Wentworth | Season 8 Part 2: Episode 16, One Eye Open

Here we are agin, four weeks to go to what could be an explosive series finale!

Yes it is shaping up to be explosive with Lou and Judy putting their elaborate plan to escape into action. Judy, having had her privileges suspended, relies on Lou to pass on her information to a visitor in accumulating the proper equipment in making a bomb. However, Lou has a much greater plan in mind. Targeting the guards and staff at Wentworth.

Lou persuades Marie to steal Zaina’s phone and now that Lou is protecting Judy, Marie requests a transfer and asks Allie would she mind if she moves into H1, which casuals friction between Rita, Ruby and Boomer. 

Vera informs Will that Joan’s memory has returned. Vera also reveals Dr. Miller has been prescribing her Psuldrycin, but will have much difficulty in trying to oust Miller, as she has illegally obtained this information. 

Ann is becoming more desperate in trying to find the camera filming some nasty Boomer style amateur AF prison porn.

Ann offers to issue a bonus wage to the first officer who retrieves it and authorises a less extreme search than before, to avoid another backlash. Linda takes matters into her own hands and unsuccessfully attempts to take out an unofficial strip search on Boomer. 

Rita’s case begins to look encouraging when her lawyer attempts to track down Jonesy via a string of phone calls, until Marie receives a visit where she is informed that Rita is a cop, placing her and Ruby’s life in danger. 

Joan prompts Eve to make her move on Jake. When Jake rejects Eve’s advances, Joan tells Eve that Jake has a history of mistreating women, in the hope that she will kill Jake. However, Joan’s plan backfires when she believes that Eve has placed Jake’s body in a freezer, only to discover that Eve has set a trap by attacking her and attempting to lock her inside the freezer, for which Joan swiftly retaliates. 

Eve is later found with her left eye missing and holding a spoon. It is then realised that Eve has emotionally unravelled, yet Vera suspects that Joan is the culprit behind it. With no evidence, Eve is transferred to a mental institution. Jake is located alive and naked. Did Joan or Eve do something to a naked Jake?

The missing eye eventually turns up in Lou’s breakfast cereal, courtesy of Joan. With Joan muttering "I've got my eye on you". Nasty!

As Lou is about to tell Marie the reason why she is protecting Judy and agreeing to let her move into Reb’s old cell, Marie almost tells Lou the truth about Rita but suddenly the pair being to kiss one another. Is this the new Wentworth power couple?

Was this the end of Eve Wilder? What is lone wolf Joan/The Freak up to? Four episodes remaining, how will it all end? Will Lou conclude the series as the Top Dog?

Time will tell. Until next week.

September TV Finales - Power Book III: Raising Kanan - Season One

Power Book III: Raising Kanan is the third spin-off of the long-running series, Power. Following Power Book II: Ghost this is not a continuation on the original Power series. Power Book III was renewed for a second season ahead of its premiere. Good news for Stan as this is one of the biggest titles on Stan right now.

With two more spin offs in the works this gives Stan almost year round content. Power Book II: Ghost is also due to return in November of this year.

Power Book III: Raising Kanan is a prequel set in the 1990s that will chronicle the early years of Kanan Stark (the character first played by executive producer Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson), on how he got in the drug game.

Kanan's mom Patina Miller as Raquel Thomas steals every scene she is in. With power suits and real big bo$$ energy. Miller slays. Mekai Curtis stars as lead Kanan Stark, while Joey Bada$$ as Unique, Omar Epps as Malcolm Howard & AnnaLynne McCord as Toni Deep also star.

It took me a while to get into the third Power story, however once I did, I was sold. Its an ace 90's throwback with the usual Power amount of sex, drugs and drama.

Starz have a winning franchise on their hands with Power. I have a feeling season two will be back mid 2022, I for one will be picking this bad boy back up.

Power Book III: Raising Kanan streams alongside the other Power dramas on Stan in Australia.

September TV Finales - Nine Perfect Strangers -

Nine Perfect Strangers is the latest David E. Kelley novel by Liane Moriarty turned series. Following the success of Big Little Lies on HBO, Hulu (Amazon in Australia) has reported that the limited series' premiere is the most-watched Hulu original ever.

