What could've been an incredible episode was immediately destroyed by inept writing of the nauseating scene between Karen and Danny. I say inept because it shows a complete lack of understanding of tone, jarring viewers after that incredible scene of vulnerability between Aleida and Bill. And it wasn't just the sex, but the pillow talk afterward-excuse me while I run to the bathroom for a minute.
You start to wonder why a show's writing team would intentionally burn down an otherwise honorable character like Karen. Is it because they're childish and they find the idea of a provocative relationship with her dead son's best friend titillating? Or is it because they have a deeper political agenda and Karen represents some cultural idol they revel in vandalizing?
This show has so far been good despite its missteps, but this is the first serious mistake that makes it almost unwatchable. One more and I'm done with this show for good.
Update: As soon as I saw Karen again in the next episode, I closed out. I think this is a show-breaking mistake.
You start to wonder why a show's writing team would intentionally burn down an otherwise honorable character like Karen. Is it because they're childish and they find the idea of a provocative relationship with her dead son's best friend titillating? Or is it because they have a deeper political agenda and Karen represents some cultural idol they revel in vandalizing?
This show has so far been good despite its missteps, but this is the first serious mistake that makes it almost unwatchable. One more and I'm done with this show for good.
Update: As soon as I saw Karen again in the next episode, I closed out. I think this is a show-breaking mistake.
