Dark Shadows Before I Die

Sunday, November 15, 2026

Shadows on the Wall: Episode 102

Before continuing, you may enjoy revisiting our original 50th anniversary summary and commentary: https://dsb4idie.blogspot.com/2016/11/episode-102-111566.html

Then & Now

Christine: Roger is such a snob, dismissively referring to Maggie as "that little counter girl."

Does anyone really believe Roger's sole motivation for hiding the truth was to protect Elizabeth rather than himself?

John: As soon as Roger said, "If I killed him, I'd have to kill you, too..." Vicki should have been out the door and on her way to the Sheriff.

Christine: Hold on. If Matthew is investigating the candlelight at the Old House, shouldn't Elizabeth already be arriving home? Or are she and Mrs. Johnson camping out at Matthew's cottage while he's off roaming the estate?

Shadows on the Wall

Christine: I believe this is the first time we've seen a meal served at the Blue Whale. It looks like Burke is enjoying his steak, roll, and cocktail, though Carolyn has barely touched her meal. I wonder if Bartender Bob has an electric skillet tucked away behind the bar, where he's busy flipping steaks.

John: I don't know what's worse, that they'd have us to believe there's no finer dining in Collinsport than The Blue Whale, or the unthinkable notion that a dive like that could also be a high-class restaurant.

A few more scenes to enjoy from today's episode…

Saturday, November 14, 2026

Shadows on the Wall: Episode 101

Before continuing, you may enjoy revisiting our original 50th anniversary summary and commentary: https://dsb4idie.blogspot.com/2016/11/episode-101-111466.html

Then & Now

Christine: I've got to wonder why Elizabeth keeps spending such long stretches of time at Matthew's cottage, especially when she brings Mrs. Johnson along, whom Matthew clearly dislikes. Is it Matthew's grumpy company she enjoys, or does she simply visit for the homemade muffins and tea?

John: I'm sorry, there's no reality where Roger grabbing Vicki from behind and covering her mouth would not be considered a hostile work environment.

Shadows on the Wall

John: Do we have a David art tracker? Today's illustration of the hanged man was certainly interesting.

Christine: Poor Vicki. She thought she could safely lock herself in her bedroom, but she hadn't counted on Carolyn's bedroom set being in there today. Apparently, Carolyn moved her record player off the dresser while getting ready for her big date with Burke.