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It’s really disappointing that the love stories in the show ‘Severance’ can’t have happy endings; instead, they seem destined for sorrow and despair. This week, we learned that Outie Burt is not just married, but could also be a high-ranking figure at Lumon – yet I still hope his inner self will wind up with Irving B. Furthermore, even though Mark is returning to the real world, I find myself yearning for him to be romantically involved with both Helly R. and Gemma simultaneously. Alas, this seems unattainable. ‘Severance’ is leading us towards emotional turmoil, and I’m trying (but failing) to steel my sensitive heart for the pain that’s coming.

In order to create engaging one-hour murder mysteries, it’s crucial that the antagonist is portrayed as arrogant. While not every murderer may exhibit this trait to the same extent, the act of killing another person often requires a level of self-assurance. This arrogance manifests in three ways:

1. Belief in their own ability to carry out such a heinous act.
2. Conviction that their reasons for committing the murder are valid or deserving.
3. Assumption that they can evade detection, due to their supposed superior planning and execution of the crime.

For this current case, it initially challenged my feelings, presenting a conclusion that felt disorganized and left me wanting more emotional resolution. However, this isn’t necessarily a criticism as the unexpected twist was purposeful – indeed, I believe it served the story well thematically.

The 2023 documentary produced by WQED Pittsburgh, a PBS member-station, was released and can be found on YouTube. The visuals are straightforward, combining historical photographs and videos, news articles, and interviews with ex-Freedom House Ambulance staff, local residents of Pittsburgh, and medical professionals. Despite the simple presentation, the story is incredibly engaging, evoking emotions ranging from anger to inspiration as it sheds light on how a small group significantly altered our way of life – serving as a stark reminder of the tumultuous history of our nation.

Although it may seem like I’m criticizing this episode titled “The Pitt“, written by Joe Sachs and directed by Amanda Marsalis, it’s actually quite the opposite. This episode manages to be both emotionally stirring and harrowing without slipping into sentimentality, a feat that could have easily been achieved otherwise. The series consistently demonstrates the reality of their work environment, where each patient, regardless of how intense or unusual their case may be, is just another part of the day for the doctors and nurses. This job requires them to move on to the next patient after one has been treated (although in an ideal world, patients would be discharged as soon as possible, which is a point of contention between Robby and his doctors). The case of our six-year-old drowning victim Amber serves as a powerful reminder that even though this is their job, it doesn’t make these medical professionals immune to the emotional impact of their patients.

Instead, they face the difficult task of selecting someone to eliminate, a choice that doesn’t come naturally. In truth, every single decision made in the turret this season feels like an uphill battle. These two women have such deep-seated animosity towards each other that it’s hard to envision them agreeing on something as simple as breakfast, let alone a matter of life and death. However, despite appearing stuck, they manage to whittle down their options to Sam, Dylan, or Dolores.

The story opens with Shep and Sienna discussing their relationship in his private room. In an extra segment for the previous episode (which I wasn’t aware of while writing the summary), Shep mentioned that Sienna contacted him a week before the trip to discuss their relationship or perhaps end it. However, he chose to address this matter on camera, a decision I can appreciate given his role as a reality TV personality. Although such actions might not be appropriate for everyday life, they are suitable in the realm of reality television production. Consequently, I would like to retract my previous comments about Sienna from the last recap, as she was attempting to act honorably. It appears that Shep hindered her from doing so. Just as a garish belt at dinner can draw unwanted attention, the responsibility in this case lies with him, not her.

Ryan Murphy’s productions often blend elements across series, as seen with “American Horror Story: Apocalypse” being a massive crossover event and characters from different “9-1-1” shows occasionally visiting each other’s worlds. This marks the first instance of a cross-franchise crossover. The potential opportunities are limitless! If Athena were to divorce Bobby, perhaps the law firm from “All’s Fair” could handle her case. Maybe Nurse Ratched would offer CPR instruction on the upcoming “9-1-1 Nashville”. The Klaine duo might embark on a journey for “Odyssey” during Broadway Week. Marvel Cinematic Universe, watch out! A new multiverse has arrived, and Sarah Paulson is diving headfirst into it.

Olivia Munn chose not to disclose the specific film set that led to a hefty million-dollar settlement due to traumatic experiences, but she has previously spoken out about incidents of sexual harassment and assault. In 2017, Munn was among the accusers against Brett Ratner, stating an incident involving him exposing himself in 2004. Additionally, she reported a registered sex offender to the producers of “Predator” in 2018.

A decade later, Cyrus was a significant figure at the extravagant SNL50 events. Initially, she performed her extremely popular song “Flowers” at Radio City Music Hall, addressing celebrities by their first names. Later, at Studio 8H, she sang another cover for SNL’s anniversary special alongside Alabama Shakes’ Brittany Howard: a rendition of Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U,” which is most well-known for Sinéad O’Connor’s version. The reason Cyrus was at the special wasn’t clearly defined, but many other singers (such as Beyoncé) have appeared on the show just as frequently, if not more so. However, next week, she will present at the Oscars. It’s unclear why this is, precisely; perhaps her original song for The Last Showgirl didn’t receive a nomination, and the presenting gig might be a gesture of recognition. But mostly, it seems like Cyrus will attend because people enjoy her company.