The episode takes us in a completely different direction with a large time jump. The episode kicks off with a six-month time jump from January to June 1973 – Bottom Dollar Publications (BDP) have turned their financial woes around, going from being in dire debt to making so much money from Minx and its merchandise that they have been able
Read moreNow that the premiere has come and gone, the fun can begin with the progression of the season’s story arcs. This episode kicks off in a similar way to the previous one, only this time, Doug is going to Westwood Village, along with Tina, Bambi, Constance, and Richie to the premiere of Deep Throat. Disaster strikes moments in with the
Read moreThe job of a season premiere is to establish new story arcs for the season and pick up from where we were left off at the end of the previous season (if there was one). This premiere did a great job. I mentioned in my review of the season one finale that the possible story arcs for this season could
Read moreThe job of a season finale is to wrap up the season’s storylines and kick off possible storylines for the next season (if there is one). In all honesty, I believe that this finale was a series finale. The job of a series finale is similar, only its job is to wrap up the entire show in a nice little
Read moreThis episode was all about farewelling Manju, with a few surprises thrown in. Liz and Harry – As the episode was mostly about them, as well as Manju, I’ll start with them. The episode kicks off with Harry making phone calls to arrange Manju’s funeral, with Liz and Heather nearby. Liz gives Harry a photo that Manju wanted by her
Read moreThis episode deals with the fallout of Harry’s hook up with Anton at his work and ends with a twist. Harry (and Liz and Manju) – As this episode was about and narrated by him, I’ll start with him. The episode kicks off with Harry meeting with John Rossi, the hospital administrator. Harry tries to explain and defend himself, only
Read moreThis episode was all about Ben’s 40th birthday and secrets, and once again, I’ll be reviewing it character by character. Ben (and Mel and Mia) – As the episode focuses on his birthday, I’ll start with him. Interestingly, this episode shows how much Ben has grown as a person, both inside and outside the series’ universe. Ben himself states in
Read moreWe’re officially at the halfway point of the season and the writers have chosen to mark this milestone with Heather’s graduation, the introduction (or rather re-introduction) of a possible love interest for Harry, a break up, one of the housemates making a major life change, and four marijuana gummies causing absolute chaos at the worst possible moment. As always, I’ll
Read moreThis episode takes things in a different direction by shifting the focus from Harry, Liz, and Manju and onto Ainsley and her stepmother, Cheryl. Ainsley – As this episode is about and narrated by her, I’ll start with Ainsley. Ainsley learns from a sobbing Cheryl over the phone that her father, Des, has died suddenly. Ainsley informs the gang that
Read moreNow that the premiere has come and gone, the fun can begin with further exploration and development of story arcs, and again I’ll be reviewing this episode character by character. Liz – As she is the narrator in this episode, I’ll start with her. Feeling guilty for throwing Harry under the bus, she is working overtime to be the best
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