Alone

Cold War

Well, it's a good thing Sam didn't tap for lack of pooping because now he has $500,000 in cold hard cash. On Alone Season 5 Episode 10, it came down to Britt and Sam, and it could've been anyone's game. The last week in Mongolia was like groundhog day in a winter setting, and I was surprised Britt tapped. Sam dug in there, hung on, and it paid off. Literally. Winning this game is nothing short of a mixture of luck, pure will, and mental stamina.... more

Starvation's Shadow

Well, damn. One horse down, one to go! On Alone Season 5 Episode 9, we watch one of the most skilled players go down on his own terms, and it sucked. Dave was the first one to build a deer stand, and his days navigating the landscape, bow in hand, silently searching for prey, was nothing short of beautiful. Ultimately, the starvation did him in. He revealed that last time when he tapped, he struggled to eat and digest food again. That's gonna leave a mark on a... more

Slayer II

The contestants on Alone Season 5 Episode 8 and the entire Alone Season 5 are very different than those on any of the other four seasons. They've all been there and done that, so you would think they all would last longer than they have been. It turns out, the same reasons people have tapped in previous seasons are the same reasons they tap this season. The two main reasons are starvation and loneliness. I'm not talking about getting pulled out for medical reasons beca... more

'Orphan Black' Recap: Seestras Reunited, But Do They Stay That Way?

Who can be trusted on the Castor base? That's the question Sarah must ask herself in this Orphan Black episode, "Scarred By Many Past Frustrations," as she reunites with both Helena and Paul following her unfortunate run-in with Rudy and Mark at the Johanssens' old house. In happier news, Cosima, despite her reservations, goes on her first Sapphire date. Plus, Mrs. S. and Felix take in Gracie, and a new mystery about the Castor clones is introduced. (Hint: Becoming involved... more