The Innkeeper – As the episode opens, Zheng Yi Sao (Ruibo Qian) led a successful raid on a ship manned by The Soul Reaper, John Bartholomew (Maaka Pohatu). John threatens to shoot himself but only in the presence of his defeater who happens to be a woman. When Zheng suggests he shoot himself or have… Continue reading Our Flag Means Death Series 2 Episode 3 Recap
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Our Flag Means Death Series 2 Episode 2 Recap
Red Flags – The episode opens with Captain Stede Bonnet (Rhys Darby) reminiscing about Edward “Ed” Teach/Blackbeard (Taika Waititi) while his crew sleeps. Elsewhere, Ed stares at colonial figurines before knocking them out a window. Auntie (Anapela Polataivao) rings a bell to wake up Stede and his crew. Wee John Feeney (Kristian Nairn) and Black… Continue reading Our Flag Means Death Series 2 Episode 2 Recap
Our Flag Means Death Series 2 Episode 1 Recap
Impossible Birds – As the episode opens, Izzy Hands (Con O’Neill) duels with Captain Stede Bonnet (Rhys Darby). Knocking Stede’s sword out of his hand, Izzy prepares to slice his throat when Banes claims to still owe him. Izzy asks what for. Stede stabs him in the gut while accusing him of selling him out… Continue reading Our Flag Means Death Series 2 Episode 1 Recap
Happy Valley Season 3 Episode 6 Recap
As the final episode of Happy Valley begins, Catherine (Sarah Lancashire) wakes up at Alison’s place and looks at a packet of pills. When Alison Garrs (Susan Lynch) joins her, Catherine apologizes for knocking on people’s doors so early in the morning. Catherine admits she is going to go back to work even though she… Continue reading Happy Valley Season 3 Episode 6 Recap
Nolly Season 1 Episode 3 Finale Recap
As the finale of Nolly begins, Noele Gordon (Helena Bonham Carter) wins an award in 1978. Jimmy Tarbuck (Matthew Crosby) explains that she is the inaugural member of the TV Times Hall of Fame. Noele jokes that someone from Coronation Street may be able to win if she steps aside. At home, she watches aerobics… Continue reading Nolly Season 1 Episode 3 Finale Recap
Nolly Season 1 Episode 2 Recap
The second episode of Nolly begins in 1958 with Noele Gordon (Helena Bonham Carter) interviewing Prime Minister Harold Macmillan. She admits it is history since it is the first time a woman has interviewed the Prime Minister. Then, there is an episode about Meg no longer being a majority shareholder of Crossroads. In 1981, the… Continue reading Nolly Season 1 Episode 2 Recap
Nolly Season 1 Episode 1 Recap
The first episode of Nolly begins in 1938. John Logie Baird (John Mackay) tells young Noele Gordon (Silvia Presente) that she is the first woman on colored television. After Nolly introduces herself, the show jumps forward in time to 1975. Jack Barton (Con O’Neill) has to keep fans out because they want to see Noele… Continue reading Nolly Season 1 Episode 1 Recap
Happy Valley Season 3 Episode 5 Recap
As this episode begins, Mike Taylor (Rick Warden) complains to Catherine (Sarah Lancashire) about the alien prank which he calls bullying and racism. She thought he would’ve realized it was a joke. Mike says it was a formality and he doesn’t read every paper put in front of him. He says her glib response is… Continue reading Happy Valley Season 3 Episode 5 Recap
Happy Valley Season 3 Episode 4 Recap
As this episode of Happy Valley begins, Ivan Sertic (Oliver Huntingdon) and Matija Jankovic (Jack Bandeira) worry about what they’re going to tell the boss. Matija suggests acting like one of the rucksacks just turned up, but Ivan doesn’t think that is a good idea. Ivan says they have to stick to the story that… Continue reading Happy Valley Season 3 Episode 4 Recap
Happy Valley Season 3 Episode 3 Recap
As this episode of Happy Valley begins, Catherine Cawood (Sarah Lancashire) enters the café to confront Clare Cartwright (Siobhan Finneran). She asks why they’re pretending they’re going to Leeds when they’re really going to Sheffield. Catherine also knows where they are because she saw them go in. She goes over everything that has happened because… Continue reading Happy Valley Season 3 Episode 3 Recap