#mbs disney season 2

[personinthepalace]

The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey - Indiana Jones Theme

inspired by @sophieswundergarten’s post

(also please help me come up with a good title for this haha)

[tenmillionthfirefly]

Happy Secure the Perimeter Saturday.

[nobodysdaydreams]

Maybe it's just me, but why was Number Two’s stereotypically rural American family with stereotypically rural American sounding accents who were too afraid to leave the house somehow living in Luxembourg? I watch scenes with them and have to remind myself that they are in Europe and not the rural United States.

It's a weird detail to notice, but the only thing that makes sense is that the mom moved to Europe, stuff happened to make her super paranoid, she settled in Luxembourg, and then never left the house and shamed Number Two for trying to leave. So Number Two and her siblings were born there and never left the house/property, which explains why they have American accents (and everything else about them).

[disney15ish]

Disney Channel’s Missed Opportunity

So it’s now been almost 2 months since Mysterious Benedict Society was cancelled.

The end of this month, Disney Channel is premiering the 3rd season of Secrets of Sulphur Springs which has a, imo, very similar tone and look, both being TV-PG single camera young ensemble cast mystery adventure shows.

When MBS S2 was airing, they had a weird Tuesday Disney Channel premiere in order for a Disney+ premiere after on Wednesday

What I think would have been a better idea would have been to create a Friday “Mystery Block” and pair up these 2 shows back to back then put the episodes on Disney+ Saturday, which could have given MBS more views, then a random Tuesday night. 

Edited addition: Even Disney+ itself knows it’s similarites as the shows are the first in the suggested tab for the other one...

[conflagrate]

Winter 2025 Anime Season

Ranking the autumn shows...dang I watched more than usual.

Top Shows 1. Natsume Yujincho S7 2. Dandadan 3. SAO: GGO S2 4. Magilumiere 5. Raise wa Tanin ga Ii Shows completed: 13

OMG IT’S A NEW YEAR😱The new shows start today orz orz orz

Must Watch: Zenshuu, Kusuriya no Hitorigoto S2, YAMI SHIBAI S14 WHYYY (3) Sounds Interesting! Hope It Doesn’t Suck!: Ameku Takao no Suiri Karte, Sorairo Utility, Medalist, Maho Tsukai no Yakusoku, Hana wa Saku Shura no Gotoku, Baban Baban Ban Vampire (6) 3episode Taste Test Needed: Kisaki Kyoiku, Kono Kaisha ni Suki na Hito ga Imasu, Tasokare Hotel, Honey Lemon Soda, Douse Koishite Shimaunda, Nihon e Yokoso Elf-san, Ubel Blatt, Okinawa show Do I Have To…? (No I Don’t): Momentary Lily (bloody GoHands!!!), Kuroiwa Medaka, Farmagia, Sentai Red, Sequel/Spinoff/Remake Hell: Grisaia, Solo Leveling S2, Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon S2, Unnamed Memory S2, Dr Stone, Sousei no Aquarion, Precure. Cardfight Vanguard whatever, UniteUp, Hanako-kun seaeon waterver, Mashin Sozoden Wataru, Kazillion Girlfriends, Kinnikuman S2, Ishura S2, 0saiji Start Dash Light Novel/Isekai/Villainess/Mecha/Sentai/Harem/Magical Girl/Cross Dressing/Video Game/Aidoru Hell: S-Rank Behemoth, Hazure Skill, Izure Saikyo no Renkinjutsushi, Salaryman ga Isekai ni, Class no Daikirai na Joshi to Kekkon suru Koto ni natta, Botsuraku Yotei no Kizoku Dakedo, Magic Maker, Ara-40 Otoko, Fugushoku Kanteishi, Akuyaku Reijo Tensei Oji-san, Guild no Uketsukejo desu ga, Bandori Ave Mujica, A-Rank Party Continuing: Chi Chikyuu no Undo ni Tsuite, Beastars Final (I’m watching this sloooowly)

Expected Load: 8-9

TV & Streaming

I remain irregular & inconsistent with my TV watching....here's what I watched in the last quarter

Disney+/Hulu: Only Murders in the Building S4, The Old Man S2 Netflix: Tokyo Swindlers [JP], The Lincoln Lawyer S3, Heartstopper S3, Black Doves Apple TV: Silo S2*, Pachinko S2, Bad Monkey, Slow Horses S4 HBO: The Penguin CBS/Paramount+/Showtime: Tracker S2*, NCIS: Origins*, Lioness S2, The Agency* ABC: High Potential* NBC/Peacock: The Day of the Jackal Gameshows: Only Connect S20* Others: From S3 (MGM+) JP/KR: Chaser Game W S2 (TV Tokyo), Occhan Kitchen (TVer), Kimi no Tsugu Kaori wa (Tokyo MX), Gezan Meshi* (TV Tokyo), Tendering Resignation (Vigloo app)

