I have to keep reminding myself that laws in Salem aren’t the same as in the real world to accept the idea that a letter (forged or not) saying that Victor was sorry he didn’t leave Philip his company is a viable reason to contest him not doing so.

Still, Days of Our Lives spoilers for the week of 12-16-24 suggest that there MIGHT be a twist in this storyline, though whether that’s true remains to be seen.

As The Court Battle Looms, Will Justin Get Anyone To Support Xander?

For some reason, the court case seems to depend on witnesses discussing who they would prefer as CEO, which is not how these things should work.

Take those recommendations to the Titan board! The judge should only consider whether that letter proves Victor intended to leave the company to Philip rather than Xander.

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Days of Our Lives spoilers for the week of 12-16-24 have Justin asking Maggie to testify.

Maggie may not want to get involved between Victor’s two sons, but she certainly has insight into what Victor most wanted, so she might be willing to testify to that.

As an aside, It’s a good thing Victor didn’t also debate leaving the company to Bo despite his coma because Bo will be back on-screen in May, and his story needs to be about him and Hope, not any side nonsense about these company wars.

Days of Our Lives Spoilers For The Week of 12-16-24 Say That Philip and Xander Learn Who Titan’s True Heir Is

Here it is: an ambiguous spoiler that could point to a twist.

I’m probably reading the spoiler too literally. Since the court battle is coming up, chances are that the judge will make their ruling and someone will be feeling like throwing a tantrum over it.

Still, it would be an awesome plot twist if it turned out that neither Xander nor Philip is the rightful heir and that Maggie is given the 50% of the company that’s supposed to go to one of them so that she has 100% control over Titan.

I don’t know how that could be when the will says that 50% goes to Victor’s secret son, but I’d love it anyway.

It would be the equivalent of a parent deciding no one gets the toy that the kids are fighting over, and I’d be here for that.

Belle Presses Sarah To Tell The Truth… About What?

This is one of the more intriguing Days of Our Lives spoilers for the week of 12-16-24 because it’s unclear what it’s about.

Belle is set to be Philip’s new lawyer, but it’s unlikely that Sarah will testify against her husband’s interests to help Philip be victorious in court. That would be a ridiculous expectation.

However, Sarah is aware of what Xander did to Brady when he thought Brady was responsible for Sarah’s accident, and Sarah isn’t likely to want to admit to those criminal activities in court. (I’d think she could invoke her right not to testify against her spouse here, but again, this is Salem.)

Thus, this is the most likely candidate for what Belle is pressuring Sarah about.

Love Triangle Alert: Days of Our Lives Spoilers for The Week of 12-16-24 Say That Stephanie Hides Her True Feelings

Stephanie’s been hiding her true feelings about Alex for a while, so if that’s what this spoiler is about, it’s not much of one at all.

However, it seems like she could be falling for Philip again. If not, what was with the overused trope of Philip coming to the door in nothing but a towel?

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Stephanie will probably try to keep things professional with Philip while also being jealous if she finds out about the rumors that Alex slept with Joy.

Philip will be working with Belle, so we might also have a love triangle between two of Philip’s exes. At least Stephanie hasn’t blown up her marriage several times over by sleeping with Philip!

Belle and Shawn will eventually find their way back to each other now that both are staying in Salem, so we don’t need it complicated with another Belle/Philip romp in the hay.

According To Days Of Our Lives Spoilers For The Week of 12-16-24, Felicity Will Finally Learn About Her Big Sister

Days of Our Lives spoilers for the week of 12-16-24 promise that Felicity will learn the truth about Cat.

While I don’t have much use for most of this story, I’m interested in Felicity’s reaction. Felicity is the first character with Downs Syndrome to appear on Days of Our Lives, so I always enjoy it when she’s on.

I’m curious how Felicity will respond to this news and whether anyone will try to act as if she’s too fragile to receive or understand it because of her condition.

How Soon Will JJ And Gabi Become A Couple Again?

Days of Our Lives spoilers for the week of 12-16-24 suggest that all the pieces are being put into place for JJ and Gabi to move back toward romance.

I was never a fan of this couple before.

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JJ was moved quickly into a romance with Gabi after Paige died, which irked me, and Gabi called Lani having sex with him when he was too drunk to be able to legally consent “cheating” and “blackout sex.”

Gross.

Sadly, there don’t seem to be any plans to resurrect Paige, and the writing was already on the wall that these two would be pushed back together when Clyde assumed that JJ was Gabi’s “new hubby.”

Gabi can be comforting when she wants to be, and she saved JJ’s life when he was suicidal.

Additionally, Cherie Jimenez’s Gabi seems to be somewhat softer and less unbalanced than Camila Banus’ was, and we have new writers coming soon who might change the character’s direction.

So maybe this will work out better this time.

Meanwhile, this week, Gabi will realize she’s been insensitive to JJ’s true feelings, setting the stage for a reconciliation.

Of course, there’s one person who won’t like it: Julie.

JJ Gets An Earful From Julie About Gabi

Julie just buried her husband and is busy believing that her alleged grandson is exactly who he says he is, but Days of Our Lives spoilers for the week of 12-16-24 say she’ll have time to lecture JJ about Gabi.

One of many reasons Doug’s death is so heartbreaking is that he knew how to get Julie to calm down when she went too far — without him, she’s liable to go too far, and it’ll be hard for anyone to reason with her.

JJ has never put up with anyone telling him how to live his life.

He and Jennifer still butt heads to this day when he’s in his early 30s, the same as they did when he was a teenager because she tries too hard to keep him safe, so he won’t be likely to listen to Julie even if he is more patient because she’s grieving Doug’s death.

Ava and Brady’s Date Does Not Go As Planned

To nobody’s surprise, Ava and Brady’s first date will be a disaster.

First dates in Salem usually are, especially when Kristen is eager to throw a monkey wrench into things.

Ava is not afraid of Kristen, unlike Brady’s previous girlfriends, and that aggravates Kristen to no end, so she’ll be determined to make her afraid.

She also wants Brady for herself and will stop at nothing to get him, so the only question here is what Kristen will do to mess things up.

Over to you, Days of Our Lives fanatics.

What do you think of these Days of Our Lives spoilers for the week of 12-16-24?

Vote for your favorite spoiler in our poll and then hit the comments with your thoughts.

Days of Our Lives streams exclusively on Peacock. New episodes drop on weekday mornings at 6/5c.

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That’s right. Everyone’s favorite psycho from Evil, Michael Emerson, is bringing his cold, dead smile to the courtroom. CBS sure does like to keep everything in the Paramount family.

Preston and Emerson are best known for their roles on shows like Elsbeth and Evil, which are not only Paramount+ residents but stem from the same showrunners.

I wasn’t kidding when I called this episode a family affair. Both series have showrunners and married couple Robert and Michelle King’s hands working behind the scenes.

So, with two married couples in front and behind the camera, there’s bound to be a ridiculous amount of entertaining chemistry. Plus, don’t you love it when real-life couples play foils for each other?

It’s “Bring Your Spouse To Work” Day On Elsbeth

It’s certainly not unheard of for couples in the acting world to play opposite each other. Many times, actors begin relationships while working on a project together.

