My biggest gripe: a therapist couldn't tolerate a client walking out of a session the way Carolyn did. In fact, couldn't then allow Palek to go after her. Ground rules. But, OK, for dramatic effect, on TV -- it works. For character development, it shows you where Carolyn is really coming from (and Palek, too).
I disagree with those who have said the characters are not developed. I think the writing on this show is quite good. I think the acting and directing is also very good. I may agree with some who feel the characters are not always entirely sympathetic. They are real. Warts and all. Like people I know.
As a guy, I am *really* glad I am not in relationship with a woman like Carolyn (and feel a bit sorry for Palek) although she is attractive. But she is well enough written and acted that I think I can almost begin to understand her a little. And even feel sorry for her . . . She makes her own life very cold and distant. She looks so together, but fear is behind all she does, which is why she won't share control with her friends (let them in on the fact they are trying for a baby) or even with her own partner. Chooses instead to try to carry the weight of everything, all alone.
Similarly with Jaime and Hugo -- the situation is subtle and realistic enough, well enough played, that I can see both her point of view and also his. Really interested to find out what will happen, in the end.
I disagree with those who have said the characters are not developed. I think the writing on this show is quite good. I think the acting and directing is also very good. I may agree with some who feel the characters are not always entirely sympathetic. They are real. Warts and all. Like people I know.
As a guy, I am *really* glad I am not in relationship with a woman like Carolyn (and feel a bit sorry for Palek) although she is attractive. But she is well enough written and acted that I think I can almost begin to understand her a little. And even feel sorry for her . . . She makes her own life very cold and distant. She looks so together, but fear is behind all she does, which is why she won't share control with her friends (let them in on the fact they are trying for a baby) or even with her own partner. Chooses instead to try to carry the weight of everything, all alone.
Similarly with Jaime and Hugo -- the situation is subtle and realistic enough, well enough played, that I can see both her point of view and also his. Really interested to find out what will happen, in the end.