Big Little Lies
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I never thought Id say this, but the men are really a highlight of this season for me.
Nathan wants to apologize to Ed for their hilarious and pathetic scuffle at an elaborate disco-themed childrens birthday party.
(God bless HBO and its ridiculous budget, finally put to worthy use.)
Well, I donthaveto be.
I choose to be.
This is the best use of Adam Scotts attitude sinceParty Down.
Does she think Celeste is the murderer?
Is she in total denial about who her son must have been?
Celeste has to prove that she is not unhinged.
Someone tell Chloe to update that opposites poster.
Celeste seeks guidance on this matter from Renata, a paragon of good judgment and restraint.
Like, what happened to women supporting women?
Renata demands to know.
(How perfect was Laura Dern scooching herself over in that rolling desk chair?)
So many moments lost, and for what?
Wow, kids these days, so precocious.
Ziggy and the twins are suspended.
But this season that relationship feels more real and lived-in.
But Celeste is not about it.
Sure, lets take this to trial!
What could Celeste possibly be asked that would put her in a position to perjure herself?
They are told to walk in circles and just give out hugs whenever it feels right.
Its so satisfying to see this dynamic gender-flipped for once.
Madeline is as vulnerable as shes been in ages.
His ability to get involved now does not go unnoticed by her.
In a brief moment of lucidity, Bonnies mom begs her daughter to kill her.
Oof, two homicides in two seasons?
It wouldnt be an episode ofBLLwithout casual beach time with the girls!
The Monterey Five convene to chat about how theyre all on the witness list for Celestes guardianship hearing.
Probably nothing to worry about!
Poor Amabella, who had a panic attack over climate change (extreme Logic voice: Who can relate?
), is now getting a spontaneous mother-daughter day for extremely suspicious reasons.
Sweetie, everything isnt about money, Renata says.
Well, it is.
Madeline and Abigail run into Mary Louise and I typeOMG THE ICE-CREAM CONEbut then nothing happens!
Was the photo from the set a teaser for a scene that will never materialize?
We leave this episode with a quick-cut montage of people on the precipice of making some very interesting decisions.
Ed is being hit on by Tori, the theater directors wife.
Might his conversation with Nathan be a preview of choosing to be a fuck decisions to come?
