Timeless
Timeless – The Day Reagan Was Shot (2×08)
I cannot believe a cancellation looms over Timeless again. Alas, it seems like history does repeat itself.
It’s so frustrating to watch such an underrated television shows get side-swept and removed from programming because viewers won’t give it a try, again!
It’s true — Timeless is a serial and it involves a bit of your energy and time to follow through on what transpires as they try to stop Rittenhouse week-by-week. But honestly, it’s damn good storytelling. The missions are compelling, the cast has such chemistry and the overall theme of time traveling and possibly changing history forever is thrilling.
And it’s probably why Timeless has shot up to the top of the “Save My TV Show” list. Look, it’s not fair to punish all the viewers who appreciate shows that scratch beneath the surface level! So please, vote, tweet, make your voices be heard because from where I’m standing, there is way too much story to be told and they can’t leave me stranded in this point in history without wrapping up the series and giving me the answers I need.
Enough about that, though. Let’s get to the episode which took our time-travelers on their most personal mission yet to the day Reagen got shot.
Rittenhouse traveled back to 81 and initially, Lucy, Wyatt, and Rufus believed that Ronald Reagen was the target. That is until Liam saved the life of a young agent whose name tag read “Christopher” and they realized Rittenhouse is actually trying to eliminate their boss, and thus, them, from existence.
Logically, it makes sense for Rittenhouse to make Christopher their next target because, without her, none of this would exist. The team, the missions; they’re all gone and no longer an obstacle for Rittenhouse to overcome.
So not is it only a priority for Lucy, Wyatt, Rufus and Jiya to save Christopher, they also need to save themselves!
And yes, Jiya goes on her second time traveling mission which is rather risky considering there’s no way of telling what they will do to her visions. Will they disappear? Speed them up? Become stronger?
Eighties Agent Christopher is just starting her career. She’s a promising cop, however, when she gets shot, her mother insists that she become a doctor like her sister and marry her boyfriend. Clearly, she isn’t out yet.
Interestingly enough, in the present, Christopher is still keeping her sexuality a secret from her mother which has put quite the strain on their relationship.
The assassination attempt forever altered Christopher’s life even without her dying.
She sees her job in a dangerous light so she decides to heed her mother’s warning and accept the proposal. I thoroughly enjoyed Lucy and Jiya pretending to be lesbians just to convince her that even though it may seem like a huge deal in the 80s, same-sex relationships are totally normal.
Even better was the fact that Christopher thought Lucy was coming onto her!
When they realize that their attempts at persuading Christopher to stay true to herself have failed, Lucy heads to the ship to grab the USB Christopher once handed her with pictures of her life. You know, just in case she ever stopped existing.
Although I loved meeting a younger Christopher because it allowed us to get to know her on a deeper level and not just as the stoic leader behind the “A” Team, I hope that Timeless sparingly travels in time to places where they already exist because it creates a paradox and things get messy.
While all of this is happening, the real Agent Christopher doesn’t seem to be affected, but technically, her memories should have been changing, right
Even after she was told about what her life is in the future — her wife, her kids, being the director of Homeland Intelligence — how can we guarantee that her life stayed on the course it was supposed to? It’s risky, honestly, because knowing too much about the future could force Christopher to overthink decisions, thus, changing her past.
The only good thing that came out of it was that her relationship with her mother was good.
And since that changed, this might not be the Christopher that we’ve come to know. Is she as tough? Is she as motivated to stop Rittenhouse?
Sending Jiya on another mission was risky, but apparently, necessary to ensure the team always has a pilot. And given that her visions revealed that Rufus will die sometime soon at the hands of some white cowboys, I think they should all probably learn how to pilot the mothership.
Every single time they jump to another time period, Rufus could have died and they would have been stranded there forever. Why even risk that?
Jiya was a little better at assimilating in the 80s then Connor Mason when he jumped for the first time but it’s because she already knew what to expect.
Even though they live in the same bunker, Jiya and Lucy rarely interact so their team-up allowed for some girl power.
Turns out, they make a great team because their quick on their feet and Lucy even gave her some sound advice: if you can change the past this easily, you can surely change the future.
Instead of these premonitions being set in stone, they should actively work to change them.
Yeah, whatever she saw with that man in Salem dying that one time happened regardless of Rufus’ interference but maybe that’s why she’s getting these visions in the first place; they are a warning of what’s to come so she can prevent it.
Jessica’s pregnancy wasn’t much of shocker because it’s the only obvious way to overcomplicate things further.
My ideal situation would be to get rid of Jessica and then have Lucy and Wyatt raise the baby.
That is if I believed Jessica, which I do not!
I think that Wyatt was getting too close to the truth or at least to realizing something just isn’t adding up and that her involvement with Rittenhosue has to be deeper than them just bringing her back, so this was her attempt at distracting him.
Baby bombshells have a way of making you forget whatever is troubling you.
Did Rittenhouse want this baby to be born? Did she trick him into birthing some next Rittenhouse prince or princess?
We have to question not only why Rittenhouse brought her back but also, why they brought her brother back? Who is her brother? What does he mean to them? Why did they have pictures on the drive?
When will Christopher tell him that she suspects Jessica might not be as innocent as she’s letting on?
Thoughts on this week’s episode? Will Timeless be saved? How will the finale wrap up all our storylines sufficiently in case they do get cancelled again?
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!
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!
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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