Jane the Virgin, Arrow, and Once Upon A Time: TV Blunders Here, There, Everywhere

It’s that time again…time to look at the blunders, mistakes, and slight oversights of our favorite shows.

And though last week it was hard to find those moments, this week, everything’s back to normal.  Once Upon a Time and Arrow are starting to feel like regular fixtures, while Grimm, Jane the Virgin  and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend make their debut on our list. (We’re not sure if we should cheer of feel bad for them). So, wave common sense bye bye, sit back and let us guide you through this week’s head-scratchers.

Merida swallowing that huge bag of magic, Once Upon a Time

Magic is tricky. Half  the time we’re expected to just overlook things because of it. Well, not today mister! The sack of magic thrown down Merida’s throat is huge. When Rumple’s holding it in his hand it seems to be as big as his fist. (Make a fist with your hand and tell me you can swallow something THAT big!) So how do the show-runners expect us to believe that Merida didn’t suffer any ramifications when swallowing it? She’s a bear one second and then a woman the next. She should either have a huge lump in her neck or need to be rushed to the hospital for immediate surgery.

Luisa is kidnapped and then released because, reasons. Jane the Virgin

Sometimes (most times) Jane the Virgin is guilty of being, well, soap opera-ish, so, in general, we don’t expect everything to make sense. In fact, we expect most things to not make sense. But the whole story-line with Luisa being kidnapped and then released for like, no reason whatsoever is a little too much for us. We imagine there’s a reasoning behind the whole thing that they’re going to explain at some point (right? RIGHT?), but as it stands, it looks like just a way to add an evil cliffhanger that ends up being ….nothing. The whole thing is so ridiculous that not even Rafael believes that she was really kidnapped. If you’re going to do a kidnapping, do it right. Commit. Don’t just release her because you’re bored!

No one notices Kara warming up Cat’s coffee with her laser eyes, Supergirl

There is no way that Kara can get away with using her laser vision on Cat’s coffee in the middle of the office. First of all, her laser eyes are bright.  (Just LOOK at them!!) One little shine from those babies and anyone’s neck would be cracking from twisting around in the hunt for its source. Second of all, the office is full. It’s not like she’s hiding behind a desk or ducking behind a wall. She’s right in the middle of the workspace!! *rolls eyes* Let’s hope Cat recognizes ‘something, anything’ when she meets with Kara next week. (But we’re not holding our breath)

Rutherford B. Hayes is Rebecca’s favorite president, for obvious reasons. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend

Look, everyone’s got a right to like obscure Presidents. We’re not begrudging Rebecca her totally nonsensical choice. But to add the phrase “for obvious reasons” is a bit too much. Most people can’t even remember WHO Rutherford B. Hayes IS, much less WHEN he was President of the United States, so what are these obvious reasons for why he’s your favorite, Rebecca? That the phrase rhymed? That it was funny? Because funny can still make sense.

Sara jumping out of windows twice, Arrow

We know the Pit makes you crazy, but does it also make you super strong and impervious to glass? Because NOT only does Sara look very put together for someone who’s been DEAD for a year and has been kept in an unsanitary basement, she ALSO can apparently jump out of windows without getting even one scratch. Not just once, but TWICE. (In fact, the only scratch she DOES have is from when Thea slashes her across the face with a shard!!). And, considering she does  manage to get herself some pretty cool boots while off-screen, we have to assume that she probably broke into a store or something, which is all cool when the glass cannot hurt you. Huh. I bet no one told Thea about THIS side-effect from the Pit!

Everyone knows how to do back-flips, Grimm

According to Grimm, if you’re Wesen, you can do back-flips. It doesn’t matter how old, short, or tired looking you are. Back-flips are all the rage! The same thing goes for fighting. If you’re a Wesen you know all sorts of moves, almost as if it’s in your blood since birth! Or maybe this is all wrong. Maybe they go to a school where they’re specially trained in martial arts. Either way, we now know why Nick needs so many weapons.

Agree? Disagree? Have another moment that stretched the limits of your credibility? Did a show ask you to wave common sense adios? Share with us in the comments section below! We’d love to hear from you.

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