Total series completed: 15 Ongoing: 6 Full-length films watched: 19

Coming up in the next 3 months....:

Disney+/Hulu: A Thousand Blows, Gannibal S2 [JP], Paradise(?) Netflix: Ashura no Gotoku [JP], The Night Agent S2, Zero Day(?), When The Stars Gossip? [KR], Cunk on Life. Apple TV: Silo S2*, Severance S2, Prime Target, Dope Thief(?) HBO: The White Lotus S3 Prime: Reacher S3 BBC: SAS: Rogue Heroes ITV: Playing Nice Channel 4: Patience(?) CBS/Paramount+: Tracker S2*, NCIS: Origins* ABC: Will Trent S3, High Potential* NBC/Peacock: The Hunting Party(?) Gameshows: Only Connect S20* JP: Call Me By No Name (MBS/Gagaoolala), Tokyo Salad Bowl (NHK), Kujaku no Dance, Dare ga Mita? (TBS), Futari Solo Camp? (Tokyo MX), Mikami-sensei? (TBS), Alice-san’chi no Iroribata? (BS-TBS), Vanilla na Mainichi? (NHK) Shows I still haven’t had time to start: Bad Sisters S2, Disclaimer, Teacup, Dune: Prophecy, The Devil’s Hour S2

*: ongoing

I feel like I'm already doomed! So many movies & shows on my 'to-watch list' too...as Oscar season is coming....😤

[jininmyspaceship]

'The King of Topics' BTS Jin appeared as a quiz on 'Park Ha-sun's Cinetown'… "Which member was mentioned as having the prettiest lips in American dramas and cool style in anime?"

Jin of BTS (BTS) is constantly mentioned even during his military service as an army assistant, proving that he is the king of the topic.

On the corner of SBS Power FM's 'Park Ha-sun's Cinetown', which aired on the 11th, 'Movie Quiz Show - Six Sense', there was a quiz to guess the name of the BTS member.

The presenter, actor Park Ha-sun, said, “First hint, I am serving as an assistant in the 5th Infantry Division of the Republic of Korea Army. Needless to say, Doogi answers that this member's lips are the prettiest. Third hint. I'll tell you a scene from a Netflix animation that mentions this member." After that, after hearing the scene where Jin was mentioned in the US Netflix animation 'Life is always a party!', he played Jin's first solo single, 'The Astronaut'.

After the song was over, Park Ha-sun said, "Yes. Mid 'Genius Girl Doogi' and animation 'Life is always a party!' Each member was referred to as someone with nice lips and a nice hairstyle! The quiz was, “Who is this member?” In addition, the listeners who answered the correct answer said, "I was listening with the third of us, and my baby babbled, Jin! Jin! Jin!" 'I called out to Jin while watching the video' and said the correct answer was Jin.

Park Ha-sun also reported that Jin was originally scheduled to be promoted to corporal in September, but was promoted early after becoming a special warrior. He also added, “As an excellent soldier is selected as a special warrior every quarter, Jin’s assistant instructor seems to be doing very well in the military life.”

Park Ha-sun has expressed her fan spirit by confessing that her favorite is Jin.

Husband Ryu Soo-young also revealed that Park Ha-sun is a big fan of Jin by saying "Ha-sun really likes Jin-i" on KBS's 'New Release Fun Restaurant' and danced saying "Today I am Jin" while shopping at the mart. She even bought a drink with a gin printed on it at her prop shop to give to Park Ha-sun.

Jin recently appeared in Disney+'s American drama 'Doogie Kamealoha (MD)' and boasted the highest popularity and recognition in the United States. In the play, Dr. Lee said to Rachela Doogi, the main character, "Now go back like a teenager and tell me which of the BTS members has the prettiest lips. There is only one answer," and Dr. Lee and Doogi both answered "Jin" and said, "The most beautiful lips." referred to as '.

