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So glad this is back, and that you are covering it, but I had to stop reading: glad I skipped to the end to see that you will cover each episode in turn. I feel Mozart better appreciated an episode at a time. You didn't mention what you thought of the "young Mozart" conceit (like temperamental divas and cellists, a

Anyone who gets their news from Facebook has already checked out of sentient life.

Lawrence, Dolores and William were told that he was south of the border. I can go back and check, but I'm certain he was referenced by characters in that "adventure." Of course the new Wyatt could have been introduced in an old timeline that predates the new employees, so he's "new" to them.

I've noticed there's a theme of Sam giving jackets away..

Thanks!!

I completely agree. I don't think this captured the Talking Heads at all, and Armisen was the wrong choice to riff on Byrne (I think Hader would have been much more effective). The songs were far too slight and without any of the rhythmic complexity. Without the cutting edge sound and abstraction, the episode became a

I had all of those clothes in 1990! (Not enough $ for Donna's suit, though)

Yes, as good as this season has been, I miss subplots like the first season conference visit, which gave us a sense of the larger tech world at the time.

He is a sociopath, that much is beyond contention.

Because of its limited scope, I took LiE as a parody of Gray's Anatomy, which put his neuroses on full display.

There is an upsetting lack of understanding sometime of the historical context within which the original was made, even if that context is only a couple of decades past (as freddy sausages notes).

I don't understand all the love. As a huge Spaulding Gray fan, I'm sure others would agree, of course it's exaggerated and self-aggrandizing! That's the whole point! Would you demand of a stand-up that the family he insults talk back? I really disliked that aspect of the premise, it seemed trite. I might feel

The lie was a crack in their relationship, but the primary split was over going public, and rests on a trope typically tied to male protagonists: solitary genius wants to protect and nurture his creation vs. giving up some control. Yet it felt earned, as it built on the fundamental concerns that motivated both

Is that a typo or did you really mean to write "well-wounded"? ;)

The only way I rationalize it is that Trump supporters are not about Trump at all: they are about giving the rest of us the middle finger. I met some who said simply "burn it all down baby! Let's make a revolution!"

Because she's a neoliberal.

I have read investigative reports by the Guardian and Washington Post on this topic: Clinton actually lied the least of any candidate in recent memory, save Bernie. There are legitimate reasons to castigate her, but that particular meme is just false.

I disagree. The Daily Show was not about slamming conservatives; Jon was quite kind to many moderate Republicans. As it went on TDS became all about Fox, which grew tiresome; still, I wish Stewart was still on the air when Ailes blew up.

I don't have kids, but I keep watching as I relate to everything else. And Celia Imrie is great.

The confrontation between Cameron and Donna was my single favorite scene of 2016; just outstanding! Yes, the metaphors flew hot and heavy tonight, and I wasn't sure what we were supposed to take away from every scene. But I am riveted by the womens' stories.