A Million Little Things [Archive]

Gideon58

09-27-18, 06:32 PM

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Fans of the 1983 classic The Big Chill might want to check out this new pilot from ABC. This is the story of four best friends and the ramifications when one of them, John (Ron Livingston), commits suicide. The pilot even opened with someone putting on cuff links which made me immediately flash back to the dressing of Alex's body during the opening credits of The Big Chill. Eddie (David Guintoli) is a recovered alcoholic and is in love with a woman who is not his wife; Gary (James Roday) is a compulsive skirt-chaser who has been diagnosed with breast cancer; Rome (Romany Malco) is an aspiring filmmaker who was actually getting ready to swallow a bunch of pills when he got the news about John. I'm not sure yet if the show is going to be about why John committed suicide or about how these guys plan to move on, but I was intrigued by the already heavy reveals we got in the pilot. I loved the moment when the guys' phone alarms all went off at the same time because John had made them set the alarms whenever there was a Bruins game. I liked this one, I think I'll keep watching.

Gideon58

10-11-18, 01:18 PM

I had to wait a couple of weeks to see it, but Ep 2 was pretty awesome, providing a little more insight into the surviving characters and I guess that's what the show is going to be about...how these people move on and not about why John (Ron Livingston) killed himself. We really haven't gotten much more info as to why John killed himself but have found myself wondering why Rome (Romany Malco) was about to kill himself when he got the call about John and I was glad that Maggie said she couldn't be his therapist, but something tells me that might change. Eddie and Delilah also need to stop wearing the guilt all over their faces every time in the same room together or they've just wasted a a lot of time trying to cover up what thy're trying to cover up.

TheUsualSuspect

10-11-18, 01:31 PM

Was interested in this, didn't know it's already aired.

Gideon58

10-11-18, 06:08 PM

Only two episodes have aired...I think there are like six in the can. Not too late to get involved.

gbgoodies

10-12-18, 01:46 AM

I've been watching this show since the first episode, and at first, I was on the fence if I was going t stick with it. I wanted to watch a few more episodes to see what direction the show was going.

After the third episode, I'm officially hooked. This show just keeps getting better and better with each episode, and I can't wait to see where they go next.

Gideon58

10-12-18, 11:11 AM

gbgoodies

10-13-18, 11:28 PM

Haven't seen ep 3 yet, but I'm hooked too.

I had a feeling from something you said in your post about the 2nd episode that you hadn't seen the 3rd episode yet. That's why I didn't say much about it. I don't want to spoil it for you.

Gideon58

10-14-18, 02:24 PM

Thank you, I appreciate it...I'm a week behind on all ABC and FOX shows.

Gideon58

10-19-18, 02:13 PM

gbgoodies

10-21-18, 03:01 AM

Just finished ep 3 and despite some syrupy moments here and there, this show is really starting to gel thanks to solid writing and a terrific cast who seem to understand these character. I'm finding part of the premise troubling though...I'm having trouble accepting Jon (Ron Livingston) as being this all-knowing, all-caring, all-encompassing Superman who kept everything and everyone together made everyone put reminders in their phones, made everyone do what they were supposed to be doing at all times...after the pilot, I wondered if this show was going to be why Jon killed himself or about his friends moving on, but I realize now that we will never know exactly why, which I should have known from the beginning. I would just like to learn that Jon was a little more human, made mistakes, forgot things, etc, then maybe his suicide wouldn't be so completely baffling, but I guess that's the point. Will keep watching.

I don't have a problem with Jon being the glue that held the group together. There are people who are very organized like that, and they just keep everyone around them in check. They're usually the annoying people that get under everyone's skin, but Jon seemed to do it in a way that he made everyone happy instead.

I haven't watched episode 4 yet, but episode 3 hinted at a possible reason for his suicide, but came up just short of saying that this is the reason.

He may or may not have found out that his wife and one of his best friends were having an affair. His last phone message hinted that he may have known about it, but we may never know for sure if that's what he meant in his last message.

Gideon58

10-25-18, 11:52 AM

Ep 4, "Friday Night Dinner"...I don't know why they didn't call it "Pizza Night", since the phrase was uttered every three minutes during the episode. As a fan of This is Us, I should be accustomed to a show that keeps moving back and forth through time, but for some reason, I found it really confusing during this episode. Really liked Gerald McRaney as Delilah's dad with Alzheimers...I guess they must be done with his Emmy winning role on This is Us. I had been anxious to find out why Rome (Romany Malco) was also planning suicide during the pilot, and if what was revealed during his session with Maggie was the actual reason, I'm really disappointed to learn this character is such an entitled whimp. And who is Gary to be so judgmental with Eddie? The guy is screwing his way through a breast cancer support group? This guy shouldn't be throwing stones at anyone. I'm also hoping Maggie doesn't give up on her disease, even if she does give up on Gary.

Gideon58

11-01-18, 01:37 PM

Gideon58

11-08-18, 01:30 PM

Ep 6 had me flip flopping after the reveal of Delilah's pregnancy and it actually worked out the way I thought it had to. I thought it was Eddie's until she said it was Jon's but then she went to abort the baby, I knew it couldn't be Jon's because she would NEVER abort Jon's baby, but this pretending that it's Jon's baby is NEVER going to work. I couldn't believe Gina found Rome's suicide note and we still aren't any closer to finding out way Rome wanted to kill himself. Romany Malco is acting his ass off though.

Gideon58

11-15-18, 01:47 PM

Ep 7 was kind of odd. I don't believe we were put through that whole thing of Rome passing a kidney stone and Gina learning that Maggie was seeing Rome and we STILL don't know why Rome was trying to kill himself at the same time Jon did. I enjoyed Gary and Maggie's duet of "I'm Still Standing" and I hope the ending meant that Maggie has changed her mind, it was kind of hard to tell. I was not thrilled that Eddie changed his mind about selling his song but he does have a child to support and I'm also wondering how long Delilah thinks she can put off telling her kids that she's pregnant.

Gideon58

12-06-18, 01:26 PM

I know we're supposed to feel bad for Maggie because she's dying, but ep 8 just fueled it for me, and those nightmares are lousy clues to this trauma from Maggie's past that's made her want to give up on life. Sorry, but don't see how what happened to Chad has made Maggie want to die and if she thinks she owes it to Chad to die, that's stupid. The writers are also need to be careful with the overly cute writing...Rome's description of Catherine's blind date made the guy sound totally gay and I don't think this character is supposed to be gay. I was also surprised that there was no talk about Delilah telling her children that she's pregnant. James Roday is terrific and I liked that final scene with Ashley...I wouldn't mind seeing Gary and Ashley get together. Oh, and Catherine and Hunter have no chemistry at all but the fact that she admitted to Hunter that she was using him seemed to make up for it.

Gideon58

12-13-18, 12:32 PM

Well it took 9 episodes for TPTB to figure it out, but James Roday is clearly the standout cast member here and his character Gary is, for me, the best part of this show. I really enjoyed the scenes of Gary and Jon (Ron Livingston) in chemo, though I don't buy that Jon was sending a message to Gary when he said that Gary would outlive him. I don't think Jon put a lot of planning into what he did. Gary's breakdown at the surprise party was really well-done, though I was troubled by his anger at Jon, the only person who apparently visited him in chemo. Oh, and Rome's father is a dick.

gbgoodies

12-16-18, 04:00 AM

I know I'm getting seriously invested in this show because half of what happened in ep 5 had me giggling and the other half had me wanting to throw my shoe at the TV screen. I'm through with Maggie...how this woman can just give up on her life and then pin her decision to continue treatment on a one on one basketball game just pissed me off. And then Gary just signing off on it? This storyline is giving James Roday a chance to show what a talented actor he is, almost makes me wish I had actually watched Psyche. I liked that what happened between Delilah and her daughter brought them closer together, but she's going to destroy it trying to hide this pregnancy from her. I'm glad Eddie and Catherine are done, Catherine is an icy bitch. I was a little disappointed there was no appearance of Ron Livingston's Jon in this episode...for four episodes they have kept the character center stage and the hook of every show and I have to admit I was disappointed that there wasn't a single Jon flashback in this ep, but still a solid show that I am definitely hooked on.

