Minority Mindset

Given how much H.P. Lovecraft impacted horror, it’s no surprise Stephen King has often mentioned him as a key influence. Though King’s stories frequently hint at cosmic horror, The Mist is probably his clearest example of it. The 2007 film version of the story also keeps this sense of cosmic horror, focusing on the fear of things humans can’t understand.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is now focusing on more grounded, street-level stories – a style we haven’t seen much of before. Although it started with the release of Daredevil: Born Again season 2, things really gained momentum with the latest episode and the introduction of a key new character.

Throughout Season 2 of Matlock, Madeline and Olympia Lawrence (Skye P. Marshall) team up and update Julian Markston (Jason Ritter) on their investigation. They all decide to focus their efforts on bringing down Senior (Beau Bridges), believing they have enough evidence. The season culminates in a final episode where they confront Senior, revealing a surprising twist in Madeline’s carefully laid plan.

Deborah arrived at the party at the Palmetto dressed to impress, clearly anticipating a romantic encounter. She called her outfit a showgirl look – a winning strategy, she said – and described herself as a “timeless, humble sex icon,” which is an image I admire. The party was celebrating Nico Hayes, the new artist-in-residence – you might know him as Christopher Briney from The Summer I Turned Pretty. Ava called him an “international rock star,” but honestly, that feels like a stretch these days. I’d say “pop star,” like Harry Styles, is more accurate.

Although this episode featured a lot of talk about food and drinks – even Kimi jokingly suggested starting the day with tequila or rosé for health reasons – it mostly focused on Margo’s increasingly erratic behavior. This episode really belonged to Margo, showcasing a series of outbursts directed at others, leading to her complete isolation and mysterious disappearance, reminiscent of Kelly Killoren Bensimon’s infamous moments on Real Housewives of New York. However, there’s a key difference: Kelly at least left a note for her host, which Margo failed to do.

Before starring in Organized Crime, Christopher Meloni acted alongside Mariska Hargitay in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, where they played the popular characters Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler. When Organized Crime was cancelled, Meloni posted on Instagram that it felt like a “great ride.” Now, Hargitay has told Extra that she also cried when she heard the news.