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By Michal

Bones – A Night in the Bones Museum

Bones summed it up with her comment, “I love ancient remains…I really do.” I loved the Egyptian mummy mystery this week and the return of a toned down Daisy. Wendell is still my favorite of the rotating interns, but I do have a soft spot for Daisy, especially after she started dating Sweets. Anyway, I really enjoyed watching this episode, especially when Bones started to act out a scene from the classic 1932 mummy movie. They just don’t make them like that anymore. I love episodes in which Brennan is likable and has an enthusiasm for something unexpected.

However, Bones dating Booth’s boss was beyond annoying. I’ve always enjoyed and often defended the will they/won’t they element of the complicated Booth and Brennan relationship. At this point, though, I think I’ve reached my limit. The writers either need to make some progress or just stop. Oh and while the writers are at it, if they could put Angela and Hodgins back together, I’d be very pleased.

I should add that while Bones pushes the envelop most weeks when it comes to gross bodies and whatnot…however Cam performing an autopsy on the murdered Dr. Kaswell was one of the most disgusting and icky thing I have seen on the show. I’m still trying to get over the gooey guy in a trunk a few weeks back…

Fringe – Dream Logic

Well, this was one of those episodes where when it was good, it was good. However, when it was bad, it was bad. The demon people were freaky and I liked the concept of people living their nightmare in a walking dream state while someone stole their dreams. I also liked Olivia’s business card therapy. I’m liking her character more this season. I also have to say that Peter’s nightmare at the end of the episode dealing with this abduction from the alternate universe has me excited about the future when he puts it all together. The Alt!Peter storyline is becoming one of my favorite elements of the show. Here’s hoping the pay off lives up to my expectations!

As for the bad, I’ve watched the episode twice and I still don’t understand the split personality explanation. I know Fringe works using it’s own logic, but I didn’t really get it this week. There was enough else going for the episode, so I didn’t get stuck on it, but I am still wondering.

Oh and on a final note, I felt sorry for Agent Kashner. Not only does he get stuck with Walter for most of the episode, but then he gets drugged by Walter, who then performs experiments on him. I doubt when he joined the FBI, he thought he would be subject to the experiments of a mad doctor. I was also surprised Astrid wasn’t horrified by Walter’s action. I mean she is an FBI agent as well.

TVD – Lost Girls

What an awesome episode this week. Thank goodness for the vampire reveal. Stefan got a whole lot more interesting now that he doesn’t have to hide everything from Elena. Plus Elena’s reaction was appropriate and quite rational. After watching Twilight with a friend, I’m glad to see that at least one teenage girl isn’t completely in love with the fact that her new boyfriend is a vampire.

The Vampire Compass was kind of a joke, but I’m still interested in how the sheriff (plus apparently the deputies) and mayor are going to fight against the vampires. The wooden bullets were quite clever, although I miss seeing people wielding a crossbow. There’s just something awesome about that. I will say I’m confused how they are going to miss finding Damon, Stefan, and now Vicky…especially with a magical compass.

It was good to have the witty Damon and Stefan dialog back. The “Damon in the dungeon” storyline didn’t really allow for that. I loved the phone conversation concerning the ring. However, I have to say my favorite scene of the night was Damon coming to Stefan’s rescue and pulling out the wooden bullet. His comment that, “if anyone’s going to kill you, it’s going to be me” was perfect. The Salvatore brothers are like the doppelganger version of the Winchester brothers. Instead of loving each other in dysfunctional ways, they hate each other, but still can’t seem to follow through and kill the other brother.

Supernatural – I Believe the Children Are Our Future

Well, I liked this week’s episode better than last week, but that doesn’t mean much since I was so annoyed with “Fallen Idol” that I didn’t even write my weekly review last week. Well that and I was at a Snow Patrol concert last Sunday. However, that’s neither here nor there. This week felt like a combination of better episodes from previous season. Mainly “Bedtime Stories” and “Wishful Thinking.” Plus it felt like Kripke and the writers are now simply stealing complete storylines from Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett’s Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch. Are future episodes going to feature an angel named Aziraphale or a demon rare bookstore owner named Crowley? I’m all for taking an idea and making it your own, but I’m beginning to think the Supernatural writers might owe Gaiman and Pratchett royalties.

That said, I did enjoy action figure Cas. I also wouldn’t mind seeing Jesse again. He was interesting and the kid was a pretty good actor. If only the writers could figure out a way to get wee!Sam and Jesse in a room together. I think that would be awesome. Anyway, I hope the week hiatus allows me to forget and enjoy the last four episodes of 2009!

Merlin – Lancelot and Guinevere

Ok…so I know this isn’t technically on my DVR, but I have been watching the second season of Merlin online and it’s keeping me beyond amused.  Here’s hoping it can find a home on an American channel next year.  I don’t want to spoil anything, but I wanted to mention how much I’m loving this season so far!