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It also is probably not an option while the divorce isn't settled. I somehow expect him to sell the business to the Claw-billionaire, thus taking himself out of the Liza-equation.

An 'Capitol Letters' (the book Zane and Kelsey worked on before she got too schmoozey with the author) is already published too!

Wow, go an check out the pictures of Nico Tortorella from the MTV Video Awards (you have to scroll down a bit) - there is ... a lot ... to take in LOL.

meh, only a mildly entertaining episode, so much klischee. I knew that Carol would find out about Liza and Charles when I saw the promo and it will not end well. Why would Liza go fraternize with Plaza anyway - that was a snapshot decision. If anything, she should call Jay. Did Zane redeem himself finally? Not sure, if he doesn't land the Scicillian Godfather will he be fired? I would find it an interesting take, if they honed in on the millenials realizing that they are getting 'old' now too - the dinner scene with Josh complaining about hipsters and the episode with Lauren's assistant gave nice hints about that and it would make them more emphatic towards Liza's situation. I liked Carol and Diana singing - but not as part of the episode.

No, don't worry, season 6 has already been confirmed :-) I think if they put Josh with Caitlin, Josh would only do it to get back at (or with) Liza. I'd rather have them put him Lauren, or with a guy.

I didn't care for the overbearing italian mother (or the 'If I'm being honest, I live with my mom because its more convenient and I like being a pampered and spoiled mama's boy') stereotype, if you are paid for writing try to think of something new ffs! Oh Josh, just shut up and move on. Great that you are honest about everything, but you would sing a differnt tune if you had a child to support and your chosen profession wasn't on a high. Lets talk again in 10 years when everyone tries to ged rid of their tattoo sleeves again. Why was he even at brunch with Caitlin and her BF? Peter Hermann still can't kiss on screen, but I liked the interaction between them in Charles' office and the smooched giraffe doodle - Liza really likes him. I also think that the seperation may be reversed before the end of the season after they burst The Bubble so early. If Charles, Kelsey and Liza do indeed come up with the idea of Liza writing a book about her experience, they can pretend as if it was an experiment, that they were all in the know from the beginning and that would give a reason as to why they kept it from Diana and Lauren. On the other hand, if this comes up in the last two episodes of the season, it more or less confirms that season 6 will be the shows last :-(

Lauren and Diana as characters have both brought a special dynamic to the groups they interact with and getting them together was well worth the wait. To me, those two are what keeps this show fresh. I hope we'll see more of that, and that they might throw Maggie in the mix too. And Lauren should also meet Redmond, that would be a blast.

Jacqueline was also in Gilmore Girls - as the therapist that Emily wants to set Christopher up with. She ended up counceling Lorelai in the back of her car before she broke up with Luke. and went to sleep with Christopher.

The latter I will second. I think ist was the kiss before he left for Christmas with his daughters that was the weirdest I've ever seen on TV.

Again, cute episode - some great visuals. Pauline can just go away. The biggest problem with her and Charles is that they probably never had a conversation about why their marriage fell apart and why he does not want to get back together. I would never think that he didn't play a part in them breaking apart, but Pauline's behavior suggest she does not understand how much she contributed. Happy for Maggie - and a shiny friendship-award to Lauren - that girl is growing on me lately. The Kelsey/Zane story is the weakest link for me at the moment.

Ship Ahoy Mateys! Although I think I'm only shipping Liza and Charles because I can't stand Josh and the lack of direction with his story anymore. Regarding the preview - they got me with Charles' beard because in the season 5 preview I was convinced that the bearded guy she was kissing in the stairwell (?) was actually someone else. Well played editors, well played! But I'm worried that the glimpse we got of Pauline means the Liza/Charles romance may be shortlived.

Probably an unpopular opinion, but TBH I think Pinstripe am Sutton would make a better couple - one thats pushing each other to excel personally and professionally aswell. Jane is so whiny, Pinstripe would probably tire of constantly having all her teenage emotions thrown at him and taking turns with Jaqueline to hold her hand through her writing process. At least Ben can refer her to a proper shrink when she's worn him out.

