![]() ![]() The first time I tried Episodes is actually a clear testament to the quality of the show, since it was on a flight to Boston, and I had to make do with (probably) some random episode in the middle of season 3, what with flight selections being what they are and unfortunately not usually including l'intégrale. Throughout the seasons, LA does its best to beat the sarcasm out of Bev and Sean, but thankfully never quite succeeds, as the show delightfully unfolds through many quirky situations. Many, many terrible decisions later (including the casting of Matt LeBlanc as the titular character of the show inside the show), the new version of their series is about as similar to their former successful one, as a beetle is to a butterfly (little Hunger Games deep dive ref' for ya there). But ultimately cannot resist the lure of the Hollywood (pipe) dream. When two BAFTA-winning British writers are wooed by an American network to adapt their TV show and bring it to the land of palm trees and sunny disappointment, i.e. ![]() I think those lines stand true for anyone who gets to the top of their game and the finds it impossible to stay there.Throwback Thursday is a weekly article in which we look back at our favorite TV episodes from the past.įor those of you who have never seen an Episodes episode (I have a feeling this is going to come back quite a bit, the title of this post was just the beginning of Showception), let me set the scene a little. ![]() Their response: it was wonderful, but never enough!. ![]() The scene in episode 7 where the two female stars exchange a dialogue- how did it feel to be the most beautiful woman in the room and the most talented, respectively. Becoming invisible and losing your identity, can't get sadder than that. It also highlights well the difficulties ageing female stars face, losing beauty and being overlooked for roles as they age. This series, was beautifully filmed, with some excellent dialogue, mesmerising performances, and a real insight into the fragile nature of these two actresses and their jealousies and vulnerabilities. An actor waiting for their next big picture a director wanting to get their hands on another well written and potentially successful script, and studio owners desperate for their next financial hit. Not only do we get a glimpse into old Hollywood, but also the trials and tribulations that actors, writers and directors have to go through. An actor waiting for their next big picture a director wanting to get their hands on This show has been brilliant. ![]()
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