Read on for his thoughts on episode 6, Three Monkeys. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Lets start with V-A Day. What was it like putting together a holiday that seemed like July Fourth, but is totally the opposite? Credit: Liane Hentscher/Amazon It makes you uncomfortable. Its chilling seeing the way John Smith so casually says Sieg heil! Something that was also fun to see was the way John Smith and Rudolph Wegener played off each other....
What went on with Juliana seeing Trudy at the market? Read on for his thoughts on episode 7, Truth. (Read EWs full recaphere.) Credit: Liane Hentscher/Amazon ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: This is the only episode in which we see Joes home life in Brooklyn. Why was it important to establish this side of his story at this point? Its late in the game. FRANK SPOTNITZ:Weve had no opportunity to know anything about Joe, right?...
In this alternate history, Germany and Japan have won WWII and split occupation of American territory. In New York, Joe Blake is looking for a job in a factory. So what is it that Joe is getting himself into? Credit: Liane Hentscher/Amazon Mr. Warren is an American working against the ruling Nazi regime. Just as Joe sets out for his delivery the Nazis storm the place. While Joe gets away, Mr....
The Man in the High Castleis finally picking up speed! The episode opens on Lem, whos fishing with a young boy and teaching him about baiting. He wants the new film brought to him, and hes calling on Lem to help deliver it. Credit: Liane Hentscher/Amazon Back in San Francisco, Ed is warning Frank that he needs to skip town as soon as possible. Frank says the plan is to leave town with Julestonight....
Alas, Revelations is another episode that feels particularly belabored. He eventually catches up with her, backing her up against a railing and preparing to shoot her. Of course, Juliana is stubborn though andstillrefuses to leave Canon City before she gets some answers. Credit: Liane Hentscher/Amazon Her and Joe ask the albino man where Lemmel Washington lives and go to pay him a visit. She wants to meet the man whos collecting the films....
For Juliana, that decision seems to be a good thing so far. Back in San Francisco, though, Frank is paying for her decision in horrendous ways. All would be normal if it wasnt for, you know, the Nazi uniforms. Credit: Liane Hentscher/Amazon It turns out that the Obergruppenfuhrer leads a relatively normal life outside of his Nazi beliefs. With breakfast attended to, the Obergruppenfuhrer can check in on Joe. Meanwhile, Juliana is trying to figure out whom Trudy was supposed to meet....
Back at the hotel where Joe and Juliana are staying, Joe is attempting to comfort a distraught Juliana. Shes reeling, completely stunned that she killed someone. How do you carry that around? Credit: Liane Hentscher/Amazon she says, to which he doesnt have much of an answer. You just do, basically. He tells her that they have to leave, that its not safe here anymore. The next morning, Juliana agrees to leave....
Juliana is back in San Francisco and uncovering more secrets while Joe attempts to conceal many of his own. Chaos erupts, with some people fleeing the scene while others stand around in shock. Frank, of course, flees, hiding his gun in an alley even though he never used it. Credit: Liane Hentscher/Amazon Probably a good idea considering his history with the Kempeitai. All of the chaos means that the Japanese are locking down the area and looking for the shooter....
Ive mentioned in just about every recap since the premiere thatThe Man in the High Castleseems to be stalling. Despite all the secrets and conspiracies, theres been very little action, very little plot movement. Well, that other shoe may have dropped at the end of tonights episode, Three Monkeys. Credit: Liane Hentscher/Amazon Back at home, Juliana is trying to mend her relationship with Frank, but things are certainly rocky. The two have a huge argument, but more on that and its implications later....
Joe tellsmostof the truth, but certainly holds something back. With that secret out, its now Frank and Julianas turn. He says he felt it was the only thing necessary after seeing so much death. Credit: Liane Hentscher/Amazon One of the episodes strangest storylines involves Trudy. Jules mom believes that she feels Trudy again, that she must be safe and sound. That sets Julianas mind racing, and why shouldnt it? Julianas suspicions are only heightened when shes walking through the market and thinks she sees Trudy in the flesh....
Lets say all of the above, just to be on the safe side. Meanwhile, Joe and Jules are being held captive inside a room down at the docks. It turns out that the Yakuza have kidnapped them, but Jules manages to get free. Credit: Liane Hentscher/Amazon Of course, Juliana wants to get Joe out, as well. But the price for him is 50,000 yen. Juliana agrees to get it, and its clear where she thinks shell get the money....
Let’s back up though! Tears stream down Juliana’s face while both of them take a stab at comprehend what they just saw. That leads to Frank refusing to hand the film over to Joe. Credit: Liane Hentscher/Amazon So Karen and Lem propose a plan. She refuses to kill him in cold blood, so Lem offers to do it. All Juliana has to do is lure him out of the Nazi embassy....
Weir’s dreams came true when his self-published novel became a movie smash. In his own words, the author tells us how 2015 changed his life. We said goodbye to Don Draper and hello to Adele. Credit: Taylor Hill/FilmMagic Doughnuts were licked, and dinos were vanquished. So join us as we revisit the years most unforgettable moments for better or worse. (By the time were through, maybe well finally have our invitation to join Taylors #squad....
