Dminches

Paul gave Liz terrible advice. There was no reason for her to tell Derek about her kiss. She felt guilty about it and she should, but by telling Derek she dragged him down with her.

Right now Joel seems like Sam's only ally. He cares so much for her. The problem is that he is just a cheerleader which isn't always good. Maybe right now that's what Sam needs but at some point she will need someone to be straight with her and help her try to find happiness in her life. Tall order. But making some changes to her health would be a good place to start. It doesn't seem like she has any girlfriends which is unusual for someone her age, but maybe Joel is her "girlfriend." I hope Sam would be open to some constructive criticism since she would do that for Joel and probably will when his relationship with Brad goes south. Sam being on a positive course to happiness would be a welcomed ending to the show.

Right. They were supposed to hang out there with Tricia having made them dinner. Tough day for Sam, first thinking that their gatherings at The Chef were over, then she misses out on the dog, Joel doesn’t have time for her and finally Tricia leaves her alone as she pursues her new life. That is a lot to take.

What I love about this show is that the characters are complex but the storyline is simple. Everyone is trying to live their life and get by, hoping to ward off the demons and find a happy place. Sam has to find a way to create her own happiness which doesn't always depend on others. It is great how the writers have developed this scenario where the important people in her life are also finding their own way but, unfortunately for Sam, it puts her on the outside a bit.

Sam is living in her deceased sister's house. The Icelandic guy is renting Sam's parents' house. Tricia lives in her own house which she previously shared with her ex-husband. I think I got that all right. Someone correct me if I am wrong.

That's what I thought (about outing him) but it seems as though Oliver just found them in his pants and gifted them to his wife. I can't tell if Marianne was letting Bree knew she knew or if it was just for show for Marianne to put her hair behind her ear to show off the earring.

What was the deal with the earrings? Why did Bree put them in Oliver’s pants pocket? I guess Oliver gave them to his wife as a gift and now she is wearing them? I am assuming she hasn’t tied them to Bree or another woman.

Some of my relatives are Kosher and boy do they love to cheat. One of them will indulge in desserts with dairy right after a meat meal even though they are supposed to wait 6 hours! Was eating prosciutto extreme? Yes, but it was designed to show that some of Bina is for effect.

How do we know that Lucy and Stephen are still in contact? I think I missed that one.

Lucy and Stephen deserve each other. She just pissed away a good relationship with Leo because she is still completely obsessed with Stephen. Evan deserved the slap from Molly. To show such affection towards Bree in front of her and everyone else was embarrassing. Everyone is in a downward spiral except Pippa and Diana. Are we to assume that Bree was talking to Oliver at her rehearsal dinner and he was trying to convince her not to get married? If so, that relationship continues for years. Yuck.

I think she knows he can’t wait and therefore won’t.

I did not remember that Jackie Tohn (Esther) was in The Good Place and House of Lies. Must have had something to do with Bell wanting her to be in this as well.

I do think that Bell and Brody have some good chemistry. They can get away with using common rom-com stuff in the first season but the next season would definitely need to have some meat. A storyline which puts them together but exposes the challenges they both face would be interesting but I am not sure how many people would tune in. Of course, if there were enough scenes with Sasha and Morgan that would help. Also Joanne and Noah's mom have the potential for some cringeworthy moments.

This episode had a little of the "Keeping The Faith" feel with a Rabbi considering being in a relationship with a woman who isn't Jewish. However, I think it manages it better despite the family intervention. Also, there isn't a third party involved creating a love triangle. The goodbye kiss at the end was a hot one. At least I felt the passion. Joanne doesn't want her podcast pigeon-holed into being a sex-cast. It is deeper than that and she doesn't want to lose that part.

Very well done episode one. There is clearly chemistry between Bell and Brody. It is funny, but not stupid, and there are serious parts which are real. I hope they keep up the energy built in the first episode.