Nine strangers from the city gather for a 10-day retreat at Tranquillum House, a health and wellness resort in the fictional town of Cabrillo, California. Which actually happens to really be somewhere in Byron Bay. Yes the series was filmed in Australia with Kidman bringing out Melissa McCarthy, the dreamy Manny Jacinto, local Asher Keddie, Luke Evans, Melvin Gregg, Samara Weaving, Grace Van Patten, Tiffany Boone, Michael Shannon, Regina Hall, Bobby Cannavale, Hal Cumpston and recent Wentworth departure star Zoe Terakes.

The resort promises to transform and heal the guests who stay there. The resort is not what it seems to be and the guests are about to discover many secrets about each other and the resort's host Masha, Nicole Kidman. Kidman who is no stranger to a David E. Kelley/Liane Moriarty work is not as good as her role in Big Little Lies.

Regina Hall really is the highlight. Her character, Carmel Schneider, a single mother whose husband left her for a younger woman is by far the strongest/most interesting character.

Rotten Tomatoes gives the miniseries 61% approval rating. Stating "A meandering mystery may muddle its impact, but strong performances across the board from its eclectic ensemble mean Nine Perfect Strangers is never less than watchable."

However I enjoyed this series. A nice short, sharp 8 episode well shot local production which now has a number of other projects sniffing around Byron to film. Following Eden on Stan, I like most people stuck in Sydney would love to escape north. Well overseas is where I would preferred to spend my hard earned COVID savings.

Either way, ahead of "Freedom Day" I strongly recommend viewing this nice escape from Sydney's long ass Winter 2021.

Until next time when I take a look at the next Power Book. III: Raising Kanan's finale. Already renewed for a second season, so they can really go out with a bang!

September TV Finales - RFDS - Season One

RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service is not to be confused with the long running 80's/90's Channel Nine series The Flying Doctors.

Airing on the Seven Network from mid August, we got the finale this week after eight episodes and seven weeks.

Production on RFDS commenced in Broken Hill in March 2020. The series being written by Ian Meadows and produced by Imogen Banks for Endemol Shine.

Starring Emma Hamilton, Ash Ricardo, Kate Mulvany, Rodney Afif, Rob Collins (HOT!), Jack Scott, Sofia Nolan, Thomas Weatherall,  Stephen Peacocke (HOT! and from Home & Away/Five Bedrooms) and Ash Hodgkinson.

I had my reservations about the series. However I was pleasantly surprised. The scenery, Stephen Peacocke/Rob Collins made the show something to look at and tune into week to week.

I am not 100% sure if the series would return for a second run, with Aussie dramas struggling to keep over the first season huddle on network TV. Whilst Peacocke's Five Bedrooms has been renewed twice, but moving to Ten's streaming platform instead. This allows the show to push more boundaries whilst not being slotted in at some strange time slot week to week.

If you are looking for an easy to watch eight part Aussie series, give RFDS a roll. It's a hell of a lot better than Neighbours & Home & Away. Whilst not being as groundbreaking as Wentworth.

Until next time, Nine Perfect Strangers and Power Book III will both be concluding this weekend.

Wentworth | Season 8 Part 2: Episode 15, The Unknown Terrorist

MAJOR SPOILER ALERTS - 

Ann is furious (using a lot of C words, can I just say this season has LOADS of C bombs!) when Boomer's sexy camera work is released online.

Ann then orders both cell and strip searches to retrieve the camera and the missing canister of nitrous oxide. Following the unsuccessful search, Will calls out Ann's misconduct. 

When the heat is off, Boomer enlists the help of Ruby in directing a sex scene featuring Zaina. Ruby and Zaina appear to also have the hots for each other. Yes its a return to inmate love!

Still grieving over Reb, Lou makes an unwelcome pass at Marie. This is a failed love connection. One outta two ain't bad!

Now that the truth is finally out, Allie manages to hear it from Judy when she gets her high on nitrous oxide, forcing Judy to admit the stabbing. In trying to convince Allie that it was a joke, Judy decides to finish what she started and attempts to kill Allie in the showers before being interrupted by Rita, Ruby and Boomer who all agree to let the women take their own form of punishment in order to spare them extra sentences. 