While I could go down a rabbit hole of iconic actors who fit the bill, we would be here all day, and I’m not trying to take away Wikipedia’s job. Suffice it to say, the chemistry almost always comes through.

For example, fans of the Hulu series Tell Me Lies can have firsthand experience of watching real-life couple Jackson White and Grace Van Patten rip into each other in every episode.

It’s kind of a trend at this point for couples to play antagonists to one another in whatever project they are starring in. Maybe it’s some form of couple’s therapy.

Either way, that’s exactly what viewers have in store with “One Angry Woman.”

Michael Emerson Is Bringing His Years Of Creepiness On Evil Over To Elsbeth

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The official synopses for Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 7 reads: “Elsbeth finally makes it as a true New Yorker when she is summoned to jury duty.

“She lands on a murder trial where she faces off with the unusually difficult Judge Milton Crawford (Michael Emerson), who will prove a formidable adversary.

Yep, there it is. Funnily enough, the tension between the characters does not come across in the promo, so thank goodness for that episode description.

Around the time of the Elsbeth Season 1 Episode 10, Carries Preston talked with TVLine about the possibilities for the following season. During the interview, her husband was a hot topic for the show.

While Preston expressed a desire for Emerson to play against the type he is typically cast as, i.e., a creep, the man knows where his strengths lie.

Michael was one of the most exciting, infuriating, and fascinating characters on the Paramount+ series Evil. If you haven’t seen the show, I won’t spoil it for you. All I’ll say is that the devil is in the details.

Interestingly enough, the actor’s debut in both series starts in a courtroom, albeit in very different roles. Nonetheless, he’s good at getting in the way of the law.

Elsbeth Is Keeping Things As Close To Home As Possible

The description says explicitly that Emerson’s character, Milton, will be a “formidable adversary” for Elsbeth. So, he’ll probably be sticking around for a few episodes.

However, the real question is why a judge would be so antagonistic towards a juror, let alone a lawyer who works with the NYPD. Shouldn’t they be on the same side?

Is it a matter of not liking lawyers? Because he chose the wrong career if that is the case. Or does he have a past with Elsbeth that he hasn’t overcome?

Maybe they dated, and she ghosted him? Probably not, since we learned in Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 6 that Elsbeth is catnip for firemen. Lucky girl.

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We also finally saw Elsbeth’s son, Teddy, make his first appearance in The Good Wife universe. Teddy is played by Ben Levi Ross, known for his stage role in Dear Evan Hansen, where he was an understudy for Evan.

While he is not mentioned in the description, promo, or photos for “One Angry Woman,” it would be a boon for viewers to see at least one scene of Elsbeth and her son spending time together.

Granted, it will have to be a quick scene if Elsbeth is going to be caught up in jury duty.

Elsbeth May Be Packing In More Stories Than It Has Time For

In the promo for Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 7, the first thing viewers will hear is a woman telling Elsbeth, “She supposedly snuck into her neighbor’s apartment and beat him to death.”

Not to point out a strange development, but this will be the fourth female killer in a row, even if she is possibly innocent. Is that strange?

The first three episodes all had male killers, and every episode since Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 4 has featured a female killer. The episodes were so fun; who would’ve even noticed? This TV Fanatic, that’s who.

Again, though, for once, the killer may actually be innocent, as Elsbeth is heard in the promo saying, “She’s being railroaded. What I can’t figure out is why.”

So, not only will Elsbeth not technically work a case, but she’ll also be dipping back into her lawyer roots and trying to find a way to exonerate the defendant.

Sadly, this will be the last episode before Elsbeth takes a little pause through the New Year. Whatever this episode has in store for audiences, it likely sets up the plot for the second half of Elsbeth Season 2.

Hopefully, with all this focus on Carrie Preston and her husband, we still get some scenes with the lovable Officer Kaya and the recently much more comedic Captain Wagner.

Seriously, what is going on with Lieutenant Connor? The character only pops up when it’s time to make the good captain sweat about being popular.

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Then there was that BS he pulled with Kaya in Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 1, which pretty much derailed Kaya’s becoming a detective.

However, in “Gold, Frankincense, and Murder,” it was all good news regarding her detective exams.

Between Connor, Kaya, and the captain, there are enough sub-plots for a spinoff, but let’s get through the holidays before we start that talk. That would make it the third spinoff of the franchise.

Then again, CBS loves to expand almost every show that falls into its lap. From NCIS to FBI, the network is a veritable playground for expansion.

All in all, this episode will take the story in a new direction with the introduction of Emerson’s character. But is that wise, given that so many other arcs still hang in the air?

I’m speaking, of course, about the publicized divorce in Chicago that Elsbeth is still caught up in. Then again, maybe that’s the connection to why Emerson’s character will be so antagonistic towards Elsbeth.

At this point, all we can do is sit back and enjoy this incredibly entertaining and campy series with all its ridiculousness and heartwarming fun.

Now, check out the promo for CBS‘s Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 7 below!

Do you think we’ll see Teddy again in this episode?

Why do you think Emerson’s Judge Milton will be so antagonistic with Elsbeth?

Please drop a comment below to let me know what you think, and join me again when I review this episode of Elsbeth!

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Fire Country Season 3 Episode 8 spoilers will get you primed for all the tension in the fall finale.

Given Fire Country’s success with emotional, high-octane situations, we expect the episode to end with a cliffhanger that will leave us in torment until the return on January 31.

Here’s what we can expect from 2024’s final Fire Country Season 3 Episode 8.

The season’s biggest news is that Station 42 and Three Rock will deal with zombies! Zombie fires, to be specific.

Who knew there was such a thing?

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The episode’s synopsis warns of dangerous underground fires threatening the town and its residents. These zombie fires will set up the scene for us to finally get a family reunion between Eve and her rancher father.

Some fans (or maybe just myself) have been eager to see more of Eve’s family since we learned about their discord earlier in the season.

She made up with her brother in Fire Country Season 3 Episode 5 and is set to experience the joys of being an aunt. But only if she can make nice with her parents. But Elroy Edwards (Phil Morris) doesn’t seem as eager to put the past behind them and make up for lost time.

The Edwards ranch is an established part of the Edgewater community, as much as the bar the Leones bought.

Elroy isn’t a big fan of the fire department or Eve’s role there. He is disappointed in Eve because she abandoned the family business to fight fires.

She chose the Leones over her own blood — and her girlfriend.

We hope to see some major tension from the newcomer as we explore more of the Edwards family and their relationship with the town.

It’ll also be cool to see the ranch where Eve grew up.

Maybe her ranching skills could come in handy as the team fights zombie fires. Riding a horse to the rescue would be badass, although (bummer) highly unlikely.

Will the underground burns be on the Edwards ranch and trying to spread into town? Or did they originate elsewhere, and CalFire has to prevent them from reaching the ranch?

Zombie fires are a helluva experience for two rookie firefighters who just passed their fire training, especially when things get out of control so fast.

Bode and Audrey make a great team in the field, so it’s no surprise that they’ll face a life-threatening event together. Gotta up that tension factor.

Their chemistry is off the charts, no matter the situation. They’re just as great with witty banter as they are at complementing that hardened edge they developed from time in prison.

