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This week marks the tenth anniversary of the “Veronica Mars” finale, which we previously celebrated with a list of the 10 most amazing episodes from the show’s first season.

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While the first season of “Veronica Mars” was a pretty much perfect season of television, the following two seasons weren’t quite as consistent. However, there was still plenty to enjoy, including more mysteries, a Paul Rudd guest appearance, cameos by Kevin Smith and Joss Whedon, young Tessa Thompson and Krysten Ritter, and some truly dark twists and turns. You can experience it all now on go90.com, the show’s new streaming home, but for a quick taste of the best episodes from Seasons 2 and 3, check out the curated list below.

“Normal is the Watchword” (Season 2, Episode 1)

Written by: Rob Thomas

Directed by: John Kretchmer...

In 2004, Upn debuted “Veronica Mars” to what quickly became an adoring audience. Three years later, after a chaotic run that involved a network change, the constant threat of cancellation and a thwarted attempt at a Season 4 set at FBI headquarters, the series came to a close.

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This week marks the 10 year anniversary of that last episode, and while it wasn’t the last we saw of Veronica (Kristen Bell) and her friends thanks to the 2014 feature film, the show’s cancellation stung. Fortunately, “Veronica Mars” now has a new, subscription-free streaming home at go90.com, making this the perfect time to revisit it.

For fans who might want to revisit the first season’s highs and lows, we’ve come up with a list of the ten best episodes that demonstrate why “Veronica Mars” remains gone but not forgotten.

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As the summer break wound down, two sisters in Orlando, Florida, set out to enjoy their last week of reprieve before heading back to classes, cheer squad and volleyball tryouts.

Those plans were dashed after a visit to a friend’s house turned sinister.

There, the girls, ages 14 and 15, met 22-year-old Jose Ignacia Santiago-Sotomayor, a convicted felon, their mother tells People exclusively. Hours later, her daughters found themselves in a stranger’s house, waking from a drug-induced haze.

Thus began what police later described as a weeklong nightmare of sexual assault and trafficking,...

Thanks to VancouverFilm.Net, here is the Vancouver Film Production Update for September 2016, including "Arrow", "Bates Motel", "Riverdale" and a whole lot more: 

Everything EVERYTHINGFeature

Local Production Company: Everything Productions Canada Ltd.

Producer: Elyssa Dutton

Sep 06/16 - Oct 07/16

Live Like Line

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Local Production Company: Live Like Line Productions Ltd.

Director: Sean McNamara

Producer: Charles Rapp

Aug 02/16 - Sep 13/16

Ollie

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Local Production Company: Tcf Vancouver Productions Ltd.

Director: Shane Black

Exec. Producer(s): Bill Bannerman

Producer: John Davis

Oct 17/16 - Feb 08/17

Sweet Virginia

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Local Production Company: Sv Pictures Inc

Director: Jamie Dagg

Exec. Producer(s): Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, Chris Ferguson

Producer: Jordan Barber

Aug 22/16 - Sep 17/16

Tully

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Local Production Company: Tully Productions BC Inc.

Director: Jason Reitman

Exec. Producer(s): Jason Cloth, Ron McLeod, Aaron Gilbert

Producer: Aaron Gilbert, Helen Estabrook

Sep 21/16 - Nov 02/16

Washer

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Local Production Company: Hskl Productions Canada Inc.

Director: Stephen Chbosky

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It looks as though every plot thread established on iZombie will explode in grand fashion when the two-hour season finale arrives next week. One view of the extended preview, which can be seen at the top of the page, will likely cause fans to countdown the days.

As we can see in the trailer, things aren’t going all too well for Major, who was arrested at the end of last night’s episode. Seeing as how he has reverted back to zombie form, going without adequate brain food could ultimately prove dangerous for both he and his fellow inmates. We all remember how rough it was for Liv when she found herself temporarily incarcerated earlier this season.

It also looks like we need to keep our eyes on those rowdy looking zombies in Max Rager’s secret basement. Will they break free and take a tour of the city?...

The CW has released an extended look at next week’s brand new episode of iZombie, “Reflections of the Way Liv Used to Be,” which looks to kick things into high gear as the season finale rapidly approaches.

What may make this episode interesting, among other things, is that Liv will inherit the traits of an ambitious scholar who was not unlike the woman she once was before this whole zombie fiasco turned her life upside down. With so many developments having occurred in last night’s episode, “Pour Some Sugar, Zombie,” one has to wonder how she will handle it all when she essentially becomes her former self – albeit temporarily.

Things are also heating up for Major, who has now reverted back to zombie form. Matters concerning him have been further complicated as Ravi has pieced together that he is the Chao$ Killer. I must admit that I’m...

