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Prison Break 2x9 2x10

I HATE it when they go back to the our-writers-have-no-freaking-clue-what-the-conspiracy-is conspiracy. This is when the story gets real dull. But we do see Lincoln's (and presumably Michael's , I think I fell asleep when they did the whole history thing) father, who's also involve with the conspiracy (they are in Terrance's house, no? I can't remember) yet call themselves "the good guys".

Some stuff happens to each of the escapees, but they really are the best only when they're together. T-Bag's story was the only that held my interest, given they did NOT go the romantic route in the Michael/Sara rendez-vous. (Why didn't they? It's not like Sara has any options, like she said. And look what happened.)  Liked that the guard clocked the other one - "maybe you should've looked through the shit" - but am totally expecting TBag to rip his already limp hand to escape. That man has the pain threshold of something that has a high pain threshold.

Michael easily outwitted that birdbath guy (I know I should know his name, but who cares.), and I'm sure they'll be joining hands to go against the big baddie soon. Whoever or whatever the big baddie is. That's the annoying thing about this show; while it's exciting and action packed at times, I don't actually care about the central mystery AT ALL. I just like seeing them solve their little problems of being a fugitive, as supposed to figuring out the stupid conspiracy.

Studio 60 on blah blah blah "Nevada Day Pt. 1"

Hey this wasn't half bad. Probably because it didn't concentrate much on Matthew Perry. I love the guy, but his character's storylines usually involve the writing, and hearing him or anyone else rattling on about what's funny and what's not is like nails on a chalkboard. Oh, but anyhoo, it's the only episode I actually liked so far and it's because the A, B, C, and/or D stories all overlap and involve each other. And you actually care about the A,B and C's. Plus the big story led them away from the studio, which is a good good thing. The reverse story telling, while cliche, was quite effective here, and the side characters (like Steve Weber, Nate Corddry, DL Hughley, etc. ) are developing some real personalities here. I think I like them way more than either Matthew Perry or Sarah Paulson. So anyhoo, it's only part one of a whole story, Nate's still stuck at the police station, along with Whiteford, Weber, Hughley, an attorney and a potential Chinese investor from Macau and his teenybopper violist daughter who lurvves Nate. We'll see if they all make it to the live show next time on Studio 60...

P.S. The heard but not seen Jesus skit (or sketches, which to me is EXACTLY the same thing, contrary to last week's ep.  Skits aren't inferior. In fact, the definition of a sketch is : "...A short, often satirical scene or play in a revue or variety show; a skit." (Thanks, dictionary.com). So, I think you're adorable, Nate, but shut up about your stupid skits) was surprisingly pretty awesome. Which means we probably won't see this one in the faux show.

Desperate Housewives 3x7 "Bang"

Wow. Can't believe I'm saying or even writing all this, but that was actually a really good episode. Bang! I'm glad this show has fallen so out of my radar that I didn't read any spoiler-ish news concerning this episode. This was a solid, solid episode.

Things I liked:

- The holdup at the supermarket brought together most of the characters and plotlines in an unexpected and interesting way, without it being too forced (like your typical DH episode). It's nice to see actual advancing of the plot. Hear that, Cherry?

-All the wheels were in motion in this one. It was exciting, funny, surprising and touching all at the same time. It made the past six episodes 'buildup' instead of 'boring ass predictable unfunny shit'.

-Felicity Huffman gets a really good storyline for which I'm sure she'll get an Emmy nod if she submits this episode (though I'm not sure how 'comedic' her role is). I liked her reunion with Brenda Strong (who I enjoy so much more in person than the voiceovers, and I'm always surprised to see her so tall, even though I know she's tall already). I hated Lynette and Tom's stupid pizza/child story thing all season, and this episode might provide them with some actual material for the rest of the season. Let's hope that storyline doesn't go south AGAIN. Btw, why does it seem like Lynette is always at the house now? You'd think she'd be at the office. Tom is also much more sympathetic here, especially after all that crazy talk about pizza. Please don't write crappy storylines for Lynette again - look what Felicity's capable of.

-They got rid of Nora, one of the most useless character and predictable plotline this season, but did it without making her death a joke. It was genuinely sad, and made me sympathize with a character I don't even like. That gunshot also made me jump just a bit, and I do quite like that.

-Hate to say this, but LOVED that James Denton wasn't in this ep. I've grown tired of his entire character and role in the show and couldn't care less whether he was in a coma or had amnesia or knew "Monique" or he's supposedly hot or whatever. He's dullsville now. Can Orson run him over again? BUT, I did like that Edie bagged him. But that's probably more to do with Edie than him.

-I love Bree, who's really the only reason why I was still watching this goddamn show in the first place. She feels so completely responsible for the holdup I'd almost wish she was included in Lynette's dream at the end. It's time for Bree to have some happiness, no? Orson (and who doesn't love see Agent Cooper/Trey Mcdougal again on tv?) is really a great match for Bree. Come on, they both knew to use salt when someone spills red wine. I'm not sure what Orson's story is about, since he's been nothing but nice to his present wife thus far, but it seems it would be a while before we would know - with Laurie Metcalf's character death and all. Who's gonna point the fingers now? Hey, and he almost managed to kill what's-his-face. (Shit what is his name? See, I can't even remember your name anymore, Denton.) Next time, Orson, next time.

-The new neighbor is cute! I was told the actor playing him is Laurie Metcalf's actual husband (Good job, Laurie). Pretty cool he got to hurl a can of peaches(?) at her on his first episode.

Things that are still blah:

-Gabrielle and Carlos' War of the Worlds divorce remains the least inspired storyline. Blah blah blah. I don't care. And for something that's totally ludicrous, it's not even funny. Ugh. Either divorce or stay together. Then let them have an actual storyline.

-I really liked last week's and this week's scene where three of the housewives got together and hanged out. What I don't like is the exclusion of Bree. The relationships between the four should remain somewhat of a staple to the show, so I'm thinking someting shitty's gonna happen to Bree because of the 'isolation'. And didn't we see her completely fucked last season? Stop reusing her acting.

-I don't like Susan. But I didn't mind her as much in this episode. Probably coz she got told off by Julie (who was pretty correct in her assessment). However, I don't like Julie either(Liked her friend Anne of AD though). She's BORING, and it doesn't help that the actress playing Julie suffers from the Rory(of Gilmore Girls) syndrome either.

Anyhoo...

Oh! His name is Mike. You go Mike.