The Flash | Season 7 Episode 12 - "Good-Bye Vibrations"

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Hello!

I know, I know... I'm super late with this post (to the point where the new episode airs today), but this past week was pretty hard for me on a mental health level and I was not in the mood to write so I just gave my mind the rest that it needed. I hope you understand. Hopefully the next rant won't come this late.

Now that you know what happened and why this post is coming to late, let's talk about the actual episode.

I actually watched this the day it came out and I gotta say - this was one of the best episodes this season, and that is odd because this was the one where we said goodbye to Cisco. And that's exactly how the episode starts - with Cisco and Kamilla revealing to the Team that they are moving to Star City. And then the episode takes a weird turn. I mean, I understood what they were trying to do, but it didn't flow well.

Basically they made Cisco believe that neither Caitlin nor Barry cared that much that he was leaving, when in reality, they just didn't want to dissuade him so they pretended to not care. However that ended up with Cisco upset, because he felt like his friends didn't like him as much as he thought. 

Meanwhile, there was a villain, obviously, and I kind of liked this villain. This was Rainbow Raider 2.0, a girl that created euphoric emotions on people. And, as expected, when Team Flash goes to fight her, this backfires on them and Cisco ends up 'under her spell', which leads to Barry being as well. That created some nice scenes, with Carlos and mostly Grant doing things that they don't usually do in the show, which is always a breath of fresh air. But, ultimately, Chester comes to the rescue and is able to get them both back to normal.

Well, in the end, not only Cisco reveals how he feels as well as Barry and Caitlin reveal their intent, but they also fight Rainbow Raider one more time and, guess what? They 'defeat' her with words... Yes, this again. I can forgive it this time though, because she wanted to do good but through not the best means so, for her, it kind of worked... But after them defeating the bad guys with words so many times... It just gets tiring and boring.

And yeah, the episode ends with a pretty nice scene with Joe, Barry, Cisco and Caitlin singing karaoke and, in the very end we see Cecile being confronted by a masked reflection of herself that tells her "I will find you". I have no idea what that means and where this story-line is going but we'll find out in today's episode so... We don't have to wait much longer.

So, I guess that's it. Once again, I'm sorry I took way too long to post this but I hope you can understand. I know there's not much time before the next episode airs but let me know what you thought of this episode - are you going to miss Cisco? What you thought of this farewell? What about this villain? Let me know everything and I'll talk to you, hopefully, tomorrow.

Love,

Daniela.

The Challenge: All Stars | Season 1 Episode 10 - "Reunion"

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Hello everybody!

Here I am with the only rant of the week. Also, unfortunately, this is also the last The Challenge rant for a while because there's no date yet for Season 37 so... It might take a while. That means that, for a couple of months, it will only be The Flash rants. But anyway, we're not here to talk about the other shows, we're here to talk about The Challenge: All Stars, so let's do it!

This is the actual final episode of this season/show - the Reunion. However, because it is the reunion, it means there's not a ton of things to talk about. But I must say, this reunion was a lot more tamed than the reunions from the other seasons/show - it's visible that they're adults and I sort of liked it.

When it comes to the actual challenges, I feel like this series missed a bit of the drama that the other one has. True that the 'normal' season has a ton of unnecessary drama, but  the all stars season could've used a bit more drama - but not on the reunion. The reunion from the other series is bunch of people talking over each other and basically just creating more drama and washing dirty laundry. That was not what happened here. They did get into some dramas but it was pretty civil. What I did not like that much was the fact that not the whole cast was there. Not even the majority, and that was noticeable because they talked a lot about people that weren't there and that's not really nice. I mean, I get that they had to go through stuff, but Kendal not being there to defend herself and KellyAnne being the one to do so... I didn't enjoy that.

Overall, it was a nice reunion. They talked about how they really felt old in the beginning of the season, they talked about the dramas between Trishelle and Katie, as well as the whole Arissa thing that, to me, was pretty iconic, but mostly because of TJ's comment, and they also talked about the drama between Jisela and Aneesa. Jisela was there to talk about it though, so that was sort of nice, but Aneesa wasn't there and, once again, it had to be Derrick to defend Aneesa. And actually, Jisela was basically the only one that rubbed me the wrong way. I really liked her in the beginning of the season, and I like that she's upfront and she says things like they are but... I don't know... This whole thing with Aneesa I think was too much and it was a bit of a stretch - she didn't need to be that mad. But like she said, it's her friendship and no one has to say anything about it.

