We've really enjoyed this series so far, apart from the Doink episode, which was kind of boink, but this episode left us with very mixed feelings. First of all, the entire section of Joel and Midge spending the night together was far too long, and entirely unnecessarily so.
Getting back together with Joel, if only for a night, also seemed inexplicably out of character for Midge, and gives the feeling that an on-off drama of Joel and Midge's relationship was artificially created by the script writer to create extra interest, which the series doesn't actually need.
Second, Joel beats someone to pulp towards the end. They guy had been boorish towards Midge, but nothing worse. In viciously beating him, Joel was clearly acting out his hurt over what Midge was saying on stage. But that does not make his action OK. There nonetheless appear to be no moral or legal repercussions of actions. So it's just another bit of American movie making in which the goodies can beat up or kill whomever they perceive as a baddy? It leaves a bad taste in the mouth.
Third, it seems that Midge is using her onstage act has a platform to have a go at people who annoy or upset her. First a famous fellow-comedian, then Joel, then in a later episode some other stand-ups in the room. Cue tons of jokes at the expense of others. While it is at times very funny, this also leaves a bit of bad taste in the mouth...
Getting back together with Joel, if only for a night, also seemed inexplicably out of character for Midge, and gives the feeling that an on-off drama of Joel and Midge's relationship was artificially created by the script writer to create extra interest, which the series doesn't actually need.
Second, Joel beats someone to pulp towards the end. They guy had been boorish towards Midge, but nothing worse. In viciously beating him, Joel was clearly acting out his hurt over what Midge was saying on stage. But that does not make his action OK. There nonetheless appear to be no moral or legal repercussions of actions. So it's just another bit of American movie making in which the goodies can beat up or kill whomever they perceive as a baddy? It leaves a bad taste in the mouth.
Third, it seems that Midge is using her onstage act has a platform to have a go at people who annoy or upset her. First a famous fellow-comedian, then Joel, then in a later episode some other stand-ups in the room. Cue tons of jokes at the expense of others. While it is at times very funny, this also leaves a bit of bad taste in the mouth...