For the non-musical, scherzo is a “vigorous, light, or playful composition” and those vibes are very much present and accounted for in the opening of this episode. There’s a young couple getting dropped off at a place called Paradise Court by a charming cabbie. There’s a middle aged man dancing through his garden. There’s a ripped gardener. There’s a young lady learning how to drive (and getting leered at in the process, which is less fun). There’s a figure drawing class, which counts among its members Mr. BRIGHT, of all people. Not gonna lie, all of this made me want to go fix a summer cocktail to accompany the episode, and while I fear that that would leave this recap riddled with typos at best and unfinished at worst, there’s nothing stopping YOU, dear reader.

There comes a time when one must take a good hard look at one’s priorities. Why, for instance, have I thus far never recapped Endeavour, despite being more than a little obsessed with the show? Alas, this mystery will have to remain unsolved, since I can’t call upon our pals at the Thames Valley station for assistance. That being said, we’re here now, so let’s crack on: season eight opens, as Endeavour episodes are wont to do, with sweeping music, and a string of moments that will undoubtedly make me yell “oh, THAT’S what that meant!” later.

The final episode of Ridley Road brings the story of the 62 Group to a satisfying end. However, the journey is fraught with danger for all of our favorite characters. Gathering the evidence necessary to bring Colin Jordan and his fascist co-conspirators to justice won’t be easy. Let’s discuss how the series finale unfolds.

Vivien’s successful infiltration of Jordan’s inner circle becomes an opportunity for the 62 to gather more evidence against Jordan and prevent more Jewish people from getting hurt. However, the closer Vivien gets to Jordan, the more likely the people around her are to discover her double life. Let’s talk about what happens in episode 3.

Vivien’s curiosity about Jack/Peter’s recovery leads her to start her first real assignment as an antifascist with the group that meets in the tailor shop. This episode reveals that they're called The 62. Once again Vivien has to face National Socialist Movement leader Colin Jordan. Will her beginner’s luck hold under real experience? Let’s find out:

Hey so the penultimate episode of this season was pretty intense, huh? Here’s the deal: I’m gonna dive right in, and every so often, when things just get too stressful, we’ll all get to look at a gif of a cute animal. Sound good? Ok, moving on: as you might expect, this week starts pretty much right where we left off. Rescue workers are struggling to reach the train in order to help the injured get away from the wreckage, and our friends at Nonnatus are busy setting up a first aid station when a bloodied Boots runs up to Fred where he’s directing traffic outside.

Ridley Road is a four-part miniseries based on Jo Bloom’s novel by the same name and historical records. The series takes place in London in 1962 — parallel to Season 6 of Call The Midwife — but Ridley Road shows the side of British politics and religion other period dramas ignore. The first episode not only introduces the main characters but also gives viewers the most important historical facts necessary to understand the rest of the series.

Last week ended on a bit of a somber note, and I know Sister Monica Joan, at least, shares my low key constant worry that something bad is going to happen in the next two episodes. However, the rest of the squad seems pretty chill, with the exception of young Timothy Turner, who’s returned from school wretchedly sick. By contrast, Lucille is looking a whole lot better, smiling broadly as she meets up with the rest of the group at Nonnatus. Before they can start their day, Boots reads the latest headline regarding the 1967 Abortion Act.

How are we somehow at the season 2 finale already?? I don’t want to accept it, but alas: we must. While I get bummed out about the wait we’ll have until season 3, Charlotte debriefs her lady friends on the whole Mystery Dad vs. Colonel No Service situation: Mystery Dad is good, and we all now hate Colonel No Service! Georgiana and Hurricane Heywood are both mortified: what a misunderstanding! And they encouraged Charlotte to hang out with Colonel No Service! OH NO!

Thankfully last week wasn’t as explosive as it could have been, but we’re still down two members of our squad in an already pretty understaffed group. Should. Be. Interesting. While our nun friends head to morning prayers, and the Turner parents see Tim off for his return to school, Lucille, very understandably, appears to have not slept at all. It’s her first day back at work after her miscarriage, and her colleagues welcome her with sad smiles that the normally effervescent Lucille is barely able to return. But there’s no time for emotional upheaval: with Phyllis and Trixie out of the country, Sister Hilda is in charge, and she’s determined to run a very tight ship.