After their private celebratory dinner and Audrey’s recent breakup, plenty of electricity flows between the pair. A hookup is imminent.

Will the pair indulge in their shared attraction before the show goes on hiatus, or will we be left with a slow burn and a missed opportunity to tide us over until the return?

Speaking of hookups, the high-risk dangers of an invisible, underground fire are not the place for awkward, sober reflections of wild, desperate parking lot truck sex with an ex.

Will it be weird between Jake and Gabriela in the light of day? Or will the two start a purely sexual, low-key arrangement as they both wallow in their personal tortures?

Jake is angry and hurt that he’s lost Genevieve to Rick. Fire Country Season 3 Episode 7 ended with Jake pissed at Vince for overstepping his boundaries and for giving him fatherly advice.

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But Vince wasn’t the only one who tried to be a sympathetic surrogate parent to a subordinate firefighter, and it backfired.

What is up with Gabriela and her tantrums? If you read our Fire Country Season 3 Episode 7 review comments, one user called Gabriela out about her behavior toward Sharon.

She does seem to get it from her genetics because Manny’s outburst to Sharon was enough to concern the guards, as he blamed her for letting Gabriela spiral. Father and daughter are both acting like asses during Fire Country Season 3.

It’s been noted several times how much this show thrives on nepotism and personal favors from the Leones.

Gabriela keeping her job after verbally attacking her boss is a prime example. In real life, she’d be out the door, jobless and homeless.

Sharon has tried to be there for Gabriela as she battles a mental health crisis without realizing she’s on a dangerous downward spiral that could land her in a situation that could alter her life forever.

All it takes is one rash decision — just ask Bode or Audrey.

That could be as simple as a drunken, unprotected hookup in a truck at just the right time of the month. Am I delusional that the writers could gear the storyline in that direction, where Gabs gets pregnant by Jake?

He’s lonely without a wife or child. And he just offered her a place to stay since she’s mad at Sharon but lives in their camper. Gabriela’s floundering in life, pushing things to the brink and chasing a high to hide how badly she’s messed her life up.

Ironically, she told Sharon she knew the risks of her recent behavior since her dad’s an alcoholic who’s now sitting in prison (camp) for one rash decision.

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And yet, she doesn’t notice that her actions are textbook signs of self-destruction, from isolating from others to the drinking to the sex to the dangerous high diving.

What will it take to get Gabriela out of her funk and back to the fun-loving, kick-butt paramedic Gabs we used to love? Or is it too late for her character, and we’re stuck with her moping and destroying the lives of those who cross her path?

With all the dissension in the rankings of Station 42, we expect Fire Country Season 3 Episode 8 to be full of tension and end on a major cliffhanger.

Several series have already ended their fall finale with someone’s life in peril. If you keep up with One Chicago, you’ll get my drift. Chicago Med has set up exits for two possible characters. Chicago Fire has Cruz’s life in the crosshairs.

Will Fire Country follow suit and leave fans in agony over the fate of one of CalFire’s best? The show has proven time and again that it’s superior when it comes to ending on a massive cliffhanger.

However, whether it can keep momentum once the show returns and picks up the storyline is up in the air.

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Things seem to be going better for Fire Country Season 3 than for Fire Country Season 2, but viewers still complain of regurgitated storylines and stifled character growth.

What started as a unique series focused on a prisoner redemption arc quickly became a soapy firefighter-themed family drama, with prison camp as a prop for the storyline rather than the show’s fun focus.

What are your thoughts on Fire Country Season 3 so far? What do you predict will go down in the fall finale to torture us during the agonizing winter break? What do you want to transpire once the series returns in January?

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It’s no wonder Kathy Bates got her ninth Golden Globe nomination for her role as Matty. “Belly of the Beast” really showed why Bates was the absolute best choice for the part.

Now that Madeline Matlock has everything she needs with Senior’s laptop, it’s only a matter of time until the truth comes out.

I’d like to remind everyone that the series’ creator has vehemently said that the big mystery will be wrapped up nicely by the end of Matlock Season 1.

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As far as promos go, Matlock Season 1 Episode 8 leaves quite a bit to be desired. However, it does get things going with a spicy start that’s a little hard to understand without context.

The first thing viewers hear is an unknown character pointing to Matty and saying, “Don’t underestimate Miss Matlock. This woman is a shark.” Does anyone know who this woman is?

From how she said that it seems like she knows Matty from farther back than this one episode. However, she refers to her as Matlock and not Kingston, so that can’t be it, right?

Here’s the kicker, though. Right after that part, Matty responds with “I like that,” coupled with a charming and cheeky smirk. The moment is brief but leaves enough of an impression to get the imagination going.

Since this is the last episode before Matlock takes a pause through winter, I highly doubt it will be a filler episode. Rather, I think the promo purposefully tiptoes around the biggest moments of the episode.

Lord knows we got a hefty dose of that during Matlock Season 1 Episode 7, with Matty just about at the end of her emotional rope. Not to mention that sweet legal associate, Billy.

It’s Back To The Drawing Board For Matlock

“Belly of the Beast” was an incredibly emotional episode that left a lot of fans shocked by everything that happened. If you’re like this TV Fanatic, you were absolutely rocked by Billy’s girlfriend Claudia turning down his marriage proposal.

Luckily, I had the chance to catch up with Billy’s David Del Rio to talk shop about what the series has in store. Suffice it to say, every character has something coming their way.

However, the most significant moment in that episode came at the end when Matlock revealed that Matty had been moving to get access to Senior’s email the entire time.

Now comes the moment of truth. In the promo for Matlock Season 1 Episode 8, Matty tells Edwin, “The email attachment. It’s a photograph of Senior in Sydney.”

Right away, the first thought that pops up is, “Oh, no. Matty did all that work, and it was a dead end. ” But wait, because then Edwin says, “So, he couldn’t have signed for the documents.”

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The final nail in the coffin comes when Matty responds, “It was forged.” That’s right. Bum, bum, bummm. So, who signed for the damn documents?

Raise Your Hand If You Thought Senior Was Behind The Wellbrexa Coverup

This is a tough one because the most understandable answer would obviously be Julian. Sure, he’s been adamant about not being like his father, but that doesn’t mean he wouldn’t try to get his father’s approval if the opportunity presented itself.

Not to mention, Julian (Jason Ritter) works in Pharma, specifically with Wellbrexa. However, one thing we can all agree on when it comes to Matlock is that if you think the story is going to go one way, it most certainly is going the other way.

One viewer proposed a valid theory that whoever Matty is after won’t be Olympia, Julian, or Senior. They will be a character we’ve only seen maybe once or twice.

If that is the case, it must be Senior’s assistant. He already does everything for Senior (Beau Bridges), and I could very easily see him taking the initiative in that situation if Senior were on the other side of the planet.

Still, that seems too easy and reeks of scapegoat territory to keep the main characters out of the hot seat. Raise your hand if you were convinced Senior was behind the Wellbrexa coverup.

Viewers Should Keep Expectations High As Miss Kathy Bates, Golden Globe Nominee, Always Brings It To The Matlock Table

The official synopsis for Matlock Season 1 Episode 8 reads: “YouThree help Olympia defend a defamed nanny at her children’s school.

