Finally started #MaloryTowers season five and itโ€™s interesting how they change things from the books, but keep in the spirit.

Also watched a fun time travel film called #TimeCut and the pilot of a show called #OuterBanks, that looks set to be fun. Finished #Kaos and was then miffed to find they cancelled it already. Canโ€™t explore and complete half the good shows ๐Ÿคฆ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ I loved Dionysus, Riddy, Caneus and Dennis.

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Malory Towers 5x10 "The Race" โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†โ˜† https://trakt.tv/comments/747471 #MaloryTowers #trakt
Malory Towers 5x10 "The Race" shout by RikerDonegal

Another episode with two strong storylines. The one concerning Felicityโ€™s race works well, but feels rushed. It deserved an episode to itself, I feel. Something which would have given us a chance to see Felicity confront Alicia about her coaching style. What we saw was fine, but Iโ€™m surprised the show didnโ€™t draw more drama from the situation. As it was, Felicity just brooded a bit and let it slide. (Maybe it comes up in the next episode?) The second storyline was perfect. Sally innocently annoying Matron Shipley about going to her sisterโ€™s wedding was glorious. A lovely two-character piece which got better and better the more times we came back to it. The conclusion, with the mysterious new character, was an unexpected bonus. This b-story was the highlight of the episode. And a perfect example of why I watch Malory Towers. Iโ€™m not watching any other new shows that do stories like this. 8/10

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Malory Towers 5x10 "The Race"

On the day of the big race, Felicity cracks under the pressure of Alicia's tough coaching. Matron goes on vacation to see her family. The new nurse, Nurse Jane, has her hands full right away when Darrell gets injured looking for Felicity.

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Malory Towers 5x09 "The Unexpected Visitor" โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†โ˜† https://trakt.tv/comments/734866 #MaloryTowers #trakt
Malory Towers 5x09 "The Unexpected Visitor" shout by RikerDonegal

Good episode. Better than the previous one. It has two storylines. The lightweight one about pranks in the classroom works exactly as it should and is very amusing. The more serious storyline creates some solid drama around the idea of Susan leaving the school and has a heartwarming conclusion. My only complaint is that it ends a bit too soon. Surely an a-story this strong could have played out as a two-parter? 8/10

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Malory Towers 5x09 "The Unexpected Visitor"

Mrs. Heather appears suddenly to take Susan home. The Second Form girls start a prank war with Mam'zelle. Ruth and Clarissa find a way for Susan to stay at Malory Towers.

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Malory Towers 5x08 "The Malory Oak" โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†โ˜† https://trakt.tv/comments/720654 #MaloryTowers #trakt
Malory Towers 5x08 "The Malory Oak" shout by RikerDonegal

Lightweight episode. It does get good, but it takes a very long time to get going. When it does hit its stride, it becomes a type of story I love to see on the show, one where the girls find a way to influence political change inside the system by going outside the rules. Malory Towers as microcosm: I love that! 7/10

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Malory Towers 5x08 "The Malory Oak"

June pulls a daring stunt to save the beloved Malory Oak from being chopped down by Mr. Murray. The Second Form girls learn about chores and hard work. Jo trusts Felicity and Connie with a secret about her mother.

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Malory Towers 5x07 "The Babysitter" โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†โ˜† https://trakt.tv/comments/714026 #MaloryTowers #trakt
Malory Towers 5x07 "The Babysitter" shout by RikerDonegal

Two good storylines. Just as Gwen has been getting more and more likeable, she goes and does something (almost) unforgivable. Poor Ron. Felicity wanting to come out from under Darrellโ€™s shadow is a logical progression for her character. 8/10

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Malory Towers 5x07 "The Babysitter"

Gwen has plans with Ron, but gets stuck watching Mr. Parker's baby. Alicia recruits Felicity to the cross-country team, much to Darrell's dismay. When baby Kathleen goes missing, Gwen attempts to pass off the blame.

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Malory Towers 5x06 "The Fugitives" โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… https://trakt.tv/comments/711752 #MaloryTowers #trakt
Malory Towers 5x06 "The Fugitives" shout by RikerDonegal

This two-parter is a high point for the entire series. Itโ€™s dramatic and exciting, with several big character moments. Many of the regular characters get a chance to shine/learn/grow. This might be the first time Iโ€™ve been prepared to admit that Iโ€™m just as fond of the new characters as I am of the original students. (But I still miss seeing the originals in every episode.) 10/10

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