Also, in season 2 of Netflix's American animated sitcom 'Life is always a party!' Mark, who is a character in the play, says, "I cut my hair. Doesn't it look like MBS Jin?" and smiles proudly. Daniel, who is younger in the play, replied, “I guess he was trying to say BTS”, adding to the fun by emphasizing Mark’s words of wanting to look more handsome and younger like Jin. Sitcoms usually refer to the most popular characters, so it has been proven that Jin is commonly used as the 'most handsome man' and 'a symbol of coolness' in the United States, where superstars from all over the world gather.

Jin's unrivaled topicality and power continues even in the military white period.

On the MBC Every1 entertainment program 'Welcome to Korea for the first time', which aired on the 13th, Andy's family from New Zealand appeared and depicted a happy time at a restaurant in Jeju where Jin visited for his third son, David, a fan of BTS.

David, who was about to enter the restaurant, looked at the picture of Jin on the wall and smiled all over his face, explaining, "I'm serving in the military right now." Kim Joon-hyun, the host of 'Welcome to Korea,' introduced an anecdote, saying, "BTS Jin posted a proof shot on social media after visiting the restaurant, and an hour later, fans printed the picture and brought it to the restaurant." Another presenter, Lee Hyun-yi, exclaimed, "Wow, in an hour!"

Andy asked, “Can I sit where Jin used to sit?” and said, “Hyung! This is a seat for you,” which made David, his older brother, laugh. David, who looked around and smiled, and Jin, who gave a great performance as a 'god of beauty' on stage, appeared in a video together, and cute subtitles such as "David eat deliciously" and "I don't know why, but I feel closer to Jin" came out.

David was very satisfied after eating, thinking of the gin. Andy's family encouraged David to hold the hairtail like Jin and leave a proof shot.

Fans say, "Jin, the king of the topic!", "Even though he is serving in the military, he is always mentioned a lot. Seokjin as expected", "Seokjin's face came out a lot. I'm so happy to see him like this.", "You're a huge fan. Seokjin. A lot of this handsome face came out", "Seokjin-ah I really like it", "I have to take a picture with a hairtail too", "I want to go too", "Welcome to the New Zealand family episode, it's so fun", etc.

Source: Top Star News

[mvshortcut]

also one thing that gets me is "Nicholas. I've moved on." Because sure, kidnapping your brother to show off your cringe fail blueberry magic tricks in your evil cult compound is certainly something well-adjusted people do, yes

[personinthepalace]

#SO TRUE#I didn't make this connection but wow#thankfully mr b didn't get spotted because he isn't average looking enough to get away with it like reynie did gjkfsdj via @mvshortcut

This is totally the gymnasium scene from the 1st book tho

[personinthepalace]

The first thing Constance pulled from the box was a card that read: Happy birthday, my dear! Always remember that the world is your oyster. Affectionately, Mr. Benedict. Constance seemed ready to cry, but she cleared her throat and passed the card roughly to Reynie. She needed several tries to take out her present — it was small and delicate, and Constance had neither patience nor dexterity — but at last she produced a lovely pendant on a slender gold chain. The pendant was a miniature globe, painted in deep greens and blues, with a bright, tiny crystal set into it.

-The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey, by Trenton Lee Stewart

[tenmillionthfirefly]

[nobodysdaydreams]

MBS Crack AU that just came to me: SQ Sneaks Off to Stonetown, and, Through a Series of Mishaps, Accidentally Joins the Society (hear me out):

(And apologies as always for spelling/grammar mistakes, I typed this up on my phone pretty late at night, but I hope you still enjoy it).

One day, SQ, tired of being stuck on the island and beginning to get into his "teen rebel" phase decides to sneak off the island to spend the day in Stonetown. He waits for a time when his father needs space, says he’s going to the woods, and sneaks out and back on the supply boat. SQ does this a few times, gets comfortable with it, and eventually make a habit of it.

On one of these occasions, he's looking for something to do and sees a news article advertising to give a scholarship to students looking for special opportunities. SQ figures, "hey, maybe if I get this fancy scholarship, dad will see how capable I am, and maybe he'll give me some more freedom." So he goes to take the tests, and when they ask him to write in his parent's names or family information, he doesn't want to write down his father's name (then they'll call his father and get him in trouble), so he just says that his birth parents are dead (which is true).

SQ passes the exams and is brought in to meet Mr. Benedict. At first, he's like, "oh a guy that looks kinda like my Dad. Weird." because Mr. Benedict looks and acts so different that there's no way it's his dad's twin. Then Mr. Benedict says his name is Nicholas, and SQ's like "WAIT... no, no, it can't be, my dad has a different last name, probably just a… really weird coincidence… yeah that’s it” (deep down he knows the truth, but doesn’t want to admit to actually kinda liking the man who betrayed his father).

