The Messengers: Death Becomes Her Review

Locked in a room stocked with liquor with Diogo Morgado?
Sounds more like Heaven to me

                Just when you think it's all black and white someone blurs those lines and you see it's all really gray. The Devil was our angel "ally" and Rose has been a devil in disguise. 

Death really DOES become her

    The Dark Horseman Cometh

            My head did a total 360 when I heard that Rose had everyone fooled from day 1! She's not a Messenger but the Horseman of Death. Can I say how amazing the writers are for that twist. When Leland was bailed out of jail I thought it was the Devil. We all kinda thought that but it was Rose in league with Secretary Richards. Rose may be crazy but like many people she didn't start out that way. Her first kill was a soldier who was in a huge amount of pain and was going to die slowly in agony. Anyone would have helped to put that soldier out of his misery. Rose gets a pass there but then she brought the war home and started mercy killing terminal patients. 

Happiness is a warm gun...

If you're gonna go it might as well be on that dragon

        But even then when you see that it's just elderly, terminal patients you still hold faith in Rose. However it's slippery slope. Each time it got easier, which was the scary part. So nothing was stopping Rose from bumping off her ex-lover's wife. She even stole the poor woman's wedding ring! Rose has reached Fatal Attractions level psycho. We all saw her showing off that ring in the beginning, which now holds a whole new meaning for us. Now we have no excuse for Rose; she is beyond redemption. 

It just came to him a bit late....

Stealing too? Have you no shame???

         The Messengers took some convincing. Even Joshua realized in time that Rose was not being truthful. He lied about his vision and she kills him with her Kiss of Death but before the light leaves his eyes Joshua laughs in her face that he wasn't so truthful either. HA! Suck it, Rose!

Because I'm "The Devil" DUH you never would have believed me

Let's play Devil's Advocate

     The Enemy of My Enemy is My Frenemy

             If your neck doesn't hurt from the Revelation about Rose then the Devil's confession about his whole "Doomsday Plan" certainly will. Instead of modeling the Devil after the Christian Lucifer (which has been the norm), the show runners decided to model the Devil after the Hebrew Satan, which is a whole separate entity and while Satan and Lucifer share the "tendency to misbehave" trait they are completely different as far as motivation. Satan has God's permission to be a manipulative, back stabbing, double dealer.

It's not fun of no one else is drinking

Say what you will at least Satan is honest about his dishonesty

        Satan is known as The Adversary. He's not a fallen angel. Think of him as the prosecuting lawyer. His job is to be an evil angel that makes a case against humanity. Satan has incredible power but he's always been under God's complete control. Remember that whole bet about Job? Satan made that guy's life hell but even through all that Job still praised God's name. That explains why Satan's apocalypse never really comes to fruition. His heart was never in it. And it would explain why The Man can't directly influence events only nudges things and let's the crap rain down because angel rules dictate that they're not allowed to interfere directly. Think of him as that naughty devil on your shoulder telling you to steal that cookie from the cookie jar. Luckily for all of us, Satan also loves his job. Messing with people is his favorite past time and if the world ends then the fun would too. He may hate humanity but he hates boredom even more.

Look another ominous clue that doesn't mean anything NOW
but will LATER. Ass. 

Suckers, Corner Pocket...

      So it's really best if the Horseman are under Satan's control because under Rose they are determined to bring about the Apocalypse. When called on all of his evil tricks, I loved the Devil's line: "We may be allies, but we are definitely not friends." It basically sums up his role pretty well. Satan is an evil angel who like an angel speaks in riddles and nudges you in the direction you need to go but he's no guardian angel so don't expect him to pick you up when you fall. More like he'll be chuckling in an evil way while you cry on your scraped bleeding knees. 

