Yesterday afternoon, we finished watching this British crime heist thriller on Disney+
This was a very exciting and action packed show with a lot of twists and deaths as a crew of thieves who stole something from a very bad man end up getting killed one by one by a mysterious hitman, and the survivors must team up again after three years and discover the mystery on why they are all being targeted.
We really enjoyed this series and barring one episode where the lead character made a slew of major mistakes, the rest of the series was brilliant.
I shall rate this a score of 8/10.
305 years ago today (1718) - The pirate Blackbeard was killed in battle by a boarding party of British sailors off the coast of North Carolina, ending his reign of terror in the Caribbean.
Tom Baker who is 89 years old in a photo shoot for this week's Radio Times to celebrate Doctor Who's 60th Anniversary.
Cernunnos is a Celtic god associated with nature, fertility, animals, and the wild. The name "Cernunnos" is derived from a combination of the Celtic words "cern" (meaning horn) and "unnos" (meaning one), suggesting a deity with antler-like horns. While much of what is known about Celtic mythology comes from later Christian writings and Roman sources, Cernunnos is often depicted in various forms of Celtic art.
Key characteristics and symbols associated with Cernunnos include:
1. Antlers or Horns: Cernunnos is frequently depicted with antlers or horns on his head, symbolizing his connection to nature and the wild.
2. Animals: He is often shown accompanied by or in the company of animals, such as stags, boars, and serpents. This emphasizes his association with the animal kingdom and the natural world.
3. Fertility: Cernunnos is sometimes linked to fertility and the abundance of the land. His presence in Celtic art and iconography suggests a role in agricultural and reproductive cycles.
4. Torc: In some depictions, Cernunnos is shown wearing a torc, a neck ring or collar, which was a symbol of status and wealth in Celtic society.
5. Sitting in a Cross-Legged Position: Some representations show Cernunnos seated in a cross-legged position, which is interpreted as a posture of meditation or divine contemplation.
6. Sacred Groves: Like many Celtic deities, Cernunnos is associated with sacred groves and natural settings. These were places where the Celts believed the divine and earthly realms intersected.
And that much of what we know about Cernunnos is inferred from artistic representations, as the Celts did not have a written tradition, and the Romans and later Christian writers did not provide detailed descriptions of Celtic religious beliefs. As a result, interpretations of Cernunnos can vary, and some aspects of his nature and significance remain speculative.
Happy 99th Birthday to William Russell, a.k.a. the First Doctor's companion Ian Chesterton. He also voiced the First Doctor for Big Finish Productions' audio adventures.
He is currently the oldest-surviving actor to have played a Doctor Who regular.
Some assorted heroes and villains from the Extreme Prejudice Universe (EPU):
Efreet - A pyrokinetic terrorist from the Middle East, Efreet came to America to bring pain and suffering to the country. He has clashed with The Veteran a few times, and the two are now bitter enemies.
Ka'alorn - An alien warlord, Ka'alorn invaded Earth in the past. He ended up in a one on one fight with Retaliator, which he lost. Not one to take a loss sitting down, he created a female clone of Retaliator with some of his DNA that was on him (from drawing blood from Retaliator during their fight). Sadly, the clone turned against him, becoming a popular hero on Earth (and another of his enemies). He plans his next attempt at conquering the Earth, biding his time and rebuilding his forces.
Lady Retaliator - cloned from Retaliators DNA by Ka'alorn, Lady Retaliator was created to bring the mighty hero down. Instead, she turned against her creator, and sided with her "brother" to save Earth once more. Now a popular heroine in her own right, Lady Retaliator is feared by many villains for her power and ruthlessness.
The Veteran - a Super Soldier from WW2, Veteran and Retaliator go way back as members of the same superhero team during WW2. When Retaliator came out of retirement, Veteran joined him. The two fought Extreme Prejudice together, and Veteran put a hurt on Bloodbath until Purple Rain injured him. After recovering, the US Government asked him to return to active duty, taking on terrorists inside the US. This has led to multiple clashes with Efreet, as he tries to bring in (or put down) the vicious terrorist