Apart from that, they also talked about some hookups but nothing special, and Darrell commented on something that happened that we didn't see involving Beth getting stung by a Bee and Alton 'saving' her by sucking her toe... It was pretty hilarious!

Most of this episode was either pretty funny or pretty informational, when it comes to what happened behind the scenes and whatnot and, in the end, I really enjoyed Yes speech about winning and how he used his money - that was really nice and, just like Mark, I really think Yes as an amazing winner.

And that's it. This is the end of this new season of The Challenge. From what I read there will be a Season 2 of All Stars but until then, there will be a Season 37 before (I think). And, in the meantime, the only posts up will be The Flash so... I'll see you then!

Let me know what you thought of this new format - do you prefer the All Stars season? Or do you like the drama from the normal challenge? Tell me everything and I'll see you in my next rant!

Love,

Daniela.

The Challenge: All Stars | Season 1 Episode 9 - "You're the Best Around"

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Finally I'm here with this rant. Yes, it took me a while. For some reason it was so difficult to find this episode online (as someone that is from Portugal, I don't have access to Paramount+). And, because of that, by the time I found an episode, I had already seen some spoilers and I already knew who won so, unfortunately, it wasn't a big surprise for me. Also, because of that, this rant won't be that long.

Overall, this episode wasn't as good as the previous one. But again, maybe that was because I already knew who was going to win. I did not know though that no one was quitting, which was something that they made us believe with the preview for this episode. That was nice though - I didn't want some people to quit or be eliminated because of other people.

As for the actual final part of the final, there was another eating challenge, which I love and I missed those on the "main show" so it's nice that they incorporated more of that on this version, there was also a sleeping challenge, as we saw on the preview and then the final portion was a marathon up the mountain - and that last bit was worth double the points, which was something that Aneesa said during the sleeping part of the final.

And because we're already talking about Aneesa, I think I should say that I was a bit disappointed that this wasn't her time to win. I know that already making into the final was huge, and because she wasn't the best on the checkpoints she knew she wasn't going to win so I bet she didn't try her hardest but still... I was happy that she made it to the final but I really thought this was her chance to win but... Yes was so good!

Yes, Yes was the winner of this season/show and I already knew that going into the episode. I wasn't mad at it though - I think he's a great competitor and he's great all-around. He knows about bikes and building things, he's great at math and puzzles, he has the endurance and the will power, he knows the techniques for running and going up a mountain and that was how he won! Through the most part of the marathon Darrell was ahead of Yes, but then Yes realized/knew that with little clothes on he would be faster and not heat up as quickly so he got rid of some layers and that's how he passed Darrell and, ultimately, won the whole thing. Truly, a great competitor! Yes, I was a bit sad that neither Darrel not Aneesa won, but I think with them it's more the "emotional" connection because I've seen them on The Challenge the longest but I did like most of the players in this season and I can't wait to see more of them.

But I guess that's it for this episode. There will be another rant next week because we still have the Reunion but, after that, it's going to be a while until we have a new The Challenge rant, as well as other rants (and next week there won't be a The Flash rant either) so, from now on, the blog won't be active that much but every time there's a new episode of the shows that I cover you know that I will be here a day or two after it airs to talk about it so keep an eye because dates change all the time.

Until then, let me know what you thought of this season/show overall. Did you like it better than the "normal season"? Or do you prefer the drama of the main show? Also tell me if you liked the winner and yeah... I'll see you in my next rant!

Love,

Daniela.

The Flash | Season 7 Episode 11 - "Family Matters, Part 2"

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So here we are... with another sh*tty episode. Luckily, it looks like this story-line is over so, hopefully, the season will get better from now on... ?!

To be completely honest, I don't even know what to say about this episode. Most of it I was just bored and didn't even pay attention to most of it. The whole episode was cringe AF and that ending?! Ugh, awful.  

The beginning actually was such a disappointment! Remember how that last episode ended with Bashir, Alexa and Iris dead, which got me a bit excited about this week's episode but, turns out, they weren't really dead - it was an illusion. After that the episode just goes downhill. They even have a line where Iris says that "Nora" attacked her because she sees her as competition. What?! That was the most unrealistic thing I've heard on this show - and this is a show about a guy that gets super-speed from a lightning bolt so that says a lot.

