I really really have not cared for the last two episodes but this one was so trite and disappointing. Everything was hitting people over the head and for a show that often had subtle character moments, I groaned out loud seeing little girl Rebecca and then the little boys in the conference room. Rebecca is a BOSS, but I still don’t believe she’d convince the billionaires nor did Rupert need any sort of humanity. People contain multitudes, but I didn’t need them to have a soft moment. She could’ve realized she doesn’t need his validation or that he has no effect on her a million ways other than humanizing him and then not kissing him.
A few weeks ago I thought it’d be best to just focus on the show as a sitcom because it felt increasingly likely they wouldn’t stick the landing for me. There absolutely were some funny parts here (mostly uncles day), but they were covered with treacley resolutions so I didn’t even get much enjoyment out of that.
Also starting to get really worried they actually will try to pair up Rebecca and Ted with the matchbook and toy soldier (and Ted with the matchbook and magnets the other week). I still think he’ll leave but I’m getting nervous now seeing how the resolutions here have started.
I did appreciate the Nate apology signed “wonder kid” and the lavender. Will deserves more, but it’s a start.