2 - TVCC – WEEK OF JUNE 11- JUNE 17, 2015 critics’corner gametime crossword fun 5. 6. 7. 8. Defiance Friday at 8 p.m. on SYFY As the sci-fi series returns for Season 3, it welcomes three new cast members and introduces a new alien race called the Omecs, who were the overlords of the other alien races before they all fled their dying universe to come to Earth. They are led by the headstrong T’evgin (Conrad Coates, “The Strain”). His daughter, Kindzi (Nichole Galicia), is the alpha female of their race. Meanwhile, Gen. Rahm Tak (Lee Tergesen, “Oz”), a ruthless leader in the Votanis Collective, sets his aggressive sights on Defiance. Game of Thrones Sunday at 9 p.m. on HBO Season 5 of this stirring adapta- tion of George R.R. Martin’s epic fantasy draws to a close in the season finale, “Mother’s Mercy,” which sees Stannis Baratheon (Stephen Dillane) marching out to embrace his destiny for good or ill. Elsewhere, at a time when she is feeling particularly vulner- able, Dany (Emilia Clarke) finds herself surrounded by strangers. As Cersei (Lena Headey) seeks forgiveness, Jon (Kit Harington) faces an immense challenge. Peter Dinklage also stars. Rizzoli & Isles Tuesday at 9 p.m. on TNT Angie Harmon and Sasha Alexander return as Boston’s toughest crime-solving duo with a Season 6 premiere called “The Platform,” which to some extent addresses the current hot-button issue of violence between cops and innocent civilians. When it looks as if one of the detectives has gunned down an unarmed man on a busy subway plat- form, Jane (Harmon) and her team rush to find the real killer and clear their colleague’s name, with Internal Affairs breathing down their necks. (541) 991-2920 The identity of the featured celebrity is found within the answers in the puzzle. In order to take the TV Challenge, unscramble the letters noted with aster- isks within the puzzle. Across 1. Actress on “How to Get Away With Murder” (2) 9. Allen, for one 10. “__ Is Sleeping”; 1990 film for Elizabeth Perkins 11. __ pro nobis; pray for us 13. Jason __ of “Vegas” and “The Good Wife” 15. Actor Logue 17. 1993-2005 police drama series (2) 18. “That’s __ Raven” 20. Lilith, to Frasier 21. 2003 film for James Caan 23. Sandwich choice, for short 24. Jesse __ Soffer of “Chicago PD” 25. Boatman’s need 26. Behold’s partner 29. “Just Shoot __!” (1997-2003) 30. Role on “NCIS: Los Angeles” (2) 34. Chevy, for one 36. Thrill 38. Sister to Kourtney and Khloe 39. Actress Faris 42. Joan Van __ 43. Actor on “NCIS” (2) Most famous 1981 bride Extra: abbr. Actress Skye Lady of the casa, usually: abbr. 9. Actor on “Blue Bloods” (2) 12. Popular game show host (2) 14. Deli loaf 16. “__ of Practice” 19. Imperial, for one 20. Actor in old Westerns Jack __ 22. “Santa __ Trail”; Errol Flynn movie 23. __ Derek 27. “I Didn’t Know I __ Pregnant” 28. NBC weekend show 30. “__ Time, Next Year”; 1978 Alan Alda film 31. “__ Girls”; 2004 Lindsay Lohan movie 32. Close 33. Perfect report card 35. “A Boy and __ Dog”; 1975 film for Don Johnson 37. “__ a Little Tenderness”; Otis Redding song 40. Demi Moore’s state of birth: abbr. 41. Fraternity letter Down 1. Energy 2. “__ __ old cowhand from the Rio Grande ...” 3. “Quantum __” 4. “The Hobbit: __ Unexpected Journey” www. the siuslawnews.com E -E DITION • S PORTS • T OP S TORIES • O BITUARIES • W EATHER • F ORUMS • B LOGS