Here we are, the end of Better Things’ fourth season and probably the last episode for some time. Not just due to the fact that everything, at the time of this writing, is on hold due to covid-19.… More “Better Things (S04E10) “Listen to the Roosters” Season Finale”
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Better Things (S04E09) “Batceañera”
So the time has come for Frankie’s special day, but Frankie’s not the only one who makes a big change in this week’s Better Things.
It’s a big development for her character with her approaching this age.… More “Better Things (S04E09) “Batceañera””
Better Things (S04E8) “Father’s Day”
If we’re to go by the 2020 calendar, Father’s Day falls on June 21- a Sunday. Therefore, is it safe to assume that this episode of Better Things takes place on that date?… More “Better Things (S04E8) “Father’s Day””
Better Things (S03E10) “Show Me the Magic”
As a show’s lifespan continues from season to season, it gradually matures and evolves. The third season of Better Things greatly exemplifies this, in particular with the focus on, let’s not beat around the bush, getting older.… More “Better Things (S03E10) “Show Me the Magic””
Better Things (S03E09) “The Unknown”
Sam is both a fascinating and frustrating protagonist. That’s what makes her such an interesting character to follow with each episode of Better Things. With this season, we’ve seen her literally leave some shit in the past, but she still has plenty of feelings to process.… More “Better Things (S03E09) “The Unknown””
Better Things (S03E08) “Easter”
Being a parent, like being a politician- I assume- means a lot of thanklessness from the people you serve. In the case of being a parent, it means a lot of thankless days and nights from your parents.… More “Better Things (S03E08) “Easter””
Better Things (S03E07) “Toilet”
Despite so many things being “cleared out” in the aptly named “Toilet,” Sam’s feelings and the repressed emotions she’s had throughout this season never come to the surface.… More “Better Things (S03E07) “Toilet””
Better Things (S03E06) “What Is Jeopardy”
The ongoing thread weaved throughout this current season of Better Things has been Sam’s need to unwind and decompress. She’s going through a lot of stress. More so than previous seasons, she can’t get Xander out of her head.… More “Better Things (S03E06) “What Is Jeopardy””
Better Things (S03E05) “No Limit”
When you’re a motherhood, you’re practically a bonafide superhero. But more than that, you are expected to be able to do anything and everything when an occasion rises. Sam’s life is no exception, as her daughters put a lot of expectations on her. … More “Better Things (S03E05) “No Limit””
Better Things (S03E04) “Monsters in the Moonlight”
Better Things often feels like a day in the life of Pamela Adlon. I can’t say that for sure because I don’t know what Adlon’s personal life is like, but I can’t imagine that being a single mother with three kids on top of maintaining a career as an actor comes easy.… More “Better Things (S03E04) “Monsters in the Moonlight””
Better Things (S03E02) “Holding”
Sam inhabits two worlds. The world of being an actor, and the world of being a mother. More often than not, the two come into conflict. Either that or the impact in one scenario has an effect on the other.… More “Better Things (S03E02) “Holding””
Better Things (S03E01) “Chicago”
After what seemed like forever, we finally return to life with Pamela Adlon and friends as FX’s Better Things returned for its third season. Not without a bit of controversy in the interim.… More “Better Things (S03E01) “Chicago””
Better Things (S02E10) “Graduation"
The Season 1 finale “Only Women Bleed” was about a rite of passage, among other things. It was all very earnest, that finale, and showed the importance of being a woman. … More “Better Things (S02E10) “Graduation"”
Better Things (S02E09) “White Rock”
Earlier in the season, Sam got a getaway with some of her friends, but had a glimpse of what a getaway would look like if it if she’d had that same time out with her daughters. Never mind that the girls- Frankie and Max at least- give Sam grief most of the time, but it was a glimpse of what time out of the house and relaxing could look like if it had been with the girls. … More “Better Things (S02E09) “White Rock””
Better Things (S02E08) "Arnold Hall"
It’s an understatement to say that Sam is stretched tight. Her three daughters alone are enough to keep her occupied for the rest of her life well into their adulthood, and that’s not even mentioning Phil. … More “Better Things (S02E08) "Arnold Hall"”
Better Things (S02E07) “Blackout”
The answer is no.
It’s interesting how, despite the stumbles in Sam’s life, she’s tried to get herself on the right track. Much of that has involved not making the same mistakes of her past. … More “Better Things (S02E07) “Blackout””
Better Things (S02E06) “Eulogy”
There comes a point when the lines between fiction and reality blur. What could be an actor giving a great performance could mirror something going on in real life. Now I’m not talking about a television show or film pulling or adapting a ‘ripped from the headlines’ scenario, like any episode of Law and Order. … More “Better Things (S02E06) “Eulogy””
