Survivor: Last Resort: Cape Verde 1.5 - Episode 5

Survivor: Last Resort: Cape Verde 1.5 - Episode 5
Writer: Chad Taylor

The Togo tribe complacently return to their camp after yet another vote-off. However, this time they find a letter there waiting for them. The letter reads “As a group, please decide who you think are the two strongest players on Brava to bring over to your tribe.” They are excited by this prospect of boosting their chances in challenges, while also knowing that if they lose again, there will be easy targets to vote out. After some debate, they decide to narrow it down to Brava members who are young and fit.

Jeff Probst has the two tribes meet with him at a neutral location. “I hope you’re not too comfortable with your current tribes because we are changing things up.” He smiles. He asks Togo if they have chosen their two members of Brava to bring over. Jose says that they have selected...Chase and Laura. Jeff instructs Chase and Laura to go over to Togo, who they greet.

He then turns to the Brava tribe. “Have you selected two members of Togo to bring over to your tribe?” They confirm that they have. Jose, Chad, Jim, and Kaiser are a bit stunned at this development - thinking that they were the only ones who got that message. Fiona announces that they have chosen Jim and Jose to join them. The two of them are still a bit stunned as they walk over to their new tribemates.

At the Brava camp, they welcome Jose and Jim to the team and the two of them are taken aback by how well-run this camp is. It becomes clear to them that that is due to the leadership of Sally and Bonds. In confessional, Jose says that he has taken a liking to the duo of Fiona and Megan. He’s obviously still loyal to Chad but he likes that they are two kind-hearted people who won’t betray him (which doesn’t mean he won’t betray them, though).

In his confessional, Jim worries about being on the bottom immediately but says things weren’t much better at Togo. In need of new allies in the wake of Puma’s dismissal, he circles Sally, Bonds, and Francis as the people he senses that have came here to play. Of course, there is also Jose who he knows well but also knows that he might have to turn against in an instant.

Francis meets with his ally Rajon and reveals that he actually tried to throw the last immunity challenge (and failed). Rajon asked him why and he says it would be to pit Sally and Bonds against each other before they can make some super alliance at the merge. Rajon tells him that that is not a bad idea. Rajon again considers telling Francis about his secret but decides against it.

At Togo, the tribe dynamics are a bit strange. Chad and Kaiser have voted together in the past but they aren’t really close. Meanwhile, Laura and Chase are the strongest duo in the game at the moment as the romantic tension continues to rise between them. In confessional, Laura talks about how there is no one she would rather be with here than Chase. In his confessional, Chase talks about how he thinks the trio of him/Laura/Chad will be the best athletic combination on either tribe. That should be able to at least give them a shot.

In the immunity challenge, going one castaway at a time, the tribes would dive in the ocean to a puzzle wheel attached to a rope. Once eight puzzle wheels were retrieved, the tribe would use the wheels to solve a puzzle. Jim, Bonds, Sally, and Megan compete for Brava. Although Kaiser’s swimming ability slows down Togo considerably, it helps that his tribe mates are very athletic. Once they get to the puzzle section, Kaiser’s intelligence comes into play and he makes up for any athletic deficiencies. Sally and Bonds clash as they try to help put the puzzle together, whereas Togo work in harmonious silence. Togo completes the puzzle first and Kaiser and Chad give each other a long embrace - their first taste of safety all game.

Everyone on the Brava tribe return to camp in mixed spirits. Of course, Jim and Jose have experienced this many times but it is a first for the rest. The two of them actually meet up immediately and discuss how they are probably on the bottom. They discuss how they see a similar guy/girl split now that Chase and Laura are gone. It is between Sally’s team and Bonds’s team. They discuss the merits of both before deciding to stick with what they know and side with the guys again.

Once they split up, Jose says in a confessional that he has no loyalty to Jim and he will not be upholding that promise. He goes to Fiona and Megan and sees if they would be willing to vote Jim out. They think he is talking about Bonds, who they actually do want out. Jose is cool with anyone but himself so he is all aboard voting Bonds out. He drops his concerns with Togo Jim for now.

