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- initialism The Powers That Be
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"They" being loosely identified with those mysterious, behind the scenes powers also known as TPTB believed (extremely erroneously, it must be stressed) to be all powerful, all the time.
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"They" being loosely identified with those mysterious, behind the scenes powers also known as TPTB believed (extremely erroneously, it must be stressed) to be all powerful, all the time.
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Though I'm sure you can support the idea of TPTB changing their minds and continue SGA, for whatever reason.
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Though I'm sure you can support the idea of TPTB changing their minds and continue SGA, for whatever reason.
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TPTB have already managed to kill everything I loved about this show.
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I think TPTB at Castle know that many fans of the shown were drawn to it because of Nathan Fillion – and it is nice to see them appreciate that.
Beat Cop: 'Castle' brings the return of Captain Tightpants! | EW.com 2009
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As much as I cringe at the thought, I think TPTB are setting up Thirteen/House for later on this season.
Alynda Wheat's Beat Cop: Having fun storming the 'Castle' | EW.com 2009
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But now all TPTB are claiming its not cancelled, but please, we see through you.
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They tease it out for so long that by the time TPTB do put them together – usually as a ratings saving ploy – the show is long past its prime.
Alynda Wheat's Beat Cop: Having fun storming the 'Castle' | EW.com 2009
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What are TPTB afriad of in bringing House and Cuddy together?
'House' recap: Are people still pulling for Huddy? | EW.com 2009
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