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Greetings, everyone. Can you believe it? 100 years. {...} You know, this company has always been like family to me, which is why it was so comforting when so many of you reached out to see how I was doing after the passing of my wife. Thank you. Yeah, I also want to thank my son-in-law Sam. He is a good person with a kind heart, and his aunt would be very proud of him. Thank you. Sometimes, I think that he's too good for this family. After all, not everyone would choose a husband with a baby on the way. And, Steven, maybe now you'll appreciate all the things I've done for you as a father. Am I right, folks? I also want to thank my lovely daughter Fallon, for keeping the company running while I was gone. You see, I was, uh, visiting all the places that my late wife and I wanted to travel to, where I set up charitable foundations in her name. While I was gone, Fallon finally realized, after all these years, what's most important. Yeah, she is in love. Well, Fallon, you reap what you sow. Couldn't make me happier to announce that we are selling C.A. to her husband's family, the Van Kirks. Two family dynasties merging into one. But all good things must come to an end. And that includes my time with the company. That's right. 23 skidoo. I'm getting the hell out. Because the next chapter of my life is gonna be about me. Blake time. {...} Let me tell you something. I intend to spend every dime I have before they put me in the ground, 'cause you can't take it with you, and God knows, my spoiled children don't need any more. So, happy anniversary, everyone. Bite me.
Blake's speech about Celia's death and his children's recent affairs
Twenty-Three Skidoo
Season 02, Episode 01
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Air date October 12, 2018
Written by Sallie Patrick & Christopher Fife
Directed by Matt Earl Beesley
Viewers 0.64 million (640,000)[1]
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"Twenty-Three Skidoo" is the first episode of the second season and the twenty-third episode overall of The CW's Dynasty. It aired on October 12, 2018.

Synopsis[]

SEASON PREMIERE — On the eve of Carrington Atlantic's 100th anniversary, our splintered family struggles to rise from the ashes to redefine themselves as past mistakes emerge, new alliances are forged, and the fate of the Carringtons' legacy falls squarely on Fallon's shoulders.

Plot Summary[]

SPOILERS AHEAD


A month after the fire, Fallon and Michael have resumed their relationship, but she and Liam pretend to still be married to assure that Liam's uncle Max buys Carrington Atlantic. Cristal has died in the fire, and Blake returns after a month's absence mourning her. Steven has not told Sam about Melissa's pregnancy. Anders keeps his newly-arrived daughter Kirby hidden from the Carringtons. Hank, who is the prime suspect in Cristal's murder, blackmails Alexis, threatening to expose their plan. He also reveals that he started the fire. Blake exposes the truth about Melissa to Sam, who comes to accept the news of the pregnancy. Michael proposes to Fallon, who accepts before flying to New York with Liam to meet the Van Kirks. Blake berates Alexis for her shameless gold digging, and they fall into bed together. In Sedona, Arizona, Cristal Jennings watches online coverage of the Carringtons.[2]

Cast[]

Starring[]

Guest Starring[]

Co-Starring[]

  • Erica Page as Alt Cristal Flores
  • Gabrielle Byndloss as Nurse
  • Beth Pilgreen as Newscaster
  • Aaron Strand as Paparazzi
  • Justin Calalay as Teenage Dude
  • Chelsea Niven as Office Assistant
  • Andrea Laing as Press #1
  • Michael Silvo Fortino as Press #2
  • Gregory James Cohan as Press #3

Uncredited[]

Production[]

  • On July 6, 2018, Rafael revealed on his Instagram that he is back in Atlanta, Georgia; presumably to begin filming Season 2.[3]
  • This is the first episode without Cristal Carrington after her death.
  • Robert confirmed he was back for Season 2 on July 11, 2018. [4]
  • On July 17, 2018 the season premiere title, along with its writers and director for the episode were revealed. [5]
    • The table read for this episode took place on July 17, 2018.
  • Production for this episode began on July, 18, 2018.
    • Sam and Rafael confirmed via their Instagram stories that they are back for Season 2.
  • On September 14, through some promotional pictures for the Season Premiere, we get a first look at Kirby Anders and some of the survivors of the fire that took place at the end of Dead Scratch. [6]
    • It was also confirmed that the Season 2 premiere received a name change. The original title was "One For Each Headache".[7]
  • On September 21, 2018, through an Instagram story from Sallie Patrick, she showed a behind the scenes look at the composition for what looks to be Season 2 opening titles sequence. However in this episode it's featured the title card.
  • The episode's synopsis was announced on September 26, 2018. [8]
  • On October 9, 2018 another trailer was revealed featuring the debut of the real Cristal Flores. [9]

