Preserving History

I'm putting up the post early because I'll still be at my mother's house when the episode begins airing. (Happy Mother's Day if you're celebrating.)

This is the discussion post for episode 2x09, "The General" and 2x10, "Chinatown." It is meant for folks who are watching the show on the U.S. schedule, but you should feel free to join in any time after you've seen the episode. On Global, the episodes are airing on separate days, but since no one objected, I'm combining both episodes into one post.

Air Date: May 6, 2018 in the U.S.
"The General"
Written by: Matt Whitney
Directed by: John Showalter
"Chinatown"
Written by: Tom Smuts and Nancy Baird
Directed by: Greg Beeman

I've already posted the NBC promo so how about something different? This is the Wondercon appearance of Goran Visnjic. It was a nice surprise to see him alone because when he's in a panel with the rest of the cast, he never gets a word in edgewise.


Pilot, Thinker, Soldier, Spy: The Epic “Timeless” Season Finale Twofer | The heroes help Harriet Tubman raid the Confederacy before leaving their heart in San Francisco (Smithsonian Magazine)
Timeless ends its season with a finale so good, it can't be cancelled… right? (AV Club)
Timeless Needs to Be Renewed After Breaking Our Hearts and Brains (TV Guide)
'Timeless' Star Abigail Spencer Explains the Shocking Finale Reveal (Exclusive) (ET online)
( More Recaps, Reviews, Meta, Misc. )

This is the discussion post for episode 2x08, "The Day Reagan Was Shot." It is meant for folks who are watching the show on the U.S./Canadian schedule, but you should feel free to join in any time after you've seen the episode. Please try to keep comments spoiler-free of anything that comes after season two, episode eight. Thank you!

Air Date: May 6, 2018 in the U.S. and Canada
Written by: Arkia Lisanne Mittman and Lauren Greer
Directed by: Alex Kalymnios

Memorable quote:
Lucy: For your first time, you did a nice job stealing clothes.
Jiya: I never met a security tag I couldn't deactivate.



I'll post reviews, recaps, and other items of interest as soon as I spot 'em.

Recaps
Timeless recap: Young Agent Christopher to the rescue (EW)
Timeless Recap: How to Save a Life — Plus, Holy Jessica Twist! (TV Line)
Timeless Recap: Don’t Cry For Me, Christopher (Vulture)
Timeless Season 2, Episode 8 recap: Who does the Time Team really need to save? (Hidden Remote)
Timeless Season 2 Episode 8 Review: The Day Reagan Was Shot (Den of Geek)
Who Shot the Sheriff? ‘Timeless’ Season 2, Episode 8, Recapped (Smithsonian Magazine)
‘Timeless’ Review: When Cagney & Lacey Met Denise (TV Source Magazine)
‘Timeless’ 2×08 review: ‘The Day Ronald Reagan Was Shot’ hits the target dead on

Miscellaneous
Matt Lanter Teases the Life and Death Stakes of the Season Finale (Syfy.com)

Timeless interview: Sakina Jaffrey on Agent Christopher’s story, how to fight for renewal (Cartermatt)

Remember, if you can, watch in real time, tweet in real time, etc. If you're recording the episode to watch later, it doesn't count in the ratings. In that case, watch On Demand, or on Hulu, or at the NBC website. Those are the numbers that matter to the network because those are the numbers that matter to their advertisers.

What you need to do to help Timeless reach season 3

This is the discussion post for episode 2x07, "Mrs. Sherlock Holmes." It is meant for folks who are watching the show on the U.S./Canadian schedule, but you should feel free to join in any time after you've seen the episode. Please try to keep comments spoiler-free of anything that comes after season two, episode seven. Thank you!

Air Date: April 29, 2018 in the U.S. and Canada
Written by: David Hoffman and Kent Rotherham
Directed by: Douglas Aarniokoski

Memorable quote
Wyatt Logan: "We're The Beatles — we don't need Yoko Ono."
Garcia Flynn: "You do realize there were four members of the Beatles, right?"



I'll post reviews, recaps, and other items of interest as soon as I spot 'em.
An Elementary Lesson in Women’s Suffrage: “Timeless” Season 2, Episode 7, Recapped (The Smithsonian) This time, they got all of the history wrong.
Timeless Recap: Suffragette City (Vulture)
Timeless recap: 'Mrs. Sherlock Holmes' (EW)
Timeless Season 2 Episode 7 Review: Mrs. Sherlock Holmes (Den of Geek)

If you see one I've missed, leave the link and I'll edit it in.

Remember, if you can, watch in real time, tweet in real time, etc. If you're recording the episode to watch later, it doesn't count in the ratings. Watch On Demand, or on Hulu or at the NBC website. Those are the numbers that matter to the network because those are the numbers that matter to their advertisers.

This is the discussion post for episode 2x06, "The King of the Delta Blues." It is meant for folks who are watching the show on the U.S./Canadian schedule, but you should feel free to join in any time after you've seen the episode. Please try to keep comments spoiler-free of anything that comes after season two, episode six. Thank you!

Air Date: April 22, 2018 in the U.S. and Canada
Written by: Anselm Richardson
Directed by: Greg Beeman

Memorable quote
Robert Johnson: If you ever struck a deal with the devil, then you know exactly what I'm talking about.
Connor Mason: Maybe not quite as literally, but I made my own deal with the devil, and it cost me everything I had.
Robert Johnson: Then you understand the tune I'm playing.