Little Miss Type A - Liv (Rose McIver) and Detective Babineaux (Malcolm Goodwin) are investigating the murder of Bailey Barker (guest star Haley Marie Norman "Fired Up"), a type-a, ambitious, hyper-competitive and driven student near the top of her class. After consuming Bailey's brain we see Liv become very much like the girl she was before becoming a zombie. Meanwhile, things seem to be going from bad to worse for Major (Robert Buckley, and Blaine (David Anders) reaches out to Ravi (Rahul Kohli) for help. Michael Fields directed the episode written by Bob Dearden (#217). iZOMBIE continues with more brainy adventures! From the executive producers of Veronica Mars, the series stars Rose McIver (Power Rangers R.P.M.) as Olivia “Liv” Moore, a medical resident on the fast track to a perfect life … until she’s turned into a zombie. But Liv finds her calling — and an endless supply of food — working at the Seattle coroner’s office,...

The CW has released an extended promo video for next week’s brand new episode of iZombie, which is appropriately titled “The Whopper.” If the footage gives you the impression that this episode will have all of the excitement of a season finale, you are actually onto something. Had The CW not ordered an extra six episodes to cap Season Two, which it thankfully did, this would have served as the season finale.

From the opening moments of the trailer, we see what appears to be Major and Ravi finally uncovering the tainted Utopium, which regular viewers of the show know to be a vital component in concocting a cure for the zombie virus. While we can hope for the best, it’s hard to picture a definitive cure being developed anytime soon. After all, if Liv gets cured, the entire premise for the show will be thrown out the...

Liv Consumes Pathological Liar Brain — Liv (Rose McIver) and Detective Babineaux (Malcolm Goodwin) investigate the murder of Corey “Big Fish” Carp, who they learn got his nickname not because of his last name but because he was a well-known pathological liar. Ravi (Rahul Kohli) makes an unsettling discovery and Blaine (David Anders) is reunited with someone from his past. Meanwhile, Major (Robert Buckley) finds himself in a precarious situation. Michael Fields directed the episode written by Rob Thomas (#213). iZOMBIE continues with more brainy adventures! From the executive producers of Veronica Mars, the series stars Rose McIver (Power Rangers R.P.M.) as Olivia “Liv” Moore, a medical resident on the fast track to a perfect life … until she’s turned into a zombie. But Liv finds her calling — and an endless supply of food — working at the Seattle coroner’s office, helping to solve crimes with her “visions.” As season two begins,...

iZombie, Season 2, Episode 5: “Love & Basketball”

Written by Bob Dearden

Directed by Michael Fields

Airs Tuesdays at 9pm (Et) on The CW

Since the beginning of iZombie, numerous characters have found out about the existence of zombies, with a range of reactions, from Ravi to Peyton to Major. One character who continues to be in the dark, however, is Detective Clive Babineaux. This week’s episode, however, sees him begin to peel away the layers to find the truth in another strong episode that reveals more about the extent of Max Rager’s involvement with zombies.

Max Rager’s relationship with zombies continues to be a compelling aspect of the season. While Vaughn feeding the board member to his zombified researcher suggested that it was a isolated project, the presence and facilities of Dr. Irving this week suggest that not only does Vaughn have a team working with him, plenty...

Things Are Starting To Get Real — Liv (Rose McIver), Detective Babineaux (Malcolm Goodwin) and Ravi (Rahul Kohli) investigate the mysterious death of a peewee basketball coach. Liv, consumed with overzealous coach brains, gives Major (Robert Buckley) a much needed pep talk. Meanwhile, things get a little crazy when Blaine (David Anders) and Ravi are forced to work together to recreate the cure. Lastly, Detective Babineaux receives a surprise visit from Suzuki’s widow Helen. Michael Fields directed the episode written by Bob Dearden (#205). iZOMBIE continues with more brainy adventures! From the executive producers of Veronica Mars, the series stars Rose McIver (Power Rangers R.P.M.) as Olivia “Liv” Moore, a medical resident on the fast track to a perfect life … until she’s turned into a zombie. But Liv finds her calling — and an endless supply of food — working at the Seattle coroner’s office, helping to solve crimes with her...

iZombie, Season 2, Episode 1: “Grumpy Old Liv”

Written by Rob Thomas

Directed by Michael Fields

Airs Tuesdays at 9pm (Et) on The CW

The first season of iZombie ended with both doses of the only cure Ravi had found for zombification spent by Liv on Blaine and Major, with Liv’s brother Evan in the hospital following Suzuki’s suicide that took out the Meat Cute, with the threat of Max Rager looming on the horizon. The second season premiere picks up three months later, and continues to clear the high bar the first season set for the show, introducing many potentially compelling storylines as it raises the stakes and ensures the ramifications of the actions taken in the first season finale are explored.

Max Rager’s attempt to eliminate zombies is an idea that holds a lot of potential, and a different kind of challenge than Blaine. While Blaine...