It looks like Judy's time at Wentworth is finally over!

However, Boomer loses her patience and bashes Judy. While recovering in hospital, Ann takes pleasure in informing Judy that Allie has withdrawn her State of Dependency and that the extradition proceedings will continue. 

Joan convinces Eve that Jake has taken an interest in her and persuades her to use it to advantage by having contraband smuggled into the prison. Later the ladies are seeing laughing over a bottle of wine, Ann had left over after a random drunken prison guard/staff party.

There was a lot to unpack in episode five. Honestly this was setting up a lot to come in the final EVER five episodes.

Vera and Jake clash over Grace when she realises he has been taking advice from Eve. Vera discover that Eve was a former prisoner of Blackmoore, where The Freak was a guard earlier in her career.

Vera looks into the possibility that Joan remembers Eve and has regained her memory; she searches Dr. Miller's files and proves this to be true. Jake offers to drive a drunken Ann home which leads to sex! in a car! It's the first male/female sex of the season. Following two inmate love connections it was nice to see the guards/staff getting some action!

Lou takes revenge on Judy for her deceit over the stabbing and the stolen money by trying to drown her in a waste disposal bin filled with water.

It's a tough watch this scene! Lou after a number of minutes, agrees to spare her following Judy making Lou a deal that she can't refuse. Lou then gives Judy her protection. Unbeknown to the other women, the pair plan to escape. Judy suggests they bomb the prison. End of episode! Bring on episode six 
I say!

September TV Finales - Reservation Dogs - Season One

A lot of new shows are returning now in the US of A, however Reservation Dogs aired its season one finale yesterday.

The series is created by Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi for FX on Hulu in the USA along with Binge in Australia. 

It is a notable first in that it features all Indigenous writers and directors, along with an almost entirely Indigenous American cast and production team. It is also the first series to be shot entirely in Oklahoma.

The series premiered in early August on International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. The eight episode first season follows the lives of four Indigenous teenagers in rural Oklahoma. They spend their days committing crime and fighting it, in an effort to get to California.

A month after the series commenced airing, it was renewed for a second season. Starring D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Deverey Jacobs, Paulina Alexis, and newcomer Lane Factor.

Part of the development process included casting unknown actors from Indigenous communities, and the young leads in particular forming a working rapport, often around their shared love of Indigenous comedy. 

The series has been well received while being part comedy, part drama. I do love a swift thirty minute show with a short episode run. Reservation Dogs is a welcome addition to my TV dance card. The show is also one of the most original series I have watched in a while. No medical/cop/fire fighter/drug procedurals on this series.

It's back to basics TV at its best. Taika Waititi is at the top of his game right now. Tomorrow a look at last night's explosive Wentworth episode. The Emmy's may be over but it's peak TV season y'all!

September TV Finales - FANTASY ISL∀ND - Season One

Fantasy Island the reboot, stylized as FANTASY ISL∀ND commenced its first eight episode run only last month. With a couple of weeks of double episodes, FANTASY ISL∀ND comes to a close. Apparently a second season is in the talks.

Roselyn Sánchez is cast as Elena Roarke alongside, Kiara Barnes, John Gabriel Rodriquez whilst a Melrose Place reunion also took place with Laura Leighton, Josie Bissett and Daphne Zuniga.

The Melrose Place reunion episode was obviously the best episode of the eight.

Sadly like American Horror Stories, these anthology episode series are slightly hit or miss. Some of the episodes were sadly more miss than hit.

However the the finale Día de los Vivos with Leslie Jordan (American Horror Story) as Jasper was a vast improvement.

I'll be interested to see if this show returns. Live ratings weren't great, FOX in the USA scheduled the finale up against the Netflix dominated Emmy's whilst some episodes were a little dull.

Tomorrow its a wrap on Reservation Dogs, which unlike FANTASY ISL∀ND will be back for a second season.

Return to Cinema (hopefully soon) 2021 - Streamline

Streamline is the latest Aussie film to get a release. However with cinemas closed in Australia's two main states, this has landed on Stan. Teenage swimmer Benjamin Lane faces problems after his father leaves jail. Even swimming star Ian Thorpe makes a little cameo.

But that's where the excitement sadly ends.

