Dead to Me

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This Netflix comedy stars Christina Applegate as a mother of two who's husband was killed by a hit and run driver three months ago. She joins a grief support group where she meets a fellow griever (Linda Cardellini) with whom she instantly bonds until Applegate learns that Cardellini's fiancee didn't die, he dumped her. After blowing up at her, Applegate agrees to let Cardellini move into her guest house. The pilot was a lot of fun but I'm really curious to see where this one is going to go. The pilot felt like the whole story was told. I don't know whether or not this show was about the grieving process or about the friendship between these two women that began at this support group, but I'm going to give it at least a couple of more episodes because I loves me some Linda Cardellini and she might make this one worth investing in.

[TheUsualSuspect]

Something I've heard really good things about. Will be checking it out.

[Gideon58]

Just watched ep 2 and I think I know where this is going and if I'm right, this is going to get REALLY dark and ugly.

[Gideon58]

We've already had two big reveals that I wasn't even expecting this season...very curious to see where else this is going to go.

[Stirchley]

Linda Cardellini has done some good tv stuff. Mad Men & my mind’s gone blank - the one in Florida with Kyle Chandler & Sissy Spacek.

[Gideon58]

Just finished season 1 and have no idea when season 2 is going to happen.

[Austruck]

I also just finished season 1. Very binge-worthy. The dialogue is realistic and snappy and really funny in parts, though almost always dark around the edges. Applegate does a fantastic job at both the comedic elements and the serious, grief-filled moments.

What a cliffhanger at the end of season 1! Things are going to get interesting in season 2. :)

[Gideon58]

OK, i just watched the season 2 opener and I'm totally confused...Christina Applegate is acting her ass off, though.

[cricket]

First time hearing of this. Sounds like something for me and wifey once we finish Ozark.

[Gideon58]

Obviously, I don't need to tell you that watching season 1 is essential

[chawhee]

My wife is all about watching season 2, but I thought the first season was just okay. I'm sure I'll catch some of this second season though.

[Austruck]

OK, i just watched the season 2 opener and I'm totally confused...Christina Applegate is acting her ass off, though.

Without spoilers, what is confusing you? I have this on my next-up list and am curious if I should maybe rewatch the last few episodes of season 1 again.

[Gideon58]

Can't tell you what's confusing me without spoilers, but I would definitely watch the first season finale again before starting season 2.

[Austruck]

Thanks! That's good enough. :)

[Gideon58]

Just watched ep 2..."I'd die to get in that pool"...I nearly fell off my chair laughing.

[Gideon58]

Ep 3 was a little over the top for my tastes...way too many really close calls to stay within the realm of reality.

[Gideon58]

OK, just finished ep 4...it initially felt like a crucial scene to the story was skipped over between 3 and 4 but I see why they did it the way they did now. The bonding between Jennifer and Judy is troublesome on some levels, but still entertaining, though sometimes it feels like Jennifer has completely forgotten about her husband. I hope his part in this story isn't forgotten. And that little girl Shandy is beyond creepy.

[Doolallyfrank]

I ploughed through 2 seasons in 2 days, love it, makes me love Linda Cardellini even more <3

[Gideon58]

Just watched ep 5 of season 2...this story is going into all kinds of weird directions and certain characters' brains are being removed in order to legitimize said directions. Loving Valerie Mahaffey as Jennifer's mother-in-law.

[chawhee]

Watched episode 1 and part of episode 2 in Season 2. I think I'm out haha

The first episode was a bit too emotion-heavy for my liking, but I get it. Then the cliffhanger at the end hooked me for a second until we learn

it's simply his twin brother nobody knew about

:bored:

[Gideon58]

Watched episode 1 and part of episode 2 in Season 2. I think I'm out haha

The first episode was a bit too emotion-heavy for my liking, but I get it. Then the cliffhanger at the end hooked me for a second until we learn

it's simply his twin brother nobody knew about

:bored:

I have to admit that was a bit of a letdown

[Gideon58]

Ep 17 had a couple of interesting reveals. It was enough of a cliche that Ben turned out to be Steve's twin, but why does Ben have to be dumb as a box of rocks? Why do twin characters always have to be the polar opposites of each other? I have twin sisters and they are not even close to polar opposites. It was nice seeing Frances Conroy as the twins' mom.

[Gideon58]

Finished season two...the credibility of what's going on here has really come into question and if it weren't for the fact that Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini are acting their asses off, I might be giving up on this.