Hemlock Grove: Teen Wolf Meets Young Dracula

I expected the usual scripted story about werewolves or a
least a family of werewolves. What I found was an interesting twist in vampire
and werewolf bond with gypsies mystics included. From the beginning, Hemlock
Grove surprised and horrified me. The transformation from human into wolf was
the most gruesome act to date. It very was realist in its goriness. The fact
that the wolf ate its cast-off flesh made sense. However, it only proved that
in Hemlock Grove there were supernatural beings afoot

.

After the transformation, the mystery of Hemlock Grove and
is residents seem to slow to near dragging, and although there is the discovery
of an evil creature killing young girls, the real mystery seems to be the
Godfrey family. Just what where they? 

The Godfrey's kept the series of Hemlock Grove interesting
enough for me to stay with it. In spike of the subdue hints towards vampirism,
and up until the last episode I had my doubts as to what the Olivia Godfrey and
children, Roman and Shelley were. They appeared human, didn't they? However,
due to the sinister scientist working for the Godfrey one wondered how he fits
into the Godfrey's lives. In addition to this, what is in the box back at the
Godfrey's lab that Roman finds it horrifying?

                                                  

The fact that another monster was afoot added to the
confusion of why Olivia's Morticia like demeanor and Roman troublesome
obsession for blood really meant, why that mystery set them apart from the
other people of Hemlock Grove. When all the answer came together, I was more or
less disappointed in the fact that I had disregarded the obvious hints for a
more fanciful conclusion that never materialized. What important is in Hemlock
Grove the story of wolf man meets young Dracula is an original and interesting
twist to a much older tale.

Regardless, and in spike of Hemlock Grove raw language and
dragging plot line, the series earned its  '4 stars' if for nothing its presence day twist.
Yet, I do not see a sequel. So if viewers are look forward a second season,
Like Borgias, another of Netflix's original series, I doubt that there will be
more forthcoming from Hemlock Grove and it residents.

Hemlock Grove: Teen Wolf Meets Young Dracula

I expected the usual scripted story about werewolves or a least a family of werewolves. What I found was an interesting twist in vampire and werewolf bond with gypsies mystics included. From the beginning, Hemlock Grove surprised and horrified me. The transformation from human into wolf was the most gruesome act to date. It very was realist in its goriness. The fact that the wolf ate its cast-off flesh made sense. However, it only proved that in Hemlock Grove there were supernatural beings afoot

.

After the transformation, the mystery of Hemlock Grove and is residents seem to slow to near dragging, and although there is the discovery of an evil creature killing young girls, the real mystery seems to be the Godfrey family. Just what where they? 

The Godfrey's kept the series of Hemlock Grove interesting enough for me to stay with it. In spike of the subdue hints towards vampirism, and up until the last episode I had my doubts as to what the Olivia Godfrey and children, Roman and Shelley were. They appeared human, didn't they? However, due to the sinister scientist working for the Godfrey one wondered how he fits into the Godfrey's lives. In addition to this, what is in the box back at the Godfrey's lab that Roman finds it horrifying?

                                                  

The fact that another monster was afoot added to the confusion of why Olivia's Morticia like demeanor and Roman troublesome obsession for blood really meant, why that mystery set them apart from the other people of Hemlock Grove. When all the answer came together, I was more or less disappointed in the fact that I had disregarded the obvious hints for a more fanciful conclusion that never materialized. What important is in Hemlock Grove the story of wolf man meets young Dracula is an original and interesting twist to a much older tale.

Regardless, and in spike of Hemlock Grove raw language and dragging plot line, the series earned its  '4 stars' if for nothing its presence day twist. Yet, I do not see a sequel. So if viewers are look forward a second season, Like Borgias, another of Netflix's original series, I doubt that there will be more forthcoming from Hemlock Grove and it residents.

The Sacrifice: JR’s Ewing, Savior And Resurrectionist In A Garden Of Good And Evil

On the ending of season two of Dallas no expected that the finale
would end with the collapses of the Cliff Barnes' and Harris Ryland empires,
the wedding of John Ross to Pamela Barnes, and his and betrayal with Emma
Ryland, and  moreover, from beyond the
grave, JR’s confession of suicide to save the family. Nevertheless, all of these
events kept fans Dallas series watching. The series finale could not have ended
any better. 

I admit to some misgivings about the future of Dallas when
the series returned to TNT after the death of one of the shows major stars,
Larry Hagman, who played JR Ewing. And although the producers of the series
stated that it would honor the memory of Hagman throughout season two of the
series, my doubts were not relieved.  

Yet, after a slow beginning, it is clear that the tension
was mounting to solve the mystery of JR’s death and to put an end to the
conflict between the Barnes and Ewing families’. With some honest and even
shady dealings, the Ewing family was able to put all those who had wrong them
behind bars. However, several questions remain open. 

Cliff is certainly guilty
of giving the order for the bombing that killed Pamela and Christopher’s twins.
However, will Cliff Barnes ever learn that JR was not murdered, but that
his death was an act of mercy as JR was dying of cancer and only has a few
days of life in him? So Cliff learns the truth what will he do?

