Before Sunset and Before Sunrise – that’s what this episode reminded me of! All are perfect portrayals of love.

It’s funny that you mention teeth – I just had a conversation about this (as evidenced by my recent Google image search for “Mario Lopez teeth”). Cosmetic changes are also noticeable on-screen and in high-def when it comes to noses and skin. One could argue that this reflects new beauty ideals, but it makes me wonder…

It seems like Molly doesn’t even know what she wants – and I don’t know if this is the writers’ intention – but that makes her seem even more realistic to me. I’m re-watching from the beginning and even then she immediately became too attached and demanding with guys. At first she worried what others thought of her,…

I wouldn’t have interpreted Lawrence’s motivation as just a way to improve himself for Issa and impress her, but I’ve had conversations about this kind of stuff with a guy friend and he’s made similar points about wanting to prove himself to women in his life. Maybe it’s different for guys? Or I wonder if for Lawrence…

Hey! I’d forgotten all about Flavor Flav. That dog is too cute.

I’d watch that.

Oh no, you’re right. Bc I liked them both independently and as friends I was overlooking this tension that had been brewing. It makes me want to ask Molly (and women like her) why be fake? I know it’s more complicated, but I don’t want to believe that women choose to compete with our own friends like that.

oof, “messy friend.” That’s the perfect way to describe it, but it’s hitting a little too close to home lol. Did you see Molly this way in previous seasons too? I hadn’t but this season it’s really clear.

I worked with an architect whose area of research was examining cities’ inhabitants through the lens of ethnography. Everything she shared was fascinating and relatable, but I’d never considered psychogeography as a subject to explore because it felt too specialized for someone outside of the field. Thanks for sharing…

I can’t think of another show or movie that has tackled this. That final scene that was the toughest for me, and Yvonne Orji made it feel so real.

“Maybe Molly felt like Issa would say, “I told you so,” if she revealed Issa was right, she had blown things up with Andrew. Or, maybe she didn’t feel like Issa could relate to her more mature relationship issues...”

“...Issa maintains distance too...” (from Ashley)

Holy mackerel, that was great.

Is anyone still in a monogamous relationship? How does that work? My last serious relationship was open but long-distance. I’m realizing monogamy isn’t as important to me as intimacy and independence, but I wonder if deep down that’s part of my defense against the kind of mess that LW2 writes about.

a bit tone deaf with regard to Milwaukee

That so many low-grade passive-aggressive douches feel entitled to their every sexual whim and that so many women are willing to indulge them is upsetting. The more sexual experience I’ve had (along with the subsequent much-needed celibacy), the more I feel like I’ve unintentionally contributed to this kind of…

What pop culture or art do you turn to when times are tough? Or, what are your comfort music, movies, or shows?

Ooh, I like this question! Mine: