit is loving Mark (at the expense of her new clone family). For Mrs. S., that habit is … [Read more...]
“We do terrible things for the people we love.” – Orphan Black Recap
Orphan Black Season 3, Episode 6 "Certain Agony of the Battlefield" Posted by Kayti Orphan Black took a risk in its sixth episode of the season, taking a relative breather to draw a long-deceased clone back into the fold: Beth Childs. No, we’re … [Read more...]
“Is everyone else’s life this chaotic?” – Orphan Black Recap
Orphan Black Season 3, Episode 4 "Newer Elements of Our Defense" Posted by Kayti Orphan Black embraces the ickiness in Season 3, Episode 4 (“Newer Elements of Our Defense”). Seriously, I spent this entire episode flinching and/or hiding behind … [Read more...]
“God, is this all we are?” – Orphan Black Recap
Orphan Black Season 3, Episode 3 "Formalized, Complex, and Costly" Posted by Kayti Orphan Black stepped up the Castor clone narrative in Season 3, Episode 3 (“Formalized, Complex, and Costly”), but at what seems to be the cost of Mark’s life. … [Read more...]
“You’re gonna be okay.” – Orphan Black Recap
Orphan Black Season 3, Episode 2 “Transitory Sacrifices of Crises” Posted by Kayti Can we take a minute to talk about Orphan Black’s badass, nuanced, complex depiction of motherhood? Thanks. This feminist drama has always been a refreshing, … [Read more...]
“Hey, I love you guys.” – Orphan Black Recap
Orphan Black Season 3, Episode 1 "The Weight of This Combination" Posted by Kayti Editor's Note: We're thrilled to welcome back Kayti Burt to recap Orphan Black after she did a terrific job recapping Agent Carter this season. Be sure to … [Read more...]
“I know my value.” – Agent Carter Recap
Agent Carter Season One, Episode Eight "Valediction" Posted by Kayti Agent Carter wrapped up its first season on Tuesday night with “Valediction” -- an episode title that means “the action of saying farewell.” Let’s just hope that title … [Read more...]
“I’m not playing a game. I never was.” – Agent Carter Recap
Agent Carter Season 1, Episode 7 "Snafu" Posted by Kayti Television is a serialized art form. The best shows work well as standalone episodes, but also fit together to craft a larger story that can only be completely seen (and … [Read more...]
“If you run, I’ll know it’s true.” – Agent Carter Recap
Agent Carter Season One, Episode Six "A Sin to Err" Posted by Kayti The Agent Carter showrunners have said before that, though Peggy Carter may not have a superpower in the traditional sense of the world, they like to think of her … [Read more...]
“Do As Peggy Says” – Agent Carter Recap
Agent Carter Season One, Episode Five "The Iron Ceiling" Posted by Kayti Before “The Iron Ceiling,” Agent Carter has been mostly about Peggy making discoveries and taking action that keeps her ahead of most of the other main … [Read more...]
“Don’t pretend this is about me and my emotions.” – Agent Carter Recap
Posted by Kayti Agent Carter Season One, Episode 4 "The Blitzkrieg Button" Some showrunners might not take time in the midst of an eight-episode run to introduce us to the chicken pocket, subvert rock solid alliances in subtle, … [Read more...]
“C’mon. Tell me about your crappy day.” – Agent Carter Recap
Posted by Kayti Agent Carter season one, episode 3 "Time and Tide" Guys, I am still very much into Agent Carter. I was worried that following the two-hour premiere written by the Captain America scribes it would be a clunky transition … [Read more...]
“Whatever These Adolescents Throw At Me.” – Agent Carter Recap
Posted by Kayti Did you fall in love with Agent Carter as quickly as I did? I think it may have been love at first sight of Peggy Carter walking down the street like Carmen freaking Sandiego. To be fair, this isn’t the first time we’ve met this … [Read more...]