In confessional, Sally debates with herself on what is the right move. On one hand, the easiest path is taking out Jim or Jose as they are the clear outsiders. Even if she doesn’t like some of her Brava mates, they should all be on board to eliminate the enemy. On the other hand, now would be the time to establish a strong alliance that can protect her going forward. Sally talks with Megan about liking both Jim and Jose better than Bonds. Megan says that her and Fiona are down to vote Bonds and it shouldn’t be hard to convince the two newbies to do what they want. Sally says that if they can solidify this alliance of 5, they will be practically be in the majority in every vote going forward.

Bonds comes to Sally and asks if the plan is Jose or Jim. She says it is Jim because the Fiona and Megan get along well with Jose. Bonds says that works for him although he is unsure of where Francis and Rajon stand. When he finds them, they tell him that they are ready to take out Sally now as it will be a big move they can put on their resume. Bonds is all for this as he suspects her group will try to vote for him. They pull in Jim, who says that he is definitely willing to vote out Sally and he talked with Jose about it and he said he was also on board. Rajon says that he has heard Jose throwing Jim’s name around but Jim says he will talk to him to make sure they are on the same page. That number of five would give them the advantage.

Right before the vote, Jose and Jim coalesce once again and talk about how lucky they feel. Jim is still suspicious that they aren’t the targets but Jose reassures him that everyone has bigger fish to fry. He tells him that he has changed his mind and that they should vote with Sally’s side. This last second plan-changing makes him nervous but he thanks Jose for being his only ally on this tribe.

At tribal council, Jeff tells everyone but Jim and Jose: “Behind each of you is a torch. Grab a torch and approach the flame. Dip it in and get fire. This is part of the ritual of tribal council, because in this game, fire represents life. Once your fire is gone, so are you.” The original Brava members discuss what is like going this long before heading to Tribal Council. Francis, a superfan of the show, is actually giddy at the prospect of being here. Megan talks about how it is a double-edged sword, as that period also gave time for tensions to rise and now people are over-eager to pull the trigger.

This comment raises tensions and suspicions a bit, although people stick to their charade of targeting the former Togo members. Jeff asks how they are adjusting to life in the new camp. Jim says that for the benefits of food and shelter that this tribe brings, it is also scary being on bottom. In an extreme minority, if you will. Bonds - trying to throw Sally’s alliance off his scent - says that targeting the Togo members is a smart play because it dampens the potential of a four-man Togo alliance once The Merge happens. Sally actually agrees with this and says she hopes they are on the same page as to which Togo person to vote off. Jeff says that it is time to vote.

After everyone has voted, Jeff says that if anyone has a Hidden Immunity Idol, now would be the time to play it. A prolonged silence gives the impression that no one has one yet but Rajon stands up and pulls his out of his back pocket. He says it’s just a hunch. He is playing this for Bonds. Everyone is stunned, including his own alliance members! Jim verifies the idol and says that any votes against Bond will not count.

First vote...Jim Bonds, does not count

….Bonds, does not count

….Bonds, does not count

….Bonds, does not count

…….Sally

…….Sally

…….The fifth person voted off of Survivor: Last Resort...Sally.

There is a scattered disbelief amongst the crowd. Jose looks at Jim, who shrugs his shoulders and smiles. Bonds shakes Rajon’s hand, who reiterates that it was just a hunch. Sally, the tribe has spoken.

In her post-show interview, Sally is a bit angry. She concedes that maybe she should have teamed with Bonds but they went head-to-head and she came out on the losing end. It is what it is. She can’t believe what she’s saying, she’s actually rooting for the damn James Bond impersonator to win the game now!

Votes for Jim Bonds: Sally, Fiona, Megan, Jose
Votes for Sally: Bonds, Rajon, Francis, Jim

Fa-Sass: Queens of Style and Skill 1.3 - Rich of You

Fa-Sass: Queens of Style and Skill - Rich of You

Genre: Animation / Comedy

Director: Genndy Tartakovsky

Writer: Jacob Jones

Cast: Stephanie Anne Mills, Nika Futterman, Catherine Taber, Hynden Walch, Diego Luna, Steven Wright, Emile Claire Barlow and Drake Bell

Another school day begins as normal in Strawberry High with Cassandra (Stephanie Anne Mills) and Summer (Hynden Walch) chatting in the hallways about boys and shoes. Summer begins to wonder where Robyn (Nika Futterman) is as class is about to start, Cassandra points to the doors which open as soon as Robyn cries out in excitement on her skateboard.