Gary didn't really "just sign off on" Maggie giving up. He agreed to not mention it again, but then the first chance he had, he tried to get her to start chemo. He's not giving up on her so easily.

I think Eddie and Catherine need to stop seeing each other for a while, but I think I might like to see them get back together eventually. They could be good for each other in the long run.

You should definitely watch at least a few episodes of "Psych". James Roday was terrific in that show, and after a few episodes, you'll probably want to watch the rest of the series.

I don't think Ron Livingston will be in the whole series. I noticed in the last episode that he was listed as a "Special Guest Star".

I know we're supposed to feel bad for Maggie because she's dying, but ep 8 just fueled it for me, and those nightmares are lousy clues to this trauma from Maggie's past that's made her want to give up on life. Sorry, but don't see how what happened to Chad has made Maggie want to die and if she thinks she owes it to Chad to die, that's stupid. The writers are also need to be careful with the overly cute writing...Rome's description of Catherine's blind date made the guy sound totally gay and I don't think this character is supposed to be gay. I was also surprised that there was no talk about Delilah telling her children that she's pregnant. James Roday is terrific and I liked that final scene with Ashley...I wouldn't mind seeing Gary and Ashley get together. Oh, and Catherine and Hunter have no chemistry at all but the fact that she admitted to Hunter that she was using him seemed to make up for it.

Those nightmares that Maggie had were the reason that she's giving up because she blames herself for Chad's death, so she doesn't think she deserves to live. That's why he jumps out of the plane in the last dream, and he tells her to go on without him.

I don't like Gary and Ashley together. Gary should be with Maggie. It's obvious that he really loves her. I just hope he didn't mess up his chances with her.

Well it took 9 episodes for TPTB to figure it out, but James Roday is clearly the standout cast member here and his character Gary is, for me, the best part of this show. I really enjoyed the scenes of Gary and Jon (Ron Livingston) in chemo, though I don't buy that Jon was sending a message to Gary when he said that Gary would outlive him. I don't think Jon put a lot of planning into what he did. Gary's breakdown at the surprise party was really well-done, though I was troubled by his anger at Jon, the only person who apparently visited him in chemo. Oh, and Rome's father is a dick.

I think Gary is angry with Jon because Jon convinced him not to give up when he was getting chemo, but then Jon gave up on himself without even talking to anyone. We still don't know why he gave up.

Shellboo

12-16-18, 09:11 AM

I think the reason Rome wanted to take His
Own life was because he was so unhappy. Both with his career , making the commercials instead of his movie. And also because he has clinical depression.
I thought the irony in Rome’s description of Hunter was not portraying Hunter as gay. It’s that Rome a heterosexual man is describing ,in such flattering details ,the looks of Hunter, Another heterosexual man to the chagrin of Eddie.

Gideon58

12-16-18, 02:20 PM

That description was just a little too gay coming out of the mouth of an alleged heterosexual.

Gideon58

12-20-18, 12:35 PM

Ep 10 had its problems but most of them went by the wayside when Gary found out that Maggie is doing chemo and I loved the WAY he found out. I'm glad Sophia finally found out her mother was pregnant but the way it happened was kind of lame and I think Delilah got off way too easy, but then she got that notice about the house...what was that about? And what the hell does Ashley have to do with it? And does the house have something to do with why Jon killed himself. I'm also getting very weary of Rome and all of his issues and Delilah's son, Danny is beyond annoying.

Gideon58

01-28-19, 10:57 AM

Just watched Ep 11 last night and for the second time in a week, my image of a TV character has been blown to shreds...last week it was Jack on This is Us and now it's John on this show. I have to confess I'm totally confused right now about what John was doing before he jumped off that balcony. Was he trying to buy that building? Why? But most important of all, why would he leave Delilah and his family in danger of losing their home and responsible for an 18 million dollar loan? And what's Ashley's role not to mention the mysterious lady (Constance Zimmer) she confronted at the end of the hour? And Eddie REALLY messed up when he showed up at Delilah's house...pretty sure Katherine now knows that Delilah's baby is his? I also didn't realize until the end of the show that the scenes in the elevator with the four guys was the first time they met. I'm so confused right now but not confused enough to stop watching.

Gideon58

02-07-19, 11:56 AM

Ep 12 continued to confuse as more layers were stripped away regarding what John was doing, providing a real acting showcase for Ron Livingston. Yes, the reasons why John was doing what he was doing were revealed, and frankly, I found the reveal kind of stupid, though I still don't think we have the whole story. There were no further clues regarding who Barbara Morgan is, who I'm assuming is the character being played by Constance Zimmer. I loved watching the conflict and pain developing in John's mind as he plans began to fall part, not to mention the reveal that he knew about Deliah and Eddie. I also loved that John called Eddie right before he jumped and Eddie sent the call to voice mail. Gina's sexual harassment story seemed a little convenient with the current goings-on in Hollywood and the scenes of Maggie and her dad unpacking seemed pointless. Loved the story of Gary and his dog, though...only Gary would name a dog Collin.

Gideon58

02-09-19, 02:11 PM

OK, it took 13 episodes, but I think I understand now why John jumped off that building, though I'm not sure I agree with his reasoning. I've always considered suicide an act of cowardice and that's exactly what John's suicide was...he should have been honest with Delilah, they might have been able to figure out a way to come to the same conclusion she did without John losing is life. Eddie and Katherine are such a mess right now and neither have an idea where they are. Katherine throwing that guy out when she found out he made partner was childish though the way he told her may not have been right either. Bronson Pinchot's reboot of Serge from Beverly Hills Cop was fun though. And why would Delilah think that the kids would not want to hear the last thing their father wrote to them?

Gideon58

02-10-19, 06:46 PM

There was some interesting stuff that went on in ep 14. Gary seems to be trying to take over the group as the New John...he seems to be obsessed with helping and protecting everyone and making sure everyone is doing what they're supposed to be doing. The predictability of what Gina's Uncle Neil did to her was perfectly offset by the fact that she was unable to confront him about what happened. I initially thought the addition of Andrew (James Tupper) as a possible romantic interest for Delilah was a tad premature but it might keep she and Eddie from giving away that they're having this baby together. Love Drea de Matteo and is what I think is coming is actually coming? Was John actually married to Barbara Morgan?

Gideon58

02-28-19, 11:14 AM

I have to admit that I'm on pins and needles waiting for Delilah to find out that John had an entire other family. Barbara running into John's daughter while jogging was a little convenient and her running out when she saw Gary was a bad move that's going to come back to haunt her. So glad Sophie caught that photograph of her at John's apartment. I'm glad that Rome got some positive affirmation from a stranger because I don't think I'll ever understand why this guy is so unhappy. Katherine's handling of her son's snotty attitude during the field trip was perfect though his night terror later on was a little convenient. It doesn't change the fact that he was acting like a brat during that field trip. Melora Hardin was wonderful as Maggie's mother and her scenes with James Roday's Gary were gold. Glad Catherine and Eddie signed the divorce papers it looked like they were reconsidering for a minute. They're doing the right thing.

Gideon58

03-07-19, 11:21 AM

Ep 17 was a bit of a letdown...the resolution of the Barbara Morgan story was a total letdown. I think the storyline I saw coming would have been a lot more interesting though it looks like it's not over since Patrick saw the file. But I think Maggie said it best...Jon did not throw himself off that building for one reason, I'm pretty sure more will be revealed. Will miss Drea de Matteo though...damned fine actress who would love to see remain on the canvas somehow. All that stuff with Rome and Gina buying a new car was a waste of screentime. Loved Katherine putting Hunter in his place at work and I think Eddie made the right decision telling Katherine about Delilah's baby, even if it does mean the end of their marriage. It's better that she knows, though I think she might have suspected anyway and could learn to live with it.

Gideon58

09-27-19, 05:28 PM

There was some odd things gong on in the low-key second season premiere. I have to admit that I was surprised that Katherine didn't know about Delilah's baby until Eddie told her and I understand her needing space away from Eddie, but to walk out the door without a word to her son was wrong. And where did this sudden longing to be father start with Rome? The guy was suicidal last season and now he wants to be a daddy? Enjoyed when Maggie told off Delilah's doctor. And the news that John had a vasectomy seemed to come out of nowhere too, I wonder if Delilah even knows about it since John was a master keeper of secrets. I was impressed with Gary's discretion regarding it though, so unlike him. And can someone in hair and makeup please pull a comb through Delilah's hair? So tired of looking at that rat's nest.

