33 posts tagged with magic by filthy light thief.
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Dispatches from Elsewhere: Lee  Season 1, Ep 8

"Lee is you if you ever had a regret so big you just couldn't shake it, no matter how hard you tried." [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief on Apr 16, 2020 - 5 comments

The Magicians: Fillory and Further  Season 5, Ep 13

Christmas comes early. "Unicorn baby time. Let's do this." [Season and series finale] [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief on Apr 2, 2020 - 16 comments

The Magicians: The Balls  Season 5, Ep 12

Margo sees a purse she hates. Alice writes a letter. We couldn't get Prince. [It's Heist Episode: The Musical!] [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief on Mar 26, 2020 - 3 comments

The Magicians: Be the Hyman  Season 5, Ep 11

Slap fight! Josh eats a pickle. Dreams are weird. [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief on Mar 20, 2020 - 6 comments

The Magicians: Purgatory  Season 5, Ep 10

Margo gets ocular augmentation, while Josh goes on an interesting adventure with a new friend. Eliot looks back through an herbal haze to recall past lessons on magical babies, while Penny and Plum consider their own bind. [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief on Mar 13, 2020 - 8 comments

The Magicians: Cello Squirrel Daffodil  Season 5, Ep 9

It's a timey-wimey episode, with a bit of do-no-harm problem. Plus the return of two feared men, each with their own problems and solutions. Meanwhile, Alice and Kady try to set magic right, again. [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief on Mar 5, 2020 - 4 comments

The Magicians: Garden Variety Homicide  Season 5, Ep 8

The gang hatches a plan to save Fillory, again, involving some Freaky Friday shit, while a bunny gives troubling advice to Julia, then Fen offers some advice. Meanwhile, there's a fungus among us at Brakebills, and the other gang find out the importance of Quentin's unfinished plant drawing. Dean Fog talks about his lobster plans. [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief on Feb 28, 2020 - 7 comments

The Magicians: Acting Dean  Season 5, Ep 7

Crisis averted! But wait, there's more! ♫♪♪ Something, something, Fillory, a most amazing land. [Messed up] by catastrophe, and way before we planned. ♫♪♪ La, la, blah, blah, Fillory, a land without a god. Needs a brand-new hero, a strapping lad named Todd. ♫♪♪ Oh, and there's a new boss at Brakebills.
posted by filthy light thief on Feb 20, 2020 - 8 comments

Rick and Morty: Claw and Hoarder: Special Ricktim's Morty  Season 4, Ep 4

Special Ricktims Morty Morty gets a dragon (Liam Cunningham) in this one broh. It's a wild ride broh. And there's a talking cat (Matthew Broderick) who just wants to relax and have fun with Jerry, no questions asked. [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief on Dec 10, 2019 - 12 comments

Perpetual Grace, LTD: A Sheriff in the Era of the Cartel  Season 1, Ep 10

Fun facts: there are specific physicalities of a liar, 11 indications, and any one of them is a strong tell that a person is not being honest. And In baseball, you don't have to pitch right away. You can take your time. You can take your time between pitches. In baseball. As much as you like. Sometimes it's tough to get into the rhythm of the world. And find a way to rhyme with it. Also, sometimes you just need a proper name to get back in the rhythm. And/or a noble goal. [Season finale]
posted by filthy light thief on Aug 19, 2019 - 0 comments

Perpetual Grace, LTD: The Elements of an Epiphany  Season 1, Ep 9

This week, we hear more of the continued adventures of Luke Steel, who totally outsmarted the Crazy Fucking Old Guy. And got out of that crazy shit. Luke learned his lesson, assisted by the crazy old fuck with lessons of love. Lovely lessons of bird style love. And the fear left Luke Steel ripped and really jacked up physique. Also, there's a race against time and the Department of Health, a town covered in old news, and New Leaf chooses a new name.
posted by filthy light thief on Aug 19, 2019 - 0 comments

Perpetual Grace, LTD: Fiveever  Season 1, Ep 8

Pa and Ma face off new obstacles, as James faces his own set of hurdles in Half Acre, namely a ranger, an undertaker, and an orphaned son. Also, more on the magical art of Hunkering Down, and The Little Cabin That is Totally Not Scary But Rather is Oh So Filled with Fun and Safety And You Can Stay Here for Three Whole Days and be So Safe and Very Merry.
posted by filthy light thief on Aug 16, 2019 - 1 comment