“Also, Matty is on a stressful hunt for an important document on the Wellbrexa case.”

That description leaves very little to work with, considering “No, No Monsters” will be sending viewers into the holidays with whatever happens still on their minds.

Funnily enough, the fellow CBS series NCIS: Origins did something very similar recently. The description of their most recent episode had barely anything in it before the episode aired.

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However, if you talk to anyone who watched it, they’d tell you it was a mind-blowing experience. I have a feeling there’s another one coming down the pike with Matty leading the charge.

Still, if there is one thing Matlock is consistent with, it’s keeping the cases fresh, exciting, and heart-wrenching. More than anything, it will be interesting to see Olympia (Skye P. Marshall) emotionally involved with the case.

The client in question is a nanny from Olympia’s kids’ school. Every mom with young kids knows there are usually crossovers between school and home life. Teachers and parents have to be more communicative at those young ages.

So, there’s a strong chance that Olympia could have personal ties with the client. It would be perfect for her journey since the Matlock Season 1 Premiere.

Olympia has been figuring out what kind of attorney she wants to be, and thankfully, Matty seems to have had a real influence on her.

Although, we still have to see what comes of Olympia and Julian after he dropped the bomb about his affair before they split up. Again, it’s a tough one to contend with.

Should Olympia be realistically upset about something that happened before they split and then reconciled? If anything, it showed that moving forward on a clean slate was important to Julian for him and Olympia to get it right this time.

Most importantly, though, let’s hope Sarah and Kira keep that budding romance alive and well. Can you imagine a heartbroken Sarah? Me neither because it’s unfathomable.

Either way, viewers are well-advised to keep their expectations high because Miss Kathy Bates, a recent Golden Globe nominee, always brings it to the Matlock table.

For now, check out the Matlock Season 1 Episode 8 Promo below!

Who do you think forged Senior’s signature?

What do you think is going to happen between Olympia and Julian?

Please drop a comment below to let me know what you think, and join me again when I bring you more Matlock Spoilers posted before each new episode!

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It’s been easy to pretend that this isn’t the final season since nothing fundamentally changed throughout the final episodes — they were the same solid stories as always, even if the Reagans were making some changes in their personal lives that were quickly mentioned and then forgotten about.

Blue Bloods Season 14 Episode 18 spoilers suggest that it will be an intense final hour as the Reagans band together to try to stop the chaos caused by angry gang members who want their associates out of jail.

Yes, Someone Dies… But Not A Reagan

For months, there have been rumors swirling around that a Reagan would die during the series finale.

That would be a terrible ending, leaving the audience even more heartbroken than they are about this wonderful show ending.

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Thankfully, Blue Bloods Season 15 Episode 18 spoilers prove that that’s not the case. There are several photos of a funeral, but all the Reagans are in attendance.

I’m glad not to have to use the rant I had ready if they killed off one of our beloved Reagan family members.

It makes more sense for the Reagans to mourn the loss of someone else than for the series to end with a dying Reagan. Sure, that would have bookended things somewhat since the series began soon after Joe Reagan’s death, but that would have just made people mad.

Now, the Reagans can rethink their life choices because of what happens and make some changes that make this episode truly the end of the series.

The violence in the city will hit just close enough to home to spur the Reagans into action and maybe later to rethink things.

Gang violence will land Eddie and Mayor Chase in the hospital. New rumors suggest that Eddie’s partner, Luis Badillo, will be the one who doesn’t make it, which makes sense considering Eddie’s injuries.

That trauma will have a significant effect on Jamie and Eddie.

I doubt the series will end with anyone quitting police work — that would contradict what Blue Bloods has always stood for — but it will give Eddie and Jamie a meaty final storyline that could spur them to make changes.

Eddie mentioned earlier in the season that she’d love to move to the suburbs, and she and Jamie had discussed family planning during Blue Bloods Season 14 Episode 11, so their perfect ending could involve taking some time off to make that move and focus on starting their family.

Eddie might also have some survivor’s guilt now that she lives and Badillo doesn’t, but that isn’t something that can be tackled in one episode so that probably won’t be a big part of the story.

Blue Bloods Season 14 Episode 18 spoilers don’t confirm that Badillo dies, but it’s likely, considering he’s not in any of the photos of the funeral scenes.

If he does die, that could also lead to Jamie and Eddie taking over caring for Kyle, the son of Badillo’s previous partner, who also died on the job.

This would be an especially satisfying ending if Eddie’s injuries mean she can’t bear children, as she and Jamie should be able to have the family they dreamed of, even if it’s not exactly how they planned it.

Will Frank’s Final Mission Bring Him Closer To Retirement?

Tom Selleck has said that Frank does not retire at the end of the series, which is weird considering how perfect an ending it would be for his character and the show.

However, Blue Bloods Season 14 Episode 18 spoilers say Frank will go on a “final mission” to catch the people who attempted to assassinate Mayor Chase, and that could get him thinking about planning for the future.

Frank may not retire now, but it will be satisfying if he’s thinking about how and when to close out his career.

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In any case, this final mission serves as a nice bookend to the Blue Bloods Season 1 finale, in which the family worked together to catch Sonny Malevsky and the rest of the corrupt cops who had permanently silenced Joe.

Now, as then, Frank will step out of his administrative role and act as a cop, this time to catch the would-be assassins.

This will be interesting. Not only has Frank been working a desk job for years, but will have to put aside his personal issues with the mayor to ensure justice is done.

Frank will do it, of course. He has stood for integrity and justice all these years and isn’t about to stop now.

However, this incident could finally reduce the animosity between the two men.

Chase always takes it personally when Frank won’t support policy initiatives he disagrees with and has been more openly antagonistic to Frank than most other mayors, often making empty threats to fire Frank despite knowing that would be political suicide.

Maybe once Frank puts his all into catching the people responsible for putting Chase in the hospital, he’ll realize that Frank is on his side when it counts, and the series will end with Frank and Chase having a more amicable relationship.

Blue Bloods Season 14 Episode 18 Spoilers Promise That The Final Episode Will Be An Ensemble Story

The finale will probably most resemble the Season 1 finale, with everyone working to help restore order to the city and catch the people responsible for disrupting it.

I’m especially curious about how this will affect Danny. He’s seemed burned out throughout the second half of Blue Bloods Season 14 — one of the only suggestions that the series is ending that we’ve had.

Half the fanbase will revolt if the story doesn’t end with Danny and Baez together romantically, while the other half will if it does, putting the writers in a tough spot.

It’s likely that after the stress of this case, Danny will reevaluate some things in his life, especially since Sean is now graduating and probably moving away (once he figures out what he wants to do with his life).

While Blue Bloods Season 14 Episode 18 spoilers make no promises one way or the other about that, a clip on the retrospective special showed Danny responding to Henry’s advice not to bring the job home with him, “I don’t have anybody not to bring the job home to.”

Thus, Danny will probably admit that it’s time to get serious about dating again, and the series could end with him and Baez exploring their feelings for each other.

That would make more sense than a firm commitment, especially considering that Jack and Erin seem to have gotten back together.

Blue Bloods doesn’t need to end with everyone partnered up and living happily ever after. That’s not true to life, and some things will likely be left open in case there’s ever a reunion movie or a spinoff series.

