I actually really enjoyed it!
Emily this episode was *chef's kiss*. Phil has a really great handle on her character and I love how he balances her reluctance to associate with Morrie and Suzu with her unquenchable curiosity. (Also, I love that she just straight-up walked away after the end of LCTWTO without responding. #girlboss)
I've said it before, but Emily is genuinely one of the most well-developed characters on the show. Her growth has been a lot more subtle than the powerhouse characters like Connie and Eugene and, while not subtracting at all from Connie and Eugene's growth (because it's awesome too), it's been really rewarding to see. On that note, I love that she's the moral compass in this episode; it was a really good role for her. Even though she's clearly been struggling with faith and trust, she's still retained a commendable grip on the good morals she's learned.
It was also great to hear from Simon but...whaaaaat? WhY Is He SO cALm??? Does he know everything that's gone down with the Rydells??? He was really chill and by far the best voice of reason we've had so far but I'm just surprised he isn't more protective I guess (kudos for not being a helicopter parent though). It just feels like if your daughter was in a dangerous-near-death-but-not-actually experience you'd be slightly cautious about her hanging around the people WHO PUT HER THROUGH IT ON PURPOSE. Like, Emily is CANONICALLY traumatized and we haven't been shown a single figure in her life other than herself that has acknowledged it??? I don't think it would be a big deal if they just pulled what they usually do in Odyssey where people almost die but then it's ok and everyone just swiftly forgets and moves on but nO, EmIlY HAs goNe OUt OF HeR wAy tO sAY MULTIPle tiMES ThAt SHE IsN'T OK--
Also, this episode raises the point that maybe Emily isn't the one who is going to fall out with her faith. This episode ended surprisingly hopeful, and while things could DEFINITELY go south pretty quick (Morrie and Suzu are definitely causing problems that only they can solve and I don't care who this random other kid is), it seems as though Emily has a really solid foundation. Anyways, really excited for the next few weeks!
Emily this episode was *chef's kiss*. Phil has a really great handle on her character and I love how he balances her reluctance to associate with Morrie and Suzu with her unquenchable curiosity. (Also, I love that she just straight-up walked away after the end of LCTWTO without responding. #girlboss)
I've said it before, but Emily is genuinely one of the most well-developed characters on the show. Her growth has been a lot more subtle than the powerhouse characters like Connie and Eugene and, while not subtracting at all from Connie and Eugene's growth (because it's awesome too), it's been really rewarding to see. On that note, I love that she's the moral compass in this episode; it was a really good role for her. Even though she's clearly been struggling with faith and trust, she's still retained a commendable grip on the good morals she's learned.
It was also great to hear from Simon but...whaaaaat? WhY Is He SO cALm??? Does he know everything that's gone down with the Rydells??? He was really chill and by far the best voice of reason we've had so far but I'm just surprised he isn't more protective I guess (kudos for not being a helicopter parent though). It just feels like if your daughter was in a dangerous-near-death-but-not-actually experience you'd be slightly cautious about her hanging around the people WHO PUT HER THROUGH IT ON PURPOSE. Like, Emily is CANONICALLY traumatized and we haven't been shown a single figure in her life other than herself that has acknowledged it??? I don't think it would be a big deal if they just pulled what they usually do in Odyssey where people almost die but then it's ok and everyone just swiftly forgets and moves on but nO, EmIlY HAs goNe OUt OF HeR wAy tO sAY MULTIPle tiMES ThAt SHE IsN'T OK--
Also, this episode raises the point that maybe Emily isn't the one who is going to fall out with her faith. This episode ended surprisingly hopeful, and while things could DEFINITELY go south pretty quick (Morrie and Suzu are definitely causing problems that only they can solve and I don't care who this random other kid is), it seems as though Emily has a really solid foundation. Anyways, really excited for the next few weeks!