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Link: Aaron Ashmore Talks The Meeting of the Nerds and More in Killjoys Season 3

From Heather M. of TV Goodness:

Link: Aaron Ashmore Talks The Meeting of the Nerds and More in Killjoys Season 3
“There’s a great dynamic that happens between Zeph, who is our the new nerd, played by Kelly McCormack, who does a wonderful job this season, and John sort of butting heads a little bit. John’s feathers are a little ruffled. He is more the tech science aspect of things and Zeph is more of a bio science expert, so they have different fields of expertise.” Continue reading. 

From Nivea Serrao of Entertainment Weekly:

Link: Killjoys’ Aaron Ashmore reflects on past Smallville, Veronica Mars roles
“It doesn’t mean that he’s a completely different character, but some of the things that have happened to him over the past two seasons are showing. It’s interesting because D’avin is playing some of the lighter stuff and keeps feeling like he’s joined this family, so he’s opening up, while John’s closing up a little bit.” Continue reading.

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Orphan Black 506: Krystal returns with a vital clue

Revelations have been coming fast and furious the last few episodes of Orphan Black, with Sarah and Mrs. S piecing together Susan Duncan’s dark history with Virginia Coady and Cosima uncovering P.T. Westmorland’s plan to harvest Kira’s eggs–a discovery that got her locked up in P.T.’s basement. This week, things heat up even more as Cosima tries to find a way out of her prison cell, and Krystal returns with vital information about Neolution’s endgame.

Here is our spoiler-free preview of “Manacled Slim Wrists,” written by David Bezmozgis and directed by Grant Harvey.

Cage-free Cosima
Cosima needs help to get out of P.T. Westmorland’s basement–but who can she convince to turn against P.T. and free her?

Krystal is back
And her ongoing battle against “big cosmetics” provides plenty of laughs and a major clue about Neolution’s ultimate goal. After this episode, I’ve got my fingers crossed for an Orphan Black spin-off featuring Krystal and her vlog partner Brie (played by the wonderful Cara Ricketts).

Yes, you really did see Tom Cullen in the promo
The talented Welsh actor–and Tatiana Maslany’s long-time partner–guests as an acquaintance of Krystal’s. Cullen and Maslany clearly had a blast filming their scenes together, and their chemistry adds another layer of fun to the episode.

It’s not all laughs
There is a very somber side to this episode, and it ends on a real gut-punch–which is accentuated by the beautiful direction of Grant Harvey.

Orphan Black airs Saturdays at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT on Space.

Image courtesy of Bell Media.

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Frankie Drake

Link: Set visit: Frankie Drake

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From Bill Brioux of Brioux.tv:

Link: Set visit: Frankie Drake
I took a step back in time this week as I visited the set of the upcoming CBC historical drama Frankie Drake.

The 11-episode, first season order is set in the roaring twenties. Lauren Lee Smith (The Listener) stars as Drake, a kick-ass lady detective patrolling the mean streets of muddy York. By her side is her trusty assistant Trudy, played by Toronto’s Chantel Riley. Versatile Riley dazzled for four season on Broadway in The Lion King. Continue reading.

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Comments and queries for the week of July 14

[The Amazing Race Canada] didn’t say that ‘Fort Mac was Canada’s oldest European settlement.’ That would be L’Anse aux Meadows in 1003, the first European settlement in the Americas founded by the Norse explorer Leif Erikson (in Newfoundland). What they said was Fort Mac is Alberta’s oldest European settlement. :-) —Kurt

Thanks for setting me straight, Kurt! —Greg

Dan Kipnis and Riya Malik trying to sing our Canadian anthem last night was a joke. If you want to play on The Amazing Race Canada than you should know our anthem. I was disgusted and disappointed. Happy to see them go just because of that! —Daphne

Hello from the States! I never miss TAR Canada since the first season, but it is not easy to watch without CTV. My heart went for the Goofy Newfies and, of course, they finished next to last [last week] and seem ready for an early exit. Otherwise, haven’t seen a favourite yet. The Yeller Boys may get on my nerves but they haven’t yet. Shout out to JonMonty. He’s the perfect host for this show. —Bob

It is time for Charlie and Alex get married! I love [Saving Hope]! —Gladusha

The whole separation thing has been incredibly artificial. Them snapping back together like magnets is only logical. Plus they’ve got three episodes to give us everybody’s happy ending. —ArghC

Hoping the payoff is believable because it’s hard to imagine something instantly bringing Charlie and Alex back together. Going to be hard to top the emotion of last week. —Hallie

 

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Killjoys: We see a scary side to Aneela

Hells yeah, Killjoys is kicking some serious ass in Season 3. From deadly Hackmods to waging war against Aneela, we’ve loved every damn second we’ve seen. The fun continues on Friday in “The Hullen Have Eyes,” written by Adam Barken and directed by Ruba Nadda. It features a rollicking ride to a planet with a strange history, Johnny and Zeph—read our interview with Kelly McCormack—butting heads and a peek at what’s going on with Aneela.

Here’s what Space says about this week’s episode:

The Killjoys trace the last coordinates of a Black Root ship to a radiation scorched planet. The planet is home to an abandoned Hullen training camp, creepy inhabitants, and a surprising connection to their past.

And here are some fun tidbits we can add after watching a screener.

Aneela unhinged
We watched Aneela dump goo into Delle Seyah Kendry and bring her back to life. Barken’s script shows how far Aneela has gotten with regard to her war preparations … and how it’s best to run when Aneela gets angry. We also get our first gander at Ted Atherton as Gander, who reports to Aneela.

Speaking of Aneela…
Hannah John-Kamen is putting on an acting clinic with her portrayal of Aneela. She may look like Dutch, but her body language, accent and personality are totally unique.

Xeph + Johnny = plenty of laughs
There is a lot of creepiness to go around in Friday’s episode (what’s under that girl’s hood is going to give us nightmares), so the shenanigans between Zeph and Johnny are most welcome. He’s not happy she’s part of the team and she’s just trying to do her job.

Aidan Devine guest stars
The “that guy” of Canadian television appears in a memorable role. His character has got some unpleasant plans for our heroes … will he succeed?

Killjoys airs Fridays at 9 p.m. ET on Space.

Images courtesy of Bell Media.

 

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