Cute episode. I just love Diana and Maggie. Enzo is sweet, and I think he is here to stay. I can't stand the SoM and just couldn't with the yodeling. And Caitlin talking to Josh. I liked the scene where Caitlin's roomate's parents introduced Charles to Liza. One more thing, because @HunterHunted mentioned the divorce: I too thought that they had not finished the divorce yet, but in the first episode of the season Edward LL Moore mentioned that among his pieces of proof for Liza's age were the divorce papers??

For me, Charles' anger, disappointment and defiance is in direct proportion to how much he has fallen for her. (Josh was pretty shocked too, he just bounced back quickly) Once he has come round (possibly after the next episode if meeting - if only Caitlin knew that she is the icebreaker ;-) it could get hot&horizontal very quickly.

I can't hate an episode they finished off with some Franz Ferdinand! The outside shots of the rock stars mansion - that was Emily and Richard Gilmore's house, wasn't it?

iirc he calls her 'Red' because he thinks, and mentioned, that she would look good with red hair - that was in one of the last few eps of season 1

They did - and there were quite a few other loose end stories. They never new whether they would get another season, so every season finale tried to wrap up several stories only to somehow forget about or undo them at the beginning of the next (just look at Sarah the playwright LOL) To me Parenthood is not a show that should be binge-watched, it actually needed the week between two episodes (when it origially aired) so that inconsitencies were less obvious and viewers could recover from all the screaming. I have been thinking about rewatching the show, but then I remember how annoying some of the early season were and settle for S4 (my favourite, because #TeamHank) to S6.

For some reason Kelsey looked older than Liza in some scenes, especially at the party. If hooking up with an author is a sign for a bestseller, as it was in the past, then go for it Kelsey ;-) Oh boy, Josh - let it go! "Out of sight, out of mind" - if this was an IRL scenario, getting away for a few months may get him out of this rut. Liza should realize that she does him no good by staying too close to him. Again: Diana meets Maggie, make it happen, dammit! PS: whoever came up with the line 'Reese is in pieces' >> LOL

Most of what I thought of the episode has been said here already, especially regarding Charles, but let me emphasise on thing: Diana is stunning! Those gorgeous shots of her in her dressing gown. I wish I could look as good when I reach my 40s. Again: when will Maggie and Diana meet? - those two teaming up can't be anything short of glorious.

Yes, @Sew Sumi, I was thinking along the same lines! I wouldn't be surprised if they shelved anything shot by BM (especially if its 'only' AS), specifically if their approach is 'look, this is how its supposed to be done'. If they use the same bunch of designers they don't even need to put out a casting call. I think someone said upthread that when the show went from Bravo to Lifetime there was also a finished Bravo season that never aired (I'd love to see that, but I guess it featured designers that went on to be on other seasons)

I'm really curious to see what the new season will be like - they are obviously aware that some viewers feel it has keeled over into full on social-drama and I wonder whether they're gonna scale it back to the olden days or merely tweek it a bit. AND I'm looking forward to see who's gonna sponsor the accessories wall :-)

Sutton takes risks and it almost always turns out too well, don't you think? Jane's green shirt, ME WANTS!

wow, I didn't think they would have Charles confront Liza so early in the season. I hope that it helps them move the story forward and not have him sulking until the season finale. LOL Kelsey ... does she only find proper authors when they come with the option that she can jump their bones? Zane? is he just there to irritate Kelsey? and Pauline? is she just there to irritate us? Josh - yeah, whatever. Please get him out auf that Liza-hole, this has been going on for far too long now (PS: I never liked him) Why are there no promos for the next episodes this season?

Not that it makes Liza writing about it impossible, but hasn't she basically sold her story to that therapist a few seasons back to get Martha Plimpton off her ass?

I was a bit disappointed with Charles during this episode, but I can't put my finger on whether it was the acting or the editing whenever he was short with Liza. The bar scene with his attourney friend was weird. Maybe we it was because we didn't see much of their personal interactions, but was Charles' ex wife approach to getting back together purey based on guilt? Firing Liza? The person who keeps both companies afloat? From the Witherspoon-deal, Marriage Vacation, the poodle book and realising Moore wrote that orgasm book ... Loved Lauren meeting Diana. Loved Diana's gigantic jewellery - it's so over the top, yet Miriam Shor makes it look strong and classy. Hated the revelations about Claire (what a waste of time). Why would you Insta DM someone you know really well and usually communicate on other channels with (WhatsApp) - am I getting old??