Gideon58

10-04-19, 04:09 PM

Some odd stuff went on in ep 2...this whole Eddie and Katherine staying together for Theo's sake is just beyond weird...staying together for the sake of the children never work. On the other hand, Theo is television's most clueless child...I don't buy the fact that this kid has no sense of the tension between his parents. I'm finding I'm caring less and less about Maggie with each episode and that whole thing of the psychic trying to read Delilah and going right through her to Maggie was a little hard to swallow. There is a certain chemistry between Delilah and Andrew, but if anything happens between them, her relationship with Gina will be destroyed. I'm glad John's illegitimate kid was straight with Rome about who he is because that story needs a little forward motion.

Gideon58

10-12-19, 02:58 PM

Just wrapped ep 3 and I am loving what's going on between Gina, Andrew and Delilah...the lines Andrew is crossing with both women are making for some emotionally charged drama that could destroy Gina and Delilah's relationship. This relationship between Rome and John's illegitimate son is a little pat and convenient but I hope it doesn't take all season for it to come out exactly who this guy is. I really felt Daniel's pain when he was waiting to audition and the boy he was crushing on came out of the room...the pain of loving someone who doesn't love you back is excruciating. I liked that they made up for it by having Daniel get the part of Danny in Grease. Also loved when Gary was helping Daniel get ready for the audition. This thing with Maggie and her mother is kind of aggravating...no one is making the right moves here and they both need to the cut the other one some slack. We've been given the hint that we might be meeting Gary's mother soon...I hope they cast just the right actress because I have the feeling that Gary's mother is kind of loopy and fun like he is and would like to see the right actress in the role...Kirstie Alley perhaps. Loved everything that happened with Katherine and Eddie too...loved when she told him that she was going to be sending him some mixed signals, you don't see a lot of TV characters actually admitting to that, very refreshing.

Gideon58

10-19-19, 12:37 PM

Ep 4 was a pretty compelling hour of television drama. The reveal of who Jason Ritter's Eric really is was a pleasant and smart surprise, a lot more interesting than the way they had us thinking he was Maggie's mother's boy toy. I understand Patricia's intention but I don't think she went about it the right way and I understand Maggie's pain. Outstanding work by Grace Park as Katherine continues to struggle with this new phase of her life...loved the speech at the restaurant when she told everyone "just stop." Glad Delilah finally said something to Gina because she was beginning to work my last nerve, as is Rome, whose alleged comic relief has just become annoying. Rome also gets my vote for most whipped husband on network TV right now, you could serve this guy on pie.

Gideon58

10-25-19, 02:48 PM

The continuing drama of Eddie and Katherine was the best part of ep 5. I wasn't really sure how Eddie thought moving to a different house in the same town was going to solve their problems, but I'm finding myself really routing for these two and wanting them to work it out. Maggie the singing psychiatrist? I am so over Maggie and all her self-absorbed drama, in particular her unnatural obsession with her dead brother, Chad...it reminds me of Kate's obsession with Jack on This is Us...it's squirm worthy on the edge of creepy. I'm also over Gina, network television's most self-absorbed character right now. All that drama about a TV commercial? Seriously? Loved Gary's meeting with the remission group though.

Gideon58

11-04-19, 07:24 PM

I thought the Gary's lost dog motif was a little corny at first, but it was an inventive way to re-establish certain relationships for ep 6. I especially loved the way the drama brought Eddie and Gary closer. Katherine's bonding with baby Charley was amazing, especially when she told that woman in the park the real story behind Charley. Despite Jason Ritter's strong work in the role, I hope Eric is being phased out because he's really starting to mess up Gary and Maggie, a couple who don't need any outside assistance in being messed up. John's alleged son PJ is a big weenie who I'm so over and I'm not feeling Delilah and Andrew as a couple...there's no chemistry there.

Gideon58

11-10-19, 03:40 PM

I thought Gary's lost dog was a silly storyline in last week's episode, but it kicked off a pretty compelling story that allowed James Roday to do some of his finest work in ep 7 as he learned that Collin is really a dog named Wesley who belongs to an elderly widow named Enid, beautifully played by Jenny O'Hara. I loved when Gary and Collin were in the park and Collin walked away and Gary called him Wesley and I liked how Maggie resolved the whole thing. I understand both sides of the Delilah/Eddie/Katherine story and I'm not sure if Eddie and Katherine aren't right about this. Delilah seems to be more about protecting her own image of John in the eyes of her kids, an image that was already blown when the man threw himself off the top of a skyscraper. And all the buildup regarding PJ's paternity test was so stupid because they never would have introduced the character if he wasn't John's son. Oh, and Katherine and Eddie's son, Theo, gets my vote for most annoying child television character is like 10 years old but acts half that age and I can'rt believe all the crap that Eddie and Katherine tell him and he just believes anything they say.

Gideon58

11-17-19, 02:52 PM

gbgoodies

11-17-19, 11:09 PM

Some heavy going in in ep 8...the sudden death of Rome's mother seemed a bit cruel, but it set up yet another effective canvas for what's going on with these characters. LOVED Jay Pharoah8 as Rome's little brother and after watching Rome's dad deal (or not) with his wife's passing did give me a little more insight into the hot mess that Rome is. Delilah is starting to piss me off...she says she wants Eddie to be a part of Charley's life but won't take John's name off the birth certificate? I'm glad that Eddie's going to fight and I like that he and Katherine are a united front on this. And PJ is an idiot...if he's not going to tell Sophie the truth, then he just needs to stay the hell away from her...his approaching her at the wake was just stupid. But now that he knows the truth, I am curious as to what PJ's next move is going to be.

I don't know if you saw the preview for this episode after last week's episode, but they mentioned that someone was going to die. There was a short scene of a funeral, with a voiceover saying something like "I can't believe that I'm going to another funeral.". I feel bad for Rome, but I was just glad that it wasn't one of the series regulars.

I'm also glad to see that Eddie and Katherine are going to fight for his paternal rights. Delilah is just being selfish, and she doesn't even care that she's hurting Eddie. It should be interesting to see how she feels now that she knows the truth about PJ's father. It kind of puts her in Katherine's position, except that John's not around anymore to want to take responsibility for his kid.

I think PJ just wanted to be friends with Sophie. Hopefully he'll tell her the truth now, and she'll understand why he pulled away from her when she tried to kiss him. I just wish that Rome had told him about the DNA results before he found out on his own. I hope it doesn't ruin his relationship with Rome.

Gideon58

11-24-19, 05:45 PM

More squirm-worthy events in ep 9. Rooftop suicide attempts always make me a little queasy in the stomach and the one with PJ and Rome was n exception. Loved Gary's speech in the restaurant as he continues to be John's conduit to the rest of the group. Sophie's reaction to learning the truth about her mom and Eddie was explosive, if a little over the top. Her anger should be at her parents, not at Eddie, John for what he did and Delilah for keeping it from them as long as she did. The breakup of Gary and Maggie was ugly and heartbreaking. This show is really finding some footing, too bad no one's watching it.

Gideon58

01-31-20, 02:01 PM

There was a whole lot of silly behavior going on in ep 10. Sophie's ridiculous cold shouldering of her mother and Delilah just taking it was just silly. Allowing Sophie to move in with Rome and Gina was silly...Delilah needs to lay down the law with Sophie and not only remind Sophie who the parent is, but maybe shed some light on who John was really was. Speaking of Rome, his whining about his being depressed and getting in the way of a possible adoption was also silly. Gary and Maggie trying to convince everyone that they are over each other was also silly. The writers apparently still haven't decided how old Theo is supposed to be. In one scene, he is written like he's 37 years old and the next he's written like he's 3. And a final continuity quibble regarding Daniel's production of Grease: Supposedly the school was presenting the stage version of Grease, which was on a stage. In the stage version of Grease, "We Go Together" is sung at the end of the first act and "Hopelessly Devoted to You" isn't in the stage version AT ALL. That song was written specifically for the 1978 movie. Oh, and Maggie's new wig is terrible.