Then Mr. Benedict shows them his fancy gadgets, talks about the Emergency, and they are attacked by some people that SQ recognizes as his Dad's security team, after which Mr. Benedict explains that he is certain that the messages are coming from the island where his Dad runs his school and that humanity's last hope is to send in a team of children to stop him.

SQ is internally panicking, obviously, because on the one hand, he can't believe his dad is actually doing anything evil, his father is a good man, surely, he wouldn't, but the evidence is right in front of him.

Then the other kids start dropping their backstories and SQ's like "oh...yeah...my birth parents died too...and uh, yeah that's all there is to that story..." but inside he’s totally freaking out because his dad is the man they are trying to stop, but he can’t tell the society what he knows without telling them who his dad is, and he can’t tell his dad about the society without confessing to sneaking out, and SQ isn’t sure who he wants to tell what to because he is still in denial about his dad being evil (but the evidence is pretty compelling).

Eventually realizing that he has to get back home or his dad is gonna worry, SQ reluctantly tells Mr. Benedict that he can't be part of the team. Mr. Benedict is understanding, tells SQ that he doesn't owe him or anyone else an explanation, and says he'll always be there if SQ needs anything, which makes SQ feel even more guilty. He sneaks back home, and when the other children get to the island, he acts as if he simply changed his mind and decided to come on the mission anyway (and the other children assume Mr. Benedict must have sent in paperwork to get him admitted after them because why else would he be here on a dangerous mission?).

SQ finds being an unwilling double agent isn't as hard as one might think. Curtain doesn't use SQ as a messenger or executive and the fact that he's Dr. Curtain's son isn't widely talked about because SQ never had any friends to being with. And he’s older than the society, so he just tells them he’s in other classes with other older students (that the society is not a part of which is why they don’t see him in class).

So occasionally SQ has to come up with excuses for his dad (saying he has homework to do when he's really going to meet up with the society), and excuses for the society (saying he needs to get to bed early because he's sick, when really he's going to have dinner and work on a project with his dad). Although Constance in particular (due to her psychic powers) regards SQ with suspicion, SQ proves himself useful as he seems to have an intimate knowledge of the island, the executive's schedules, how to sneak into the forest, etc. which the other children chalk up to him just having a natural gift for spying (which must be why he was chosen for the team).

Meanwhile, what SQ really wants is to figure out the truth. He's doing all this double agent stuff and still doesn't know what side he's on. He doesn't want to betray his family or his friends, and he never asked for this.

However, when other children start freaking out like: "oh my gosh: Dr. Curtain is totally Mr. Benedict's twin!", it confirms SQ's suspicions, and at this point, he starts asking his dad more questions about Nicholas. His dad finds this odd, but figures, okay, SQ is getting older, he's curious about his family, so was I at that age, makes sense. So Curtain tells him all about the betrayal, and how (from his perspective) Nicholas broke his promise, spat in his face, and declared his brother dead to him. SQ struggles to believe someone as kind as Mr. Benedict could have ever done that, but he wants to believe his father because he still loves him.

The real turning point comes when SQ overhears his father's conversation with Garrison and sees that they are brain sweeping people (he's hiding with Kate and Constance in the cabinet in Garrison’s lab). At this point, SQ starts really freaking out, because there is no denying his dad is evil now, but he doesn’t know what to do and he can’t go to his friends for emotional support without telling them the truth.

Then, later, when Reynie is freaking out because Constance is hearing voices, Sticky is brainwashed, and Kate is running off the scale the tower alone, he somehow also finds out that SQ is Dr. Curtain’s son. So instead of SQ feeling betrayed by Reynie when he finds Miss Perumal’s letter that Madge drops, the feeling of betrayal is in reverse and Reynie feels betrayed by SQ for lying to them and not telling them that Dr. Curtain is his father.

SQ, when confronted, tells Reynie the truth: that he didn’t know about his dad’s plans, and he wasn’t trying to infiltrate the society, he just wanted to see if he could get a scholarship or something to impress his dad. Reynie asks him what he’s going to do now that he knows the truth and SQ, after some hesitation says that he can’t fight against his own father… but that he’s not going to stop them.

Then SQ goes alone to confront his dad and Curtain once again dodges his questions, which makes SQ lose the little respect he had for him. SQ then overhears the society talking about the narcolepsy thing, and realizes having never seen his dad have a seizure, there is only one emotion his trigger could be (the one emotion SQ has never seen).

