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Vicariously BBC Merlin: "The Witch's Quickening" & "The Fires of Idirsholas"

Uther has a precious magical relic of the Old Religion locked up tight in the Camelot vaults. Many have lost their lives trying to reclaim the Crystal of Neahtid, but the ruthless warlock Alvarr could succeed where they failed. For Alvarr has a secret weapon - Mordred. Morgana has always shared a powerful bond with the druid boy, but will she go as far as turning thief and traitor for him. 

Scorecard: 7/10 

When the Fires of Idirsholas burn for the first time in 300 years, Gaius fears a sorcerer has revived the deadly Knights of Medhir. He's right; Morgause has returned, hell-bent on ending Uther's reign. Arthur and Merlin face the Knights, and barely escape with their lives. Upon returning home, they find everyone in a deep, unnatural sleep - all except for Morgana. Could she be behind the sleeping spell affecting the kingdom? 

Scorecard: 7.8/10 

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The Umbrella Academy "The End of Something"

Reeling from the events at Dealey Plaza, the siblings head to the farm to help save Harlan and find themselves drawn into a deadly showdown.

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Scorecard: 9.6/10 

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13 Reasons Why "Tape 4, Side B"

Hannah, inspired by her friend's poetry reading, pours her heart out; Tony confides in Clay about the night of Hannah's death.

Scorecard: 5/10 

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The Leftovers "International Assassin"

Kevin faces hard choices as he attempts to vanquish Patti on an unexpected battlefield. After he emerges from the realm of the undead, Michael is waitting.

Scorecard: 10/10 

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Doom Patrol "Puppet Patrol"

Following the only lead in the search for Niles Caulder, the Doom Patrol sets out for Paraguay and discovers Dr. Von Fuchs, the Nazi doctor who transformed Eric Morden into Mr. Nobody, and learns the connection between Niles and the two villains.

Scorecard: 6.9/10 

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The Umbrella Academy "743"

As the Fives plot against each other, one of the siblings makes a huge sacrifice to help Vanya; Lila learns the truth about her parents.

Scorecard: 8.9/10 

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The Leftovers "A Most Powerful Adversary"

Nora gives Kevin and Jill some news; Laurie makes a rash decision; Kevin explores his options to tackle a problem.

Scorecard: 9/10 

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Vicariously BBC Merlin: "The Lady of the Lake" & "Sweet Dreams"

When Merlin discovers the beautiful druid girl Freya trapped in a bounty hunter's cage, he knows he must help her escape. Gaius warns against getting involved, but Merlin refuses to listen, harbouring Freya in the tunnels beneath Camelot. However, with the bounty hunter searching for his missing prize and a ferocious magical beast on the loose, she cannot stay hidden for long.

Scorecard: 6.0/10 

Dignitaries from rival kingdoms descend on Camelot for peace talks, but what King Alined really wants is war and he'll do everything in his power to stir up hostilities, even if it means using magic. Alined's jester Trickler puts a spell on Arthur to make him fall madly in love with rival King Olaf's daughter Vivian. Chaos reigns in the palace and Camelot is once more poised on the brink of war.

Scorecard: 8.6/10

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Doom Patrol "Donkey Patrol"

Following Mr. Nobody's capture of Niles Caulder and the destruction of Cloverton, Ohio, the Doom Patrol investigates the mysterious albino donkey and discovers it's a door to another universe, where Mr. Nobody is in control; Cyborg joins the search.

Scorecard: 7.2/10

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The Umbrella Academy "The Seven Stages"

Five makes a plan to intercept another version of himself; the FBI tortures Vanya; Diego discovers what causes the apocalypse.

Scorecard: 7.9/10

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