I'll post reviews, recaps, and other items of interest as soon as I spot 'em.

Recaps and Reviews
Timeless Recap: Undercover Blues (Vulture) This is the best recap I've read. If you're only going to read one, make it this one.
Timeless Season 2 Episode 6 Review: The King of the Delta Blues (Den of Geek)
Timeless Season 2 Episode 6 Review: The King of the Delta Blues (TV Fanatic) Eh.
Somebody’s Got a Case of the Blues: Timeless Season 2, Episode 6, Recapped (The Smithsonian) Excellent recap, as always.
TIMELESS REVIEW: “KING OF THE DELTA BLUES” (ScreenSpy)
‘Timeless’ Review: It’s Bloody Dangerous (TV Source Magazine)
Timeless recap: 'The King of the Delta Blues' (EW) So short and uninspired that it's not worth your time but included for completeness.

Meta, Music, Misc.
TIMELESS - SEASON 2 - EPISODE 6 - "KING OF THE DELTA BLUES" This is the director's blog post on directing the episode.
Timeless Is One of the Most Subtly Subversive Shows on TV We talked to Timeless star Abigail Spencer and the EPs about how the show is pushes against the cultural status quo. (Den of Geek)
10 Contemporary Blues Artists Who Are Keeping the Blues Alive
Long live the Blues!
Timeless: Why Rufus Is the Soul of the Show (Den of Geek)
Malcolm Barrett opens up about Rufus’ new motivations in Timeless season 2 and why his character’s viewpoint is important.

If you see one I've missed, leave the link and I'll edit it in.

Remember, if you can, watch in real time, tweet in real time, etc. If you're recording the episode to watch later, it doesn't count in the ratings. Watch On Demand, or on Hulu or at the NBC website. Those are the numbers that matter to the network because those are the numbers that matter to their advertisers.

This is the discussion post for episode 2x04, "The Salem Witch Hunt." It is meant for folks who are watching the show on the U.S./Canadian schedule, but you should feel free to join in any time after you've seen the episode. Please try to keep comments spoiler-free of anything that comes after season two, episode four. Thank you!

Air Date: April 8, 2018 in the U.S. and Canada
Written by: Kent Rotherham
Directed by: Guy Ferland



I'll post reviews and recaps as soon as I spot 'em.
Timeless Recap: Witchy Women (Vulture)
Timeless recap: 'The Salem Witch Trials' (EW)
Welcome to Salem, Witches: “Timeless” Season 2, Episode 4, Recapped | Rescuing a very important American figure takes just a little tweaking of the historical record (Smithsonian)
Timeless Season 2 Episode 4 Review: The Salem Witch Hunt (TV Fanatic)
Timeless Season 2 Episode 4 Review: The Salem Witch Trials | The paradoxes and changes in history are piling up, making this week’s Timeless another mind-bending, emotionally rich success. (Den of Geek)
‘Timeless’ Review: They’re Hanging All the Witches (Even if You Aren’t One) (TV Source Magazine)
‘TIMELESS’ 2×04 REVIEW: YOU DON’T GET HOW RARE THIS IS (fangirlish)
Timeless 2.4: Striving to Avoid the 'I Made It Happen' Loop in Time Travel (Infinite Regress)

If you see one I've missed, leave the link and I'll edit it in.

Remember, if you can, watch in real time, tweet in real time, etc. If you're recording the episode to watch later, try to watch within three days. Those are the numbers that matter to the network because those are the numbers that matter to their advertisers.

So what do you think about how they're handling ( spoilers behind the cut )

Am I being a bad fangirl if I admit that these sneak peeks of "Hollywoodland" did not make me feel that excited? I don't get it. If they felt that compelled to tell this particular story, why couldn't these highly paid professionals come up with a more plausible way to approach it?

Timeless - Episode 2.03 - Hollywoodland - Promo, 4 Sneak Peeks, Promotional Photos + Press Release (Spoiler TV)

I don't know. Maybe I should go back to avoiding spoilers altogether?

At fangirlish.com, in between swooning over Lucy and Wyatt, the writers are still discussing "The Darlington 500." I love this site.

‘Timeless’ 2×02 Roundtable: “The Darlington 500”

There's an interview with Abigail Spencer in Parade.

Timeless Star Abigail Spencer on Dealing with the Fact that Lucy's Whole Life Is a Lie

At thisisagraphicscomm, timetobegin has posted pretty season two icons made at my request which I am sharing.

In case anyone is looking for caps, check out these beauties at KissThemGoodbye's Gallery for Timeless, and many other series and movies, too.

Here one last links posts before tonight's episode, which is only two hours away for East Coast viewers.

Here's Everything We Know About "Timeless" Season 2 (Buzzfeed)

Timeless - "The Darlington 500" Advance Preview (Spoiler TV)

And here's a little something about the raceway itself.

Darlington Raceway: Tradition keeps NASCAR's oldest major speedway in the race (South Carolina Post and Courier)

I HAVE TO WAIT FIVE MORE HOURS. At least I should be able to sneak in a rewatch of last week's episode.
If you spot any links I've missed, please tell me in comments so I can add them.