I completely related to this statement, and totally don't think it's referring to surgery. (I haven't had a stitch of it).

I've loved your writing since you were a commenter — that, and your excellent original handle when I first lurked on Jez made me go "hmmmm, this place is pretty cool and interesting!"

Exactly — and thinking about it even more (time to get a LIFE) I'm getting a Silence of the Lambs vibe ... the whole intense connection between the Hannibal and Clarice, how they are playing each other, and the sick admiration that's there between them. That's still one of my favorite movies.

Yes that was one of many great moments. I think my Stella/Gillian love is also coming from the fact that she is small in stature, but projects power and authority, can be fierce in a feminine way, and intimidating when she needs to be. I like to think that's how I am. Well maybe not the intimidating part as my life…

*****SPOILER ALERT CONTINUED ***** Yesyesyes thank you for bringing this up!!!! I've been thinking about it ever since I saw it, at like 4.30 am on saturday morning. She runs to him and cradles him like a lover, and is totally panicked about his possible death. And the look on Tom Anderson's face, when he sees that —…

Well there ya go! My point exactly. I have healthy pets and my romantic life is on ice as I am separated from my LTR and still cohabiting (tho not sharing the same room, thankfully). So have some free time to kill on quality English TV. Have not started Broad City although am hearing more and more good things. Next up…

You're spot on about the contrast between how she handled a rejected advance vs. Burns; and the whole mirror theme of the show. That's what makes it interesting. And it's all about the fetishization of appearance too, I think.

Agreed, but I can't hate on it. I loved it so much while it was on. David Duchovny, that horn dog, can still do no wrong in my book (yes I watched every ep of Californication as well). And Gillian has only gotten more beautiful and seemingly more intelligent as the decades have passed.

I know, shows her playfulness/humor/flirtiness, which seems to have no outlet.

No I don't think it was lazy writing ... I think it served to show Stella's open mindedness about her sexuality, her need for contact despite being so cool and collected, each of their maturity levels, and the quality of their friendship. They could go forward and be professionals, even if nothing happened. I think…

yes I agree! She isn't a victim/damaged herself, or if she is it doesn't matter. she is great at what she does, she's unapologetically who she is. I love that she has sexy underwear under the white blouse/black pants.

OMG I loved all the Prime Suspect shows. Jane of course is a precursor to Stella, but as I recall it Helen Mirren's character was sort of an earlier-wave feminist trope — more of a sad backstory, beleagured, put-upon, not allowed/didn't allow herself to show her sexuality in the same way that Stella is/does.

Pffft, "working my way through the second season..." I watched it all in one sitting on Friday night! Not recommended for getting beauty rest, or for having anything to look forward to for the next year and a half. I loved it and want to watch it all again, from the beginning.

I agree with you. I loved that suit and would wear it in a minute. I own several Michael Michael Kors items and while some of his stuff veers too much toward West Palm matron, much of it is great looking and wearable for professionals.

Personally, I would buy diamond-encrusted everything, if I had the resources.

I know I actually love that song. No shame! Cos MY booty don't need explaining.

I so relate to you and Nicky with this. Both parties in the relationship have to keep growing. You can't just stay in one place ... doesn't mean you both have to be superstars, but you have to keep pace. My ex just kind of gave up. It was all "good enough" for him. He'd rather not work/strive/self-improve to get more…

Yay for Company!!! Love that music, so close to my heart, so much of it. Follies less so.

This topic always resonates with me, because I was bullied in the 5th grade by my former bffs and it was utterly scarring. 40+ years on, I can still be triggered, though much less. For a long, long, time I actively hated my tormentors and had to do so much work to move past it. Thanks to Facebook, a few years ago I…

I like it better than the original!