Daily Archives: April 23, 2016

The Americans S4E06

TV

The Rat

This whole episode is Martha and gadzooks it does not look good. Stan is straight up closing in and Martha is a frightening mess. Elizabeth and Phillip have been in some jams, but this is looking like they’re going to take a massive hit on this one. Phillip has been in a panic to get her out with resistance from everyone and now he’s watching Martha unravel right in front of him. He’s been struggling with stress and guilt all season, Martha getting taken may be the final straw. That last scene with Gabriel and Martha? Man, let’s get to episode 7!

That’s not how you end a hockey season.

Uncategorized, Weird Stuff

I thought the Rangers would get the series to Game 6 and ultimately lose. The Penguins were coming into the playoffs with the momentum and focus that I didn’t think the Rangers would overcome in the end (there was also no chance that NY would be able to beat the Capitals if they did manage to make it to Round 2). I was right in the end, but I didn’t think it would end in a collapse.

It’s not too shocking considering this season has been a rollercoaster ride of peaks and valleys for the Rangers. It was often hard to watch. These long stretches where the team just forgot how to play hockey and the special teams never improved. They ended their season with the wheels falling off, I can’t even look at the scores for this series. This is the fastest out the Rangers have had in a few years. I hope they fix things in the offseason (a lot of changes need to be made, but I want them to lock down JT Miller, he’s going to be a monster) and come back strong and healthy for 2016-2017.

I expect the Capitals to win the Cup. They’re overdue to win after getting cut short in the last 2 seasons. Flyers are putting up a fight right now but I don’t think they’ll overcome and the Penguin v Cap series should be fantastic. These are some intense playoffs league wide. Chicago might not punch back the Blues hard enough. Eastern conference, I’m leaning toward Caps v NYI right now. Looking at the West, I’m not too sure. San Jose is my current pick, but I can’t see a clear opponent for them to battle it out to make it the Cup Finals. The Ducks and the Stars are monsters in their own right and the Blues are doing everything they can to drop last years champion. There’s still like a month to go, so we’ll see.

Better Call Saul <> Season 2

TV

Another solid season in the books. Michael McKean steals the show as Chuck. Jimmy’s foil for his entire life, their relationship is one for the books.

Just like Breaking Bad, Saul is well written and it’s got some of the best directors working in TV. There are many great moments through the season, Jimmy getting his dream gig, doing his thing and getting punished for it, lighting that boat on fire to take Kim with him. Jimmy is a good guy, it’s just the lengths he goes to help or hinder people blow have little regard for rules. Chuck, on the other hand, is a colossal douche. I’m on Jimmy’s side for just about everything.

Mike had a great season too and it’s fascinating to see his side of Breaking Bad being built. His whole arc with Nacho that goes from hilarious introduction to tricky plan to success to oh-damn- that-wasn’t-a-success-now-I-gotta-deal-with-his-manaic-boss is some riveting stuff. The twins even show up in one of the most intimidating scenes ever recorded.

Killer season finale to crank each story thread. Mike getting interrupted has major character implications and Chuck’s egomania and spite levels hit an all new level. Next season it’s going to be Jimmy v Chuck in the courtroom and their relationship will end permanently.