[6.8/10] I didn’t really care for the major story featuring Moira and Johnny each wanting to run for town council. There’s some mild commentary in the idea that Johnny doesn't really want to do it until he hears Moira’s named being bandied about for the open seat, and that Moira doesn’t want to do it until she hears that Jocelyn, her imagined rival and local measuring stick, is doing it. But very little of it generated any laughs for me, and this show picks up and drops storylines like this one so willy nilly that it’s hard to be too invested.
I was also, for once, pretty nonplussed by the David/Stevie story. The prospect of the two of them going out to a random bar to be one another’ swingman is a solid premise. But it doesn’t really amount to much. There’s something intriguing when they give each other the look and try kissing, only to realize that it doesn't yet feel right. But still, another undercooked subplot.
But it’s topsy-turvy day because, once again, I really liked Alexis’s story. Her not knowing how to deal with a bad break-up, and reaching out for solace to the closest things to girlfriends she knows -- Twyla and Stevie -- is an interesting look for her. She’s not shy about trying to manufacture these relationships, but I like her inadvertent honesty when she basically admits she wants to be admired and complimented.
Stevie teaching her about the importance of “me time” in a roundabout way is the episode’s most interesting scene, and I like the fact that Alexis takes it to heart. It’s hard, but her choosing not to go out even though she’s on the rebound, and cleaning up her room instead, is a sign of unexpected growth and maturity. Happy to see more of it.
Overall, this is the weirdest of episodes because the stories involving Johnny, Moira, and David didn’t do much for me, but Alexis saved the day.
Is it me or they've upped the likability factor of the characters in this season? I'm liking everyone A LOT more now. Never cared for Alexis before, but I found her downright adorable this episode.
Review by Andrew BloomVIP 9BlockedParentSpoilers2020-06-18T04:54:55Z
[6.8/10] I didn’t really care for the major story featuring Moira and Johnny each wanting to run for town council. There’s some mild commentary in the idea that Johnny doesn't really want to do it until he hears Moira’s named being bandied about for the open seat, and that Moira doesn’t want to do it until she hears that Jocelyn, her imagined rival and local measuring stick, is doing it. But very little of it generated any laughs for me, and this show picks up and drops storylines like this one so willy nilly that it’s hard to be too invested.
I was also, for once, pretty nonplussed by the David/Stevie story. The prospect of the two of them going out to a random bar to be one another’ swingman is a solid premise. But it doesn’t really amount to much. There’s something intriguing when they give each other the look and try kissing, only to realize that it doesn't yet feel right. But still, another undercooked subplot.
But it’s topsy-turvy day because, once again, I really liked Alexis’s story. Her not knowing how to deal with a bad break-up, and reaching out for solace to the closest things to girlfriends she knows -- Twyla and Stevie -- is an interesting look for her. She’s not shy about trying to manufacture these relationships, but I like her inadvertent honesty when she basically admits she wants to be admired and complimented.
Stevie teaching her about the importance of “me time” in a roundabout way is the episode’s most interesting scene, and I like the fact that Alexis takes it to heart. It’s hard, but her choosing not to go out even though she’s on the rebound, and cleaning up her room instead, is a sign of unexpected growth and maturity. Happy to see more of it.
Overall, this is the weirdest of episodes because the stories involving Johnny, Moira, and David didn’t do much for me, but Alexis saved the day.