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I mean, I always thought the feud was a terrible idea. They could at least have used the slight softening in last week's ep to build on that. And I'm starting to get fed up with both of them - not just for the fighting, but the trite material Deb wants on the one hand (mostly daytime tv material), and othoh Ava not realizing that if she wants a Peabody Award, she needs to hook up with John Oliver's team. I'm glad the watchdog woman called them out! Judging from Ava's face in the end, I thought she'll quit. Ofc it's possible she'll get fired first. I doubt they'll reconcile before the season's final episode. There were still funny scenes and lines, but yeah... the feud is dragging the show down. On a sidenote, I thought Deborah was pretty rude when she confronted Ava in front of the couple... My take was that Ava's remark was a reaction to that. Still ... enough with the bickering. I'm guessing they'll learn that the real late show should be something in between what each of them wants, plus that they are more similar than they'd like to admit, and... yawn, I'm bored.

I'm officially over this show. If I wanted to watch an immature, trite "losing virginity" plot written for an audience of 13 year olds, I'd watch high school movies. (And those would be better.) Even though her falling out of the house was funny. Kyle's lines about how hard it is to meet someone bc ghosts, and also, maybe she's not Jewish was funny but made no sense - after all, Sam isn't Jewish and he made a pass at her anyway.

This was such a fun episode! Well, except for the Pete/ Alberta part which, ugh... They even managed to make me not hate teenage brat ghost, but actually feel sympathy for her. Other than that, I gues I'm now looking forward to Sass-less eps, simply because they can't stop with the "omg he's still a virgin! Is he still a virgin?!" jokes... Btw, is this show produced by the people who make Elsbeth? They had the same title this week (except it was 33 instead of 37 years).

I agree that 1. this wasn't a great episode and 2. yes, the show is definitely taking Deborah's side, with almost comically everyone telling Ava she's done A Very Bad Thing. It's very on-the-nose, particularly with the "medium". So I have no doubts Ava is heading for a fall, probably both professionally and mentally (having lost her "innocence" etc)

No! Well, kissing at least. Not gonna lie, it was hot. Right in one of the first scenes, when they faced off, and then in the end... It's definitely intentional. While I somewhat enjoy the tension and the writing ("I only like that word when we're in London!"), I'm not happy with Deborah going so ott. Both with the 'pranks' and the physical abuse. I mean, Ava adored her; she was basically dumped by her (not in a romantic way) but then still came running when Ava asked her to, sacrificed a good job and ruined her relationship for Deb, only for D to break her promise to her the first chance she got. Idc how annoying or millennial Ava can get, I'm on her side because being that mean to her is like kicking a puppy. And while I'm glad Ava has grown a spine, I'm not sure I want to watch this fight for a whole season (or longer). I'm guessing it's going to get a lot more passive-aggressive now, so... progress? I can totally see D pretending to make up and A falling for it, only to find out the hard way it wasn't real. In the scene with Marcus, it became clear how narcissistic Deborah really is. It's all about loyalty to her, and not reciprocal loyalty. That's not something that can be cured in real life, so I wonder where the wrtiers will take them. It's a deeply unhealthy relationship, but still very entertaining. It's good the show is finally back!

oh Gods, yes!

I wasn't impressed with this two-parter (even though I liked Joan). I guess this was their attempt at a screwball comedy storyline. Oh well. On the bright side, this might be the end of the super lame "haha, Sass is a virgin" and "omg poor Sass is still a virgin" jokes. A girl can dream. I did like the B story, where Flower outsmarted and out-capitalismed Trevor and Hetty. And for once, they didn't end it with Flower forgetting everything! ETA: The virgin shaming is basically the same as slut shaming, just the opposite. Effing leave ppl alone!

That's how I took it, that he's part of the extended family, so to speak. Which is why I thought he would visit at Christmas, but alas. Yeah, I'm not too keen on his shenanigans, although I did like the scenes after his dog had died. They should have built on that, e.g. gotten him another dog.

I didn't enjoy this episode very much. Did like the dynamic with the new officer. For a second there, I thought we would see Mr Insufferable again! Poor Elsbeth, trying to find a connection! And bonding over dogs in the end... Not a fan of the suggestion that the psychic's powers were partly real, the supernatural doesn't work for me with this show. (At first I thought the Captain's old case was introduced so that we - and Elsbeth - could revisit it later, but apparenty there's no mystery left to be solved.) Of course I'm prepared that with a show by the Kings, it may veer off in a direction where I don't like it anymore. I know that's probably a minority position, ymmv. For those who miss the earlier, more Colombo-like structure of episodes - in case you don't know Poker Face, check it out! I also find their cases better constructed. For Elsbeth, it's the quirky characters that make the show for me, and I agree with the posters who miss Elsbeth's more 'out there' approach. I'd prefer that the loose thread/ ongoing plot with the murderous judge got dealt with soon but I suspect he's meant to be her nemesis for quite some time to come.

Regarding Bela, did I miss a scene in recent episodes where she left? Because my impression was she was staying with Jay and Sam and working for them in some capacity.

Ok I agree, "dick" was probably a bit harsh, particularly considering he'd just died etc. It probably feels more weird to me because I haven't seen the getting closer part, except from Nigel's perspective. It must have been brief and probably meant nothing to Chris, but would mean more to our more ancient Nigel.

Hell yes! Btw, I think it could be very funny if Chris returned for a visit some day and Isaac tried to keep Nigel from seeing him... Screwball comedy/ farce potential! It may be that all the virgin references will lead to something, but boy are they laying it on thick... Like, anvil-ishly thick...

This may have well been the first truly selfless thing Isaac has ever done. Well, said. Baby steps! I enjoyed the episode, but wish we could've seen the scenes of Isaac and Chris hitting it off. Bit of a cop-out. Plus, boo to Chris turning out to be suc*h* a dick that he doesn't even say good-bye. Also, I miss Jay's sister. ETA: Oh, and Isaac's 'meltdown' was wonderfully cringe! Well done by the actor and well-deserved for Isaac. *PS I swear "suck a d..." was a typo!

Oh, I'm sure his becoming better is his intended storyline. 'Elsewhere' being the operative word for me, lol.

OMG, Stripper Dude and Nigel hitting it off would be perfect! I know it won't happen, or if it did, they'd make it a 'Nigel just wanted to take revenge on Isaac' plot, they way they've been writing him recently. But a girl can dream. I really enjoyed the episode, and the ending was certainly a banger I didn't expect. Didn't know Sass could sing, we need a duet with Alberta!