Streamline is written and directed by Tyson Wade Johnston, marking his directorial debut.

Fingers crossed we get to return to the cinema (@ 75% capacity of course) once we hit 70% in NSW. So this will just get filed under something I watched on Stan while I waited for Billions, Power and Heels to load on a Sunday afternoon.

There were some shining lights in the film. Like Wentworth's Hunter Page-Lochard and lead Levi Miller.

No scored review here, for those go to IMDB. 

Until next time. Sleep tight!

Binged 2021 - Little Birds

What the hell did I just watch! LOL

I put this on my Stan watchlist last lockdown. Now in week 12 or 13 I am going through my Stan watchlist. Little Birds is a series starring Juno Temple and Hugh Skinner along with hunky Raphael Acloque for some added eye candy.

Released back on 4 August 2020, inspired by Anaïs Nin's posthumously published 1979 collection of erotic short stories, Little Birds. The six part series weaves stories of love and desire together with personal drama and political intrigue, set against a uniquely distinctive backdrop of hedonism and conflict. 

Little Birds is set in Tangier in 1955, in the famous ‘international zone’ – one of the last outposts of colonial decadence, and a culture shock in more ways than one for troubled American debutante Lucy Savage (Juno Temple). Lucy desires an unconventional life free from the societal cage she's been kept in and, along with Tangier itself, finds herself on the cusp of achieving a painful yet necessary independence.

To be honest the series was a really easy watch to have on in the background. It's not as erotic as one is lead to believe. There is limited sexy scenes while the story does tend to go a little all over the shop.

Look with October being jam packed with new and returning titles coming unless you are super bored give this a go.

Currently screening that is more interesting than Little Birds - 

Wentworth - Foxtel

RFDS - Channel Seven (season/most likely series finale this week)

Billions - Stan

Power Book III - Stan

Heels - Stan

American Horror Story: Double Feature - Binge

American Crime Story: Impeachment - Binge

Nine Perfect Strangers - Amazon (mini-series finale this week)

Reservation Dogs - Binge (season finale this week, already renewed for a third season)

That's just a few highlights. Sorry Little Birds, with so much choice out there, this just doesn't cut the mustard.

Wentworth | Season 8 Part 2: Episode 14, Judas Kiss

OK, we are down to six remaining episodes. 

I can't believe the crazy ride that is Wentworth (AKA Prisoner V2.0) is almost done and dusted.

This week sees a new inmate. Yes another character to the mix. Eve Wilder, a former nanny, arrives at Wentworth on remand for a hit-and-run incident and immediately recognises Joan from her days as a prisoner at Blackmoore, where Joan was once an officer. 

Oh no, the Freak is busted. Mostly triggered by Eve though!

Eve takes delight in informing Marie of Joan's ruthless treatment of the prisoners in her charge. Eve decides to retaliate against Joan who abruptly stops her in her tracks. This was a truly terrifying moment where Rabe commands the viewers full attention with her brutal wild side. 

Ann is attacked in the yard when a bag filled with urine is thrown at her and she deliberately blames Judy. Ann demands that Judy spend the night outside handcuffed to the punishment station. The following morning, Will finds Judy and is rushed to medical with hypothermia. I am really over Judy. Her character has never interested me that much. Here is hoping they wrap up her story ASAP!

Will attempts to notify the board when Vera convinces him to hold off when he discovers that it's the two-year anniversary of Ann's daughter's death. 

Boomer recovers following the fight and receives a visit from Gavin who demands that she supply more explicit footage. 

The boredom of day-to-day life begins to get to Allie and whilst attending a dentist session, she comes up with plan involving a tank of nitrous oxide. Allie takes the tank to Lou's cell, knocking her unconscious and hooks her up to the nitrous oxide hoping to bring about permanent brain damage, until Lou realises it was Judy who in fact stabbed Allie. 

Vera admits to Jake that she needs help in taking care of Grace as Jake becomes smitten with Eve and asks her for parenting advice. 

Rita attempts to prove her innocence and that she was an undercover cop, but all fails when a witness who could help her case is found dead. 

Vera discovers that Greg has been prescribing Joan with Psuldrycin, the same drug Liz Birdsworth had been taking. 

