Today we give some time to those episodes where a supporting character gets to tell their story for once. We select two 2020 debuts, who have some interesting things in common. Listen here.
Episodes:
- High Fidelity 1×08 “Ballad of the Lonesome Loser” | Feb. 14, 2020 on Hulu| It’s Simon’s turn to recount his Top 5 Most Memorable Heartbreaks. This might explain why he’s been so nervous around his Barista crush and his jaded outlook on love. (IMDb) | Streaming on Hulu
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- Never Have I Ever 1×06 “…been the loneliest boy in the world” | April 27, 2020 on Netflix | With absentee parents, a shallow girlfriend and no one to hang out with, Ben Gross is lonelier than ever, until an unlikely invitation offers some hope. (IMDb) | Streaming on Netflix
Honorable Mentions
Buffy x2, You’re the Worst, Ramy x2, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, It’s Always Sunny… x2, Dave x3, My So-Called Life
Categories Judged
- Character choice
- Thematic relevance
- Incorporation of main character
- Overall
Currently Watching….
Hannah: Middleditch & Schwartz, Hollywood
Beth: Normal People
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