Gideon58

01-31-20, 03:39 PM

Just wrapped ep 11...even though I understand where Rome is coming from, he's wrong for putting all the blame on Gary for him being in the back of a police car. So Sophie runs away from home and is allowed to disrupt Rome and Gina's lives and her only punishment is that she's allowed to invite girlfriends over to get drunk? Rome and Gina should have sent the girl back to that Delilah the minute they found out Sophie was drinking. And do I have it right? Eric doesn't really have Maggie's brother heart? What kind of skeeze is this guy?

Gideon58

02-20-20, 02:10 PM

When they first started talking about Gary's troubled relationship with his mother, I posted that I hoped they would cast an A-list actress to play this part. Ep 12 didn't disappoint with Oscar winner Marcia Gay Harden stepping into the coveted role. Her scenes with James Roday were definitely the highlight of the show. Their acting overcame some rather melodramatic writing. Eric is a scumbag I really don't understand why he felt the need to lie about the recipient of Chad's heart. I hope we're done with him. Also glad Rome got his movie back but I hope actually making it won't turn him into a basket case.

gbgoodies

02-21-20, 12:23 AM

When they first started talking about Gary's troubled relationship with his mother, I posted that I hoped they would cast an A-list actress to play this part. Ep 13 didn't disappoint with Oscar winner Marcia Gay Harden stepping into the coveted role. Her scenes with James Roday were definitely the highlight of the show. Their acting overcame some rather melodramatic writing. Eric is a scumbag I really don't understand why he felt the need to lie about the recipient of Chad's heart. I hope we're done with him. Also glad Rome got his movie back but I hope actually making it won't turn him into a basket case.

I loved the scenes with Gary and his mother, and that he didn't just accept her excuses for leaving him. That was just ridiculous for her to think that he didn't need his mom just because he was laughing with his friends. :rolleyes:

I don't like Eric either, but (assuming he's telling the truth), I understand why he lied. He didn't want to hurt Chad's mother by telling her that the person who got her son's heart died in an accident a few years later. It would have made her feel like Chad's death didn't help another person. But that doesn't excuse what he did. He shouldn't have lied to her. He should have either told her the truth, or told her nothing.

And I'm glad to see that Sophie and her mother are starting to get along again.

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Gideon58

02-22-20, 11:00 PM

I'm over this back and forth with Maggie and Gary that dominated episode 13. The whole thing in their opening scene of saying things simultaneously and finishing each other's sentences just came off as forced. Either get them back together or break them up because these two are becoming really annoying. Paul Guilfoyle was lovely as Delilah's father and it was nice to have him as the impetus to bring Delilah and Sophie back together again. Rome and Gina's meeting with their possible birth mother was nice, but why bother to foreshadow a storyline that we already saw coming? Loved the food fight that Eddie, Katherine, and Theo had too.

gbgoodies

02-23-20, 01:44 AM

I'm over this back and forth with Maggie and Gary that dominated episode 13. The whole thing in their opening scene of saying things simultaneously and finishing each other's sentences just came off as forced. Either get them back together or break them up because these two are becoming.

At first, I wanted to see Gary and Maggie get back together, but now I'm not so sure. I think Gary needs Maggie more than she needs him, but I'm starting to dislike her recently, and now I'm not really sure that she deserves him.

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Gideon58

02-23-20, 07:02 PM

There was some solid acting and directing in ep 14, which actually had more than one "awwww" moment for me. Loved everything that happened between Danny and Elliott. The reveal that they fell asleep holding hands was probably my favorite "awww" moment. Another serious "awww" moment for me was when Gary told Delilah that he had put Maggie's six month check up in his phone a long time ago. Loving the actress who's playing Eve...the terror she expressed when she learned Derek was in town was tangible and I really don't want to see this girl get hurt. I still think the writers haven't decided how old Theo is yet...in the scene where he was so nasty to Dakota, he was about 40 years old and the scene where Eddie showed him the vows, he was about 4, but I'm glad Katherine had Eddie's back on this and I think Theo got off way too easy. His treatment of Dakota was unacceptable in my book, butt Triston Byon is turning out to be quite the little actor. I also think every moment James Roday has onscreen is gold.

gbgoodies

02-25-20, 10:48 PM

There was some solid acting and directing in ep 14, which actually had more than one "awwww" moment for me. Loved everything that happened between Danny and Elliott. The reveal that they fell asleep holding hands was probably my favorite "awww" moment.

I loved when they showed Danny and Elliott holding hands in their sleep. That was sooo adorable.

Another serious "awww" moment for me was when Gary told Delilah that he had put Maggie's six month check up in his phone a long time ago.

I'm glad that Gary still cares about Maggie, but I just wish that he would get over her already and get on with his life. Unfortunately I think the writers are leaning towards getting the two of them back together again.

Loving the actress who's playing Eve...the terror she expressed when she learned Derek was in town was tangible and I really don't want to see this girl get hurt.

I was surprised that Rome and Regina didn't just immediately take Eve home with them when she was terrified of her ex. They keep pushing her to go to a shelter, but I would think that he would be more likely to look for her there than at the house of two people that he doesn't even know exist. If Rome was that scared of him for only the 20 minutes that it took for him to get her stuff, than how could she ever feel safe in a shelter?

I still think the writers haven't decided how old Theo is yet...in the scene where he was so nasty to Dakota, he was about 40 years old and the scene where Eddie showed him the vows, he was about 4, but I'm glad Katherine had Eddie's back on this and I think Theo got off way too easy. His treatment of Dakota was unacceptable in my book, butt Triston Byon is turning out to be quite the little actor.

I think Theo is just a kid who seems to pick up on things that many kids wouldn't even notice. He was smart enough to figure out that if his father cheated on his mother once, so he might do it again. With so much drama going on in his family, he hasn't really had time to be a kid.

I also think every moment James Roday has onscreen is gold.

If you like James Roday in this show, you should check him out in the show "Psych". That show is more fun, so it shows a different side of him.

Gideon58

02-28-20, 03:37 PM

Just wrapped ep 15. This show seems to have a thing for gathering all the principals in a single setting and letting the drama spring from there, but this time it just came off as very contrived. The Gary/Maggie dance continued to be annoying and it was WAY too convenient that Rome's dad would show up, not having seen him since his wife died. I didn't like the way he was messing up Rome's meeting with Isaac Martin, but I began to see how much he misses his wife and is so lost without her. And I can't believe Eve left with her baby daddy...no good can come of that, but it wasn't really surprising either.

Gideon58

03-11-20, 10:15 PM

Episode 16 was kind of "meh", but it had its moments. The drama with Rome, Gina, and Eve played out just as it should. Why do women who have been victims of abuse always believe the guy when he comes crawling back and says he's changed? I really thought he was going to throw down with Rome, which was weird because Rome is the last character on this show I would ever imagine engaging in fisticuffs. It was lovely what Katherine did for Carter but I knew she would regret it later. The writers still seem undecided as to exactly how old Theo is supposed to be...he came off as 40 years old in this episode.And I didn't realize it until the possibility was on the horizon, but Delilah REALLY needs to get laid.

Gideon58

03-13-20, 02:25 PM

Episode 17 came off a little pat and convenient as several storylines seemed to wrap in very neat little bows. I'm glad that the tension between Eddie and Sophia was cleared up, though I wish it had been done in a different way. It's time for Sophia to find out that her father was not the saint she thought he was. Katherine quits her job in the last episode and already has own office to start her own practice in the next? Yeah, that happens every day and love the fact that Gary tried to take credit for it. Gary needs to stop worrying about everybody else and work on himself. Even though I felt bad for him during his last appearance, the sympathy boat sailed on Rome's father during this appearance. All that praise for Maggie, a woman he barely knows rather than acknowledge his neglect of Rome? Gary and Eddie's dreams about John were wierd and creepy.

Gideon58

03-19-20, 11:55 PM

Ep 18 had its moments...I knew the second Gina's mother appeared onscreen that she was going to cause all kinds of tension at that baby shower. That was so weird when she told Gina that she didn't understand her relationship with Eve...what the hell did that mean? I also don't understand why everyone was so shocked that Eve showed up. Why shouldn't she have been there? Not feeling Gary's new girlfriend...she seems even more damaged than Maggie, but I guess that's what Gary likes. I thought the writers were going to let Eddie and Katherine be happy for awhile, but I guess not. Whatever he and his sister find out, I hope Eddie gets in front of it and is honest with Katherine about it. Not feeling Delilah's new boyfriend either.