SQ tells them about the vulnerability thing, and Reynie gives him one last chance to come with them, but SQ still decides to stay with his dad saying that he wishes he could be their friend, but he can’t abandon his family (and that despite everything is father has done, he doesn’t deserve to be abandoned again). Reynie asks him if that’s what SQ really wants, and SQ affirms it, but doesn’t sound entirely sure.

Then SQ hides and watches the drama between his dad and the society go down from security cameras. He feels awful when he sees how sad and hurt his dad really his, he feels happy when Reynie confirms that his dad does love him, and he feels guilty when Nicholas talks about loving Curtain but needing to leave him (because that’s how SQ feels, but he also sees how much Nicholas leaving has hurt and damaged his father and he doesn’t want to do that).

Once his dad knocks out Nicholas, SQ watches in horror, worried that his dad is gonna like. End him or something, and confirm that he is truly fully evil, but Curtain just leaves Nicholas on the floor and begins the evacuation procedure. SQ, to minimize suspicion, follows the procedure and leaves with his dad and Garrison, playing dumb to everything. SQ also figures that if this is about his dad feeling hurt, maybe he can find a way to make his dad feel better and convince his dad to be a better person too.

Unfortunately, at some point, Curtain realized or guessed that his son was semi-working with the society (and possibly knew all along about SQ's little trips to Stonetown and was monitoring him). He admonishes his son for it, but says that he’s proud of SQ for doing the right thing by choosing to come with him, because what Curtain is doing is for the good of the world and the society would only betray him in the end.

SQ then hesitantly clarifies that he loves his dad, but that he disagrees with his dad and thinks that what he and Dr. Garrison are doing is wrong. He reveals that he found out about the brain sweeping, and begs his dad to promise that he’ll stop doing stuff like that, because it’s wrong and he’ll get arrested, and all SQ wants is for them to be together and be a family. Curtain replies that he loves SQ and wants them to be a family and to be together too. Curtain also acknowledges that the brain sweeping might have been an unpleasant discovery, but that SQ has to trust that it is for the best. SQ says that he isn’t sure he's able to do that, to which Curtain replies that he will be able to soon enough (cue SQ getting gently knocked out and Curtain sweeping him).

Meanwhile, the kids tell Nicholas that SQ is with Curtain and Nicholas’ initial reaction is “I thought he said he couldn’t come! He must have felt guilty and somehow got to the island anyway and now Nathaniel has kidnapped him to get leverage over me and this is all my fault! That poor boy!” and he passes out, only to wake up to be informed that no, actually, that SQ has been Curtain’s adopted son all along and Nicholas’ nephew, and he chose to stay with his father, which again causes Nicholas to pass out. When Nicholas finally calms down and wakes up, he’s more determined than ever to find his family, stating that there must be some good in Nathaniel if he raised such a wonderful son, and that his nephew and his brother need him.

However, SQ at this point, has no memory of his uncle or his friends, and Curtain is determined to keep Nicholas from “stealing” his family again.

[personinthepalace]

OMIGOD I DIDNT EVEN MAKE THAT CONNECTION OMIGOD 😂

oh also??? what was up with mr benedict mentioning he's 51? that makes no sense. i mean i know that's the actor's age but even if we assume it's been a year or two that would still mean last season, like. thirty years ago he would have been like almost 20, not 12. that makes no sense. girl

[conflagrate]

Autumn 2024 Anime + TV Season

Summer was very average. Top shows 1. Katsute Maho Shojo 2. Terminator Zero 3. Ramen Akaneko 4. Mayonaka Punch 5. Shoshimin Series

Jeeez it’s the last season of the year already, I hate time. Season's started a few days early as well...

