As the episode begins, we learn that Elizabeth I is dead. The Scottish monarch, James Stuart, has become James I of England. His Protestant kingdom has been at war with the Catholic Spain for a generation. English Catholics are persecuted and mass is forbidden. Several attempts to kill the King have been made, but all… Continue reading Gunpowder Episode 1 Recap
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Jamestown Series 1 Finale Recap
As the finale begins, Jocelyn (Naomi Battrick) watches as the boat arrives from England. The letters are passed along to Temperance (Claire Cox). George (Jason Flemyng) informs his colleagues that there is going to be a General Assembly of representatives from all of Virginia. The assembly will attempt to pass laws that are needed. Verity… Continue reading Jamestown Series 1 Finale Recap
Jamestown Series 1 Episode 7 Recap
As the episode begins, Henry Sharrow (Max Beesley) returns to his brother, Pepper (Luke Roskell). Henry is clearly impressed by the work the brothers have put into the farm. At this time, Henry learns about Silas marrying his wife. He doesn’t seem surprised. Seconds later, Henry speaks with the Governor and his closest men. Redwick… Continue reading Jamestown Series 1 Episode 7 Recap
Jamestown Episode 6 Recap
As the 6th episode begins, Silas (Stuart Martin) leaves Alice (Sophie Rundle) in hopes of finding his brother. Verity (Niamh Walsh) makes it clear that she is angry over Nathan Bailey’s murder. Meredith (Dean Lennox Kelly) tells her to leave it alone, since his murderers are in charge. As she reenters the town, Verity is… Continue reading Jamestown Episode 6 Recap
Jamestown Episode 5 Recap
As the 5th episode begins, Alice (Sophie Rundle) and Silas (Stuart Martin) confront Massinger (Tony Pitts). The man is busy whipping one of his servants. Alice stops the abuse, as Silas accuses Massinger of slaughtering his cow. Massinger denies everything. In town, Jocelyn (Naomi Battrick) tries to speak with Governor Yeardly (Jason Flemyng). Temperance (Claire… Continue reading Jamestown Episode 5 Recap
Jamestown Episode 4 Recap
Dr. Christopher Priestley (Ben Starr) goes out for a walk late at night. He heads to the town’s gate and spots a shadowy figure digging through the cemetery. After the intro, Sir George (Jason Flemyng) and the others are made aware of the encounter. They discover that one of the graves has been dug up.… Continue reading Jamestown Episode 4 Recap
Jamestown Episode 2 Recap
As the episode begins, Reverend Michaelmas Winter (Shaun Dooley) watches Verity soak up the rain. He follows Verity (Niamh Walsh) into the pub. Jocelyn (Naomi Battrick) asks Samuel (Gwilym Lee) what he is doing with the town’s ledgers. He confirms the governor asked him to look into them and inspect certain transactions. When Jocelyn mentions… Continue reading Jamestown Episode 2 Recap
Jamestown Series 1 Episode 1 Recap
As the series begins, we see a ship of women sailing towards Virginia. Alice (Sophie Rundle) watches as a body wrapped in canvas is tossed overboard. Then, she sees Verity Bridges (Niamh Walsh) steal a piece of food. Next, the ship runs into a storm. As the ship is tossed around, Jocelyn (Naomi Battrick) speaks… Continue reading Jamestown Series 1 Episode 1 Recap
The Game: S1.E6 Review
In the finale of BBC’s The Game, the team is still struggling to come to terms with the KGB bombing. Meanwhile, Operation Glass is edging towards its explosive conclusion. Will the MI5 be able to solve the puzzle and prevent a devastating disaster? When the show opens, Sarah Montag (Victoria Hamilton) discusses the mole situation… Continue reading The Game: S1.E6 Review
The Game: S1.E5 Review
The revelations from the previous episode carry over, as the team struggles to cope with the ideal of a mole amongst them. The Soviet crisis continues to spiral out of control, while Wendy Straw (Chloe Pirrie) delivers the team a much needed break. Also, Sarah Montag (Victoria Hamilton) finds herself in danger. Can Alan (Jonathan… Continue reading The Game: S1.E5 Review