Gideon58

03-27-20, 07:12 PM

The season finale was an emotionally charged hour that actually had me talking back at the screen, something that hasn't happened too much with this show. Eve changing her mind about the baby was a real heartbreaker, but what I didn't see was Gina blaming Rome for it. Glad that Gary and Maggie finally admitted their feelings for each other, but I'm also glad it didn't really change anything. Loved when Darcy confronted Gary about dropping her hand when Maggie walked in the room. I hope Darcy figures out at some point that Maggie will always be in Gary's system. James Roday was superb in that scene where he told Maggie off. The scene of Eddie almost relapsing was a bit much, but what happened after was just wrong. We even got some welcome comic relief when Sophie and Daniel were both flirting with their mom's new boyfriend. Looking forward to season 3.

Gideon58

12-05-20, 05:19 PM

The season premiere had its moments, but parts were definitely better than the whole. No surprise that Eddie survived his accident, but it was weird they did the six month time jump so they wouldn't have to deal with Eddie's rehabilitation, but skipping over Eddie's six months would have meant skipping over six months of the rest of the characters and they didn't seem to do that. You can't time jump six months for one character. This whole thing of keeping Maggie in the show even though she's in London felt really forced. And I know it hurt Rome, but Gina's reaction to learning there was another baby for them rang totally true...Gina's been through the emotional wringer where this subject is concerned and I don't think she could handle another heartbreak right now.

gbgoodies

12-06-20, 12:13 AM

Gideon58

12-07-20, 03:06 PM

I just assumed it was the guy who hit him, but the father of the girl who died is a possibility I hadn't considered...he might even be both.

Gideon58

12-14-20, 04:13 PM

Just finished ep 2...I really hate what's happening between Rome and Gina, especially because I understand both sides. And I'm pretty sure that's the writers' intentions. I liked the basketball game with Eddie and the guys and the ping pong game with Katherine and Theo...nice to see Katherine lighten up a little. It was nice to see Maggie begin to bond with her new roommate, but I'm finding I really don't care anymore because Maggie is England and barely on the periphery of the rest of the stories. And Delilah flying to France with Mike has disaster written all over it.

Gideon58

12-17-20, 08:46 PM

Ep 3 was a little soapy and melodramatic for me, even if it is a prime time soap. The "big reveal" about what happened that summer at the lake house was a huge letdown. Why reveal all that now that Eddie is in a wheelchair and has already paid the unjustified consequences of what happened? British Maggie and her British roommate are like watching paint dry and Rome and Gina making up happened way too fast.

Gideon58

09-23-21, 12:20 PM

This show was starting to lose me but the fourth season premiere sucked me right back in. I'm shocked by what Gary has done...he has basically destroyed his life in the name of revenge for Sophie. There's no way this isn't going to lead back to him eventually. I'm guessing that at some point, Sophie will find out and might actually cover for him. I was a little surprised that Katherine is actually allowing Theo to live with his dad. I'm glad that Tyrell is getting to see his mom cause I was sick of his whining about it, but I'm also glad that he will be returning to Rome and Gina because they seem really committed to raising this kid. Maybe Tyrell's return will help Gina out of her self-pity about the restaurant. It's also time for Rome to actually get a movie going or pursue another career.

Gideon58

09-30-21, 03:51 PM

Really enjoyed ep 2...it was nice to see Katherine lighten up a little and be kind of stressed and clumsy and star struck. The look on her face when she quoted the line from Shanese' movie and Shanese didn't remember it was priceless. Rome kind of got on my nerves but he did get Gina's mind off her worries. The confrontation between Gary and the police detective was brilliant! Easily the show's best scene...the way it played, the detective already knows Gary did it, but Gary played it absolutely perfect and I have no doubt in my mind that Gary's father will back him up if necessary. He said he wasn't going to check with Gary's father but I don't believe that for a minute. Maggie's radio call with Jonah was lovely and looking forward to seeing her and her new co-worker (Mark Derwin) bump heads...the shaved head is totally working for him. Liked the closure on who Gary's accomplice was...love the actor when he played Olivia Benson's brother, Simon on Law and Order SVU, but can never remember his name. Solid show.

Gideon58

10-07-21, 06:11 PM

Ep 3 was definitely a mixed bag...the divorced party for Katherine was a big snooze and what was it about that party that brought out all the weirdness in Maggie? And why was Eddie so upset about Katherine having that party? I hate that Eddie was robbed of his confrontation with that woman in the store, but you just know he's going back to that store to find her. Theo and Darcy's germophobic son need to be put on a bus and sent somewhere far away. Why hasn't that detective gone to Gary's father to confirm his alibi yet? And is it just me, or is there a romance in the works for Katherine and Shanise? I also liked that this was the first episode in about a year and a half where John was mentioned.

Gideon58

10-14-21, 03:06 PM

Ep 4 was pretty solid...hate what happened to Rome...hasn't this guy had enough career disasters to last a lifetime? He's due a little success. Gina's new BFF at work seems to have a whole lot of skeletons in her closet that we haven't begun to learn about yet. I'm wondering what Peter's next move is with Gary? I'm also wondering if he pretended to have memory loss with the detective so that he could deal with Gary by himself. Eddie's meeting with the woman who hit him was a bit of a cheat for me. I don't like that he gets closure and she gets sympathy. And even though Eddie has accepted his fate, I don't believe for one minute that the writers are going to keep Eddie in a wheelchair for the rest of his life.

gbgoodies

10-22-21, 02:08 AM

I finally found the time to catch up with the new season.

It looks like Gary has a big problem coming his way, now that we know that Peter knows about Gary's involvement. (I don't think the detective spoke to Gary's father yet because it doesn't matter. He already knows that Gary's father is going to lie for him.)

I hope that Eddie doesn't stay in the wheelchair forever, but even if he does, it's just sad that they took away any hope that he might have had of ever walking again. It would have been better if he was fighting to get on his feet again. I disagree about Eddie forgiving the woman who hit him. I'm glad that he forgave her. He was so angry, but maybe now he can get past it, and be happy again.

I'm hoping that there's some way for Rome to undo the deal of selling his movie to those crooks. He worked so hard on his movie, and he deserves to have people see it so that he (and it) can get the praise that he (and it) deserves.

Gideon58

10-28-21, 01:55 PM

gbgoodies

10-31-21, 01:16 AM

Ep 5 had its moments...it was a little convenient the way Maggie was able to keep her radio job, but I was surprised that they have her hooking up with this athlete guy, I was looking forward to a slow burn relationship with Mark Derwin's character. I'm glad Peter finally suffered some real consequences for what he did to Sophie...I was cheering when his wife walked out on him. BTW, I LOVED the way they filmed the way Gary and Christopher each confessed what they did...with Christopher's audio playing over the video of Gary confessing to Sophie. I guess I understand Sophie's anger, but Gary's heart was in the right place. He did a very wrong thing for the right reason. Shanese has got Katherine's head all messed up and even though I think she might be feeling something for Shanese, Katherine's still going to fight it with very fiber of her being. That was very sweet what Eddie did...he's a much better person than I. And I wonder why they felt Gina had to be out of town while Rome gets into trouble with Paragon Plus?

If I remember correctly, Sophie had her podcast taken down, and now that Peter's wife walked out, it looks like Peter probably won't tell the police about Gary and Christopher. But it looks like the police already know who did it, and they're just trying to prove it, so Gary and Christopher might still be in a lot of trouble.

I'm glad that people will get to see Rome's movie, but I find it hard to believe that they won't find out about it. Hopefully it will get enough praise before that happens, and Rome will somehow get a win out of this whole mess.

I kind of like this new guy that Maggie was flirting with. I'm looking forward to seeing where this is going for them.

