This week, Michaela Watkins takes us through the second-to-last episode, 40.
I love that we get to experience these people from such a safe distance.
Guest stars (gush alert):
Drew is back!
Credit: Greg Lewis/Hulu
Lets take a moment to acknowledge Zak Orth for his remarkable talent.
(Well I guess luck may be owed to our casting directors, John Papsidera and Deanna Brigidi.)
Ya got Jennifer, played so naturally and gracefully by Katie Aselton, youll need to hug your TV.
Ya got our shows secret weapon, Leah, played by comedy ninja Julie Berman.
Then theres Leon, a.k.a.
Nyasha Hatendi, who is probably the most rooted-for character in all of television history.
This pro knew his way around Jack like my 17-year-old cat knows her way around a litterbox.
Kyle just popped in, squatted, and laid waste.
Even Sheri (Diana Gitelman) returns.
But why assemble this crew?
For a party ,of course…not so fast.
Did he do it consciously?
I mean did he?
Can he not see the forest through the trees?
Is it because of his eyebrows?
What eyebrows?LoveyouTommybestfriends.
Even more unsettling is how they all seem to love him back.
Vals world, usurped by Alex, seems to almost make more sense in this new model.
Its rather infuriating isnt it?
The guys bonded effortlessly over charred meat.
In truth, I dont know how much they were acting.
Words like spatch and phrases like whats your setup?
Is it some kind of reunification?
Either way, a satisfying story arc for me to play.
FYI, this is Rhenzys maybe first gig and can we just say a collective Holy crap?
He has one of the hardest roles on the show and he makes it look simple.
That is some talent right there.
I dont want to give anything away… but when Laura gets the phone call?
They should just put a moratorium on dinners for more than 3 people in that house.
They never end well.
Leah recites a poem:
Julie memorizedallthe verses of Derek WalcottsLove After Love.
Lets hear it for decency!