Anyway, at least this episode had a subplot that, even though was so misplaced and didn't fit the episode at all, it was the best part of the episode - which was Frost escaping the prison (along with other criminals) and fighting Chill-bane. The chemistry between those two are just so good and that made the episode bearable. But that was about it. The remaining of the episode was boring, annoying and cringe, with everyone still saying the forces are Barry and Iris' kids and there was a point where Bashir even calls Barry dad! Ugh! Hated that! And, obviously, the way that Barry gets "Nora" to "turn good" is through a talk and you already know how I feel about that.

Everything ends well with some little hints about Cisco leaving (he leaves next episode), Frost returning to Caitlin's apartment on probation (we knew something like that would happen) and Frost saying she has a crush on Chill-bane.

And then, the worst part of the episode - Barry and Iris discussing having children and Barry being like really flirty, Iris having none of it, but then she gets up and says to do it (make some babies) and Barry runs after her. Can they be more on the nose with the fact that there's no chemistry between Grant and Candice?! I don't know why people keep shipping Barry and Iris because they do not have chemistry whatsoever, and this scene made it so obvious.

Next week there won't be a new episode but, at this point, I'm not even mad about it. I am, though, excited to move onto another story-line so, let's see what the next half of the season brings, hopefully it will be better than the first half.

Let me know what you thought of this episode, what was your favorite part and what do you expect from the next half of the season and I'll see you soon with a new rant!

Love,

Daniela.

The Challenge: All Stars | Season 1 Episode 8 - "Mo Money Mo Problems"

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First part of the final! This episode was actually so dope! This season has been pretty good but, let's be honest - this final was so much better than all the other episodes of the season.

The thing with the remaining of the season is that it lacked "suspense" and, even though there isn't like major surprises in this ones, there's the excitement of tho is ahead and who's doing better so... Let's talk about that!

Right away TJ lets everyone know that this would be a final with multiple days and run in pairs, but with a twist - in each checkpoint the pairs had to change and they couldn't repeat so everyone had to run with everyone, which I liked. Oh, and the last team to get to checkpoint 2 would go home right away.

I can't spend much time on each checkpoint and each pair because there was a lot but to start they had to solve a puzzle to see who would be paired with who. The first two to finish were Alton and Aneesa, and that got me so excited! However, Alton sucked at canoeing and a lot of the other teams passed them. Still, they were not the last ones - Jisela and Derrick were. They weren't the last ones to finish the puzzle though, but Kellyanne and Big Easy passed them and so Jisela and Derrick were the ones to go home. After the whole thing with Jisela last episode, I wasn't so mad at it, I just wanted to see a bit more of Derrick.

Then, the second checkpoint was to build a bike and then ride it till the third checkpoint. There's not a lot I can say about that one just that Jonna was really smart to pick Yes for that part of the final.

At the end of that, they had to do another puzzle, but a math one now, and again I was so impressed with Yes because he barely looked at it and it was done.

From that one to checkpoint 4 it was walking/running and, for that portion I have to highlight Darrell who was paired with Ruthie and even carried her for part of that run. And then, the dreadful checkpoint - the one where they had to eat two Caroline Reaper peppers, solve a puzzle and run again to the next checkpoint, and that's when everyone starts crumbling (apart from Big Easy, he looked pretty fine after eating those peppers). 

A lot of people got sick and the ones that looked the worst were Darrell (who's paired with Kellyanne) and Jemmye (who's paired with Mark) and, from what TJ said, if you quit, your partner leaves as well so... Let's see what happens in the next episode, because that's where this one ended. We do see in the preview though that Kellyanne is still in the game, so I assume nothing happens to Darrell, but we see Jemmye crying while TJ says something about quitters so... At least we do see Aneesa and Jonna and Alton so... There's a ton of people that makes it, now we just gotta see what happens to Jemmye and Mark.

Anyway, let me know what you thought of this episode, were you sad to see Jisela and Derrick leave? Who do you think will win? Tell me everything and I'll see you next week with more rants!

Love,

Daniela.

The Flash | Season 7 Episode 10 - "Family Matters, Part 1"

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Hello people!

Back wit a new The Flash rant and back with the crappy episodes.

That's right, this week's episode was another ones that I didn't like. Heck, I would go as far as saying that I hated it! Not only the plot was hella weak but I was so bored! This whole story with the forces looked really good on paper but, when they decided not to fight them and just tr to "recruit" them with words... That just got back to that same old fighting with the bad guys with words and that's so boring! It's not even Iris anymore - it's the way the writers are writing this story - it isn't interesting at all! The ending of this episode did get me a bit more excited, I gotta say that, but still... My hope for this season are long gone. Maybe now the show will surprise me in a good way?! We'll see... But for now, let's get deeper into this episode and why I didn't like it.

