This may be speculation, but I suspect that the show will continue to offer up answers and reasons to any and every problem. While it’s thorough to examine all possibilities, it’s unfair and irresponsible to do so without giving perspective or completing that path. I know some of the dialogue is spoken in argument and frustration, and in those situations randomness occurs more frequently and very out of context. That’s reality, but very much believable.
It might be just that the show is trying to find its legs, and hopefully that’s the case. It would be very disappointing if the show was all about asking questions, but never offering any solutions. I’m sure many people would watch the show to help alleviate concerns about their own relationships, and in some cases it might be helpful. But insightful the show isn’t, so no one should take the show that seriously.
As the title points out, the show is about being loved. But what is love? Is it sex? Is it the ring on the left hand? It can’t be just the word being spoken? Any definition of love is general and non-universal, but that shouldn’t block these four couples from realizing what kind of love they want and need.
HBO has already renewed the show for another season, so this train isn’t slowing down yet. However, if the bulk of the problem is admitting that there is a problem, then what’s really next for these couples?
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1 - Bob Andelman
You might be interested in this audio interview with Michelle Borth.
Thanks! Bob