A high school shop teacher, who becomes a vigilante crime fighter named “The Fog” by night, is murdered. Meanwhile, Major engages in an eye-opening conversation with a new friend; and Blaine forces Live to do the unthinkable.

iZombie has a lot of fun this episode when Liv has to eat the brain of a superhero taking on his mannerisms and outlook. The result… a lot of fun!

This episode isn’t just about Liv’s mannerisms to make it work. What really makes that happen is the angle of the camera and the music used. This episode is an homage to the superhero films we love and it’s as much as a love letter as it is a send-up. She does a Batman!

What really stands out in this episode is Major stumbling upon a zombie who also happens to be a hooker. What she says is so devastating and sad and gets you to think a lot more about some of the zombies, and these types of zombies in general.

The episode is a mix of fun and heart and one of the better of this season. And that ending is amazing! Start to finish, the best episode of the season.

Overall Rating: 9.7

Babineaux arrives at the crime scene of a wedding planner who was shot to death and is shocked to realize he used to date the victim. To make matters worse, the probe reveals the victim was stalking Babineaux, which makes him the chief suspect.

iZombie ups the crazy as Liv has to eat the brain of a stalker and goes Fatal Attraction dealing with Major and more. As usual Rose McIver is the draw up the episode as it’s one that doesn’t move along the greater plot, instead focusing on the mystery of the week. In those episodes it’s all about McIver and her personality shifts.

In this one, she’s full on batshit insane, but it’s somewhat justified since we’re not quite sure if Major’s previous relationship is over. The episode is all about relationships in its round about way, especially Liv and Majors.

There’s the usual fun and McIver is fantastic in her role. Not shocking since she knocks it out of the park so often. The series does rely on a formula that we see far too often (maybe a two-part mystery, or not do a mystery of the week), but it’s still really entertaining, again because of McIver and the rest of the cast that plays off of her so well.

Overall Rating: 8.2

Liv consumes the brains of a death-obsessed illusionist who was murdered in cold blood during a magician’s convention in Seattle. Meanwhile, Blaine gives Liv some interesting news; and Major continues to distance himself from Liv.

iZombie continues its fun plot that’s worked well for it mixing in a mystery to solve with Liv eating brains and then some movement in the overall plot about zombies.

The episode though plays with that a bit mixing in some moments that are really solid and I wish there were more of. There’s scenes with the group discussing Liv that are great, and then there’s Ravi and his dating.

All of that is really solid and some of the ways they go back and forth is really funny. It really stood out because we don’t see that enough. Those moments really broke up what we see a lot on the show, and we don’t get enough of these scenes. So, more please!

Overall, the episode involves a murder of a magician, and while there’s some tricks and Liv doing some things, there’s actually not enough. I wish there were more magic tricks or Liv doing a lot more with her personality which isn’t quite as pronounced in this episode.

There was some good. Some bad. Not the best episode, but still very entertaining.

Overall Rating: 7.8

Liv unwittingly crosses the path with of most dangerous man in Seattle when she investigates the murder of a degenerate gambler. At the victim’s funeral, Babineaux questions a former NBA star, Meanwhile, Blaine’s father makes a huge discovery.

iZombie has an interesting episode in that it has a lot of the usual crime solving story, but the episode also moves a lot of smaller plot points along, which is cool.

At the center is Liv and Major’s relationship which is movie ahead. Of course there’s the Major was an assassin story which is skipped here (sort of), but they figure out a way to make it work although she’s a zombie. There’s something very cute about it all.

The big thing though is the focus on Blaine who is both much more sympathetic and also a shithead after this episode. We learn about his father, and there’s some interesting changes in his population. That’s all super interesting, and what he does towards the end of the episode is… intriguing. It’s almost like a whole plot was opened up with Blaine in this episode alone.

But here’s a question. If the zombie virus goes through condoms, how is it not caught by kissing? Plot hole! Please explain, cause now I’ll be focused on this small detail.

Other than that, the episode is the usual fun.

Overall Rating: 8.1

Liv, Babineaux and Ravi investigate a peewee coach’s death; Liv gives Major a pep talk; Blaine and Ravi work together on the cure; Suzuki’s widow visits Babineaux.

iZombie continues the cuteness as it has Liv eating the brain of a person who know a lot about sports, especially basketball. The episode is more of her spouting off sports facts, so it doesn’t take full advantage of Live McIver’s acting talents.

That’s fine as the episode really focuses on Major and his attempt to redeem himself. I haven’t been a fan of his addiction story or his assassin story. And moving past that, he’s getting better. But, the big thing is that he’s making some decisions as to his and Liv’s relationship status.

