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The CW's Crazy Ex-Girlfriend - created by Rachel Bloom, Mondays 8/7c
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beat
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I thought it was great, but specifically in a "holy shit this is too real" kind of way. I hadn't even realized I was that much of a cliche, because so many of the specifics of Rebecca's breakdown rang true to me.
Leona Lewis
Banned
This episode was too real for some people.
PHOENIXZERO
Member
My identifying with Rachel and Greg grows stronger every week.
Seriously. Best episode of the season. Really dove into depression/mental illness without the usual very special episode feel. Both new songs were on point, and the Sexy Getting Ready Song callback was cute.
Finished episode 1.
I did not expect this to be a musical. But music is on point.
This show is weird as hell.
Premise is interesting, and I'm hoping it doesn't lose its charm too quickly.
The song in the middle, while she was getting ready for the house party was hilarious. The ass blood completes it.
Guess I gotta watch episode 2 now.
I did not expect this to be a musical. But music is on point.
This show is weird as hell.
Premise is interesting, and I'm hoping it doesn't lose its charm too quickly.
The song in the middle, while she was getting ready for the house party was hilarious. The ass blood completes it.
Guess I gotta watch episode 2 now.
They make their best attempt to dampen her hotness but i will not be deceived
Episode 2.
I feel like this show has the potential to get really dark, despite its cheerful tone.
Rebecca has some sort of addictive personality, and all the musical numbers she imagines could be issues projecting.
I don't know anything about the show other than what I've seen so far, but I'm intrigued to see if it goes dark.
Also, "bra aisle" joke and "how many bras are you wearing?" - hahaha.
I feel like this show has the potential to get really dark, despite its cheerful tone.
Rebecca has some sort of addictive personality, and all the musical numbers she imagines could be issues projecting.
I don't know anything about the show other than what I've seen so far, but I'm intrigued to see if it goes dark.
Also, "bra aisle" joke and "how many bras are you wearing?" - hahaha.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
It gets dark and fucked up, but remains hilarious. Welcome to the club. You have friends, you definitely have friends.
Episode 3 now.
Shit got sad with the flashback of Rebecca's dad walking out on her. Wow.
On that note, this has to be the quickest-paced episode I've seen so far.
I just assumed that Josh was just weirded out by Rebecca essentially stalking her, but he's a much better character now.
Boy Band Josh is hilarious.
Shit got sad with the flashback of Rebecca's dad walking out on her. Wow.
On that note, this has to be the quickest-paced episode I've seen so far.
I just assumed that Josh was just weirded out by Rebecca essentially stalking her, but he's a much better character now.
Boy Band Josh is hilarious.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
The show is the Editor's Choice on iTunes this week, and is on sale in HD for $25 for the season.
PHOENIXZERO
Member
I forgot but then remembered that I just realized last night while failing to fall asleep that Rachel's husband's last name is Gregor I'm sure in a total coincidence Santino Fontana's character is named Greg.
Hmmm...
Insomnia sucks.
Hmmm...
Insomnia sucks.
PHOENIXZERO
Member
It's here, watching live for once!
I was wondering if we'd see Rachel's grandmother and there she was along with her great grandmother.
I was wondering if we'd see Rachel's grandmother and there she was along with her great grandmother.
Leona Lewis
Banned
"Are you sure that you're not gay?"
PHOENIXZERO
Member
You've made the right decision.
Leona Lewis
Banned
oh my G-d
Barrylocke
Member
One thing that keeps surprising me even though it shouldn't is that the show resolves most of the packages it opens in an episode by the end of said episode. I keep thinking that it'll take a few more episodes to resolve. I'm not sure which I would prefer honestly.
I was also surprised that it looks like we'll be seeing more of Calvin, but I'm cool with that.
Wow, Greg was a mega-dick.
I was also surprised that it looks like we'll be seeing more of Calvin, but I'm cool with that.
Wow, Greg was a mega-dick.
Honestly my exact thoughts for both. Guess theres nothing for it but to shill away for the two months.This was probably my least favorite episode so far, but the California Christmas song was great.
What will I do without this show for almost two months?
umop_3pisdn
Member
Paula is as magical as Mary Poppins.
excelsiorlef
Member
This was an amazing episode.
I think this is my fav tv show right now
I think this is my fav tv show right now
I'm trying to find video of California Christmas and failing. Hopefully, it will be put online. Paula was really great too with the limited time she was in scenes.