Nice scrap book of crazy

Nice... artwork... A bit macabre

     Art Imitates Life

            Okay are we sure Amy isn't some prophet? She makes these drawings that are like God's signs. She could be the real 7th Messenger. If not then I go back to my prophet theory. She drew Joshua dead and Rose holding the needle that killed her rival. She doesn't remember drawing them but she drew them nonetheless. Maybe God put a pause on the Apocalypse so Amy could grow older. Seven years before they were all in Houston's Memorial Hospital, which was when the race against the Apocalypse clock was supposed to start but God decided to hold off on it for a while. 

Obviously she had a lot of time on her hands

         Maybe it was because Rose was planning to do things her way instead of following the Devil or perhaps for other factors (who knows why God does these things) but Amy is playing a bigger part in this fight. Erin doesn't want her daughter to join this war especially since most of them may die but she should have left Amy with relatives then (not Ronnie). Amy's important to the Messengers. And we finally know who's been stalking them: Eliza Shepherd comes with her scrap book of crazy. Where is she getting all of these pictures? 

We need the whole band for this tour

         We all know that deals with devils never end well but when you and Satan have a common goal a deal may be too good to pass up. Without Joshua the Messengers are screwed (and just when Peter finally gets a girlfriend, figures). Doesn't matter that Joshua lied about his vision to Rose they're going to find the next Horseman and try to break 3 more Seals. Raul was out voted so Joshua will be rejoining the living shortly. 

Deal or no Deal?

The Messengers: A House Divided Review

This town is way too small

                   Just when you think you've stopped the Apocalypse and relax. While the Messengers were recovering with hangovers, Leland breaks his seal. Vera was perhaps the only one willing to keep on fighting while everyone else was heading for the hills. Quitters! But you can't run from Fate.

How did she get up there...?  Strange fruit indeed

Looks homey. Not creepy, horror asylum at all

    Honor Thy Mother & Father

           Don't know about you but this episode was heavy with origins and who your parents are. Peter and Koa drive off in a very nice car in search of Peter's mother, Anne Moore. Unfortunately it led them to an abandoned insane asylum. Peter's mother apparently was suicidal (family trait) and they took him away from her so Anne ended her life. Poor Peter. He did find out where his father lived but Peter has grown up in such a short amount of time. He realized that his selfish need to know his birth parents would only put his father and his family at risk. Peter already has a family though not by blood. At first he accused them of all abandoning each other, but didn't Peter do the same thing? Vera was willing to fight and he could have stayed with her but Peter figured his blood family would be a better option. 

Hello, Third Wheel

I got a job. Happy?

         Meanwhile Nadia runs into some issues with her own blood family. Just when Raul and Erin were about to drive on to Alaska, Gabriela returns wanting to take Nadia but being a stubborn teenager, Nadia refuses to live with "the woman who ruined" her life. Funny how she managed to forgive Raul after claiming he ruined her life. Raul of all people had called Gabriela. Not surprisingly this put a damper on his plans with Erin. But I like how Nadia decided to take control of her life instead of sit around moping. She got a job and had her future all planned out. We find out something else: Raul is Nadia's real father. Anyone besides me not surprised by that truth bomb? Being a stand up guy, I don't think Raul would take the memory of Nadia's father away from her. He's happy just being her uncle. 

Never hide your adultery photos where people can find them!
Adultery 101!

I'm a dad... really?

         Vera finally tells Leo about their son. Needless to say Leo was pissed but to be fair he chose not to tell her about his disease so they're kind of even. But Leo didn't stay mad long. He becomes sympathetic and contrite once he realized that Vera had to deal with this painful experience by herself. Perhaps with fresh eyes they can work together. Which leads us to perhaps the worst parents: Jeff and Kay Fairburn, the people who abducted Michael. 