Ann is forced to apologise to Judy, just as Judy announces her stay of proceeding has been approved. Allie looks pissed. She looks ready to strike, take revenge. Maybe Judy's end is near. Here is hoping.

My next predictions are - 

Rita for Top Dog

The Freak is set to go postal

Lou is going to go rogue

What is the end game for guard Smiles?

(Mini) Monday Spotlight: Returning this October Long Weekend

The October long weekend is closing in. Thank god really. Along with a few TV shows concluding soon (Fantasy Island, Reservation Dogs, Dear White People & the latest Power spin off), my weekly Wentworth rant along with a slate of new shows coming in October. It's time to again face the music. Similar to my other blog Flashing off the Record, its time to feature three up and coming acts over the first long weekend since June.

It's been a long ass winter in Sydney. No gym, no films, no friends and family. However I truly feel October is going to be better. It has to be better. I need a haircut hot damn!

October will also see a buffet of new and returning TV. The Walking Dead's World Beyond concludes with its second and final season. Stan will launch new Peacock series One of Us is Lying, looks interesting while The Equalizer with Queen Latifah is back for its second season.

Network series like Legends of Tomorrow, Batwoman, All American and The Blacklist return. Whilst US cable and streaming favourites The Sinner, You, Fear the Walking Dead, Hightown, Insecure and Succession return. Alongside newcomers Chucky and fellow horror film turned series I Know What You Did Last Summer.

I look forward to bringing music back to this blog with Wentworth returning right here tomorrow after last nights explosive fourth episode!

Wentworth | Season 8 Part 2: Episode 13, The Ties That Bind

Here we are folks, episode three of the final run of Wentworth! This season is powering along! This week also sees the return of staff at Wentworth prison after a two-week absence. 

The Wentworth prison endure a backlash over recent events. I.E two inmates dying in two weeks/two episodes. So, when Ann returns to work following a month's absence and announces her extreme plans of bringing the security of the prison into line.

A formal vote is cast and Boomer is appointed Top Dog. Well, that is until Lou (the terrifying Kate Box - who I always mistake for Virgina Gay from this week's Q&A episode) is released from the slot and challenges her to a fight in order to make it official. 

Rita (who I secretly think will make it to Top Dog) is back at Wentworth and is determined to make the best of what could be a long stretch inside. 

Joan reveals that she is full of regret over her cruel treatment towards Vera in the past; she becomes consumed with rage, having overheard Jake threatening Vera with custody proceedings over Grace. 

Judy pushes the boundaries further in fighting her extradition when she persuades Allie to pretend to be her girlfriend. Linda pushes Ann to consider her for the position of governor and informs her of the sexual relationship which occurred between Will and Marie. 

Ann sees it as the perfect opportunity to have Will removed from correctional services for good, and with Marie recently having requested for a transfer, Ann agrees to grant her request if she confirms the allegation, which Marie denies to save Will's career. 

Boomer picks up the courage to face Lou in the fight, but is ultimately defeated when Lou stabs her with a shiv. This scene was one of the most brutal Wentworth scenes to date. That is saying a lot!

Marie comforts a depressed Lou who now realises that has nothing left to lose; she will take revenge against the officers of Wentworth, whom she truly holds responsible for Reb's death. So which one of the Wentworth staff will fall victim to first? What is the Freak/Joan up to? Will someone bite the bullet next week? Gosh I am excited for next Tuesday, not just because it's pay day. Episode four will drop!

September TV Finales - The Republic of Sarah - Season One/Series Finale

The Republic of Sarah is the most original series on The CW in years! Hence, it's been cancelled after one lonely season. Sadly, the series also has a rather low Rotten Tomatoes approval rating of 43%. I personally however liked the idea for the series, whilst also liking the 13 episodes that have now concluded in Australia on Stan.

Starring Stella Baker as Sarah, alongside Aussie Luke Mitchell, Megan Follows, Izabella Alvarez, Ian Duff, Hope Lauren, Nia Holloway, Landry Bender and Forrest Goodluck. 

Like Australia, mining remains a hot topic in the USA. The show commences with the following plot line. A massive vein of coltan (an incredibly valuable mineral) is discovered under the town Greylock, New Hampshire, a mining company prepares to extract the mineral which would effectively remove the town from existence. 