RuPaul's Drag Race: Dragracadabra  Season 11, Ep 10

Delta Work drops by for some balls to the wall fun, and then the queens get into groups and put on their very own magic shows. Gina Rodriguez and Katherine Langford sit in with the judges. [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief on May 3, 2019 - 15 comments

The Magicians: We Have Brought You Little Cakes  Show Only   Season 2, Ep 13

Ember recaps things so far as only Ember can, which brings us to now: "a crisis comes to a head when the true power behind the troubles comes to party. Battles are won and wars are lost, as Q and the others must protect their kingdom. Alice makes a startling revelation and things may never be the same." Now, let's debate the merits of an open, informed democracy versus an authoritarian monarchy! [Season Finale; Season 3 due out in 2018]
posted by filthy light thief on Apr 20, 2017 - 17 comments

The Magicians: We Have Brought You Little Cakes  Books Included   Season 2, Ep 13

Ember recaps things so far as only Ember can, which brings us to now: "a crisis comes to a head when the true power behind the troubles comes to party. Battles are won and wars are lost, as Q and the others must protect their kingdom. Alice makes a startling revelation and things may never be the same." Your books mean nothing here! [Season Finale; Season 3 due out in 2018]
posted by filthy light thief on Apr 20, 2017 - 5 comments

The Magicians: Ramifications  Show Only   Season 2, Ep 12

Julia, Kady and Penny each make sacrifices to finally face Reynard, while Quentin and Eliot learn a disturbing truth about Fillory, where Josh tries to manage the kingdom. And there are a number of people dealing with abandonment.
posted by filthy light thief on Apr 13, 2017 - 3 comments

The Magicians: Ramifications  Books Included   Season 2, Ep 12

Julia, Kady and Penny each make sacrifices to finally face Reynard, while Quentin and Eliot learn a disturbing truth about Fillory, where Josh tries to manage the kingdom. And jokes are made about books being made (poorly) into movies.
posted by filthy light thief on Apr 13, 2017 - 11 comments

The Magicians: The Rattening  Show Only   Season 2, Ep 11

Quentin accompanies Julia to the underworld on a journey to help her recover her shade. Penny tries to use his Neitherlands Library position to gain access to a mysterious room that houses literature about god killing, for Kady. Eliot and Margo discover that a strange spell has been cast over Fillory. Senator Gaines begins to understand his powers. [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief on Apr 7, 2017 - 13 comments

The Magicians: The Rattening  Books Included   Season 2, Ep 11

Quentin accompanies Julia to the underworld on a journey to help her recover her shade. Penny tries to use his Neitherlands Library position to gain access to a mysterious room that houses literature about god killing, for Kady. Eliot and Margo discover that a strange spell has been cast over Fillory. Senator Gaines begins to understand his powers. [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief on Apr 7, 2017 - 4 comments

The Magicians: The Girl Who Told Time  Show Only   Season 2, Ep 10

The Royal Court of Fillory prepares for Eliot's nuptials as he endeavors to win over the Fillorians with the extravagant event. Penny begins his contractual obligations to the Neitherlands Library as Kady searches for any information about god killing. Quentin experiences a mind-bending vision while on a drug-laced trip that sends him and Julia on a mysterious quest. [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief on Mar 30, 2017 - 9 comments

The Magicians: The Girl Who Told Time  Books Included   Season 2, Ep 10

The Royal Court of Fillory prepares for Eliot's nuptials as he endeavors to win over the Fillorians with the extravagant event. Penny begins his contractual obligations to the Neitherlands Library as Kady searches for any information about god killing. Quentin experiences a mind-bending vision while on a drug-laced trip that sends him and Julia on a mysterious quest. And we're heading back into book territory ... [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief on Mar 30, 2017 - 1 comment

The Magicians: Lesser Evils  Show Only   Season 2, Ep 9

Dean Fogg and Professor Lipson attempt to rid Quentin of Alice's Niffin but he refuses to let Alice go. Meanwhile, with magic fading in Fillory, Eliot agrees to a risky duel with King Idri of Loria, in lieu of a war, in the hopes that it will gain the respect of the Fillorians in the process, while Margo makes a deal to fix the wellspring. Julia, Penny and Kady locate Reynard's son in an effort to lure Reynard to them. Not everything goes according to the various plans. [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief on Mar 23, 2017 - 7 comments

