Revenge

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ComicCon offers all kinds of experiences for attendees. You can stay completely in the world of film or immerse yourself in comics or even spend the weekend exploring tutorials and self-help panels. This year, due to a number of factors and in a pleasant surprise, my Con ended up being very music-heavy. I had the …

Revenge, Season 2, Episode 21: “Truth, Part 1” Written by Michael Foley and Nikki Toscano Directed by Randy Zisk Revenge, Season 2, Episode 22: “Truth, Part 2” Written by Mike Kelley and Mark B. Perry Directed by J. Miller Tobin Airs Sundays at 9pm (ET) on ABC This season of Revenge has been as rocky …

Revenge, Season 2, Episode 20: “Engagement” Written by Elle Triedman and Salle Patrick Directed by John Terlesky Airs Sundays at 9pm (ET) on ABC “I know what a woman in love looks like Emily, and it isn’t you. It wasn’t a year ago and it isn’t now”. Revenge is closing in on its second season …

Revenge, Season 2, Episode 19: “Identity” Written by Joe Fazzio and Ted Sullivan Directed by Charlie Stratton Airs Sundays at 9pm (ET) on ABC The second half of Revenge season has set right most of the mistakes made early in the season, with “Identity” proving itself to be one of the best episodes this shaky …

“I try to keep the ghosts out but they always find a way back in”, Victoria tells Conrad in this week’s episode of Revenge, “Masquerade”. When Emily learns that Victoria has a son you know that it’s game on and the this season has shifted. While the secrets are important, it’s now going to be about bringing those secrets to light.

Revenge, Season 2, Episode 17: “Victory” Written by Dan Dworkin and Jay Beattie Directed by Colin Bucksey Airs Sundays at 9pm (ET) on ABC Revenge has regained its rightful place as TV’s soapiest drama and “Victory” proves why. Emily warns at the beginning of the episode that “for every victory there is defeat”, and it …

Revenge, Season 2, Episode 16: “Illumination” Written by Michael Foley and Sallie Patrick Directed by Bobby Roth Airs Sundays at 9 pm (ET) on ABC Since the beginning of Revenge, Emily’s old life has always threatened to invade her new one and expose her plans for the Graysons. With the arrival last week of Eli, …

Revenge, Season 2, Episode 15: “Retribution” Written by Nikki Toscano and Elle Triedman Directed by Helen Hunt Airs Sundays at 9 pm (ET) on ABC It’s no secret that Revenge had lost its way earlier this season but with Amanda’s death at the end of the last episode, Emily’s desire to destroy the Graysons has …

Revenge, Season 2, Episode 14: “Sacrifice” Written by Mark B. Perry and Joe Fazzio Directed by Steffan Schwartz Airs Sundays at 9pm (ET) on ABC Happiness never leads to anything good on Revenge. Last week, Jack and Amanda set off on their romantic boat trip honeymoon and of course it turns into a massive, bloody, …

Revenge, Season 2, Episode 13: “Union” Written by Michael Foley and Ted Sullivan Directed by Wendey Stanzler Airs Sundays at 9pm ET on ABC In this weeks Revenge, people come together, things fall apart, and plans start falling into place. Emily’s heartfelt confessional plea to Aidan in the graveyard is the standout scene of the …

Revenge Season 2, Episode 13, “Collusion” Written by Sallie Patrick and Sunil Nayar Directed by Matt Shakman Airs Sundays at 9 pm (ET) on ABC There was a definite air of impending doom on this weeks Revenge. There was also a good deal of change, a relationship ended, a deal went through, someone went to …

Revenge, Season 2, Episode 11, “Sabotage” Written by Dan Dworkin and Jay Beattle Directed by John Scott Airs Sundays at 9 pm (ET) on ABC “A plan will always have a weak point”, Emily (Emily Van Camp) warns at the beginning of this weeks Revenge and with the season so close to the end things …

Revenge, Season 2, Episode 10, “Power” Written by Joe Fazzio Directed by Roger Kumble Airs Sundays at 9 pm (ET) on ABC “The greater the power, the greater the potential for abuse”. Revenge returned this Sunday with a fun, crackling episode that takes us closer and closer finding answers for the season’s big mystery. Just …

Revenge, Season 2, Episode 9: “Revelations” Written by Ted Sullivan Directed by Kenneth Fink Airs Sundays at 9 pm (ET) on ABC “Nobody plays dirtier than the Graysons.” Coming from Emily (Emily Van Camp), this is a particularly ironic statement. “Revelations”, Revenge’s winter finale, drops some pretty big bombs and ties up some loose ends. …

Revenge, Season 2, Episode 8: “Lineage” Written by Nikki Toscano Directed by Chris Misiano Airs Sundays at 9 pm (ET) on ABC Revenge steps back in time this week and though I’m generally against flashback episodes (they always ring a little soap opera to me), “Lineage” offers good insight into where our characters come from …

Revenge, Season 2, Episode 7: “Penance” Written by Elle Triedman Directed by Colin Bucksey Airs Sundays at 9 pm (ET) on ABC “Don’t keep secrets, you only live to regret them”. Well, Victoria (Madeline Stowe) would know. “Emily’s fate rests with you” Aidan (Barry Sloane) reminds Nolan. In making the biggest financial sacrifice, the writers …

Revenge, Season 2, Episode 6: “Illusion” Written by Michael Foley Directed by Bobby Roth Airs Sundays at 9 pm (ET) on ABC Nothing on Revenge is ever tied up with a nice, neat little bow. So why would Victoria and Conrad’s seemly and less than romantic second marriage be any different? When Kara (Jennifer Jason …

Revenge, Season 2, Episode 5: “Forgiveness” Written by Sunil Nayar Directed by Matt Earl Beesley Airs Sundays at 9 pm (ET) on ABC Forgiveness is an odd word in the world of Revenge but this week’s episode centers on some of our major characters’ desire for exactly that. Victoria (Madeline Stowe) has always been the …

Revenge, Season 2, Episode 4: “Intuition” Written by Dan Dworkin and Jay Beattle Directed by Randy Zisk Airs Sundays at 9 pm (ET) on ABC “Before you track her down you better be prepared for what you find.” Aiden’s (Barry Sloane) warning to Emily (Emily Van Camp) at the beginning of this week’s episode rings …

  Revenge, Season 2, Episode 3: “Betrayal” Written by Salvatore Stabile Directed by Matt Earl Beesley Airs Sundays at 9 pm (ET) on ABC The Grayson family are in seclusion this week as the press descends on their mansion after news of Victoria’s (Madeline Stowe) ‘kidnapping’ becomes public. “Whatever you’re thinking, I’m not the enemy,” …

Revenge, Season 2, Episode 2: “Resurrection” Written by Sallie Patrick Directed by David Grossman Airs Sundays at 9 pm (ET) on ABC Is there any character more deliciously evil and fun to watch then Victoria Grayson? Madeline Stowe, as usual, owns this episode. Much like Gabriel Mann, who’s always great as Nolan, she commands every …

Revenge, Season 2, Episode 1: “Destiny” Written by Mike Kelley and Mark B. Perry Directed by Kenneth Fink Airs Sundays at 9 pm (ET) on ABC Emily (Emily VanCamp) might have started to see the light at the end of the tunnel at the end of last season, but things started to fall apart pretty …