The only thing that is guaranteed is that there will be a final family dinner, that Jack Reagan and Nicky will be back for it, and that the finale will leave us all in tears. Everything else is up in the air.

Over to you, Blue Bloods fanatics.

What do you expect and hope happens during the Blue Bloods series finale? And what are your favorite of these Blue Bloods Season 14 Episode 18 spoilers?

Hit the comments with your thoughts.

Blue Bloods’ series finale will air on CBS on December 13, 2024 at 10/9c and on Paramount+ on December 14.

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Just from the vibe of the promo for “Vivo o Muerto,” it’s clear that the episode is going to be action-packed, so, at least, the series is consistent. At least we’ll never have to worry about a musical episode.

For those not proficient in Español, I will happily translate the NCIS: Origins episode title for full dramatic effect. The episode title translated into English is “Dead or Alive.” Heavy, am I right?

We should all start bracing ourselves for an epic couple of episodes before NCIS: Origins goes on a little break through the holidays.

At least it looks like Lala will be upfront and center again. Hopefully, the writers will give us faithful viewers a nugget of insight into this annoyingly mysterious character.

If NCIS: Origins Doesn’t Connect The Dots Between Lala And Gibbs Soon, There Will Be Riots In The Streets

At this point, it feels like beating a dead horse to talk about how much the character of Special Agent Lala Dominguez needs to be fleshed out. A mystery is only fun with clues.

However, it should be said that Mariel Molino is doing a phenomenal job with the material she’s been given to work with. An actor is only as good as the writing they are handed.

Many viewers have expressed frustration that Lala was painted as a pivotal plot point but has been severely underutilized for the first half of NCIS: Origins Season 1.

Don’t even get me started on NCIS: Origins Season 1 Episode 6, “Incognito.” To say viewers were disappointed would be an understatement.

It felt like getting catfished by an episode, and those never end well. Hopefully, the series will finally connect the dots so viewers can stop trying to find the link between Gibbs’s and Lala’s stories.

Speaking of Gibbs, he’s headed on down to Mexico with the rest of the team. You know what that means, right?

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NCIS: Origins Is Paving The Path For A Monumental Moment From The NCIS Franchise

Now, I don’t think that means we’ll see the monumental moment we hope will be recreated on NCIS: Origins.

However, if the episode doesn’t give us some kind of reference to Gibbs finding the man who murdered his family, I’m going to rip my hair out. Viewers are primed and ready to see history get made.

Granted, in the promo, Gibbs seems rather busy with the case, as you can hear him halfway through saying, “I’m not losing eyes on her.” So, his head is clearly in the game.

Gibbs’ backstory was very much explored in NCIS, so does anyone else think it’s odd that the show has conveniently not shown Gibbs making any moves toward his eventual plan?

We know what’s coming, yet there has not been much movement other than flashbacks. It’s just speculation, but there may be flashbacks of Gibbs moving behind the scenes in previous episodes of NCIS: Origins.

CBS loves a show that knows its way around a twist. Just watch Matlock or Elsbeth if you don’t believe me.

To paraphrase the Charlie Daniels Band, the NIS agent went down to Mexico; he was looking for a man to kill.

When In Doubt, NCIS: Origins Throws It Back To Fan-Favorite Franks

The official synopsis for NCIS: Origins Season 1 Episode 9 reads: “The case of a missing woman who disappeared after a night of clubbing with a Navy seaman takes the team to Mexico, where they learn of a possible connection to Gibbs’ past.”

Just think, if that poor girl had gone clubbing with any other guy, she would have had to rely on Policia Federal only. But now, she’ll also get the expert help of one Mike Franks.

Let’s just say what we all think about NCIS: Origins; Kyle Schmid is the breakout star of this incredible show. His acting skills are far beyond any other role he’s previously taken on.

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It just wouldn’t be a watchable episode without Franks, and it seems like he’ll be right by Lala for every moment of this border-crossing adventure.

In the promo, Franks says, “Let’s make a plan,” before Lala responds, “I draw their attention upfront; you call it when you move inside.”

Lala may be a complicated character on a personal level, but she is a damn good NIS agent. Then again, work is a great way to distract oneself from the crushing weight of living. Just ask Gibbs. Too dark?

NCIS: Origins Season 1 Episode 9 Takes On Themes From “Taken,” Leaving Room For More Substantial Sub-Plots

Did anyone catch the last part of the description for “Vivo o Muerto?” Specifically, the part where “they learn of a possible connection to Gibbs’ past?” That’s some interesting verbiage.

Viewers are fully aware that Gibbs (Austin Stowell) has a “connection” to his past in Mexico. It’s been the central focus of Gibbs’ entire story in the show so far. So, is this where the team starts to connect the dots of what Gibbs has planned?

Could this be an NCIS reference to a character viewers previously met in the original series? It seems like an odd choice of words to use, but that’s the point, right? To give audiences a curiosity itch that only NCIS: Origins can scratch.

Due to the straightforward nature of the case, which basically has a “Taken” vibe, there’s a good chance that NCIS: Origins Season 1 Episode 9 will ramp up for epic sub-plots.

The show will take a break after the next episode, and any series worth its salt knows to leave audiences wanting more.

Cliffhangers are like an Amazon package. You’re excited because you know you’ll get something good, but the waiting is agony. It’s a bittersweet treat that we’ve gotten way too used to.

Considering the high caliber quality of NCIS: Origins and the backing of a monolithic franchise, viewers should have high hopes for what the writers have in store.

For one, was anyone expecting Randy to be such a badass in NCIS: Origins Season 1 Episode 8? It is just another example of how the show continues to exceed expectations.

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While not every viewer feels this is an NCIS series, that is primarily due to the intense focus on the characters. This is an “Origins” series, after all.

All I know is there better be a Christmas episode before the series goes on break because I need to see Mike Franks in a Santa hat.

Plus, you know Mary Jo will be decked out in her holiday best. Where’s the episode focusing on Mary Jo? Let’s have THAT conversation.

In all seriousness, NCIS: Origins is a fantastic series that subverts expectations and delivers stories that feel as real as the screens we watch them on.

For now, check out the promo for CBS‘s NCIS: Origins Season 1 Episode 9 below!

Do you think Gibbs is going to take advantage of his time in Mexico to find the man who killed his family?

Besides Mike Franks, who is another character you love seeing on NCIS: Origins?

Please drop a comment below to let me know what you think, and join me again when I review another episode of NCIS: Origins!

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Now that Doug’s memorial is behind us and most of the classic characters have left again, it’s back to dealing with Clyde Weston, not to mention the nonsense surrounding Johnny’s one-night stand with Joy and EJ’s manipulations.

There is a bright spot, though. Days of Our Lives spoilers for the week of 12-09-24 promise a trip down memory lane for Steve and Kayla, some more of Hope before she leaves, and a possible reason for Shawn to stay permanently.

Days of Our Lives Spoilers For The Week of 12-09-24 Promise Predictable Danger For The Couples Taking Down Clyde

It isn’t hard to figure out where the Clyde double-crossing stuff is going.

I’d probably be less annoyed with this storyline if it didn’t involve JJ. My favorite character is finally back, but I can’t enjoy it because he’s in such a ridiculous storyline.

