PLM: Rewatch 2025, S3E2: Simple Carbohydrates
(Sorry, I’m back on the road and unsure of why S3E1 wasn’t posted properly here. Hopefully this one goes through and doesn’t errantly also get marked nsfw)
Description: Arnold decides to come out to his parents at his upcoming birthday party but first discusses it with Josh, Tom, and Claire. Mae reveals a secret which Alan reacts very badly towards. Meanwhile, Rose and Hannah go out for a night of fun.
Notes: - well, right off the top, that whole cold open with Hannah and self harm never ever gets easier to watch. I’d throw in an autism awareness just based off the notion that of course Hannah would forget to pay her bill; it’s all too common for neurodivergent people to get bogged down in paper work and bills and then have meltdowns trying to navigate the ridiculous systems in place to solve the matter. Nonetheless, it’s a bold, BOLD way to start the second episode of the third season. - Another big swing in having Mae come out with her infidelity after a year. The way she explained it was fascinating too- rather than have her cheat because if something Alan did, and have that fuel an entire arc - “Bloody internet, I’m sick of it!” - Tom freaking out about gluten. I think what never gets said here is that single-ass Tom is likely trying to diet by not eating carbs, while naturally skinny Josh who has a boyfriend, is all about bread. - “Why would you want to go to a bar? You’ve got a lesbian and a beer right here” - “I used the food mince I want to finish it” (what counts as the food mince? Extra lean? Lean? some organic moo cow?) - Some dynamic camera work as Hannah does shots - Also, Hannah’s hair was really picked up this season - Alan grimacing at how “Grace was there”, after Mae reassures him she was already pregnant when she cheated - Poor Mae trying to overcompensate. I feel so bad for her… even though she cheated. - Tom just wants to be with someone even if it’s in allegience against bread. - Arnold actually says the thing by pointing out there were hot people in the ‘90s - “I’m team Tom!” - Glad Josh took his dad’s call serious… eventually. His offer to come around was sweet. This isn’t first season Josh. - What about Mae having an affair through a pregnancy fetish website did Tom NOT find “surprising” exactly? That Mae would cheat? That pregnant women are hot? Like… - Funny seeing them involve Claire via FaceTime, years before Covid turned out full episodes with it (Modern Family, SNL) - “I think he has run into the night!” “Oh not he should definitely not be in the night” - The whole scene with a missing then wet Alan fighting with Mae as she’s taking to Josh. Unique choice. - Sometimes Josh reminds me of a Rankin Bass puppet, look it up and tell me I’m wrong. - Arnold started the gen z broccoli haired twink style - I shouldn’t enjoy the way Josh “produces” the whole coming out skit, but I always do. It’s so sweet and tender. - Seems a good time to point out that Arnold- er, Keegan Joyce is a talented singer who does all sorts of stage and musical performances. Is also straight and sadly doesn’t not live in my house
(Sorry, I’m back on the road and unsure of why S3E1 wasn’t posted properly here. Hopefully this one goes through and doesn’t errantly also get marked nsfw)
Description: Arnold decides to come out to his parents at his upcoming birthday party but first discusses it with Josh, Tom, and Claire. Mae reveals a secret which Alan reacts very badly towards. Meanwhile, Rose and Hannah go out for a night of fun.
Notes: - well, right off the top, that whole cold open with Hannah and self harm never ever gets easier to watch. I’d throw in an autism awareness just based off the notion that of course Hannah would forget to pay her bill; it’s all too common for neurodivergent people to get bogged down in paper work and bills and then have meltdowns trying to navigate the ridiculous systems in place to solve the matter. Nonetheless, it’s a bold, BOLD way to start the second episode of the third season. - Another big swing in having Mae come out with her infidelity after a year. The way she explained it was fascinating too- rather than have her cheat because if something Alan did, and have that fuel an entire arc - “Bloody internet, I’m sick of it!” - Tom freaking out about gluten. I think what never gets said here is that single-ass Tom is likely trying to diet by not eating carbs, while naturally skinny Josh who has a boyfriend, is all about bread. - “Why would you want to go to a bar? You’ve got a lesbian and a beer right here” - “I used the food mince I want to finish it” (what counts as the food mince? Extra lean? Lean? some organic moo cow?) - Some dynamic camera work as Hannah does shots - Also, Hannah’s hair was really picked up this season - Alan grimacing at how “Grace was there”, after Mae reassures him she was already pregnant when she cheated - Poor Mae trying to overcompensate. I feel so bad for her… even though she cheated. - Tom just wants to be with someone even if it’s in allegience against bread. - Arnold actually says the thing by pointing out there were hot people in the ‘90s - “I’m team Tom!” - Glad Josh took his dad’s call serious… eventually. His offer to come around was sweet. This isn’t first season Josh. - What about Mae having an affair through a pregnancy fetish website did Tom NOT find “surprising” exactly? That Mae would cheat? That pregnant women are hot? Like… - Funny seeing them involve Claire via FaceTime, years before Covid turned out full episodes with it (Modern Family, SNL) - “I think he has run into the night!” “Oh not he should definitely not be in the night” - The whole scene with a missing then wet Alan fighting with Mae as she’s taking to Josh. Unique choice. - Sometimes Josh reminds me of a Rankin Bass puppet, look it up and tell me I’m wrong. - Arnold started the gen z broccoli haired twink style - I shouldn’t enjoy the way Josh “produces” the whole coming out skit, but I always do. It’s so sweet and tender. - Seems a good time to point out that Arnold- er, Keegan Joyce is a talented singer who does all sorts of stage and musical performances. Is also straight and sadly doesn’t not live in my house