This whole episode, as we saw in the preview, was about getting Alexa (aka Fuerza) ready to fight the speed-force. But, at the same time, Barry knew that she wasn't enough so they went after Psycho as well, so the had two forces on their side. And that's basically what this whole episode was about - learning more about Psycho's - Bashir - past and getting him to join Team Flash. But what really annoyed me was the fact that they kept saying that the forces are Barry's kids and these forces keep calling him dad!? Ugh, that's so gross! I seriously hate it and I just want them to stop!

There was also some hints to Cisco leaving, which was expected.

The only thing that I liked about the episode was Joe's little story-line with that detective, which I though she would leave after the whole thing with Frost, but I guess not and, in the end, they dropped a huge bomb on us - Joe leaves the police! That was unexpected and I'm curious to see more of that story-line. But that's about it.

The episode ended with Nora aka speed-force tricking them and, along with Dion, she gets into STAR Labs and steals the powers/forces of the other forces - as well as Iris - ending with, what I assume, are their deaths (Alexa, Bashir and Iris), so maybe next episode will be better?! I guess I'm always waiting for that turn so... We'll see. Let me know what you thought of this episode and I'll see you in a minute with a new rant!

Love,

Daniela

Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist | Season 2 Episode 13 - "Zoey's Extraordinary Goodbye"

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OMG I'm so stoked to talk about this episode!

This was Zoey's season finale and, what could have been such a sad send off (even more because we don't know if the show will be renewed or not) ended up being such an uplifting episode with the end that I wanted!

That's right folks, they did it! Clarkeman (yes, I finally know what Zoey and Max's ship name is) is endgame!

I'm sure you'll forgive me but I have to start with the end! OMG what was that?! I mean, not only they really mad us think Zoey would end up alone but they left us with such a big cliffhanger! So now Max hears Heart Songs as well?! I mean... This makes the possibility of an upcoming season so much more interesting, but that really caught me by surprise (not mad though).

Okay, now that I've got my excitement out, let's rewind a bit and get through the whole episode.

We knew that Zoey felt much more than friendship towards Max (even after their 'break up') but, to be honest, we never really saw her 'not working' with Simon either so I truly didn't know what they were going to do with this episode. I knew I wanted Clarkeman to be endgame but I didn't know if that was going to happen. Well, turns out pretty early in the episode Zoey realizes that things with Simon aren't working out and, luckily, Simon felt the exact same way and their break up was fairly simple. Obviously they will still have a deep connection, mainly because of the things they shared about their dads and all of that, but Zoey's heart belonged to Max.

However, it isn't until she learns about what we saw in the last episode (about Max giving her his spot at SPRQ Point) and after a beautiful dream musical number with her dad that Zoey realizes she has to do something about Max leaving otherwise she will regret it for the rest of her life. But, of course, something had to happen and Zoey doesn't go through with her plan. She sees Max and Rose at the airport and, as she's approaching them, she hears/sees Max sing a heart song that she assumed was towards Rose and so she gives up and goes back home.

It's then, in the end of the episode, that Max appears, revealing that he didn't go to New York. Rose realized that he wasn't focused at all and Max realized that he loved someone else - Zoey - who was the person he was singing about after all. And then the plot twist happens.

As Zoey is explaining her feelings for him, she starts singing and turns out Max now hears Heart Songs! And the episode ended like that. Now I wonder - does both of them have powers now? Did Zoey transfer her powers to Max? Did Zoey get rid of her powers and they won't come back to her? There's so many questions now! I really need that Season 3! But, I gotta say - If they end up not renewing the show I won't be mad at how this ended. I will be sad that one of my favorite shows ended but the actual ending wasn't bad - everyone is happy and Zoey and Max are together. It's pretty clear that the writers really thought this through. Not only they pleases everyone, with Zoey and Simon dating for a few episodes, then making the previews episode which changed a lot of people's minds on Clarkeman (people started shipping them) and then they ended with basically everyone happy but still with an interesting twist that, if they get picked up (which I hope they do) will make a great Season 3 - so let's hope that happens!

Well, I guess that's it from me as far Zoey's Playlist goes. I'm sorry if this rant was a bit messy but so many emotions! Let me know what you guys thought of this season finale and what do you think - do you think there will be a Season 3? Tell me everything and I'll see you later this week with more rants!

Love,

Daniela.