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It’s not as bad as that time that JJ and Eve slept together. There’s no dubious consent here.

Instead, JJ missed Doug’s funeral and almost didn’t learn about his death because he didn’t answer Jennifer’s six calls, and for what?

He and Gabi are sharing a bed “as friends,” so it’s not hard to guess where that’ll go.

They’re pretending to be Chad and Abigail so they can act as decoys for Clyde’s goons, and to the surprise of literally nobody, Days of Our Lives spoilers for the week of 12-09-24 say that JJ will have to save Gabi from danger.

Casey Moss and Cherie Jimenez are bringing their A-game, but the story is far beneath them.

My favorite part of it so far has been JJ’s reaction to learning about Doug’s death and his grief that they won’t get to play music together on Christmas now.

I’m glad JJ finally has his musical spirit back — certain other writers wrote out his passion for guitar for no reason whatsoever the last time they saw fit to give him a character-ruining story — but I’d rather have more grief and less Clyde nonsense.

I have trouble believing Clyde is this supervillain when he seems like a parody of the self-involved idiots that Yellowstone‘s Beth Dutton eats for lunch on a regular basis.

Also, JJ is the only one who ever managed to bring Clyde down, and did it fairly easily as a teenager — have the writers forgotten that?

Meanwhile, in the crappier motel across the street (yes, really!), Cat will turn to Chad for comfort, and the two of them will also be in danger.

Color me non-surprised for a second time.

The two of them hate each other (or, at least, Chad does not want to hang out with Cat ever again!), but there’s only one bed in the room, and Chad insists on sleeping on the floor so she can be comfortable.

Days of Our Lives spoilers for the week of 12-09-24 don’t say how soon the two end up sharing a bed, but come on.

There’s no way it doesn’t happen sooner or later, especially if they either get held hostage together or realize how close they both came to dying at the hands of Clyde’s goons.

Meanwhile, Cat will be upset about the possibility that her mother is dead.

Did she ever even have evidence that Clyde was actually holding her mom in the first place?

Also, the whole scheme he forced her into involved Cat supporting his lie that Abigail was alive, so why wouldn’t she think he’s lying about her mother being dead?

It’s hard to have any empathy for Cat when she could have cut this off at the pass by turning to someone for help.

I can understand her not wanting to rely on Salem’s Keystone Cops, but she could have told Chad the truth from the beginning so that they could team up to get rid of Clyde, just like they’re doing now, but with less unnecessary drama.

Days of Our Lives to EJ: You Will NOT Get Your Way!

As much as the Joy/Johnny/Chanel mess is irritating, I am excited that EJ’s plans will probably blow up in his face.

I got a good laugh out of Alex telling Joy, “EJ is the DA. He can’t go around blackmailing and bullying people.”

Oh, how I wish being a district attorney meant someone’s morals were impeccable.

However, Days of Our Lives spoilers for the week of 12-09-24 promise EJ will get some of what’s coming to him, and I can’t wait!

Days of Our Lives spoilers for the week of 12-09-24 say that Kate will give EJ a hard time about releasing Joy from her contract (and really, did EJ think Kate wouldn’t find any of this suspicious?)

EJ versus Kate should be fun, but I’m really looking forward to EJ eventually being confronted with the fact that he brought this on himself.

If you watched Friday’s show, you know that Chanel walked in on Alex and Johnny screaming at each other, and she’s going to be determined to find out what that’s all about.

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The guys were arguing because Alex doesn’t appreciate Johnny and his father running Joy out of town and wants to replace Johnny as director.

Of course, Chanel walked in as Alex was yelling about how he’ll never tell her what Johnny did but only because he cares about Chanel too much.

Please, please, please let this be how she learns that Johnny slept with Joy.

It’s the perfect time since she just told Lani how grateful she was that their previous issue was a big misunderstanding and how she wouldn’t be able to handle it if Johnny cheated on her during the confusion.

Predictable? Yes. But oh, the karma would be so delicious!

Plus, this annoying storyline would be over. It would be a sweet bonus if Chanel held Johnny more responsible than Joy and maintained her friendship with her, but I don’t dare dream of that.

And Now For The Good Stuff: Hope’s Sticking Around For A Bit

Kristan Alfonso was unable to participate in the funeral scenes because of a scheduling conflict, but at least she’ll be around for a little bit longer.

So far, Hope’s return has been pitch-perfect (except for Bo is still in a coma, but future Days of Our Lives spoilers promise he’ll return in May, so we just have to be patient a little while longer!)

She’s met Julie and “Doug III” (or whoever that jewel thief and con artist really is), said a tearful goodbye to Doug at his gravesite, asked Jennifer to keep an eye out for troublemaking from the mysterious stranger, and shared tears with Ciara and Shawn.

And now, Days of Our Lives spoilers for the week of 12-09-24 promise that Hope will spend some time with Steve, Kayla, and Roman.

Other than that silly story where Steve and Hope had microchips in their heads that made them think they were Stefano and Princess Gina, I’ve always enjoyed it when these two share scenes.

Remember that Steve is also a private detective, so Hope might also be bringing her concerns about Julie’s supposed new grandson to him for further help unmasking the truth.

Steve and Kayla Will Finally Spend Time Together

Days of Our Lives seems to have forgotten that Steve and Kayla are also a classic couple.

Lately, Kayla’s at the hospital while Steve is off doing his own thing instead of the two spending any time together.

Fortunately, Days of Our Lives spoilers for the week of 12-09-24 promise that Steve and Kayla will take a trip down memory lane.

They’re also visiting with Hope, so these flashbacks might involve grieving Doug or remembering Bo at his best in order to give Hope hope.

Either way, it’s great to finally have some Steve and Kayla time! It won’t make up for the Clyde nonsense, but it comes close.

Also, while Hope is not staying long-term, Shawn may be.

Jada is ready to offer him his old job back.

That’ll not only give him a reason to stay in Salem but will also force him to interact with Belle regularly if she stays, too, and returns to being one of Salem’s most prominent defense attorneys.

Over to you, Days of Our Lives fanatics.

What do you think of these spoilers for Days of Our Lives during the week of 12-09-24?

Vote for your favorite in our poll, then head over to the comments to share your thoughts.

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Fans immediately connected with the setting, the cast, and the timely storylines that took us back in time to tell another origin story about the Duttons.

Today is the day that we finally have an idea about 1923 Season 2. Paramount+ released new photos, two teasers, and a premiere date.

1923: Has It Been Renewed for Season 2?

Unlike 1883, which was designed as one season to tell a complete story, 1923 is getting a second season.

As the writing process was underway, Taylor Sheridan realized he needed more time to wrap up the storylines, which means we’re getting a second season.

It will probably be the final season because the superproducer has been vocal about not wanting to keep the shows on the air beyond their initial storylines.

It’s always good when shows have a clear beginning, middle, and ending because it makes them more satisfying to watch.

How Many Episodes Have Been Ordered for 1923 Season 2?

1923 Season 1 spanned eight episodes, and we’re getting the same again with 1923 Season 2.

Eight-episode seasons mean there’s little time for filler and more time for action, so we can’t wait to see what’s on the horizon for Cara, Jacob, and the rest of the Duttons.

