

Timeless
Timeless – Hollywoodland (2×03)
When Rittenhouse said it was putting sleeper agents throughout history, they really weren’t joking.
This week’s Timeless takes us to Hollywoodland in 1941, where a Rittenhouse agent left his son, who spent 15-years waiting to be activated. During that time, he became a major film and TV director working right out of Paramount Pictures. These guys have even infiltrated the movie business.
Once again, Lucy cannot connect the time period and location to anything significant in history so they turn to Flynn Garcia. But this time, he’s not willing to give up his knowledge without something in return. Since he’s being treated for a stab wound inflicted by a Rittenhouse agent that broke into the prison to kill him, Lucy promises to help him escape, overriding what Denise says. The truth is, they need Flynn alive if they stand a chance at beating Rittenhouse.
While they are in 1941, the trio drives out to the prison where Flynn is being kept and leave him a key, a gas mask and an FBI id. Back in the future, he follows the note Denise leaves him, picks up the belongings and when the fire alarms go off, walks right out of there and into the FBI hide-out.
But before they get any of that, they follow Flynn’s chicken scratch to the Paramount studios.
They’re able to sneak past security but once inside, they realize they have no idea what they are actually looking for. And they definitely can’t pick out a Rittenhouse agent that’s hiding in plain sight.
When a guard catches them trespassing, Rufus pretends he’s Langston Hughes and secures a meeting with the head of Paramount. I guess in a time when the world wasn’t run by internet and cellphones, it’s likely that someone wouldn’t know what the prolific writer looked like. While they’re pitching the idea of Hamilton the musical and a Rittenhouse spy-thriller to him, they overhear that someone stole the only copy of Citizen Kane. That definitely seems like Rittenhouse’s doing so they pursue it.
Given that Citizen Kane focuses on a reporter and a newspaper magnate, Rittenhouse knew what they were doing to achieve their main goal — gain control of information.
In exchange for the film, Rittenhouse wants a weekly column in Hearts’ papers.
Back in those days, Hearst’s papers were hugely influential and whoever controlled what was printed could essentially rewrite history and spread propaganda. You can see why the original “fake news” could have been dangerous.
Wyatt, Rufus and Lucy are able to stop the sleeper agent and return the only copy to Hedy Lamarr, a beautiful and brilliant actress/scientist.
Hedy lent the trio a helping hand throughout their entire mission. She wasn’t phased when Rufus wasn’t actually Langston Hughes and called him out on his rendition of “Fresh Prince.” I love their use of modern-day projects/art to fool those in the past who simply don’t know any better. She even helped Rufus listen in to Heart’s conversation with the agent. If he didn’t have a girlfriend, he’d definitely hit it off with Hedy.
In turn, he recommended she get a patent that doesn’t expire and when he arrives in the future, he realizes she’s made more money than Bill Gates. Now, that’s what I call girl power.
1940’s Hollywood is a lot more romantic than anything in the present day, including their underground bunker, so it’s no surprise that Lucy and Wyatt felt sparks fly and finally acted on their feelings. Rufus’ face, as he walked in on them in bed together the next morning, was priceless. Busted! But who didn’t see it coming? Rufus was the first to point out that Wyatt was “in love” with Lucy.
I’ve been rooting for these two since the middle of season one but when they finally kissed, it occurred to me that the next logical problem they would face as a couple is the return of Wyatt’s late wife, Jessica. I didn’t think it would happen as soon as they got home, but when Wyatt got a worrisome text message and sprinted off, I knew it was bad news.
Wyatt broke out of their underground lair thus exposing them all to Rittenhouse just to make sure that his wife was actually alive. What did the text message say? How did he know she was alive?
This was one of their least dangerous mission — they didn’t even come in contact with the sleeper agent — so what could they have changed in history that brought her back? Or has she been back for awhile and he just realized?
From the looks of it, Jessica isn’t too happy to see him. She’s also wearing a ring on her finger, which tells me she’s engaged and Wyatt likely isn’t the guy since he’s been cooped up with his team trying to stop Rittenhouse from ruining the world.
While her return is definitely something to celebrate, at least for Wyatt, it’s upsetting because in this new reality, their love story never happened.
And it obviously puts a strain on Lucy and Wyatt’s new relationship. Will he be able to puruse her when he knows his wife is finally back? He’s wanted this for so long. And will Lucy willingly get in between their love story?
And if history is changing at such a rapid pace, what happens when one of them suddenly disappears? If Rittenhouse really thought this through, the easiest way to get rid of Lucy, Wyatt, Rufus and their team is to go back in time and erase their existence!
Denise finally found out about Jiya’s fainting and seizures and called in a doctor. Given that her symptoms are an after effect of time travel, I don’t think your regular internist is going to have the proper diagnosis. Jiya, who didn’t want to see a doctor because she’d rather not know what was wrong with her, was shocked to find out that she was healthier than ever. Even her childhood heart murmur was gone.