Sarah Cooper (AKA The Republic of Sarah) a rebellious high school teacher residing in Greylock, organizes and leads opposition. However, an unexpected result occurs when the town becomes its own nation, separate from the US. Therefore, Sarah (along with key members of the town) must grapple with developing their own country. Complicating matters further is Sarah's brother (Luke Mitchell) working at the mining company. Even more complicated is some of the drama and events that unfold throughout the 13-episode run.

When I say original at The CW, I mean this is not a high school drama (yes Sarah started out teaching at the high school before the drama starts) or a DC comic book series. The CW has really been lacking a grounded series without all the conflict of a superhero series or even on a smaller scale Kung Fu.

The show probably also struggled being released over the US summer (which was mostly COVID restriction free) so this cannot have helped. With very few big names in the series I don't think the show attracted many viewers based on the cast list.

The only problem with this series was the story would get stale real quick if it continued. Yes, they could cover all items about the constitution could be covered but that would get dull real fast. Unless you loved US politics.

Could have been a super tight 8-episode miniseries, so I can't really say I am surprised this has been canned. Either way if you don't want to watch the Block or the footy finals, The Republic of Sarah streams now on Stan.

September TV Finales - Legends of Tomorrow - Season Six

The sixth season of Legends of Tomorrow has just concluded with an episode titled The Fungus Amongus.

The sixth season has had a fairly consistent run of its 15 episodes. The season commenced back in early May. When we weren't locked down. Remember that?

The show has had a large number of cast members. However, Caity Lotz, Tala Ashe, Jes Macallan, Olivia Swann, Amy Louise Pemberton, Nick Zano, Dominic Purcell, Adam Tsekhman and Shayan Sobhian, Lisseth Chavez and Matt Ryan return for the sixth outing. Next season will see less of OG cast member Dominic Purcell while Matt Ryan will no longer play Constantine. He will return as new character Gwyn Davies.

So yes, that is right as bat shit crazy as season six was a seventh season will actually be here sooner than you think. Season seven will commence mid next month.

The 100th episode will also air next season. 

So, is season six worth watching? In all honesty like The Flash, I would be super surprised if season seven is not the last. They get their 100th episode next season, the cast have almost all completely changed. The show is really tired, lacks direction along with running very low on new story ideas.

We got a small cliff-hanger (as even the cast through the script said everything tied up nicely) with after returning young Bishop to 2212, a second Waverider appears and destroys the first before disappearing, stranding the Legends.

Honestly The CW let's get more shows like All American or The Republic of Sarah (whoops you axed that one after one season) or Kung Fu. The DC shows are really starting to wear thin. Like super thin.

September Telly

Another month of "lockdown", another month of TV highlights. Whats coming, going and where...

Well another winter is done with, so hello spring.

Well on the way now, American Horror Story is already into its 10th season. I for one am already enjoying Double Feature. 

Speaking of on its way, Nine Perfect Strangers is already halfway through its miniseries run. Please Hulu don't drag out a second season. As much as I like it, I will like a certain ending to the story at the end of the eight episodes.

Riverdale is almost coming to an end for its very strange fifth season. The sixth season will return later this year.

Still on The CW Dynasty will also come into its final few episodes. The series has run almost uninterrupted since it commenced airing on May 7th.

Money Heist lands on Netflix this month for the first part of its final ten episode run. The second half will return in December. 

Apple TV+ has loads on currently. Mr Corman is actually really interesting. Joesph Gordon-Levitt is outstanding as usual. See and Apple TV+ favourite Ted Lasso are also back for second seasons.

Billions returns on Stan for the last five episodes of its very delayed fifth season. Good news a sixth season has already been approved.

Animal Kingdom will wrap up its dull AF fifth (and should be final season) early next month. This series has honestly been a red hot mess.

Power Book III is chugging along on Stan too. The Power franchise is proving to be very popular. Along with this franchise Stan also has Heels now playing.

Legends of Tomorrow closes its completely bat shit crazy fifth season next Monday. The sixth and hopefully final season returns next month. Along with Batwoman. It will air midweek next season in place of Sunday up against super premium HBO, Showtime, Starz programs. Network TV need to move out, in the USA their dramas have really become B, C and D grade productions at best.

