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Batwoman: Reviewing the Conclusion of the "Poison" Arc
The previous episode, "Meet Your Maker," ended with Poison Mary finally meeting the woman who created her, Pamela Isley, who used some of Mary's power to increase hers. The brief encounter would become a true alliance in the following episode, "Toxic," saw the Poisons entrap a prominent doctor in the vines, with Mary believing that her gift is being used to even the playing field and deliver justice--though, as we all know, that's what Pam is making her believe. As we learned in the previews last week, Pam had resurrected her plan from 10 years prior to destroy the Gotham Dam, with the added revelation that the dam was among the many causes of the contaminated water that killed Pam's brother as a child.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Geeks
Batwoman: Double Your Poison
The previous week's chapter of Batwoman's Poison Ivy storyline ended with Pamela Isley (OG Poison Ivy) revived and freed by the very woman who still carried a torch for her, Renee Montoya. As it turned out, Renee's use of Batwoman for her secret mission was all done so she could find Pam and release her from the desiccated state that Renee herself put her in a decade prior. In this episode, the aptly titled, "Meet Your Maker," we see Pam emerge from a pond, where she takes down a pair of fishermen, but she is still not at 100%, as far as her power is concerned.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Geeks
Batwoman: Reviewing OG Poison Ivy's Debut
The New Year means the return of a plethora of TV series, and that included the CW's Batwoman, which left off with quite a cliffhanger. As we all know, fans were teased with the appearance of villainess Poison Ivy during this current season, as the final moments of Season Two saw her vines crawling out of nowhere. We would see the vines get to Mary Hamilton during Season Three, and in the episode, "How Does Your Garden Grow?," Mary turned heel and became infected by the vines, leading to the beginning of her transformation into another Poison Ivy. The midseason finale, "Pick Your Poison," saw Mary fully embrace her heel persona while bonding with Alice, with the final moments seeing her complete her metamorphosis into Poison Mary.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Geeks
Villainess Review: Andrea Rivers & Lily Andrews (Diagnosis Murder)
Diagnosis Murder is quite an amazing show which has featured its share of twisted female baddies, with Clare Brantigan being among them. Even the holiday-themed episodes have featured some diabolical villainesses, and this review will cover not one, but two examples.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Geeks
Villainess Review: Marie Simmons (Friday the 13th: The Series)
I was about six or seven years old when I learned about Friday the 13th: The Series, which was alternately titled, Friday's Curse. I actually saw a small snippet as a kid, as the only Friday the 13th I knew was the series of films that centered on Jason Voorhees, but I saw no hockey masked maniac on the show. It wasn't until my teenage years that I learned the whole plot of this series, which aired for three seasons from 1987 until 1990. The show, which was filmed in Canada, centered on distant cousins Michelle "Micki" Foster and Ryan Dallion, who inherited Vendredi Antiques, which was owned by their uncle, Lewis Vendredi.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Geeks
Villainess Review: Janice Barber (9-1-1)
I absolutely love 9-1-1; it's yet another gem from the magnificent mind of Ryan Murphy. Among the many things I love about the series is that every episode seems to have a theme, and regarding the episode, "Breaking Point," it's just that--emergency calls centered on people who have basically had it and can't take it (whatever it is) anymore. One such call actually saw Athena Grant report to the home of Janice Barber, as her alarm was continuing to go off, much to the annoyance of her neighbors.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Geeks
Villainess Review: Gwenn Harwin (Castle)
The holidays are upon us, and it is always a festive time of the year. Even the crime shows celebrate the holidays, but they do have its share of grinches, and as a holiday episode of Monk proved, some of them are female. Another example came from Castle, as the holiday-themed episode, "Secret Santa," centered on the shocking murder of a professional Santa Claus.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Geeks
Analyzing Season One of "Chucky" and Giving My Theories/Hopes for Season Two
I don't even know where to begin with this, I swear I don't. I've been a diehard fan of the Chucky series of films for 30 years. The first horror film I remember watching was the first Child's Play, and I was only six years old when I watched! I've watched the movies too many times to count, to the point where I could basically describe it bit-by-bit and point out each key line and moment from the films. So when I learned about a Chucky TV series coming to USA and SyFy, I was elated! I knew I would absolutely love it; I had the highest of expectations for this show, and it managed to exceed them!
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Geeks
Villainess Review: Annie Mitchell (The Twilight Zone)
I really enjoyed the most recent version of The Twilight Zone, the one that aired on what was formerly known as CBS All Access (now Paramount+). I grew up on that show; I've seen episodes of the original 1950/60s version a few times. I definitely remember the 80s version and seeing reruns of that; I also still recall seeing the creepy and well done intro to the 80s version when I was about 6 years old, I was both scared and awe-struck. A short-lived version aired on UPN during the 2002-03 season, making this one mentioned as the subject as the fourth and most recent incarnation. I am still upset that it got canceled; I think Season Two topped their first year, and it all began with the episode, "Meet in the Middle."
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Geeks
Batwoman: My Thoughts (So Far) on Mary Hamilton's Heel Turn
So Season Two of Batwoman ended with the tease of the appearance of Batman villainess Poison Ivy, who, IMO, is quite underrated. Batman's collection of villains didn't have many females, but out of the few that were featured, Catwoman often gets the main spotlight, and even Harley Quinn has had bigger elevation than Poison Ivy. The vines started appearing in the final moments of Season Two, and we saw them a few times early in Season Three, and one episode saw them actually tangle Mary Hamilton, the affable doctor and member of the Batwoman team.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Geeks
Villainess Review: Victoria Ryland (Perception)
Very shortly after I finished binge-watching Scandal, I started binging another show: Perception. I remember that show; it was one of TNT's original series, and starred Eric McCormack (of Will & Grace fame) as Dr. Daniel Pierce, a neuropsychiatrist and a diagnosed schizophrenic who works with the FBI. I watched all three seasons of the show during the summer of 2018, and I really enjoyed it. Perception was a terrific series that had its share of awesome female baddies, but the best one appeared during the series' first season finale.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Geeks
Villainess Review: Luna Vargas (Scandal)
So after years of voicing my belief that this show is basically forced on viewers, I gave in during the late spring of 2018 and finally decided to binge watch Scandal. I have my reasons. Well, a main reason, which came during the sixth and penultimate season. I went through this show pretty quickly; I started in early May and reached Season Six by the end of the month and entering June, and what a season it was!
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Geeks