Yet Connor Mason knew that things were going to take a bad turn because he’d seen it happen with two of his other agents who ignored the rules of time travel. One was being treated for schizophrenia and the other died. Will Jiya meet the same fate? It’s not surprising that he hasn’t told Jiya and Rufus — can you imagine how panicked they would be? Especially Rufus.
While we don’t know how much time Jiya has, she’ll be useful considering her visions are a look into the future. Quite possibly a post-Rittenhouse future.
Thoughts on Timeless?
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13 Best Government Conspiracy Shows to Watch During Your Self-Quarantine

Feeling a little restless and bored at home during your self-quarantine? It’s understandable. You didn’t expect to be living and working from home a month or so.
While you’re doing your part to flatten the curve and help prevent the spread of coronavirus, if you don’t have something to keep you occupied, your mind begins to wander just a little bit.
That’s honestly the only explanation I can think of for all the conspiracy theories I’ve been reading. While there’s absolutely no basis to them, it made me think that maybe there’s something there entertainment wise– people are craving a specific genre of television to help them through this tough time.
So, I’ve put together a list of shows surrounding government conspiracies that you might enjoy while you are cooped up inside.
Manifest (two seasons – currently airing)
Manifest is a mystery inside of a riddle that focuses on the return of Flight 828 five years after its initial disappearance. The plane’s re-emergence shocks everyone because they assumed their loved ones were dead. As the passengers begin looking for the truth, they stumble upon a government conspiracy that’s dangerous and frightening.
Emergence (one season so far)
Manifest made way for Emergence, a drama about a small-town cop who takes in a young girl at the site of a mysterious plane crash. The young girl begins exhibiting certain supernatural powers, and as high-ranking officials develop an interest in the girl, Jo realizes she’s entangled in a mystery larger than she ever imagined.
Stranger Things (preparing for season 4)
When Will Byers goes missing, three best friends in the small town of Hawkins, Indiana begin their search for him along with his mother and police chief Hopper. The investigation leads them to unraveling a series of supernatural mysteries that lead to secret government experiments with an alternate universe.
God Friended Me (two seasons – currently airing)
Not all government conspiracy’s have to be dark and dangerous, sometimes, they’re feel-good shows! Miles is friended by the “God Account,” a mysterious account on Facebook that allows him to help people in need. Miles and his friends try to figure out who is behind the all-knowing account, and the possibility of a government entity is high up on that list.
The Bodyguard (one season)
The British police thriller follows Police Sergeant David Budd, who is a war veteran suffering from PTSD. He currently works for the Royalty and Specialist Protection Branch of London’s Metropolitan Police Service and is assigned as security for Homeland Secretary, Julia Montague, who is rather controversial in the political landscape. It keeps you guessing until the very end over who did what and who knew what.
The Passage (one season)
The series, based on a trilogy of the same name, focuses on Project Noah, a secret medical facility where scientists test dangerous viruses that could potentially be a cure-all. However, there’s a chance they could potentially wipe out the whole human race if they get into the wrong hands (this might be a little too on the nose). A federal agent grows to love a young girl who becomes a test subject and attempts to protect her at all costs… even human destruction.
Quantico
Alex Parrish is the one of the top recruits at Quantico, a training facility for only the best and brightest, but she’s being set up of masterminding the deadliest attack on U.S soil since 9/11 — a bombing at Grand Central. Can she solve the conspiracy and clear her name before its too late?
Timeless
What’s better than a show that combines time traveling to relevant, pivotal, and iconic moments in history with a government conspiracy? Timeless is an adventure series that places you in the middle fo all the actions as Lucy, a historian, Wyatt, a soldier, and Rufus, a scientist, get recruited to thwart a nefarious government institution that wants to change the world as we know it.
Prison Break (5 seasons)
Michael Scofield’s brother, Lincoln Burrows, is convicted of a crime he didn’t commit and put on Death row. Michael holds up a bank to get arrested and begins his elaborate plan of breaking them both out, which eventually leads into the reason he was framed and yeah, you guessed it, it’s an intricate political conspiracy that’s really messy.
24 (9 seasons)
Jack Bauer, Director of Field Ops for the Counter-Terrorist Unit of Los Angeles, thwarts assassination attempts, torture, traitors, and nuclear attacks, while hoping to save his nation from ultimate disaster.
Designated Survivor (3 seasons)
In a similar vein and also starring Kiefer Sutherland, low-level cabinet member Tom Kirkman ascends to the role of President of the United States after a devastating attack on the night of the State of the Union blows up the Capitol and kills the President and most of the top-reigning officials. Soon, it’s revealed that Kirkman wasn’t the designated survivor on accident as a government conspiracy unfolds.
The Event (one season)
Extant (2 seasons)
After a year in space, Molly Watts (our girl Halle Berry) returns to Earth and reconnects with her husband, a gifted scientist, and her son, Ethan, who has skills and powers that make him incredibly special. However, she begins to realize something isn’t just right and the conspiracy that unfolds threatens her career and family. The thrilling drama hails from Steven Spielberg, so even if it’s slightly overcomplicated, you know it’s bound to be an adventure.
