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The title “A Good Agent” may not suggest a particularly outstanding episode, yet it lacks the clear-cut resolution we’re accustomed to, instead adding more confusion and complexity to the storyline. This becomes evident right from the start, when Peter and Catherine manage to retrieve photos from the ambassador’s briefcase, only to discover they have no connection whatsoever with Foxglove – at least not an obvious one. Instead, it appears to be a list of Iranian dissidents residing in Europe, which, while interesting to Iran, might not hold as much importance for the U.S. as it does for them.

Based on the latest episode, I’m quite optimistic as the show seems to be improving significantly. The intriguing part was seeing Peter, Rose, Catherine alongside Noor, Javad, and Abbas in the same space, a development that continued with “A Family Matter.” This season stands out from the last one because it introduces moral ambiguity; it’s challenging to form a clear opinion about Abbas and Javad due to the secrets they conceal, but their likable personas make up for their questionable actions. Noor is particularly intriguing, as she’s an informant willing to deceive both the CIA and Iran to safeguard her family.

The road to a sequel was complex and confusing like a maze. Initially, Fede Álvarez was set to direct Alien: Romulus, with Nicole Perlman writing the script in 2017. However, both of them eventually left the project before Scott Derrickson took over, collaborating with Maggie Levin on the screenplay. Fortunately, the progress never ceased for another Jim Henson Company production; we require puppets more than ever now.

In this episode, the limelight surprisingly wasn’t on Molly, her euphonium, or even her charming persona. Instead, the spotlight was on JT, better known as Donald Trump Jr. Jr. It’s bizarre that none of the cast members seem to appreciate him, except for Venita (and it appears their friendship might be fading), yet he’s somehow a pivotal character in every plotline. While Molly is a delightful nerd in her own right, JT is more like an unfunny sidekick who manages to steal the show. Could it be that this man is a master of reality television and we’re just not aware of it yet?

Similar to any well-executed heist, it necessitates meticulous preparation, coupled with scenes that underscore its apparent impossibility. At this particular party, phones are strictly prohibited. Surveillance cameras blanket every floor. Abbas’s study can only be accessed using a keycard he always carries. To top it off, Javad and his security team are known for their formidable strength. Both Noor and Peter are tense about different aspects of this operation, but Rose alleviates Peter’s concerns by urging him to “troubleshoot” and strategize a seemingly far-fetched plan.

In the movie, Mark Wahlberg portrays “Daryl Booth,” a character who isn’t his real identity. He’s actually a murderer disguised as the charter pilot tasked with flying U.S. Marshal Madelyn Harris (Michelle Dockery) and her prisoner, a mob accountant turned informant named Winston (Topher Grace), over the Alaska Mountains to Anchorage. Daryl sports a backward baseball cap and talks in a homespun dialect, and even before Winston notices the abandoned pilot license depicting someone other than the one flying their plane, Madelyn has a feeling something’s amiss. Perhaps it’s the wound on Daryl’s neck or his knowledge of their destination without being told. However, I suspect it’s Wahlberg’s overtly expressive nose that gives him away. Even before he switches back to his regular accent and is later exposed in a fight scene as bald underneath his hat, a revelation portrayed as a character flaw, Daryl consistently uses his prominent, soon-to-be-bruised schnoz. Once the character fully transforms into a psychopath, Wahlberg delivers an aggressive performance characterized by frequent nose-twitching and growling like a bull about to charge.

* The sharp-witted comedy-drama “If I Had Legs, I’d Kick You,” starring Rose Byrne and featuring a cameo by Conan O’Brien? This is a remake of the novel adaptation-turned-Broadway musical-turned-Oscar-winning drama from 1985, “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” directed by Bill Condon. It also stars Jennifer Lopez.
* The documentary “Free Leonard Peltier” by director David France is set to premiere just days after President Biden actually freed the well-known Indigenous activist (who was convicted of killing two FBI agents and spent the last five decades behind bars). This film could become a hot topic of conversation at water coolers over the next twelve months if Sundance’s past is any indication.

* The biting comedy-drama “If I Had Legs, I’d Kick You,” starring Rose Byrne and featuring a cameo by Conan O’Brien? This is a new adaptation of the novel that was turned into a Broadway musical and then an Oscar-winning drama in 1985 called “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” directed by Bill Condon. Jennifer Lopez also stars in this remake.
* The documentary “Free Leonard Peltier” by director David France is set to premiere just days after President Biden actually freed the well-known Indigenous activist (who was convicted of killing two FBI agents and spent the last five decades behind bars). If Sundance’s past is any indication, this film could become a popular topic of conversation at water coolers over the next twelve months.

* The witty comedy-drama “If I Had Legs, I’d Kick You,” starring Rose Byrne and featuring a cameo by Conan O’Brien? This is a fresh take on the novel that was turned into a Broadway musical and then an Oscar-winning drama in 1985 called “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” directed by Bill Condon. The film also stars Jennifer Lopez.
* The documentary “Free Leonard Peltier” by director David France is set to premiere just days after President Biden actually freed the well-known Indigenous activist (who was convicted of killing two FBI agents and spent the last five decades behind bars). It’s possible that this film could become a hot topic at water coolers over the next twelve months if Sundance’s past is any indication.

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In “American Primeval”, the protagonist, Isaac Reed, embodies both a traditional western hero and a characteristic role of Taylor Kitsch, known for his taciturn and pragmatic demeanor, proficient in gunplay and hand-to-hand combat, yet possessing an underlying gentility. Since his breakout performance as the loyal, tormented, smoldering Tim Riggins on “Friday Night Lights”, Kitsch has been portraying such rugged, soft-hearted characters. Isaac carries a troubled past and hidden tenderness that endeared him to the travelers he’s guiding west, Sara Holloway (Betty Gilpin) and her son Devin (Preston Mota). They all come to view him as the husband and father they yearn for. However, in a finale scene that has left viewers enraged, Isaac is fatally wounded while protecting Sara and Devin, an ending that deprives the tormented character of another chance at life and love. Kitsch acknowledges the criticism he’s received – and views it as a compliment.

On a late-night occasion, the character Markus (Michael Malarkey), a disciplined military professional, orchestrates the theft of a truck for its enigmatic cargo, which could be chemical weapons. Unfortunately, when one of his associates inadvertently discloses Markus’s name, it leads to the deaths of the unaware drivers. At this point, we are unsure of the extent of their involvement with Project Foxglove or how this heist connects to the larger narrative, but Markus’s ruthless precision hints at his true nature.