It’s unbelievable how many stories have been brought to the forefront about the Duttons.

The family has a long and storied past; we’re just happy it will continue to be charted.

1923 Season 2 Cast: Who’s In?

After the events of 1923 Season 1, it’s easy to tell who will be returning.

Hint: Their characters didn’t die. Take a look at who should be on the roster for 1923 Season 2.

Harrison Ford as Jacob Dutton

Helen Mirren as Cara Dutton

Darren Mann as Jack Dutton

Michelle Randolph as Elizabeth “Liz” Strafford

Brandon Sklenar as Spencer Dutton

Julia Schlaepfer as Alexandra

Brian Geraghty as Zane Davis

Aminah Nieves as Teonna Rainwater

Jerome Flynn as Banner Creighton

Timothy Dalton as Donald Whitfield

1923 Season 2 Cast Additions

Jennifer Carpenter (Dexter) joins 1923 as Mamie Fossett, “a highly capable U.S. Deputy Marshall who serves warrants and makes arrests with confidence ahead of her time.”

Janet Montgomery (New Amsterdam) joins 1923 as Hillary, “a thoughtful woman who does not want to see injustice go unpunished.”

1923 Season 2: What Will It Be About?

Given that 1923 Season 1 concluded without resolution, plenty of questions are still up in the air, meaning we’ll need to tune into 1923 Season 2 for some answers.

Obviously, Cara and Jacob will take center stage, but the rest of their family and people in their orbit still have a lot of stories to tell.

The bad news? It’s hard to judge what comes next because Sheridan likes to subvert expectations, so there’s a good chance the final eight episodes will go in a completely different direction to what we expect.

That’s why we love these shows so much.

When Will 1923 Season 2 Premiere?

We finally have an answer for that!

The second season will premiere on Sunday, February 23 exclusively on Paramount+

Is There a Trailer for 1923 Season 2?

We’ve got two, count them TWO teasers for the second season.

That’s the good news.

The bad news is that even if you piece them together, they don’t amount to much.

Did we really expect details about a TS show? Uh, no.

Where Can I Watch 1923?

1923 Season 1 aired exclusively on Paramount+.

While the series is a streaming original, Paramount has decided to air the complete first season on Paramount, and the premiere date for 1923 Season 1 Episode 1 is December 8 at 9/8c.

If you want to catch up with this series and its incredibly romantic love stories, that’s the best place to start.

1923 Season 1 was also released on Blu-Ray and DVD in August 2023, so you can own it, as well.

Will the Dutton Family Dynasty Lead to More Yellowstone Spinoffs Set in the Past?

Paramount+ ordered 1944 and The Madison, which is already in production.

We’re also not yet sure if the next two episodes of Yellowstone Season 5 will be their last or if they’re going to continue the present-day Dutton saga beyond its latest “chapter,” as the execs describe it.

Yellowstone’s final episode is also called a season finale, which leads us to believe the present-day Duttons will continue with Beth at the helm.

That’s all we got, 1923 Fanatics. We will update this page as TV news drops, so check regularly.

What are your thoughts on all the details so far?

Are you excited about 1923 Season 2?

Hit the comments.

Cliffhangers That Made Our Jaws Drop to The Floor

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You may have to watch the promo for “Gold, Frankincense, and Murder” to understand the reference above. Don’t worry because we are going to unpack what could be the campiest episode of the season.

That being said, Elsbeth has enough quirkiness for two shows. Couple that with some holiday cheer, and you have some certified yuletide mayhem.

It may be the happiest time of the year, but let’s not forget the crowds, alcohol consumption, desperation, gift-giving pressure, emotional instability, and homes left vacant.

This is a tough time of year for many people, and someone always snaps. So, let’s all be thankful for shows like Elsbeth that keep us laughing through the good and bad times.

It’s The Happiest Time Of The Year On Elsbeth Unless You’re Detective Donnelly

The Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 6 promo kicks things off with the jolliest guy in the North Pole dead as a doornail. Someone should let Mrs. Claus know she has to take care of the reindeer now.

Well, it wouldn’t be Elsbeth if someone didn’t drop dead. At the start of the promo, the titular character can be heard saying, “Oh, my gosh. Is that Santa?” as the covered body is wheeled out.

Sure, a dead Santa means there is murder afoot, but the most exciting thing about that part of the trailer is that you can see a certain blonde detective on the case.

That’s right, Molly Price’s (And Just Like That…) Detective Donnelly is back with all her glorious dry humor and perfectly timed quips dipped in cynicism and general crankiness. Donelly is a vibe.

Who else could sum up a murder with just the right amount of New York sarcasm when the investigator says, “Classic Christmas light string shock and ladder fall resulting in a reindeer antler impalement.”

Can you imagine the character giving a eulogy? Her deadpan humor perfectly complements Elsbeth’s over-the-top nature.

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I think it’s safe to say that Donnelly has been featured more than any other supporting character detective. She was just seen playing poker with the team in Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 5.

Donnelly isn’t the only familiar face gracing the screen in “Gold, Frankincense, and Murder.” Fans of Saturday Night Live are in store for an early Christmas treat wrapped in homicide.

Elsbeth Is Giving Viewers The Treat Of An SNL Alum Wrapped In Homicide

There are certain actors that you will recognize immediately for specific talents, like Morgan Freeman’s voice. There are specific key identifiers that surge through your memory reserves and light up your synapses to recognize that person.

In the case of Vaness Bayer, it’s that big, beautiful smile of hers that makes you want to crack up laughing. After doing almost one hundred and fifty episodes on SNL, this lady knows how to make viewers laugh.

While many of her characters from the late-night live sketch comedy variety show are iconic, the actor has paved her way to a solid film and television career.

If you love comedy that dips into absurd humor with vampires, you must see Bayer as Evie Russell, an emotional vampire on What We Do In The Shadows. The woman is hilarious.

Listen, Vanessa knows how to turn her strengths into a career. So, while finding her in a serious dramatic role may be challenging, her comedic roles are practically endless.

When you’re done laughing your butt off at Bayer on Elsbeth, you can watch her continue to deliver laughs on other shows like Barry and Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

Who Had Impalement By Reindeer Antlers On Their Murder Bingo Card?

The official synopsis for Elsbeth Season 1 Episode 6 reads: “Celebrity Christmas curators Dirk and DeeDee Dashers (Vanessa Bayer) go from tinsel to tragedy after Dirk is killed in a freak accident.

“Elsbeth begins to suspect his wife is behind the murder. Meanwhile, Elsbeth (Carrie Preston) gets a holiday surprise courtesy of Wagner and Kaya.”

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Correct me if I’m wrong, but isn’t it always the spouse? This feels like an open-and-shut case, which means the writers likely filled this episode with enough camp and quirk to last till New Year.

What other show can serve up a homicidal killer decked out in holiday attire named DeeDee? Elsbeth always does right by its audience. The means of murder alone is a treat.

Who had impalement by reindeer antlers on their murder bingo card? No one?

Funnily enough, there has yet to be an impalement on the series, but the writers saw their opportunity to make the holiday season a little redder.

However, the real mystery is at the end of the description of “Gold, Frankincense, and Murder.” What could Officer Kaya and Captain Wagner be up to?

