I'm sorry, but you can't have this convo without props to Prime Suspect — you just can't. If you like Stella Gibson you'll love Jane Tennison. The character had a motherfucking abortion, sans emotional torment (!) — in the 90s (oh and did I mention she's played by Helen Mirren).

The "why are you watching this?" Paul Spector moment threw me. it was brilliant.

I just have to say that the writing in this article was scrumptious. It was like reading about the delicacies of fine, rich chocolate. I can't wait to get home and binge the show!

my favourite was the "for fuck's sake!" right before she hit him

Thank you for posting this. I've been singing the praises of The Fall since it first aired on Netflix a year and a half ago. Mostly by posting Stella Gibson gifs. ***Spoiler-ish in comment below***

You know what doesn't show character? Or class, for that matter? Calling someone "retarded". Throwing hissy fits. Also, your post here. Ain't no one going to listen to anything coming out of your mouth now. Cheers!

I was at a play once and I was waiting in line for a drink when Paul Newman came up next to me. I was 22, he was maybe 80? Still a fox. I usually play it cool but I couldn't let this moment go.

Paul Newman.

Yul Brynner could get all day, every day.

Duh.

I think the one on the right is finally feeling shame and disgust for her actions. All joking aside, I taught high school for two years and I CANNOT fathom how anyone can look at these CHILDREN and leave all sense at the door. I don't care how adult they may look, they are kids and these women are monsters.

Neglectful parents - "I taught you how to be self sufficient!"

Oh for sure. My mother had a running narrative in her head about the glorious childhood she gave her children. And when she was in a good mood, she could be wonderful. But when things were bad, as they were often several times in a single day, they were horrible. She would become and enraged, terrifying monster…

Oh yeah. I've seen it happen over and over. I mean as an adult I get that there are three sides to every story: Mine, yours and the truth - but the angry self - righteousness of people who physically abused me and literally abandoned me (as opposed to the equally sucky emotional abandonment) makes flames grow out of…

My kids are age-appropriately aware of what I do for a living, and will continue to be as they get older.

You've got a great point. Women shouldn't do anything provocative for fear of social repercussions of her children.

Jan74, really? I expect more from you non-grays.

By popular demand, the story of my parents wedding (as told by my mother):

I think in the long term, your spouse is going to see you at your absolute worst, through illnesses, mourning, aging, etc. If seeing someone at their worst kills your spark, you shouldn't be marrying them.

POSTED BY MY MOM ON FACEBOOK LAST NIGHT: