Episodes has an inherent struggle. How do you make a show about the creation of a show interesting AND funny? This episode provided the blueprint on how to do that. Less time spent on the creation of show and more time spent developing the relationship between Matt LeBlanc and the Lincolns. The extended scene between the Lincolns and LeBlanc in the bar was perhaps the best scene so far in the show. With LeBlanc getting drunk, he was finally able to voice his opinion on Besty, errrr, Beverly. It really allowed their relationship to grow and the schadenfreude Beverly feels finally allows her to have compassion on Matt and invite him into their home. In order for Episodes to be successful, I think it will rest on the likability of the interactions between Matt and the Lincolns.
This was a very strong Episode for LeBlanc. He played downtrodden drunk with bursts of levity quite well. I especially liked when he was explaining why he lost his kids. It’s a very drunk thing to try and justify your transgressions, so when he exclaimed, “She was already in the house! It shouldn’t have counted!” I had to laugh out loud. I was also moved to laughter when Matt was so candid about the nature of his relationship with Kendra. “We f*ck once in a while.”
Random Thoughts:
You’d think the Lincolns would have a better car than a Mustang.
I hope we stay away from drama about Beverly being jealous of Sean and the attention he gets on the set from women. I don’t buy it.
I miss Kathleen Rose Perkins as Carol already. She was my favorite part of early episodes.
Cup stacking is impressive.
What are your thoughts on Episodes? Is the show moving in a better direction than when it started?
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