Must Watch: SAO GGO S2, Blue Lock S2, Kamonohashi Ron S2, Raise no Tanin ga Ii, Natsume Yujincho S7, Uzumaki, Tower of God: Kobousen [7] Sounds Interesting! Hope It Doesn’t Suck!: Ao no Hako, Dandadan, Hoshifuru Okoku no Nina, Ao no Miburo, Chi: Chikyu no Undo [5] 3episode Taste Test Needed: Goukon ni Ittara, Amagami-san’chi, Trillion Game, Negapoji Angler, Kekkon Surutte Hontou Desu ka, Magilumiere, Mahou Tsukai ni Narenakatta, Haigakura, Tono to Inu, Yokai Gakko Do I Have To…? (No I Don’t): Kinokoinu, Kimi wa Meido-sama, Touhai (mahjong anime...the last one sucked), Kagaku x Bouken Survival, Ranma 1/2 (really just why????), Tsuma Shogakusei ni naru, Puniru wa Kawaii Slime Sequel/Spinoff/Remake Hell: Tensei Kizoku S2, Prince of Tennis, Kenshin, Danmachi V, Ooi! Tonbo S2, Bleach, Maou-sama Retry R, Ao no Exorcist, Nanatsu no Taizai, LL Superstar S3, MF Ghost S2, Seirei Gensouki S2, Dragon Ball DAIMA, Shangrila Frontier S2, Arifureta S3, Kamierabi GOD.app S2, Rezero S3, imas Shiny Colors S2 Light Novel/Isekai/Villainess/Mecha/Sentai/Harem/Magical Girl/Cross Dressing/Video Game Hell: Nageki no Bourei, Rekishi ni Nokoru Akujo ni Naruzo, Acro Trip, Hitoribocchi no Isekai Koryaku, MechaUde, Sayonara Ryusei Konnichiwa Jinsei, Party kara Tsuihou, Saikyo no Shienshoku, Yarinaoshi Reijo, Maou 2099 Expected Load: 9-10

TV & Streaming

I’m so irregular & inconsistent with my TV watching hahaha

Disney+/Hulu: The Bear S3, Only Murders in the Building S4*, The Old Man S2* Netflix: Anti-Hero, The Perfect Couple* Apple TV: Pachinko S2*, Bad Monkey*, Slow Horses S4* HBO: House of the Dragon S2, The Penguin* BBC: Sherwood S2, The Jetty, Daddy Issues* Gameshows: Only Connect S20* Others: Yaiteru Futari (ytv), Shrink (NHK), Colin From Accounts S2 (Binge), Ayahiro (MBS), Chaser Game W S2* (TV Tokyo), Occhan Kitchen* (TVer)

Total series completed: 7 Ongoing: 8 Full-length films watched: 25

Network season gets into full-swing soon. Hope a lot of them suck! (so they don’t suck my time away...)

Disney+/Hulu: Only Murders in the Building S4*, The Old Man S2*, Interior Chinatown(?), Star Wars: Skeleton Crew(?), Rivals(?), La Máquina(?) Netflix: The Lincoln Lawyer S3, Heartstopper S3, The Perfect Couple*, Territory(?), Black Doves, Arcane S2 Apple TV: Disclaimer, Bad Sisters S2, Silo S2, Before(?), Pachinko S2*, Bad Monkey*, Slow Horses S4*, The Savant (if it makes 2024 airdate) HBO: The Penguin*, The Franchise, Dune: Prophecy Amazon Prime: The Devil’s Hour S2, Cross(?), Ryu ga Gotoku: Beyond the Game(?) BBC: Daddy Issues*, Ludwig(?), The Listeners(?), Lockerbie(?), Miss Austen, SAS: Rogue Heroes S2 [if it airs in 2024] ITV: Joan, Ruth(?), Playing Nice(?) CBS/Paramount+: Tracker S2, NCIS S22(?), Matlock, Curfew, Lioness S2, Landman(?) ABC: Will Trent S3, High Potential, Dr. Odyssey(?) NBC/Peacock: Brilliant Minds(?), Teacup(?), Hysteria!(?), The Day of the Jackal Gameshows: Only Connect S20* Others: Chaser Game W S2* (TV Tokyo), Occhan Kitchen* (TVer), From S3 (MGM+), Generation Z (Channel 4), Sweetpea (Sky)

*ongoing

I despair. Hope loads of these suck!🤭

[mvshortcut]

h. how many times do you guys think he practiced his lame blueberry magic trick. how many times do you think he made marlon and jeffers sit and watch

[amysterywrappedinanenigma]

The problem: 

The solution: 

[personinthepalace]

Mr. Curtain laughed again. Then, half closing his eye, he began snapping his fingers and jerking his wheelchair side to side as if dancing. After a moment Reynie realized he was dancing. He was humming a tune barely audible over the sound of the wheelchair's rubber tires, which made sharp chirping noises against the floor, rather like the squeak of sneakers on a basketball court.

With a final flourish—a somewhat awkward attempt to make ocean-wave motions with his arms—Mr. Curtain stopped and leered smugly at the children. “I am exulting,” he said, “for it is not every day that one’s plans, so “I am exulting,” he said... - The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner's Dilemma by Trenton Lee Stewart

THE MYSTERIOUS BENEDICT SOCIETY // 2x01: A Perilous Journey