[7.6/10] I am all for Moira/David stories. As Alexis noted, there’s a kinship between the two of them that manifests in funny but occasionally poignant ways. I like the progression of their story here. David is initially miffed that Moira would prioritize her own fame and vanity by working with a buzzy photographer who just happens to be David’s cheating ex. David also recognizes that the eponymous philanderer uses people and only serves his own interest. Despite that knowledge, it looks like both Moira and David are going to be caught in his web.
Sebastien, after promising Moira a fancier photo session, shoots her in Schitt’s Creek half-against her will, with the implication that it’s a “how the mighty have fallen” vibe. David, despite his lingering resentment of Sebastien, seems to be ensnared by the smooth-talking “handsome homeless” vibe of his former paramour. But the twist is brilliant, that David was using Sebastien and, in the process, managed to nab the memory card with his mother’s photos. The moment of the reveal, and the mother and son walking away arm and arm, is utterly triumphant and amusing at the same time.
While much lower stakes, I also liked the story about Johnny, Roland, Ronnie, and Ray playing poker at Bob’s house. There’s some solid comedy to Johnny’s suspicion that Bob’s using his wife to spy on others’ cards, only for Bob to reveal that everyone at the table just has really obvious tells. By the same token, the reveal that the fancy snacks were a way for Bob to invest his winnings back in the group rather than a ploy to scope other players’ hands is a fun one. Last but not least, I love how once again, Roland literally and figuratively has no poker face when trying to convince Bob to send Gwen out for more snacks. Nice shades of the raw milk episode.
Finally, I enjoyed the story of Alexis and Ted dancing with the women at the old folks’ home. I still don’t really want a romantic angle with Alexis and Ted. I still just find Alexis more interesting when she’s focused on personal growth instead of romantic trials and travails. But I find the old ladies’ resentment of Alexis for hurting their boy very cute. (I don’t know why an old lady flipping the bird at someone who jilted their young helper is cute, but it is.) Plus, I do like Alexis having to realize not only that Ted was always a catch, but that whether she wants him or not, he’s still “stuck on her” and that comes with a certain amount of consideration as to how to proceed when she’s accepting so much kindness from him.
Overall, I liked all three stories here, especially the David/Moira story.
Review by Andrew BloomVIP 9BlockedParentSpoilers2020-06-27T04:25:58Z
[7.6/10] I am all for Moira/David stories. As Alexis noted, there’s a kinship between the two of them that manifests in funny but occasionally poignant ways. I like the progression of their story here. David is initially miffed that Moira would prioritize her own fame and vanity by working with a buzzy photographer who just happens to be David’s cheating ex. David also recognizes that the eponymous philanderer uses people and only serves his own interest. Despite that knowledge, it looks like both Moira and David are going to be caught in his web.
Sebastien, after promising Moira a fancier photo session, shoots her in Schitt’s Creek half-against her will, with the implication that it’s a “how the mighty have fallen” vibe. David, despite his lingering resentment of Sebastien, seems to be ensnared by the smooth-talking “handsome homeless” vibe of his former paramour. But the twist is brilliant, that David was using Sebastien and, in the process, managed to nab the memory card with his mother’s photos. The moment of the reveal, and the mother and son walking away arm and arm, is utterly triumphant and amusing at the same time.
While much lower stakes, I also liked the story about Johnny, Roland, Ronnie, and Ray playing poker at Bob’s house. There’s some solid comedy to Johnny’s suspicion that Bob’s using his wife to spy on others’ cards, only for Bob to reveal that everyone at the table just has really obvious tells. By the same token, the reveal that the fancy snacks were a way for Bob to invest his winnings back in the group rather than a ploy to scope other players’ hands is a fun one. Last but not least, I love how once again, Roland literally and figuratively has no poker face when trying to convince Bob to send Gwen out for more snacks. Nice shades of the raw milk episode.
Finally, I enjoyed the story of Alexis and Ted dancing with the women at the old folks’ home. I still don’t really want a romantic angle with Alexis and Ted. I still just find Alexis more interesting when she’s focused on personal growth instead of romantic trials and travails. But I find the old ladies’ resentment of Alexis for hurting their boy very cute. (I don’t know why an old lady flipping the bird at someone who jilted their young helper is cute, but it is.) Plus, I do like Alexis having to realize not only that Ted was always a catch, but that whether she wants him or not, he’s still “stuck on her” and that comes with a certain amount of consideration as to how to proceed when she’s accepting so much kindness from him.
Overall, I liked all three stories here, especially the David/Moira story.