Trivia[]

  • From this episode forward, Nathalie Kelley has left the regular cast.
  • The episode was originally titled as "One for Each Headache" as per Sam Adegoke's Instagram Font.
    • This is a line from the original Dynasty series, first said by Blake to Anders from Season 1, Episode 1: Oil - Part 1.
  • The title of the episode comes from a line said in the original Dynasty series, first said by Fallon in the Season 3, Episode 08: La Mirage.
    • Only the "Twenty-three skidoo" part was kept from the original line during Blake's speech.
    • "Twenty-Three Skidoo" refers to an American slang phrase popularized during the early 20th century. It generally refers to leaving quickly, being forced to leave quickly by someone else, or taking advantage of a propitious opportunity to leave, that is, "getting [out] while the getting's good."
    • Both episodes features a Roaring 20s-themed party. In the original, it was for the opening of Fallon's hotel, La Mirage. In the reboot, it is to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Carrington Atlantic.
  • This is the first episode where Nicollette Sheridan is billed as part of the main cast rather than being a special guest star.
  • The scene from "Dead Scratch" featuring Kirby Anders' arrival at the Carrington Manor was re-shot for this episode's "Previously on..." footage with Maddison Brown portraying the role of Kirby, given the character's official casting.
  • On October 12, 2018 as part of Rafael's Instagram takeover, he revealed that The Carrington Manor is located in Swanee, GA. Only the exteriors are shot at the real house, everything else is shot at the studio. [10]
  • Fallon (Elizabeth Gillies) was singing a 1920s version of the song "Bizarre Love Triangle" by the band "New Order".
  • According to promotional stills, there was a scene cut from the episode featuring Jeff Colby and Kirby Anders meeting outside of Carrington Manor.
  • Maddison Brown revealed about the deleted scene in which Kirby wrecked Fallon's car.[12]

Quotes[]

Alexis (on TV): Police think that Cristal learned of his place to take out the Carrington Atlantic shareholders. And, well, he reacted. Hank, if you're seeing this, please call me. We will get through this, together. I'd do it all over again if I could save poor Celia.
Newscaster: You mean Cristal Flores?
Alexis: Well, who is she, really? A tortured soul with a hard life, a stolen identity. But as Mother Teresa said, "Do things for people not because of who they are, but because of who you are."


Fallon (to Alexis): Do you need a wheelchair after a facelift? I mean, I'm assuming that's why you were in the hospital for so long.


Alexis: Oh. Who's been redecorating?
Fallon: That's Cristal.
Alexis: Well, it's not Waterford.
(Fallon and Steven roll their eyes.)
Alexis: You mean the person? Well, what in the hell is she doing in the foyer?


Steven: I may have gotten someone pregnant.
Fallon: You what?
Alexis: A woman?
Steven: Yes, a woman!


Alexis: Look, I've asked politely and repeatedly. I need money. To live.
Blake: So, being the thirsty whore that you are, you thought you'd come up here and take what you want?
Alexis: How dare you call me that.
Blake: How dare you come into this room. This is my wife's room.
Alexis: Her room? I'm the one who picked this wallpaper, that bed, that...
Blake: You have no respect for her.
Alexis: She's dead, Blake. And I'm not. But I'm still here. Do you know how it feels to know that you wish that I was the one that died in that fire instead of her?
Blake: That is not true. You're still the mother of my children. Even if the only thing you ever loved was the money.
Alexis: That is the only way that you knew how to show your love. That's how you cared for us. You'd just throw money at all your little problems.


Alexis: Blake, stop! What are you doing?
Blake: This is what you came here for, isn't it?
Alexis: It was never about this.
Blake: Well, what do you want, hmm, Alexis? What do you really want?


Office Assistant: You're so obsessed with that family.
Cristal: I feel like I know them.
Office Assistant: (chuckles) Well, maybe you should claim to be the real Cristal Flores. I mean, you already have half the name. Who knows? Maybe you'll meet Blake Carrington, fall in love, and live happily ever after.
Cristal: Weirder things have happened.

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