I would be thrilled to find a hot guy on my door step

So the Devil makes house calls

         Of course they didn't take him themselves but they made a deal with The Man knowing full well where the child came from. They were struggling to conceive but were having no luck. So when The Devil offered them a child Jeff figured "the hell with it". I have to admit I liked watching Satan taunt the Fairburns, making them twist in the wind. They deserved that much. Jeff was supposed to be The Man's spy on Joshua so they know full well that Michael's real mother is a Messenger, I assume. That makes them even worse. Don't get me wrong I feel sorry for Jeff and Kay but how could two people call themselves parents when they knowingly caused another parent so much agony and heartache by robbing her of her child, a feeling they're starting to understand very well now.

Was kinda hoping you were those girl scouts selling cookies

    Preacher's A Rolling Stone

          Out of all the Messengers, Joshua probably fell the hardest. After discovering that Leland broke his seal he threw his hands up and said, "Screw it! Why bother?" Joshua falls off the wagon and buries himself in drugs. His wife's still in the hospital right? Glad she wasn't there to see him especially since he ripped into Vera for her own short comings. Jerk. Yet opportunity sometimes knocks when you least expect it. A fancy lawyer, Jeff Fairburn, shows up at Joshua's door offering money and a chance to run the church. Vera should have offered money because Joshua sobered up and made sure to get to himself to the church on time. 

I knew lawyers worked for the Devil

All he needs is a black guitar

        But with sobriety comes clarity. Just as Joshua was basking in the light of his rock star status, Vera's words echoed in his head. Joshua realized he couldn't lie for a living. I suppose he felt like he would have turned into his father and figured being a Messenger was a much more noble profession though a thankless one. Thought Peter was the only one seeing that strange old lady but she meets Joshua at the super market and gives him some final words of encouragement. Turns out she was a Messenger back in the day. It's always nice to talk to someone who's been through what you've been going through. 

Thanks for playing but we don't need you anymore

His wings are bigger than your wings

    The Devil You Know Never to Cross

           After dealing out some surprise visits, The Man gets his own rude surprise visit. He finds the two Horseman together like conspirators, in fact, that's what they were doing. Richards and Leland figured that they didn't need the Devil to start the Apocalypse after he failed so many times before. Are they insane? Also is wearing black a required color once you turn evil? The Man didn't expect his own team mates would try and oust him from his own devious plan. How dare they! The Man looked like he was going to cry a little. He does not take rejection well. He doesn't take rejection at all as he erupted in anger. The Horsemen looked pretty taken aback. They may have wings, but the Devil's are bigger and he's been around since God turned the lights on so you know he's got the power. I suspect the Horsemen know who's running this Apocalypse show now.

Who knew angels were such whiny bitches

          The Messengers came together once again. Not only that but Vera has a clue to where her son may be. Seriously is Amy a prophet or what? Next episode turns out the Messengers have been following a False Prophet. Rose is not who she seems and The Devil tries to tempt the Messengers with a deal. 

The Messengers: Deus Ex Machina Review

So much for the mood meteor 

                A lot happened this episode! Alan meets Vera's new family and they stop a horseman as well as welcome a new member to their team and family. Though it wasn't without its close calls.

So any tunes you wanna listen to?

This can't be the first time you've been cuffed to something,
Koa

        Highway to Hell

               Koa spends some quality time with Satan and Pestilence. Of course instead of getting her money back she wound up hand cuffed to a radiator and almost dying from a roach bomb. I did like Koa's scenes with them though. It's interesting for someone who's done mostly bad to have a casual conversation with the Devil but then to turn around and have another more honest, heartfelt discussion about loss even if it was for a tiny moment. It was a very humanizing moment for Koa. Luckily Raul, Erin, and Peter came to her rescue. By the way: How about mom's corpse? Norman Bates anyone?

Hey, wanna play Doctor with the Devil?

Koa's feeling really guilty now

        But back to the rescuing. Don't get why Raul decided to go in and un-cuff Koa when Peter is the one with super strength. Next time lead with the Hulk especially when you don't have a key. Though Erin's gift has been taking a toll on her, she decided without a second thought to save Koa's life. Of course this caused Erin to be rushed to the ER. Koa's never had anyone risk their life for her before so we see her heart isn't so icy after all as she joins the team as they search for the Horseman. In the end even Raul gives Koa his approval! Koa is no longer a lone wolf but is part of a pack.

