This episode really stands out among the best in this show. It's not flashy or fun, but better than those things, it hits an emotional depth for the characters and the audience that is rare in a series.
The acting and the direction is excellent, but the writing -the WRITING!- rings all the bells. The dialogue between Cal and Tom digs deep into their psyches and opens up real raw emotion in their characters. The audience learns so much about them, that we fall deeper in love with them as come to terms with who they are in their relationship. They say things to each other that strike chords that all couples can relate to, and admire for their honesty and clarity. Most couples can only hope to be so open, so brave, so real, and as a gay man, it was like hearing my own complex feelings coming out of their mouths.
This is a magnificent writing achievement for Kit Williamson. I am awestruck.
The acting and the direction is excellent, but the writing -the WRITING!- rings all the bells. The dialogue between Cal and Tom digs deep into their psyches and opens up real raw emotion in their characters. The audience learns so much about them, that we fall deeper in love with them as come to terms with who they are in their relationship. They say things to each other that strike chords that all couples can relate to, and admire for their honesty and clarity. Most couples can only hope to be so open, so brave, so real, and as a gay man, it was like hearing my own complex feelings coming out of their mouths.
This is a magnificent writing achievement for Kit Williamson. I am awestruck.