There’s also some movement on the whole zombie cure aspect of things which leads to some great comedic physical comedy from Blaine and Ravi.

Add all of this up, and the end of the episode, and this one really moves the overall plot forward in many aspects while also focusing less on the weekly whodunit. As usual, an entertaining episode.

Overall Rating: 8.5

During an investigation, Liv consumes the brain of a country-singing waitress; Blaine tries to reunite with a former business associate; Ravi is thrown by Peyton’s return; Major’s downward spiral continues.

iZombie goes Southern zombie fried with a fun episode that has Liv eating the brains of a Texas girl who’s a singer. As usual Rose McIver nails the acting bit of it all perfectly embodying an exaggerated stereotype of the country singing waitress. My only issue is that at one point she has a Southern accent which doesn’t make a whole lot of sense. However, what’s really impressive is her cadence and the way she delivers some of her lines. There’s something that fits the delivery so well. It’s really impressive at how good she is at it all.

There’s two plotlines I think are a little off, that of Blaine and whatever the hell he’s doing, and Major who’s turned into some assassin, though is scene at the end of the episode is much more in line with things. Both seem a little weird for the rest of the series or just not enough depth really to make them interesting.

The episode is fantastic for McIver’s acting alone. To watch what she does in an episode feels like an acting class at times. That alone makes the episode, and a lot of the show, worth it.

Overall Rating: 8.5

Liv eats the brains of a trophy wife who was pushed to her death from her home’s balcony by a hired hit man; Liv and Ravi discover Peyton is back in Seattle.

iZombie continues the fun as Liv goes all Housewives and catty after eating the brain of a trophy wife. As usual, Rose McIver sells it with acting that’s humorous and entertaining. The lines she delivers while she’s “in character” kept me on my toes and had my literally laughing out loud. McIver’s the star of the show, and it really revolves around her.

The rest of the episode deals with Major’s new job, which is rather silly in the big picture and how it’s resolved will be key, because right now I don’t see how it’s done so in a way that doesn’t make it bizarre.

The episode also has a little heart as Liv deals with her being alone, and also Peyton’s return has Ravi exploring his feelings as well.

And Major! You tramp!

The series has its formula down, and that’s not a bad thing, because as it sticks to that, it also does a great job moving the greater story along. Yes, it plays with exaggerated stereotypes, but does so in great humor and a smile. The usual fun hour, and one of the best comic adaptations on television.

Overall Rating: 8

Liv eats the brain of a murdered, hard-partying fraternity brother; Ravi asks Major to come with him as he searches desperately for the cure; Blaine meets with a mysterious person from his past.

iZombie has fun with with frats after previously making fun of sororities. The episode follows the usual formula of a murder, and Liv having to ear the brain to find out what happened.

This is a show that actually somehow makes the word “bro-active” work.

The draw of the show is actress Rose McIver whose Liv is amazing. McIver embodies every brain she eats and goes all out with the personalities she’s supposed to embody. From beer pong, to using bro-active in a conversation, McIver is impressive in the episode. Her body language alone can tell stories. She also somehow skewers what she’s embodying too.

The episode also has Ravi and Major at a club checking out drugs. Ravi gets to shine, and the conversation the two have about scoring drugs is hilarious. The only issue I had is what happens in the club when Major passes out. You usually get tossed at that point.

The episode also has one of the funniest moments on tv, that I didn’t see coming. And it probably destroyed the innocence of anyone that was watching this episode.

The episode sticks to the formula, but still has enough in McIver’s acting and the writing to keep viewers on their toes. As always, and entertaining hour.

Overall Rating: 8.5

Liv eats a cantankerous old man’s brain to learn the details of his death; Ravi thinks Major is experiencing a side effect of the cure; Liv visits Blaine.

iZombie kicks off its second season without missing a beat and diving into its familiar routine. That’s good because it feels like one big season, and it’s bad in that we’ve seen this before and formulas can become stale.

Folks are dealing with their new status-quo in that Major is dealing what he is, and Blaine is doing the same. There’s hints as to where the season is going, which is nice to see an overarching story to break the formulaic whodunit episodes.

As usual, Rose McIver is what makes the show shine. Seriously, she should be getting some acting nominations for what she does on the show taking the personality on of the brains she eats. She always mixes humor with it all and makes it so entertaining.

The episode feels so familiar, but it also has a nice mix of plotlines to kick off the new season including the threats of more zombies being made. How far that’ll go will be interesting, and there’s a nice twist at the end I wasn’t expecting to see.

Overall Rating: 8