She skates all across the hallways, telling everyone to get out of the way and keeping focus on the path. Then, her eyes catch a glimpse of Peyton (Catherine Taber) looking at herself in the mirror. Having lost focus, she ends up crashing into a door. Cassandra, Summer and Peyton run up to Robyn and check up on her.

After Cassandra helps her up, Robyn claims that she’s fine and while looking at Peyton tells her “so are you”. Peyton plays along with it, sending a jokingly flirty comment of her own back. The bell rings and Peyton begins to walk her way to her first class. Robyn smiles dreamily at first, which gets Cassandra and Summer to poke fun at her for having a crush.

Embarrassed, Robyn tells them to back off. Cassandra eases up on her, saying they were just having fun and that anyone can have a crush. As she says that, Jupiter (Diego Luna) comes up to her asking if she studied for that science test. She babbles like an idiot before nodding and smiling nervously. Once Jupiter is gone, Cassandra reassures Robyn that it’s okay if she has a crush on Peyton.

Robyn laughs off the idea, resisting the idea of having a crush on her and storms off to her class. As she does though, she begins to have romantic thoughts about her and Peyton together. This continues into science class, which doesn’t go unnoticed by Cassandra, Summer or Mr. Everbuddy (Steven Wright), who warns her to ‘keep her focus’. During lunch, Robyn’s mind is still stuck on Peyton. As she waits in line with her tray, she begins to hear Peyton ranting to her friends on something. Curious, she decides to eavesdrop a little and hears that she’s just not into people who are ‘over the top, crass and in general loud’.

Devastated, Robyn runs out of the cafeteria much to Summer’s concern. Cassandra then asks Peyton why she gave Troy a hundred dollars if she didn’t even like him. Peyton shrugs, saying he had the ‘occasional sense of discipline’. That night, Robyn can be seen inside her bedroom having a nightmare about Peyton teasing her for being ‘disgusting’. Horrified, she wakes up and glances at her skateboard. She jumps out of bed, grabs her skateboard and throws it outside the house.

The next morning, Robyn comes up to Cassandra nervously asking if she can have a makeover. Taken back by this, Cassandra agrees to it and asks why. She has no reason, only just wanting a ‘change of look’. Cassandra watches in confusion. That whole day Robyn doesn’t act like herself in the slightest, staying silent and responding politely to teachers, not trolling or ‘roasting’ anyone. Cassandra looks on, slightly concerned but goes through with the makeover that night in spite of asking Robyn if she’s sure of it.

The next morning, as Cassandra and her friend group gab on the gossip, Robyn appears wearing a completely different and more mature wardrobe. She greets Peyton formally and lightly kisses her hand. She then invites her over to her house for dinner, which takes Peyton back. She accepts the offer but as the day progresses, it becomes clear Robyn is not herself.

That evening, Peyton knocks on the door of Robyn's house and is welcomed by the tune of some awful violin playing by Gibson (Drake Bell) (who clearly did not want to be here). Robyn welcomes her inside and the two are seated in the dining table. Despite still feeling a bit awkward, Peyton thanks her for inviting her and compliments the house.

Cassandra arrives with menus for both of them and some iced tea. After Cassandra heads over to the kitchen, she instructs Stephanie (Emile Claire Barlow) and Summer to do everything they can to make Robyn crack (“But I don't want to murder the egg!” Stephanie laments).

Throughout the evening, the three mention events that occured in the school day, people they hate and talk about fashion. Yet for some reason, nothing seems to be working. It seems as though she's sticking with the path until a bee enters the house and begins to annoy Peyton.

When the bee stings Peyton, Robyn snaps slapping away the bee and accidentally spills her bowl of soup on Peyton's shirt. When Robyn realizes what she's done, she storms off in embarassment. Peyton watches in concern and runs off to check on her.

When Peyton sees Robyn on the sidewalks abd asks her what’s wrong, Robyn vents about having a crush on her and not being the right person for her which was what sparked the whole thing to begin with. Peyton tells Robyn she likes her for who she is. Sweet, determined and funny.

As it turns out, Peyton was referring to a jock named Troy who had been annoying and constantly begging her to go on a date with him and reassures her that she likes her for being herself. She also tells her not to worry about the shirt, she has dozens.

