This episode was fantastic. Reese Witherspoon moved me to tears multiple times. As a gay man, I sympathized so deeply with her experience of being forcibly outed at a time when she wasn't ready and facing the complexities of how her family would respond. My heart broke for her, but wow, what an incredible arc this character is going through. I can't wait to see what the writers do next. Reese is firing on all cylinders, and Julianna Marguiles really serves as a fantastic addition to this season.
I continue to love how this series plays with morality and asks the viewers to make their own judgements about who to trust or who to root for. What Cory did was not okay, but you can see how much it hurt him. I'm still deciding myself how to feel about that guy, but Billy Crudup brings such nuance to his portrayal that I really can never look away when's he on screen. Stella, Mia, and Yanko's storylines are equally as fascinating to me and I admire the show for not being afraid to address extremely messy topics that we, in real life, are still figuring out how to deal with the right way.
I adore Jennifer Anniston in this show, but strangely, her absent did not leave me wanting in this episode. It just goes to show how incredibly strong the entire ensemble of the The Morning Show is.
To those of you complaining the show is too "woke," do you know what show you're watching? This began as a show challenging sexual harassment and toxic workplace environments. Of course the writers would continue to address other social issues and other forms of oppression, and any viewer too sensitive to deal with the fact that sexism, racism, and homophobia are still rampant issues in our world today is too blinded by their own privilege to see the startling reality surrounding them. Educate yourselves, or stay mad. Just let the rest of us enjoy this excellent and timely piece of art.
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