Evil also returns on Paramount+ (yes another streaming service) for the second half of its second season. If you're a fan the series has already been renewed for the third season.

Joining Legends of Tomorrow, The Republic of Sarah also wraps its first season run on Stan on Tuesday evening. The show is not super likely to get a second season. However the show is a much stronger, more original, intelligent drama currently airing on The CW. Series like Legends, The Flash, Riverdale lost there funk years ago.

Reservation Dogs is also closing in on its finale too. The series on Binge has been a refreshing new, original thirty (odd) minute comedy.

American Crime Story joins American Horror Story on our screens again. This time focusing on the Clinton presidency. I for one am VERY excited for this series to air.

Another new HBO miniseries is on the way. Scenes From a Marriage. It looks intense, it could join a long list of killer HBO miniseries in 2021. Mare of Easttown, The White Lotus (well technically a series now) and The Undoing.

The Walking Dead has also entered its very long final season. Correction, final for everyone except for Daryl and Carol that get a spin off. Or is it just like Power with a new show name and two characters viewers are familiar with.

Week commencing the 20 September (well for now) the USA five major networks are back with their series returning for the 2021/2022 season. However with Delta on the rampage, who knows. Get those shows filmed and in the can folks!

9-1-1 returns to FOX for a fifth run. The show is a powerhouse for FOX. Finishing the 2020/2021 TV season as the 11th most popular series. We have no cliffhangers to resolve, however as keeping with tradition, a new major drama will happen in the early episodes of the season.

Dear White People also returns for its fourth and final season towards the end on this month on Netflix. I have loved this show. The series I believe (unlike shows mentioned above Legends etc) is calling it a day on a high. Not like Animal Kingdom just dragging on for no other reason than filling a content hole.

Rounding out September (well just squeezing in on the 30th) Big Sky returns for it's second season whilst Station 19 is back for it's fifth. Big Sky could have been a miniseries first up. The first half of the first season was great, gritty network TV. The second half was a little average. I am hoping the second season is of a higher quality. Station 19 dealt with a lot last season. COVID, BLM as well as it's ongoing issues it looks at.

So September is busy. That is not even looking into Australian TV where we will see The Masked Singer return for season three, Wentworth get closer to it's Final Sentence and Channel Seven has a new Aussie drama RFDS.

Wentworth | Season 8 Part 2: Episode 12, Requiem

Back for another week of spoilers, it's another edition of Wentworth: The Final Sentence.

Following Reb's murder the SHIT hits the fan. Literally. This season is already way more action packed than the first ten episodes of season eight.

Lou goes loco following her boyfriends mysterious murder that took place at the end of the previous episode.

Top Dog, Allie is struggling to adjust to life with her disability.

Judy continues to be the weakest link, where in the wide world of fuck is this storyline going? Eight episodes left, does anyone care about Judy Bryant? 

The Freak tells Dr. Miller that the medication has taken effect when she begins to express feelings of empathy. 

Rita remains by her dying father's bedside and they eventually make peace; Rita promises to protect Ruby and just as her father passes away, she is arrested. 

Boomer sets up a conjugal visit between she and Gavin so that he can smuggle in a camera. However, Boomer see it as the perfect opportunity to blackmail him into getting her pregnant by any means possible.

This is the only comedy scene/storyline in this episode. The rest is serious AF.

The Freak lags to Vera that it was Sheila who killed Reb, which she dismisses and accuses Joan. The meeting place for the information is randomly the female showers!

Will confirms to Lou that she and Reb were drugged with a sedative, clearing her of any suspicion. 

Lou retrieves a bottle of poison from Marie's cell and a torn bed sheet, accusing Marie of killing Reb. Marie has no option but to reveal the killer. Marie throughout the episode claims how much she loves Reb. Almost as her own son.

Lou confronts Sheila and forces her to consume the poison and watches on as she suffers in agony. Marie takes mercy on Sheila and puts her out of her misery, forcing Lou to help finish off Sheila. Now I know why Marta Dusseldorp as Sheila Bausch was listed as a "special guest".

The final scene was huge! Lou announces to all in the dining room that she killed Sheila and declares herself Top Dog.