Enjoy The Holidays Now, Elsbeth, Because Winter Is, Technically, Here, But Also Still Coming

Let me get this out of the way right now. What I’m hoping for with every fiber of my being is that Kaya and Wagner are about to play matchmaker for Elsbeth.

Many viewers, myself included, had such high hopes during Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 2 when Fire Marshall Jake entered our and Elsbeth’s world.

That tall drink of water took one look at Elsbeth and had her fumbling with her consonants. That’s my Christmas wish for Elsbeth. That she has a reason to stand under the mistletoe.

At the very least, we know it has nothing to do with the Chicago case that Elsbeth seems to be caught up in. In “Elsbeth Flips the Bird,” we met the soon-to-be ex-wife caught up in a rather heated and publicized divorce.

There hasn’t been much traction on the case in the show. The only other episode that dealt with this scandal was “The Wrong Stuff,” when Christian Borle’s Carter Schmidt came over from The Good Wife to deliver the news to Elsbeth in person.

Hopefully, the series will pick up the pace on Elsbeth’s lawyer past before it goes on a break until after New Year’s.

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However, I have to say that I don’t think anyone is in a hurry to see Elsbeth separate from her New York team/family to go back to Chicago and deal with a job that won’t seem to let her go.

Still, whatever happens, you know Elsbeth will handle it with her indestructible positivity and big heart for helping innocent people. And still, watch how her son doesn’t call her for Christmas.

For now, check out the promo for CBS’s Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 6 below!

What do you think the surprise from Wagner and Kaya for Elsbeth is?

Did you recognize Vanessa Bayer from other roles she has played?

Please drop a comment below to let me know what you think, and join me again when I bring you more Elsbeth spoilers!

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Despite a lapse in faith during “Sixteen Steps,” it looks like Madeline will, in fact, keep her day job. That’s a fun parallel to Kathy Bates, who everyone thought was retiring after this show.

Luckily, neither was true. In the Matlock Season 1 Episode 7 promo, Madeline has her groove back and is ready to spread a little holiday cheer.

It’s been a long time coming, but Matty definitely has something big planned for Jacobson Moore this season, and I’m not talking about the holidays. Although this is a great time to rewatch Kathy Bates as Mother Clause in Fred Clause alongside Vince Vaughn.

Matlock Fans Would Be Wise Not To Let Their Guard Down Around Beau Bridges’ Senior

I wasn’t joking about Matty spreading a little holiday cheer. At the start of the Matlock promo, Matty tells Senior, “What do you say we give them a little holiday cheer?”

Right away, the first thing that comes to mind is that Matty has her sights set on the head of Jacobson Moore. Madeline just needs to be careful because when you cut the head of a hydra, three more grow in its place.

By that, I mean that even if Matty manages to find the documents she needs, there’s no guarantee that Senior doesn’t have a contingency plan.

As many viewers will recall and are possibly still upset about like this TV Fanatic, Senior pulled a dirty little trick in Matlock Season 1 Episode 4 when he executed the “Texas Two Step.”

Was it underhanded? Yes. Was it completely legal? Absolutely. So, Senior may be played by the lovable Beau Bridges, but that does not mean audiences should let their guard down.

Senior didn’t get to be the head of an elite law firm by chance. There’s a legal mastermind under all that plaid.

Matlock Makes Good Use Of Characters That Other Shows Might Have Thrown Away

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In the Matlock Season 1 Episode 7 promo, the tagline is “tis the season to get even.” I don’t know about you, but that sounds like fighting words wrapped in holiday cheer.

However, who doesn’t love a little mischief around the holidays? It’s why we rewatch movies like Home Alone or How the Grinch Stole Christmas. We love the mix of mayhem and magic.

Speaking of mayhem, everyone’s favorite jury consultant is back for another round of driving Madeline crazy. That’s right, Shae (Yael Grobglas) is back with all her intensity and general over-analytical nature.

One thing that can really grind a viewer’s gears is when a fun character that works with or is affiliated with the main characters is introduced but then never seen again.

Thankfully, Matlock has proven that it is not going down that route, as we have seen the hilarious Patricia Belcher’s Mrs. B multiple times. And you know she hasn’t forgotten about Matty’s dog, Cookie, who died but don’t worry because it was never real in the first place.

Since last seeing Shae in Matlock Season 1 Episode 3, Matty has gotten a better handle on her lies. However, nothing gets past that eagle-eyed jury consultant.

Then again, Madeline Matlock can be heard at the end of the promo saying, “They’re not going to know what hit them.

Everything Is Coming Up Revenge For Madeline Matlock

The official synopsis for Matlock Season 1 Episode 7 reads: “Matty works on a case with Julian in which a young woman sues after experiencing severe symptoms from a clinical trial. At the company holiday party, Olympia learns a secret about Julian’s past.”

Well, Madeline Matlock is moving on up. She wanted to get close to Julian to wedge her way into the pharmaceutical cases, and she did it.

Audiences likely remember the end of Matlock Season 1 Episode 6 when Matty impressed Olympia and Julian so much that they finally moved her right where she needed to be.

For a moment in “Sixteen Steps, ” it was touch-and-go. Matty was recognized as Madeline Kingston on a dating app, Edwin’s morale was at the bottom of the barrel, and Matty had a panic attack, thinking it was a heart attack.

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The plan to take down Jacobson Moore almost ended, but things are back on track like an early present. It also looks like the events in “Belly of the Beast” will work in Matty’s favor.

This Holiday Season, Tea Will Be Served Alongside The Hot Chocolate

While things on Matlock tend to lean towards the heavier side of drama due to the cases the firm takes, there is still a great deal of laughter coupled with those tears.

The description for Matlock Season 1 Episode 7 mentions the office holiday party. Now, you don’t have to see Office Christmas Party to know there will be mishaps and mayhem.

When you group together overworked adults and give them free alcohol, they’re going to act like kids in a candy store. All sugar and nonsense.

In that regard, Matty (Kathy Bates) may be able to shake Shae from grilling her throughout the episode. Even better, for Matty at least, Julian may not be as squeaky clean as he looks.

Apparently, tea will be served alongside hot chocolate this year, as someone will be spilling all of it on Julian’s past.

Granted, it could likely be the part of the episode that will have viewers laughing. The idea that something from Julian’s past could bother Olympia after everything they’ve been through is laughable.

If I had to make a guess about what this secret from Julian’s past might be, I’d venture to say that maybe Shae and Julian had a fling at some point.

In “Sixteen Steps,” Julian and Olympia rekindled their marriage and seem to be headed to a very happy reconciliation. Considering how close they’ve become again, it’s been a long time coming.

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Do you know what would be really interesting? If Elijah returned for the holiday office party, learned that Olympia and Julian were back together, and dropped a truth bomb about Julian to Olympia.

This is all speculation, of course, but with a show like Matlock, you already know whatever happens will definitely be juicy.

For now, check out the promo for CBS’s Matlock Season 1 Episode 7 below!

What do you think Julian’s secret from his past could be?

How do you think Elijah will react when he learns about Julian and Olympia?

Please drop a comment below to let me know what you think, and join me again when I bring you more Matlock spoilers posted before each new episode!

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