Peyton takes Robyn by the hand and the two head to the backyard to watch the stars. Stephanie can be seen whispering to Cassandra that this could be the 'ending of a beautiful crush period’, but is corrected by saying this is the beginning of a beautiful relationship.

Brimstone 1.4 - Mourning Morton

Brimstone - Mourning Morton

Genre : Action / Horror
Executive Producer: David S. Goyer
Writer : Mark Newton
Cast: Holland Roden, Stephen McHattie, Kelly Hu, Manu Bennett, Tom Riley, Lydia Hearst, Meghan Ory, Daniel Cudmore, Oscar Jaenada, Ludi Lin and Eric Szmanda

What remains of the Brimstone Society, Rayne (Holland Roden), Tremaine (Stephen McHattie) and Mynce (Kelly Hu) is still hiding out in the cemetery safe house with John Sigmon (Eric Szmanda). Tremaine asks Rayne if she knows why the vampires in Morton wrote her name in the blood of the townspeople, but she doesn't know why or who they are. Mynce doesn't believe Rayne and leaves the safe house and goes out side into the cemetery where she breaks a bunch of gravestones. Tremaine informs Rayne that the vampires in question are her siblings, the other children of Kagan. Rayne is surprised since they are so savage, but Tremaine tells her that they are full vampire while Rayne is only half-vampire. Rayne's humanity is what sets her apart, and may be the key to defeating her vampiric bloodline for good.

Morton, Mississippi - Ephemera (Lydia Hearst), Ferril (Meghan Ory) and Xerx (Daniel Cudmore) have slaughtered every last human in Morton. Ephemera continues to feed Severin (Tom Riley) her blood to keep control over him. Xerx asks her why she insists on keeping Severin as a pet, and she tells him that she finds him cute. Ferill, meanwhile, finds it suspicious that Severin was locked up in a cell and wants to know why the Brimstone Society found him dangerous enough to lock up.

Belgrade, Serbia - Dariel (Ludi Lin) reports the news of the slaughter in Morton to his master Kagan (Manu Bennett). Kagan then tells Dariel that he wishes to join his children in Morton. Dariel tells him that he will arrange a ship to take him to the new world. Kagan tells Dariel not to bother when he can just take Dariel's ability to fly. Dariel looks panicked, then Kagan savagely pounces on Dariel and begins feeding on his flesh. Once he's done feeding, Kagan transforms into a massive swarm of vampire bats.

In the cemetery, Mynce encounters a group of daemites. She's confused as to how they could be there. She quickly kills the demonic creatures and heads back into the safe house. On the Morton security feed Tremaine sees Ephemera leading Severin away. Rayne is happy to hear that Severin is still alive, but isn't sure why he would be with a vampire. Tremaine explains that some vampires have the ability to control those they feed their own blood to. When Mynce re-enters the safe house she demands to know what Tremaine's plan is since the area is crawling with demonic entities. Tremaine announces that Severin still being alive works in their favor. They will wait until the next full moon since it's possible that the vampires to not realize that Severin is a werewolf. This element of surprise will work in their favor since werewolves are incredibly hard to kill during a full moon, even for vampires.

Merida, Mexico - The massive flock of vampire bats arrives at the old Spanish mission Jorge Wolfe (Oscar Jaenada) calls home, and transforms back into Kagan. Wolfe is surprised that Kagan would make the trip to see him, but Kagan explains that he has made it his personal mission to help Wolfe revive the demon Beliar to lay waste upon humanity. Kagan tells Wolfe that the town of Morton has already fallen, now they just have to revive Beliar and destroy the rest of the Brimstone Society. They discuss the possible location of Beliar's heart, and Kagan says it's most likely in the Brimstone Society vaults, which must be somewhere in Morton.

Back at the safe house, the Brimstone Society begins to hear a loud banging noise on the outside of the mausoleum. Sigmon goes to check it out, but is killed by a Daemite Warrior, a super strong three headed daemite. Mynce throws a grenade at the daemite warrior and ducks for cover. The blast doesn't kill the demon, but it does stun it. Rayne charges at the daemite warrior with her twin blades, slicing the creature into several pieces. The daemite warrior slowly starts repairing its wounds. Tremaine throws a special liquid nitrogen grenade at the demon, freezing it. Rayne attacks again with her blades, this time shattering the demon into shards.