1. What new intrigues will a
   brokenhearted and embittered Elena Ramos rain down on the Ewings now that
   she has in her possession of deed to Southfork that shows that the Ewing
   land and oil belong to her family? Is the second deed real? Or, is it just
   another plant in Cliff Barnes plan to destroy the Ewings?


2. Now that Pamela has
   married John Ross, does Emma pose a big threat to the marriage?


3. Although Cliff Barnes could
   very well die in prison, will Harris Ryland ever see free again and regain
   his riches and the power he held over Emma? Will is controlling influence
   continue even from a prison cell to the outside world?


4. Finally, given the series
   low ratings this season, will TNT renew the series for future?

As to this last question, I certainly hope that Dallas will
return next year. The way in which series rapped up its old wounds really did
open the door for new intrigue involving the younger Ewing family members. However,
this time it is clear that new trouble will be coming for an unexpected source.
With that source being Elena Ramos and possibly her brother Drew but most definitely
members of the Mexican cartel, Ewing family will once again have be put the
dead to rest  by proving that their family
legacy  is their  by right. If not, then we know they will by croak.

Given these reasons and more, does
Dallas desiring a third season? I will let JR answer this one.

"Like my daddy alway's said,
where there's a way, there's a will."

Sleep well, JR Ewing. You did all you could to make things right.

The Sacrifice: JR’s Ewing, Savior And Resurrectionist In A Garden Of Good And Evil

On the ending of season two of Dallas no expected that the finale would end with the collapses of the Cliff Barnes' and Harris Ryland empires, the wedding of John Ross to Pamela Barnes, and his and betrayal with Emma Ryland, and  moreover, from beyond the grave, JR’s confession of suicide to save the family. Nevertheless, all of these events kept fans Dallas series watching. The series finale could not have ended any better. 

I admit to some misgivings about the future of Dallas when the series returned to TNT after the death of one of the shows major stars, Larry Hagman, who played JR Ewing. And although the producers of the series stated that it would honor the memory of Hagman throughout season two of the series, my doubts were not relieved.  

Yet, after a slow beginning, it is clear that the tension was mounting to solve the mystery of JR’s death and to put an end to the conflict between the Barnes and Ewing families’. With some honest and even shady dealings, the Ewing family was able to put all those who had wrong them behind bars. However, several questions remain open. 

Cliff is certainly guilty of giving the order for the bombing that killed Pamela and Christopher’s twins. However, will Cliff Barnes ever learn that JR was not murdered, but that his death was an act of mercy as JR was dying of cancer and only has a few days of life in him? So Cliff learns the truth what will he do?

1. What new intrigues will a brokenhearted and embittered Elena Ramos rain down on the Ewings now that she has in her possession of deed to Southfork that shows that the Ewing land and oil belong to her family? Is the second deed real? Or, is it just another plant in Cliff Barnes plan to destroy the Ewings?
2. Now that Pamela has married John Ross, does Emma pose a big threat to the marriage?
3. Although Cliff Barnes could very well die in prison, will Harris Ryland ever see free again and regain his riches and the power he held over Emma? Will is controlling influence continue even from a prison cell to the outside world?
4. Finally, given the series low ratings this season, will TNT renew the series for future?

As to this last question, I certainly hope that Dallas will return next year. The way in which series rapped up its old wounds really did open the door for new intrigue involving the younger Ewing family members. However, this time it is clear that new trouble will be coming for an unexpected source. With that source being Elena Ramos and possibly her brother Drew but most definitely members of the Mexican cartel, Ewing family will once again have be put the dead to rest  by proving that their family legacy  is their  by right. If not, then we know they will by croak.

Given these reasons and more, does Dallas desiring a third season? I will let JR answer this one.

"Like my daddy alway's said, where there's a way, there's a will."

Sleep well, JR Ewing. You did all you could to make things right.

Spies That Loved Us - REELZ T.V. XIII Is A Hit!

Spy thrillers have return to the small screen. Not since the 1960s television series 'I Spy' and 'The Man for Uncle' and 'Mission Impossible' has television lite up with such intrigue, action, and adventure as in the new spy thriller XIII, which debuted on REELZ T.V. last year. Many of us may have missed it because REELZ is still a little known television itself.



Nevertheless, XIII, is a blend of the Bourne Trilogy and James Bond. The series is about an secret agent who for reason he cannot remember because he has been betrayed by his agency (the CIA). The government had the CIA erased his memory. Yet, when the government is not attempting to kill XII, they sic the CIA on him in order to get him do operations that they believe that only he can handle.



For television, this series is a high tech adventure, which takes the viewers around the world to tackle  global issues that are slowly affecting us today.



XIII is played by Stuart Townsend. Added to his credit of works is Resurrection Man, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, as well as the lead role of the Vampire Lestat in the film adaptation of Anne Rice's novel Queen of the Damned.

XIII has started its second season and is popularly known as XII.2. You can find XIII on Friday's night at 10 p.m. on REELZ T.V. Check your local cable listings for the REELZ channel and other programming.I expect XIII to have a long run.

XIII the series is based on a Belgian comic series created by author Van Jean Hamme and illustrator William Vance. The Day of the Black Sun: XIII Vol.

 

There is also a UBI Soft game and a 2008 film adaption of XII that has gained an universal cult following. The film is  entitled XIII: The Conspiracy.