Elsbeth Recap: Likability is a Jail

This week’s episode of Elsbeth centers around the murder of Dave Coppins, the athletic director at St. Ivan’s University, who was killed by a blow to the head while recovering in an ice bath. The case itself feels a bit underdeveloped, largely because we don’t see the connection between the killer, Coach Russell Willoughby (played by Sam McMurray), and the victim. Instead, we learn what happened through Elsbeth’s observations and deductions. Interestingly, the dynamic between Elsbeth and Coach Willoughby’s younger girlfriend, Peyton Ramsay (Lana Condor), is more compelling – and ultimately more important to the story – than the murder mystery itself.

Pluribus Recap: Leaving Albuquerque

It’s morning in the “Elvis Suite” on the 30th floor of the Westgate hotel in Las Vegas, and Koumba Diabaté is still enjoying the elaborate lifestyle provided by the Others. Despite indulging in many pleasures, Koumba has proven to be more understanding and forgiving towards Carol than other immune humans, who are less convinced by her pleas for rebellion. When Carol wakes up, Koumba offers her a simple breakfast of eggs, bacon, avocado, and toast – a straightforward meal, not a carefully recreated version of something she might have enjoyed at a fancy New England inn years ago. Carol then combines everything on her plate into a messy avocado toast, mashing it all together. Koumba does the same.

Bitcoin Surges Past $90K – Is the Crypto Bubble Back or Just a Tease? 🤔🚀

The Federal Reserve’s dovish stance (that’s fancy talk for “we’re chill for now”) might make riskier assets more tempting than a slice of cake at a diet convention. More capital could flow into crypto, especially Bitcoin-but whether this hype can push us to new heights, or if it’s just a clever mirage, remains a thrilling mystery. 🍰🤷‍♂️

James Gunn Admits His Doubts About the DCU’s Lifespan

In an interview on the Deadline Crew Call podcast, James Gunn revealed he worried the DC Universe he’s building might not get a chance to fully develop, and could be cancelled before it had the opportunity to succeed, especially leading up to the release of Superman.

700M Euro Crypto Caper: Cops Crash Criminal Circus! 🎪

Europol, those delightful continental crime-busters, announced on Dec. 4 that they’ve wrapped up a multi-year sting operation with more twists than a pretzel factory. The agency declared, with all the gravitas of a Shakespearean actor forgetting their lines: “We’ve dismantled a network so shady, it needed SPF 100 sunscreen. Over €700 million laundered? More like over €700 million floundered!” 🌞🧼