Gideon58

11-04-21, 03:12 PM

I am not happy that ep 6 had another six month time jump. I'm pretty sure I know why they did it and IMO that's just lazy writing. I think it was done to save Gary from his legal issues with peter. Yes, Peter agreed not to say anything about what happened, but that shouldn't have halted the police investigation into what happened and realistically, Gary or Christopher would have been caught and Gary should have been up to his neck in legal issues, but the writers have just decided to gloss over it. Yes, Peter's wife waked out on him, but Gary shouldn't just walk away from he did. The last time they jumped six months was so we wouldn't have to watch Eddie leave the hospital and learn how to live in a wheelchair, which could have made for some compelling drama, but they decided to gloss over that too. When writers jump ahead six months to backtrack one storyline, it has funny effects on other storylines like...it took six months for Paragon Plus to figure out what Rome was doing? Maggie's radio show is now so hot she has a stalker? I also don't believe Camden, the guy is definitely hiding something. Gina's been on the same movie set for six months and Darcy is at least five months pregnant? Seriously? We're just supposed go with all of this? Nice to see Mario Van Peebles as Gina's dad. Never thought I'd see him playing someone's dad. The years have been very kind to him.

Gideon58

11-18-21, 02:39 PM

Ep 7 was pretty solid...I thought Eddie's meet cute with Anna was a little contrived at first because when the camera first hit her, I had forgotten who Anna was. I'm glad Anna and Sophie had a chance to talk and I also liked that Eddie knew that starting a relationship with Anna would be awkward for Sophie. I loved when Gary finished putting the lock on Maggie's door and just as he was leaving, she asked him to stay, it was a throwaway moment but it really resonated with me. I am also LOVING this whole Katherine exploring her sexuality story and I really like that none of the women she's encountered up to this point have been putting real pressure on her. I'm glad Gina made up with her dad and went back home to be with her husband, who really needs her right now. Now that we've met both of Gina's parents, a lot of insight into Gina has been provided.

Gideon58

12-02-21, 04:22 PM

Just finished ep 8. Apparently, that six month time jump was not only used to excuse Gary's crime, but to rip Rome and Gina apart, though I'm not sure why. From their opening scene in bed, I could feel Rome pushing Gina away and I don't believe for a minute that his depression is back. It's time for Sophie to let Gary off the hook. I hate that Maggie had to take that phone call on the air and I understand that Maggie really wanted to finish the call, but I understand why her boss cut the call and told her to take the rest of the week off. On the other hand, Gary and Maggie driving to New York to confront this woman...nothing good can come of this. The whole Liam thing was a waste of screentime and Stephen is a jerk.

Gideon58

02-24-22, 04:19 PM

Loved everything that happened between Eddie and Rome in ep 8. I guess I was wrong about Rome's depression. Even though it seemed to be about Eddie bringing Rome out of his depression, but it seemed just as beneficial for Eddie, as he might be on the road to walking again. I knew they would not keep Eddie paralyzed forever. Loved that moment when he jumped in the pool...beautifully shot. I'm also loving Grace's continued exploration of sexuality I think it's very healthy for her but really don't see this thing with the tattoo artist going anywhere mainly because right now I think she's terrified about Theo finding out. I'm glad Gina worked things out with the ex-con. I really liked the friendship that was developing between them and look forward to seeing it repaired.

Gideon58

03-03-22, 04:16 PM

Had a little trouble buying Rome's deep plummet into depression in ep 9 after the joy he went through with Eddie in ep 8. Glad Terrell's back and his scene with Rome. There was some strong work by Grace Park as her new girlfriend dropped a major bombshell. Once again, the show is overprotective of Gary as Anna lets him off the hook, but then she turns around and gets mad at Eddie? I did love the reminder of Gary's bout with breast cancer. James Roday Rodriguez as something we've been seeing building over the last few episodes finally happened. Also LOVED Gina and Claudia's dresses.

Gideon58

03-10-22, 04:24 PM

I hope they're not turning Cam into a psycho because Gary and Maggie finally got back together; He actually asked Gary for his help to get Maggie back? I hate the tension Gina's father is bringing to her family, but love Mario Van Peebles in the role; Felt bad but not surprised that Daniel's boyfriend has moved on. Daniel's been in Paris for months, what did he expect? Gina's dad lending her money to start another business has disaster written all over it. We got a hint a couple of episodes ago that Eddie might walk again and I hate that it hasn't been addressed again or that it has been forgotten. And Theo's relationship with his mother is beginning to border on obsession. this kid is just a little too tight with his mother.. And Sophie needs to get over herself.

Gideon58

03-24-22, 02:31 PM

Ep 11 was excellent...I felt bad for Gary taking all that abuse from Daniel. Gary may have gone about protecting Daniel incorrectly, but everything he did was out of love for Daniel, and I'm not completely convinced that Gary wasn't right. Yes, Milo told Daniel that he overheard what Gary said, but I wouldn't put it past Milo to use what Gary said as an excuse to continue cheating on Daniel. Nice to see things working out between Gina and her dad, but it's only the beginning. Christina Moses and Mario Van Peebles are working so wonderfully together. Everything that happened with Maggie was painted in interesting shades of gray. I have to wonder of the invisible boss bought Maggie that car to keep her in line rather than as congratulations. I did feel bad for Jane when she got fired but she handled it with class. Little disappointed that Mark Derwin's character whisked her away because I thought she was going to be a potential love interest for Maggie. LOVED that scene where Katherine encouraged Eddie to keep his date with Anna. The only thing that didn't work for me was Rome's melodramatic return to his high school...a little for the top for my tastes.

Gideon58

04-07-22, 04:08 PM

Interesting that Maggie is talking to a doctor about having a baby. Did I miss her talking to Gary about whether or not he wanted a baby? Why would she not talk to Gary first? Daniel giving Gary and Maggie relationship advice? Seriously? Rome's crusade seemed a little corny initially, but this might be just the thing to lift him out of his depression. Did Gina really think that her venture with her dad would bring her parents back together? Though I liked the fact that the breakup was her fault and not his. Though this story definitely went a direction I didn't see ocming. Does this guy not remember what happened with Rome or does he think he didn't do anything wrong? Good to see Keith Robinson as Rome's old classmate...haven't seen him in anything since Dreamgirls. Is it strange that Theo needed a high school reunion explained to him? Really liked the actress playing Katherine's mother. I felt bad for Eddie during his analogy-filled dysfunction talk with Gary. OK, and I'm totally ready for the hottest triangle on the way with Katherine, Greta, and Randy. Katherine and trophy case...sure didn't see that coming. My heart sank when I found out why Danny didn't want to go to the pool party...I've never been comfortable with the way I look shirtless either. And by the way, I'm still not convinced that Danny's boyfriend is not cheating on him. Will Gary and Maggie ever catch a break?

Gideon58

04-14-22, 09:34 PM

I was very impressed that Gary's breast cancer was revisited for the first time since season one. I liked that a brought an olive branch between Gary and Sophie. It's time for her character to be softened. I'm glad that stuff with Gina's parents was resolved because it was kind of silly. Love where Katherine and Eddie are right now and I understand her concern for Eddie being around someone who is drinking so heavily, though the reveal of Anna being a heavy drinker might have been a result of her feeling that Eddie is still in love with Katherine. Very pleased to seelts everyone acting like adults when Katherine arrived with Greta. Loved what Gary said to Rome when they were hugging.

Gideon58

04-21-22, 02:45 PM

Ep 14 blew me away with the reveal that Peter DuBois was dead. Since the detective made a beeline to Gary's door to find out if he did it, my first instinct was that Anna did it, but when Eddie arrived at her door and the camera followed her outside to empty her trash, it seemed like that's what they want us to think, so I'm not sure now. This Gary and Maggie having a baby thing is going way too smoothly, they seem to be setting us up for a real tragedy that will send Maggie completely over the edge. Tyrell doesn't get into USC, but he does get into Yale? Seriously? I'm glad that Rome accepted that teaching position because his trying to be a filmmaker has brought him nothing but heartache and was probably major contributor to his depression. The appearance of Greta's ex was well-executed, causing just enough of a hiccup in her relationship with Katherine. Very pleased to see the way Katherine handled it, though Theo's instant acceptance of Greta is a little hard to swallow. I'm also finding that i really don't care about Gina and her food truck or Sophie and Danny fiddling around the house without Delilah. Those kids need to go to Paris and be with their mother or Delilah needs to return to Boston..