There’s likely plenty of other shows… which ones would you add to the list? Share them with us in the comments or on Twitter @CraveYouTV!
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TV Shows to Binge During Your Self-Quarantine and Social Distancing

In case you haven’t been keeping up with global news, coronavirus, COVID-19, is forcing everyone to practice the 2020 version of”conscious uncoupling” known as “social distancing.”
Many cities/states are on lockdown with bars, restaurants, and other establishments closing their doors to keep the outbreak from spreading even more than it has.
If you’ve found yourself self-quarantined at home on the couch to prevent the spread of germs, you’ll likely be looking for things to keep yourself occupied.
Many shows have shuttered production with daytime and late-night talk shows going sans audiences or completely dark for the remainder of the month.
And this means it’s the perfect time to binge-watch those shows you’ve been putting off.
Here are some shows to watch during your self-quarantine.
Scandal
What the world needs now is a fixer who could tell us all how to get out of this mess. Since that’s not possible, we have the next best thing in Olivia Pope, DC’s fixer and right-hand to the President, who is also in a torrid love affair with him. It’s political, dramatic, and sexy as hell to this day.
Timeless
Don’t you wish we could all travel back to a time before the coronavirus? Same. Maybe if we had a time machine like Lucy, Wyatt, and Rufus, we totally could. But alas, we’ll have to settle for watching their journey through key historical moments as they attempt to stop Rittenhouse from destroying the world.
Locke & Key
Think Harry Potter meets Narnia. Netflix’s new fantasy thriller finds a family moving into a mansion following their father’s death where they learn that it’s filled with secret keys that open up portals to other dimensions. You never know where you’ll end up, but it’ll make you forget you’re curled up on your couch amidst a toilet-paper shortage.
Mr. Robot
Elliot works as a cybersecurity engineer by day and doubles as a vigilante hacker by night. When he’s recruited by a mysterious underground organization, he’s forced to do things that make him question his personal beliefs, his morals, and most importantly, what’s real and what isn’t.
Financial burdens (like the fact that you spent all your money stocking up on canned goods and paper towels) plague three suburban moms who are tired of always playing “catch up.” They decide to take matters into their own hands and rob a grocery store. Soon, they find themselves trying to navigate a world of crime that has absolutely no rules. As they try to survive, their actions will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Stranger Things
You’ve already heard of Stranger Things, and if you haven’t seen it yet, it’s high time you do. The series takes place in 1980s Indiana and follows a group of young friends who become privy to supernatural happening within the government.
Grey’s Anatomy
There’s no better time than during a quarantine to watch all 16 seasons of Grey’s Anatomy. Honestly, when else are you going to have the time? All you need to know is that it’s a medical drama, there’s a doctor named McDreamy, and Shonda Rhimes is the boss babe behind it.
The Good Place
The Good Place is a stroke of comedic genius mixed with some of the most insightful and wholesome storytelling of our generation. It’s also the only series that had the perfect series finale (fight me, but after coronavirus cause there’s a no-touching ban). Eleanor Shellstrop is shocked to find herself in the Good Place following her death and immediately realizes she’s there by mistake. No one is prepared for her hilarious afterlife antics as she hides from architect Michael and her new friends while trying to become a better version of herself.
Don’t be deterred by the plot — a young Latina woman learns she’s pregnant after she’s accidentally artificially inseminated. The series weaves together the best parts of a telenovela while adding heart, feshed-out characters, strong female leads, irresistible love interests, and family at the forefront of every storyline.
Love is Blind
In the reality TV vein, Netflix delivered the world’s newest obsession. It’s a social experiment that many claim prepared our generation for dating throughout “social distancing.” Love is Blind forces a handful of contestants to meet people while isolated in pods. Once they find their “soulmate,” they propose to them without meeting face-to-face and a few weeks later, walk down the aisle.
YOU
If you’re not familiar with Joe Goldberg, you’re missing out. YOU is a suspenseful thriller that digs into the mind of an obsessed serial killer and follows his romantic relationships.
Game of Thrones
Similarly to Greys Anatomy, when else are you going to find the time to watch all of Game of Thrones? This is the perfect time to dig into a pop culture phenomenon so you know what “winter is coming” means the next time someone mentions it.
The Marvelous Ms. Maisel
If there’s anyone that can cheer you up and put a smile on your face, it’s Ms. Maisel. Set in the late 1950s, Miriam aka “Midge” breaks the rules and pursues a career in stand-up comedy. While it’s unheard of for women of her class to pursue a career, it’s even more unheard of a woman succeeding in such an industry. But leave it to Midge to prove everyone wrong and do it with flair and style!
Timeless
Timeless Series Finale – The Miracle of Christmas

The Time Team went on their final mission on Timeless Season 3 Episode 1 and despite things looking a little bleak at first, there were happy endings all around.
How apt was that final montage featuring “Time After Time?”
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