iZombie Recap: “Maternity Liv”

Mother’s Day might be over a week away in the real world, but in the iZombie realm, it’s already come and gone.

That’s not to say that this week’s iZombie, “Maternity Liv,” actually features any real Mother’s Day proceeding. But the theme of motherhood is clear throughout due to Liv eating a formerly pregnant girl’s brains.

So, did all this mother lovin’ make the episode feel more BRAINSSSY or BRAINSSSDEAD? Time to dig in.

BRAINSSSY:

• This week’s victim, Emily Sparrow, gives off Rosemary’s Baby vibes from the start. Which is almost never a bad thing. (Don’t see Annabelle. Trust me.)

• “Dingoes Ate My Girlfriend” is not only a half-decent reference, but also a possible title for a future Lifetime movie.

• “Though not remotely sexual.” Ravi’s lack of sexual tension with Liv remains totally wonderful, you guys.

• Speaking of Ravi, looks like we might have another bromantic prospect for him in Lowell. They both hate Chelsea!

• Liv turning maternal is an interesting twist on the whole “Girl in Love” trope, as Liv is not influenced by her hormones following her big kiss with Lowell, but Emily’s. Sure, some ladies want to settle down and have babies immediately when they meet a new love, but lots of ladies don’t have that impulse (sometimes ever) and yet, are still pressured into thinking they should adopt it.

• That being said, how sweet was Liv attempting to give Emily a final look at a her baby before getting her out of her system forever? Sure, Emily is gone, but it’s a nice gesture and a sign of respect for another unnecessarily dead girl.

• In her Mama Bear trance, Liv plays with a rat at one point, eyeing it with the same level joy she did that donut last week.

• “I’m mildly afraid of heights, but I would not hesitate to climb that mountain.” Yep, “big piece of yum” is a phrase that will forever pop into our heads as we think of Lowell thinking of Idris Elba.

• Lowell eats the brains of a gay man and it proves to be… not nearly as problematic as it could have been! Not only does it show us the extent to which eating brains can change a zombie, but also it allows Liv and Lowell to get to know each other as friends first and foremost, which could be good for their relationship in the long run.

• That Livwell (yes to this ship name?) dancing scene! I mean!

• “If you’re looking to bust a coke den, it’s better if you’re not sugar high and covered in white powder.” – Clive, bringing the late-night stakeout snack jokes

• We get more legitimately interesting Major action this week, including him under arrest for breaking into the Candyman’s car!

• “Look, Beetlejuice. I don’t remember saying your name three times, so stay the hell out of my business.”

• Does that Margo Littlefield woman remind anyone else of Molly Solverson? Ya know, before she turns out to be more out of the Leftovers than Fargo?

BRAINSSSDEAD:

• Couldn’t they think of a better name for this episode than “Maternity Liv”? Like maybe “Motherly Liv”!?

• Not only do those mama brains influence Liv’s personality, but also her wardrobe. Suddenly she’s rocking super buttoned up shirts? Not a bad look, but not really Liv.

• “Feeling more hetero already” is kind of the worst text in a lot of ways.

• WHERE IS PEYTON, YOU GUYS!?

Catch new episodes of iZombie Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET on The CW and in Canada on Shomi.

Emily Gagne (@emilygagne) is one of the founding members of Cinefilles, a site for wannabe female film and TV critics, as well as an admitted heroine addict. She may not have super strength, or be able to make a stake on command, but she can slay you with her rhetorical devices, endless knowledge of Final Girls, and passion for geek girl scoop.

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