Gideon58

04-28-22, 03:15 PM

Ep 15 had a lot of soap opera-ish writing in it and it didn't always have the effect it was supposed to. Rome's excursion into To Sir with Love territory was a little schmaltzy, but it was almost saved by the reveal that that student was transgendered, which I knew the first time she spoke to Rome in class...her voice was way too low for her to be a female. It will be interesting to see where this goes because this seems like real foreign territory for Rome, though I find it hard to believe that Rome didn't suspect and how did she get Roman's email address? The story of Greta's bipolar played out in a balanced manner and I'm glad that she, Katherine, and Theo sat down together to talk about it. On the other hand, this show has always made a big deal out of how smart Theo is supposed to be and it was a little hard to believe that he knew NOTHING about bipolar disorder. Everything with Gary and Sophie in the car was kind of silly and the whole thing with Val and her daughter hooking up with Tyrell was a little contrived. I see now why they had been setting up Anna as this heavy drinker so that they could create an alibi for her when Peter died, but I'm still not completely convinced that she is innocent.

Gideon58

05-05-22, 04:45 PM

Ep 16 started out with what I've been seeing coming for months...a bump in the Gary and Maggie make a baby story. Anna's story is already upsetting me...why is it TV characters can admit to having a drinking problem, but they always think there's some other answer than AA? Madison's idea of revealing herself on picture day has disaster all over it. Shaneice's reappearance in Katherine's life seemed a little convenient. Nice to see Maggie stand up to her mother, that looked like the first time she has actually done that. I thnk Rome calling Maggie about Madison was a HUGE mistake, well intentioned, but huge nonetheless. Can't believe Theo outed Katharine to Shaneice. Beautiful plot twist when they made us think Anna was going to an AA meeting and she walked into Sophie's meeting instead. And what's going on with that girl stalking Anna? Good show.

Gideon58

05-12-22, 03:31 PM

That opening scene between Katherine and Greta was brilliant...nicely balanced with awkward mistakes coming from both sides. OK, was it just me or was Gina coming off a little like Rainbow on Black-ish in that first scene of hers? There's something really creepy about the way Maggie's mother is trying to be in the center of Maggie's life all of a sudden. Her mother is trying to support Maggie, but what she's doing is not working. What was Gary's puking all about? That was so weird. As I watched Sheneise trying to get Katherine to Miami, I couldn't help thinking Katherine has more chemistry with Greta. I wish they could have found a different route for Rome to have Madison's back with his parents than Rome's past, just came off as WAY too convenient. Clark apologizing to Rome right up front was a movie I didn't see coming, nicely played. Don't understand why a hotel with a wheelchair ramp would only have one room for wheelchair guests. i thought Kai's story of what happened between her and Peter was way more damaging that what happened between him and Sophie; hoping this will provide Sophie with some perspective. Please let this not be the end of Katherine and Greta. Eleven eggs and only one embryo? I knew this whole Maggie baby thing was going too smoothly. Eddie and Anna looking so happy in the final scene has more convinced than ever that she killed Peter. Good episode.

Gideon58

05-19-22, 11:49 AM

Gary's backpain was a brilliant alleged red herring to the end of the show that I never saw coming; Theo knows what the word "platonic" means but he doesn't know what "bipolar" is?

Gideon58

05-19-22, 12:12 PM

Those opening scenes of Gary's backpain were a brilliant precursor to the end of the show that I didn't see coming at all; It's time for Sophie to put Peter in the rear view mirror and move on with her life, it's getting really tiresome. Gary and the tattoo guy were hysterical. The ego on Tyrell to think that Rome and Gina will fall apart if he goes to Yale. This kid needs to seriously get over himself. The Katherine/Greta kiss and make up scene was lovely. The reveal of how Peter died never occurred to me, but I liked learning exactly what happened and the consequences thereof. Felt really bad for Eddie though.

Gideon58

02-09-23, 12:05 PM

Nice to see Paul Rodriguez back as Gary's dad on the final season opener. Watching Gary and his dad together again was really sweet. Eddie showing up with the extra gravy was the perfect button to that scene. LOVE Katherine's haircut. Gary's dad was gay? "If Ed's love life has taught us anything, you don't want witnesses." Wow, the actor playing Daniel got tall during the hiatus. Are we ever going to see Delilah again? OK, Rome's dad is kind of a dick, but what's going on between his dad and Florence isn't really any of Rome's business. I don't know why, but I'm having a hard time buying that middle-aged to elderly black women are into the Matrix franchise. Daniel making Gary shoplift was kind of silly. Hate that Rome is in denial about what's happening to his father. Florene's confession to Rome was a heartbreaker. Gina and Sophie packing Tyrell's care package was kind of boring...they couldn't think of anything better to do with these two? Loved that John was mentioned twice in this episode. Gary making these tapes for his unborn child reminded me of Michael Keaton in My Life. Nice to see David Marshall Grant back in front of the camera for a change. Didn't really get the connection between Gene and Gary's dad, but I really enjoyed that scene nevertheless. James Roday Rodriguez played the hell out of that scene. The final scene between Rome and his dad was lovely. Thought Anna was moving in with Eddie, but I'm glad I was wrong. It was so nice that everybody gathered with Gary and Maggie to hear his test results. I love that Gary wants to name his son Maverick.

Gideon58

02-17-23, 11:56 AM

The opening scene of Rome and his dad was a riot. This whole thing of Eddie, Katherine, and Greta trying to be a civilized threesome is never going to work. Gary looks almost as big as Maggie. Completely behind the way Rome is handling his dad. Why is Maggie still trying to work at seven and a half months pregnant? Love David Walton as Maggie's new boss. So is Joseph the harmonica player a heroine addict or does he have HIV? I hope they're not planning a romance here because he's way too old for her. That scene where Greta went to see Eddie didn't play out at all like I expected and I really liked it. Loved that Eddie wants to make sure prospective dates already know he's in a wheelchair. "Everyone on this app is hiding who they really are. That's why they make padded bras." Loved when Gary had to take over for Maggie. Is he going to take over for Maggie when she goes on maternity leave? I'm really hating Rome's father. Laughed out loud when Maggie returned and the next caller wanted to talk to Gary. Joseph actually stole Gina's money? LOVE that this show is addressing the situation of homelessness...so few scripted television shows have addressed this issue. Eddie's blind date started off so well...what a shame. Gary replacing Maggie is going to make her nuts. I take back what I said about hating Rome's dad...I feel bad for him. Loved when Greta kind of blew Katherine off when she was talking to Eddie. Went a total different way with Maggie's replacement than I thought...did not see that comiung.

Gideon58

03-16-23, 01:26 PM

Rome's dad in his underwear...we didn't need to see that. Theo worried that Katherine got to work safely...what was that about? Loved Gary's Encanto reference. The couple arguing at Gary and Maggie's class was a waste of screentime. i like that Rome and Regina are more worried about the possible home health aide than for Walter. That joke about Gilligan's Island is old as the hills. Why is Gary pushing so hard for Maggie to know this other couple and Maggie is pushing so hard against it. Theo's obsession with this bird is dumb and to reference John at this time seemed simultaneously convenient and inappropriate. Glad that Regina and Sophia updated from bottled water to actual sandwiches. What is it with people thinking the solution to the homeless problem is bottled water?

Gideon58

03-20-23, 12:36 PM

I must have missed it, but don't know where Gina knows Dustin from. For some body who's supposed to be a stand up, Evan is so not funny. I don't k now why, but it seems very weird that Gary is so apprehensive about a home birth. It was nice to see Katherine back at work with her BFF. Sophie and Rome's dad bonding over old blues records was a little hard to swallow. Loved Liz Vassey as Eddie's psychology teacher. "So there's nothing wrong with you if you want to hold out for unforgettable." Loved the scene between Gary and the doctor. I hope they're not planning to have Dustin come between Gina and Rome. "Yeah, those drapes definitely don't match the carpet." Gary and Maggie's kiss and makeup scene was a little too cutesy. That last scene with Rome and his dad was sweet.

