Breaking from the usual fortnightly blog post formula, partly because I’m away next weekend, but also because nothing I’m watching this season was awkward and aired weeks later than the rest, for a change! ? My lineup consists of eight series, as ever: – 8: Lord El-Melloi II’s Case Files {Rail Zeppelin} Grace note This […]
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