You can't die! It's always the cute girls who go first!

We found the internet!

      Rage Against the Machine

              Rose and Vera are very much alike (as Rose mentioned before), which is why they argued so much in this episode. Rose may be the one who brought them together but she's not necessarily in charge. She was dead set against Vera bringing in Alan on this. However, I feel Alan has proven to be nothing but useful to the team. Without him Rose and Vera would be extra crispy (as they thought unplugging a room of computer generators would be simple). Not only did Alan's knowledge of tech helped them but his naughty side helped more! Apparently Alan was quite the mischief maker as he spent a week in detention for setting off the school sprinklers with a lighter and a flammable spray can. Thanks to Alan, the Messengers managed to rain on Pestilence's parade. Take that Rose! At least she apologized by offering him a dance.

Really sorry I slept with your dad and that the baby's his...
We cool right?

Wow you make the Devil look like a stand up guy

        Love and Other Drugs

                Joshua couldn't join the hunt for the Horseman because his pregnant wife came driving up (on the curb no less) wanting to get away from his abusive father. As we've suspected the baby is Josh's baby brother but an interesting fact: Joshua met his wife, Charlotte in rehab or a support group. It's not really wise to fall in love with your sober buddy but even with that tiny detail we learned so much about Joshua and his dark past. 

The Devil comes in many forms

Honor thy Father my ass!

        So Joshua (already having let go of his anger at Charlotte earlier) decided to help her. Love how he stood up to his dad! Joshua was an abused child standing up to his bully and that's inspiring. Because he stood up to him, Joshua had the pleasure of seeing his dad go to jail (well I took pleasure in it; Joshua looked somewhat livid). Joshua thinks he doesn't have much of anything anymore. He had this connection to God but stopping the Apocalypse kind of broke that connection. But Josh does have something! He reconnected with his estranged sister, he's getting a baby brother (okay that part still stings a little), and made up with his wife. Interesting cliff hanger with Joshua holding the pills he took from Charlotte. (Side note: Would love to get that song that played at the end of the episode during that scene. Love it!)

We got an angel and a devil literally telling you what to do

Oh hell no! Hands off the necklace!

       You, Me, and the Devil Makes Three...

              The Man made more appearances this episode. The Messengers were making him nervous. He even tried to fracture them even more by sending Joshua's dad after Charlotte but even that back fired. So the Devil made one last attempt to try and negotiate with Rose. As much as I would have loved to play doctor with the Man (don't think that came out right...) it was a pleasure to see Rose tell him off. It's rare we see Satan lose his cool. He even destroyed Vera's awesome mood meteor! Alas the most useful and beautiful accessory is no more. So Satan was beaten but for how long? While the Messengers have their victory party, Leland was set free and we know by whom. 

You're in for many future games of Solitaire

Just ask her out, Peter.

          Tiny Highlights

                Peter and Nadia are the cutest couple! It was very nice of Nadia to find Peter's birth records. It was marginalized this episode but in the end Peter gave us an "Awww" moment when he said he didn't need to know where he came from because he has new family now. And now apparently Raul and Erin are an official couple. Yay! Wish the CW would uncancel The Messengers so we could explore that relationship more like how Ronnie would mess this up (because we know he will) or how they're both on the run from the law. 

Hello, Step-Daddy who's not crazy like real Daddy

Raise your glass like those ratings rose
after only a few weeks

         
          They won the battle but the war isn't over. The Devil is determined to burn the world down. The only question is will The Messengers be able to face what else The Man has in his arsenal? Despite cancelation the ratings have sky rocketed. Either The CW will reconsider (doubtful) or another network will want the show (somewhat likely). I don't want to give false hope but anything can happen. So keep watching and keep those ratings up! 

That isn't ominous at all...