Gideon58

03-20-23, 01:11 PM

"I'm sorry re we having a baby or starting a law firm?" Gary's obsession over the mucus plug had me on the floor. Can't believe Gary has never heard of Braxton Hicks contractions before. That AC/DC onesy was adorable. It was weird that somehow Delilah and Charlie are at the forefront of Eddie's mind all of a sudden, he hasn't spoken of them in months. Maggie just had Braxton Hicks contractions and she's still trying to work? Loved that Maggie's water broke on the air. Why is it just now occurring to TPTB to put Sophie and Tyrell together? The scenes of Rome and Eddie putting the crib together weren't exactly appointment television. Katherine's elaborate proposal to Greta was lovely even though I didn't really buy that Katherine took so long to catch onto what Katherine was doing. This was the first time I've ever seen a woman on her stomach during childbirth.

Gideon58

03-23-23, 01:39 PM

Gary and Maggie's baby is adorable. Why is Maggie acting like she is the only person on the planet who knows how to raise a baby? Are we supposed to buy that Nicole realized Eddie was having that accident flashback? Maggie's becoming really annoying again. "You mash em up they're still carrots, I can't believe people put these in cake." "This isn't about reconciling, this is about closet space." Really liked the actress playing Gary's aunt. m That scene between Rome and Walter was extremely well-written and acted...it reminded me of the jumping of Anthony Hopkins' mind in The Father. Once again, the writers have decided that Theo is 35 years old with the mind of a private eye. Not sure if Eddie and Nicole being involved is a good idea. Romany Malco nailed that final scene with Regina regarding Walter's future.

Gideon58

03-30-23, 12:35 PM

Glad Gary's aunt realizes that Maggie thinks she knows everything. What the hell is an insurance conference? In the five seasons this show has been on the air we have never seen one inkling of Gary having any kind of job and now, all of a sudden, after just becoming a father, he has to go to an insurance conference? Loving David Walton as Colton...have loved him ever since he was New Girl. Loved George Wyner as Greta's dad. I kind of figured that Colton was going to try and squeeze Maggie out, but it's kind of her hard to sympathize with her right now. Loved when Walter didn't recognize Omar and Jay Pharoah played the scene perfectly. It's amazing how Walter always has an excuse at the tip of his tongue to explain his memory slips. OK, it seemed odd to me that Greta would ask her parents to tell Katherine how they met...if Greta and Katherine went to high school together, wouldn't Katherine have heard this story already at some point? I do have to agree with Maggie on one thing...Inez' baby voice is annoying. Hope Gina knows what she's getting into trying to make peace between Rome and Omar...that almost never works. The turnaround of Eddie's professor was a little too quick, but Liz Vassey totally played that scene. Glad Maggie realized that she owed Jessica an apology. Loved the cookie jar scene but that shirt Romany Malco had on was hideous. Romany and Jay work really well together and if this weren't the last season, I would suggest they bring Jay on the show full time. Someone who is supposedly so evolved as Greta shouldn't be so blind to accepting her parents' impending divorce. Walter took the news about assisted living a lot easier than he should have, considering all the grief he's been giving Rome and Gina the last few episodes. Maggie and Jessica splitting up the show was a nice idea, as long as they don't try to do the show together. Javier is SO adorable.

Gideon58

04-07-23, 09:08 PM

I can't believe they're doing this to little Charley...I guess this is a way of ruining Eddie's chances of spending more time with his daughter. Loved when Walter referred to the smell of the facility as a combination of urine and oatmeal. Is Rome actually surprised that Walter has a problem with all the facilities they've look at so far? So great to see Delilah again, but I was a little disappointed that they haven't figured out what to do with this woman's hair yet. It still looks like a rat's nest. Delilah's rudeness to Nicole was uncalled for but Eddie made up for it. Gary teaching Javier the theme song to The Beverly Hillbillies was hysterical. Everything with Sophie and Tyrell was a little cutesy for my tastes. I could have lived without the flashback of Sophie learning about John's death. Wonder why this was felt to be relevant after all of this time. That was so messed up when Daniel turned on that episode of Taxi? Loved when Gary told Daniel to "stick with dudes." Glad Eddie and Delilah apologized to each other. Sophie and Tyrell's first kiss made up for the earlier cutesyness. LOVED Gary and Daniel working that hostess for a booth. I liked that Delilah was encouraging Eddie, but I'm still not sure a romance with Nicole is a good thing. The Christopher Lloyd cameo was AWESOME! Loved that Walter met a high school buddy at the facility. Tyrell looked hurt that Sophie wanted to keep their tryst a secret.

Gideon58

04-13-23, 12:52 PM

Nice to see that Christina Moses (Gina) directed this episode. The return to the breast cancer support group was a bit of a surprise. Loved the flashback scenes with Ron Livingston as John. "Gary's a strong cup of coffee...you could be his half and half." Can't wait to find out if Katherine not inviting Delilah to her wedding was intentional and the reveal of what happened I did not see coming at all. Liked Gina's sweatshirts with her logo. Liked when Gary and Maggie bonded with Kirsten and Tim. Really liking Sophie and Tyrell together and wondering why it took so long to hook them up. Glad they're not rushing it too, despite this being the final season. Can't believe Katherine's om gave Greta all that money. Painting over Daniel and Sophie's growth marks was a little cliched for my tastes. I like that Theo apologized to Delilah but it doesn't make what he did any less wrong. Why would Rome and Gina confront Tyrell like that in front of everybody else? Love that Sophie and Tyrell think that they're doing so good at hiding what's going on between them. About halfway through this episode, I got a vibe that this might be the series finale, which would explain the John flashbacks. Glad Tyrell and Sophie came clean with Rome and Gina. "Dee, we share a child, I think we can share a spoon." If this was, indeed, the series finale, it was beautifully again. Good job, Christina. I know this show didn't have much of a following, but I enjoyed it and will miss it.

Gideon58

04-20-23, 01:42 PM

Well, I guess I was wrong about last week's episode being the series finale. How embarrassing. Why did they have to wait until Katherine's wedding to bring up her father the donut maker? OK, who is this Benny guy and why is he being introduced this late in the game? "Despite what my outfit suggests, I have no emotional connection to this job." Gary was right, Maggie has been shutting Gary out of a lot decisions regarding Javier. Gina really needs to get off her holier than thou soapbox if she wants to win this election. That scene of Katherine and Greta in that nasty bathroom was a little on the corny side. It's weird that they're trying re-introduce Delilah to the canvas after being gone for so long. I hope they didn't bring her back just to hook her up with Eddie. LOVED Katherine's wedding dress. I would have gone with white shoes though. I guess I understand Gary's anger toward Eddie but is it really any of Gary's business? Is Gary coughing up blood connected to his breast cancer?

Gideon58

04-27-23, 01:52 PM

I feel terrible for Gary, I couldn't imagine that I was actually right. I liked James Roday Rodriguez bald look until he shaved his eyebrows. Can Eddie really afford to buy a house right now? Even if it's in Springfield? How can he go to college and keep up on mortgage payments at the same time? Javier is a year old? Didn't Maggie just give birth like five episodes ago? I guess it never crossed Sophie's mind that three might be a crowd with Gary and Maggie. The airport farewell was a little on the sappy side for my tastes, but I understand it. "We need to go home...you need to help me unpack...and we all need to get in the same bed together." I had actually forgotten that Gary and Maggie aren't married. Maggie's wedding dress was beautiful.

Gideon58

05-06-23, 06:24 PM

Cannot believe the progression of Gary's illness since the last episode. Why was Gary not speaking in the opening scene? I always suspected Gary would want to end his life under his own power than letting the disease play out. We just just know that Maggie is going to find out about Gary's plan before Gary wants her to. "The last time I was a roadie I also had a flip phone." How did Daniel and Sophie get in charge of choosing a casket? I thought I'd lose it when Gary farted...that was a perfect moment of comic relief at just the right time. Did Daniel actually use the word "Kismet"? Seriously? Loved Eddie's talk with Katherine, I hope he heard what Katherine was saying. So thrilled that Rome's dad was there for him and was the perfect sounding board that Rome needed right then, really nice scene. The billboard was awesome. I liked the Gary stories scene at Katherine's house, but I think there was just a tad too much jocularity in the scene for my tastes. Did we really need to see Maggie and Javier in the future watching Gary's video? And did we need to know that future Maggie is dating? And with the final scene taking place at a hockey game makes me once again think that I have just watched the series finale.