Rose McIver

iZombie, Season 1, Episode 13: “Blaine’s World”

Written by Rob Thomas

Directed by Michael Fields

Airs Tuesdays at 9pm (Et) on The CW

Throughout the first season of iZombie, the differences between Liv and Blaine have become clearer and clearer. While Liv only ate brains of recently deceased people who end up in the police morgue, Blaine actively built up a ruthless system revolving around killing neglected youth. While Liv isolated herself for fear of infecting people, Blaine actively turned more people into zombies to expand his influence and control. With Blaine capturing Major at the end of last week’s episode, the season finale formally pits Liv and Blaine against each other, in a compelling finish to the season that sees Liv make some major decisions as a new threat arises.

The resolution of Major’s character arc is a strong aspect of this episode, and is wonderfully written and executed.

Liv Faces A Tough Decision - After discovering new evidence in the Max Rager case, Liv (Rose McIver) and Clive (Malcolm Goodwin) pay a visit to Vaughn Du Clark (guest star Steven Weber) at Max Rager HQ. Ravi (Rahul Kohli) continues his search for a cure. Meanwhile, Blaine (David Anders) makes Liv an offer she can't refuse. Lastly, Major (Robert Buckley) finds himself in an unbelievable situation. Michael Fields directed the episode written by Rob Thomas (#113). From the executive producers of Veronica Mars, iZOMBIE stars Rose McIver (Power Rangers R.P.M.) as Olivia “Liv” Moore, a medical resident on the fast track to a perfect life … until she’s turned into a zombie. Now stuck between half-alive and undead, Liv transfers to the city morgue to reluctantly access the only thing that allows her to maintain her humanity — human brains. But there are side effects to Liv’s new diet. With...

Rose McIver

iZombie, Season 1, Episode 11: “Astroburger”

Written by Kit Boss

Directed by Michael Fields

Airs Tuesdays at 9pm (Et) on The CW

Major’s constant run-ins with Julien came to a head two weeks ago, as the two faced off in a confrontation that left Major questioning his sanity after Julien walked away from three gunshots without spilling a drop of blood. While Liv guessed this would keep Major free of Blaine in particular and zombies in general for a while, the truth turned out to be the opposite, as another patient opened the possibility to Major for the first time. This week’s episode sees Major delve further into exploring the likelihood of zombies following his friend’s murder, while Liv’s hallucinations skew her sense of what’s real and what’s in her head, in another entertaining outing that opens up a few new plot threads that have potential.

What’S Real – And What’S Fantasy — When someone close to Major (Robert Buckley) dies of an apparent suicide, Liv (Rose McIver) consumes the brains resulting in a mix of reality and paranoia. Clive (Malcolm Goodwin) questions Major and learns of a secret computer file that may contain important details in the investigation – and finding the killer. David Anders and Rahul Kohli also star. Michael Fields directed the episode written by Kit Boss (#111). From the executive producers of Veronica Mars, iZOMBIE stars Rose McIver (Power Rangers R.P.M.) as Olivia “Liv” Moore, a medical resident on the fast track to a perfect life … until she’s turned into a zombie. Now stuck between half-alive and undead, Liv transfers to the city morgue to reluctantly access the only thing that allows her to maintain her humanity — human brains. But there are side effects to Liv’s new diet. With each brain she...

Hit Man Hit And Run — As Liv (Rose McIver) and Detective Babineaux (Malcolm Goodwin) investigate a hit and run case, they discover the victim was a sociopathic hit man responsible for the murder of a tech entrepreneur, a case that Peyton (Aly Michalka) is prosecuting. Liv and Ravi (Rahul Kohli) dig deeper into a supposed zombie sighting that was posted on line which leads Liv to make a surprising discovery about someone from her past. Major [Robert Buckley] moves on with his life and Peyton is shocked by Liv’s reaction. David Anders also stars. Michael Fields directed the episode story by Rob Thomas Teleplay by Graham Norris & Lee Arcuri (#103). From the executive producers of Veronica Mars, iZOMBIE stars Rose McIver (Power Rangers R.P.M.) as Olivia “Liv” Moore, a medical resident on the fast track to a perfect life … until she’s turned into a zombie. Now stuck between half-alive...

The Carrie Diaries, Season 1, Episode 10: “The Long and Winding Road Not Taken”

Written by Terri Minsky

Directed by Michael Fields

Airs Monday at 8pm (Et) on the CW

There’s a Reason No One Takes That Road.

Nothing to see here folks; seriously, just keep driving, unless you’re Carrie driving a stick for the first time in a Porsche, in which case please stop, you’re going to break it. The curious closure offered in last week episode now seems unmistakable in contrast to this week’s offering, because it was clearly the victim of an attempt to stretch 10% worth of a story into a full episode.

Each arc ended with just the tiniest nibble of pending plots; Mouse was once again caught up in scholastic shenanigans, but also managed to organize her way into becoming manager of West’s team (gee, I wonder where this one’s...