Marvelous Geeks

February 20-27 “Previously On” | WandaVision

It’s been a great way on television starting with the incredible season finale of Miss Scarlet and the Duke. Black-ish gave us a hilarious episode about the relationship between mothers and their favorite sons. And A Discovery of Witches gave us more glimpses into present day London. But nothing could have prepared us for the emotionally breathtaking episode of WandaVision.

It can’t all be sorrow can it? […] But what is grief, if not love persevering? This show. I say this every week, but I had no idea just how much it would make me feel and just how organically it would tackle grief. I had no idea just how beautifully it could take the most complex, devastating emotion we all feel at some point in our lives and bring it to life with bits and pieces that are captivating and almost cathartic.

Elizabeth Olsen has been bringing her A-game throughout the season, and we discussed some parts of her performance that’s tied directly to this, but with this—how exactly do you choose a single scene to call most exquisite from an episode that dived into so much trauma? An episode that was full of one exquisite scene after another. We took a different route with this one, and chose to pick the one that most authentically showcased both Wanda’s grief and Olsen’s most powerful moment as a performer throughout the episode.

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January 24-30 “We Interrupt This Program” | WandaVision

The week started off with a riveting episode of Miss Scarlet and the Duke. Black-ish returned from its winter hiatus. Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist focused on David’s (relatable) struggle in his career path. The Expanse continued with its crew separation, which hopefully means we’re headed toward reunions. A Discovery of Witches took us back to present day London with a focus on Marcus and Phoebe that felt rightfully placed mid-way through. But it is WandaVision’s acutely titled and exquisite “We Interrupt This Program” that delivered in more than one way this week.

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Last year was fairly uneventful where TV was concerned. There are still so many favorites on hiatus due to the global pandemic and our screens feel much emptier. But with a new year comes new premieres, and we’re so jazzed to have to more things to talk about it. It has felt like a century.

The Rookie on ABC

After a massive cliffhanger in the season two finale, ABC’s The Rookie will be returning Sunday, January 3, and we can’t wait! When we last saw Officer John Nolan, he’d just discovered that his mentor and dirty detective Nick Armstrong had framed him, planting evidence in Nolan’s home. The police procedural television series revolves around the LA police department as the 40-something John Nolan, the oldest rookie in his workplace, navigates the ranging duties as a police officer. While we’re curious to see what is in store for Nolan (and those Chenford/Tucy moments!), we’re also interested to see how the show will address the current social climate. Creator Alexi Hawley has stated that season three will be an opportunity to address real-world issues such as police brutality and the Black Lives Matter movement, and the cast has expressed that it’s important for them to help spread the message that people don’t share the same experiences when it comes to police encounters. With its diverse cast paired with its dramatic storytelling, the season three premiere of The Rookie is a must-watch.

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