The Magicians: Lesser Evils  Books Included   Season 2, Ep 9

Dean Fogg and Professor Lipson attempt to rid Quentin of Alice's Niffin but he refuses to let Alice go. Meanwhile, with magic fading in Fillory, Eliot agrees to a risky duel with King Idri of Loria, in lieu of a war, in the hopes that it will gain the respect of the Fillorians in the process, while Margo makes a deal to fix the wellspring. Julia, Penny and Kady locate Reynard's son in an effort to lure Reynard to them. Not everything goes according to the various plans. [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief on Mar 23, 2017 - 13 comments

The Magicians: Word as Bond  Show Only   Season 2, Ep 8

Julia and Kady search for alternate solutions to Reynard, with some assistance from Penny and Quentin, while Q and Alice fight for control. High Queen Margo struggles with ruling a kingdom on the brink of war, while trying to revive the unconscious High King Eliot. Julia, bored in Fillory, and with a new sense of purpose, helps in her own unique way. Also, Penny has a new path to regain his magic. [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief on Mar 16, 2017 - 5 comments

The Magicians: Word as Bond  Books Included   Season 2, Ep 8

Julia and Kady search for alternate solutions to Reynard, with some assistance from Penny and Quentin, while Q and Alice fight for control. High Queen Margo struggles with ruling a kingdom on the brink of war, while trying to revive the unconscious High King Eliot. Julia, bored in Fillory, and with a new sense of purpose, helps in her own unique way. Also, Penny gets an offer from the librarian! [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief on Mar 16, 2017 - 6 comments

The Magicians: Plan B  Show Only   Season 2, Ep 7

"Well, we are magicians, why don't we just go and rob a bank?" Yes, it's a bank heist episode! With magic! And dancing!
posted by filthy light thief on Mar 9, 2017 - 9 comments

The Magicians: Plan B  Books Included   Season 2, Ep 7

"Well, we are magicians, why don't we just go and rob a bank?" Yes, it's a bank heist episode! Completely off-book, but maybe things will loop back around.
posted by filthy light thief on Mar 9, 2017 - 3 comments

The Magicians: The Flying Forest  Books Included   Season 2, Ep 4

Quentin and Penny embark upon a quest and bond a little. Margo works on a way to help Eliot. Julia seeks out an old friend's help. Magic might be in trouble. But at least we get Abigail the Sloth!
posted by filthy light thief on Feb 17, 2017 - 10 comments

The Magicians: The Flying Forest  Show Only   Season 2, Ep 4

Quentin and Penny embark upon a quest and bond a little. Margo works on a way to help Eliot. Julia seeks out an old friend's help. And magic might be in trouble.
posted by filthy light thief on Feb 17, 2017 - 4 comments

The Magicians: Divine Elimination  Books Included   Season 2, Ep 3

The Brakebills Royalty (and Penny) prepare to face The Beast, again, while Julia conspires with The Beast and their new ally. Nothing goes as planned, but we saw some of this coming via the books, right? [Warning: fake magic violence to an animal] [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief on Feb 9, 2017 - 20 comments

The Magicians: Divine Elimination  Show Only   Season 2, Ep 3

The Brakebill Royalty (and Penny) prepare to face The Beast, again, while Julia conspires with The Beast and their new ally. Nothing goes as planned, but it's not all bad, is it? [Warning: fake magic violence to an animal]
posted by filthy light thief on Feb 9, 2017 - 2 comments

The Magicians: Hotel Spa Potions  Books Included   Season 2, Ep 2

What's worse than a magical, murdering beast? A magical, murdering beast who sings. Julia turns to an old enemy, while the gang looks for help from a tricky Pixie and some cacodemons, continuing to pull in elements from the books for inspiration. [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief on Feb 2, 2017 - 3 comments

The Magicians: Hotel Spa Potions  Show Only   Season 2, Ep 2

What's worse than a magical, murdering beast? A magical, murdering beast who sings. Julia turns to an old enemy, while the gang looks for help from a tricky Pixie and some cacodemons.
posted by filthy light thief on Feb 2, 2017 - 7 comments

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