Edit: Of course right after I post I find the video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eHLHXRx_IQ&index=1&list=PL6abPzY300GUJQic25ynhTLup1YTqmvOX
Edit: Of course right after I post I find the video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eHLHXRx_IQ&index=1&list=PL6abPzY300GUJQic25ynhTLup1YTqmvOX
Accidentally skipped over two episodes and watched Episode 7, with Rebecca having a panic attack. I figured it was weird when Greg was texting Rebecca in the opening, after what happened in Episode 4. Nothing overall was really "spoiled" for me by watching ahead.
In fact, I only realized I skipped ahead, when I opened up Episode 6, and the first thing on the recap was Josh telling Rebecca he's attracted to her.
I had to backtrack to Episode 5, with Rebecca representing Darryl in his custody battle. That whole song about Darryl loving his daughter was fucking hilarious.
It weirds me out how Rebecca is loaded with money, so loaded that she can easily withdraw $10,000 without care, then losing it. I assume Darryl's ex-wife was kidding when she said she bought a hot tub with the money. Random, casual thing that took me out of the show for a moment - out of all the ridiculous things to have happened so far.
I didn't realize that Josh was supposed to be Filipino until the end of Episode 7, when he got the rice cooker and plainly pointed it out, but on that same note, I didn't really think about it too hard. I figured Father Bro was Filipino, since the stereotype was ringing close.
I have Episode 6 and 8 left before I'm all caught up. Episode 6 being a Thanksgiving episode with Filipinos should be interesting.
In fact, I only realized I skipped ahead, when I opened up Episode 6, and the first thing on the recap was Josh telling Rebecca he's attracted to her.
I had to backtrack to Episode 5, with Rebecca representing Darryl in his custody battle. That whole song about Darryl loving his daughter was fucking hilarious.
It weirds me out how Rebecca is loaded with money, so loaded that she can easily withdraw $10,000 without care, then losing it. I assume Darryl's ex-wife was kidding when she said she bought a hot tub with the money. Random, casual thing that took me out of the show for a moment - out of all the ridiculous things to have happened so far.
I didn't realize that Josh was supposed to be Filipino until the end of Episode 7, when he got the rice cooker and plainly pointed it out, but on that same note, I didn't really think about it too hard. I figured Father Bro was Filipino, since the stereotype was ringing close.
I have Episode 6 and 8 left before I'm all caught up. Episode 6 being a Thanksgiving episode with Filipinos should be interesting.
Zoe
Member
Don't forget she was a baller NYC lawyer.
I know she's loaded being a top earning lawyer in New York (and now at West Covina), but I guess the negligible loss of $10,000 just reminds me that I am not a baller.
Also, Heather telling Rebecca, "I forgot that you got those British nanny boobs" while Rebecca tried to enter through the pet door. Damn lol.
PHOENIXZERO
Member
I'm probably just losing my mind and I kind of want Maria Bamford to play a role on this show, preferably as Rebecca's aunt or something though she isn't Jewish.
Zoe
Member
She can be from the Irish Catholic side.
beat
Member
I feel like Bamford's crazy-bad lawyer on Benched is a little too close to Weir's crazy-bad secretary (paralegal?) on this show.
ratings went up!
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (The CW) 0.4/1 1.06
...I'll take it!
pls don't adjust down.
umop_3pisdn
Member
yesyesyesyesyesyesyes
but she has her new Netflix show so who knows if there's scheduling stuff.
excelsiorlef
Member
Best song on the show so far a d that's saying a lot
On a side note I love that kid who plays young Rebecca in flashbacks. It was great seeing her again.
I'm so happy she's recurred. She's so good.
the establishment shots this week were extra hilarious. Ugly signs, construction, telephone wires sparking. I LOVE IT
Zoe
Member
It just occurred to me to look up who played Rebecca's father: Jay Huguley. I have a feeling we'll see more of him since he's not just a bit actor.
(he was also on TWD as a member of Alexandria)
(he was also on TWD as a member of Alexandria)
Barrylocke
Member
So now that we're mid season, what were your favorite songs? Episodes? Moments? Characters? Any flops?
For starters, my favorite songs are still Feelin Kinda Naughty, I'm A Good Person and Sex With A Stranger. Feelin Kinda Naughty is a critical part of my shill pitch if I mention the show to someone, and the other two songs speak to me at varying degrees.
For starters, my favorite songs are still Feelin Kinda Naughty, I'm A Good Person and Sex With A Stranger. Feelin Kinda Naughty is a critical part of my shill pitch if I mention the show to someone, and the other two songs speak to me at varying degrees.