Feel Good Season 2 Episode 1

Welcome back chaps, we are hitting it off with season two of this fabulous tv show. So recap! Where did we leave off, well Mae relapsed, she and George broke up after a disastrous stand up where Mae was honest about her relationship and decided to make fun of it (not cool hun), she slept with Lava, is broke and has decided to go back to Canada . Phew. Oh and Phil, because Phil is great. We like Phil. also I forgot how hard it is to watch and type, but hay, let’s give it a whirl!

Okay so we’re in Canada. Fun times. Mae is in the car with her parents and its awkward. At least the bdad is nice about it. Oh its rehab… oh damn. Oh Lisa has locked the door and is now spewing some dreamy poetry that… I have no idea what it means but hay! Its nice of her… I think…

She has been reunited with old friends, and Mae is British apparently, so she won’t jump out the window.. huh. We do that over here, just an FYI. But only in extreme cases… oh who is Mae texting! Who is this mystery human?!?!?!

Ah George, what in the heaven is she doing… ah purging… because the amazon is disappearing and there is no habitat for the bees. Because we all like bees… and is Mae coming back? Because I think George is in denial and Phill is…Trying to be rational about Mae, George and the bees… ohh dear ‘rancid pile of duff’ is actually Phil’s dads stuff… because Phil’s dad left him when he was a kid. That’s sad. We do like Phil. He’s great, he been though a lot. And DEFO needs a hug.

What does Mae identify as? Something like Ryan Gosling, but not really a woman. And she has a roommate who thinks Mae is the Queen of England and she’s kinda gross and a horrible human but she recognises Mae from somewhere, and it’s DEFO not from her comedy.

Group therapy. Marsha pissed in the rice so now she can’t eat rice? Does that mean everyone else has to eat the rice… ew. What cycles are we trying to break? Someone really likes fire, Marsha is a passive aggressive bitch who looks like she at one too many chicken nuggets. And Mae is addicted to a person… so how do you fix it… you have to let go? Ah its called emotional dependancy. Mae has to stand on her own two feet…. Oh Marsha knows Inkboy… where have I heard that name before…? This isn’t going to end well

Mae has called George! And George is happy and phill just wants to say hi! George don’t be mean. Mae you are NOT IN A FOREST YOU ARE IN REHAB WOMAN BE HONEST!… wait whaaaa, Mae wants to move out…? I’m flummoxed, and so is George.

Oh Marsha has figured something out. She recognises Mae… Mae own Inkboy money… and Marsha just punched Mae… oh damn Mae is in trouble. Ah crap. I thought Canadians were supposed to nice people?!?!?!

Why do some people need help to exist? Mae was young and very vulnerable the first time she went too rehab, and she doesn’t remember much. That’s because of trauma apparently. Ah Mae we know this tune, this is called denial. Oh damn Mae was 15 when she went to rehab. Early relationships?? Maes early relationships, were not good, she’s panicking and then someone comes to get her and she snaps out of it. Ah this seems like a friend. How long has she been in rehab? A day? How much is the bill for rehab?

Ah George is sad, in the midst of her purging mess. Ahh the irony. Oh and George is going to help Phil find his dad.

Ah comedy clubs, those dingy little places, sound effects and Mae is coming up to do some co-me-dy! Heh Mae! What the heck was that?!?!?! You kissed the…guy? Whaaaa. Have I missed something? Oh and the sound is all funny, somethings not right.. what’s happening is she okay? She isn’t okay. Somethings wrong. Very wrong.

Why is Mae under a sofa? Ahh a panic attack. What is causing these? Ahh what’s this with the past? It was crazy. And real. And tough - but they can talk about it. However it looks like Mae is not so enthusiastic about it, because - Trauma. That ol’ thing.

Ahh a sit down with the family. She’s on lockdown. There’s a schedule. Oh and Mae if you’re 30 years old and “not a child” WHY ACT LIKE ONE THEN!!!!

Ah a staff party with George, and her boss Joyce is a bit mental and George is leaving and Joyce… is cool with it… Ohhh who is this lovely new fella, his name is Elliot. Ah there’s a lot of ‘labels’ like ‘bi’ and ‘poly’ I scant really keep up with these. I need a list with some clear definitions not that sex and gender really has any clear definitions these days. Oh and George wants to help the kinds engage with the bees and social activism! Nice. You go George!

I love Joyce she’s so nonplussed about everything dancing around the place holding two burgers. Nice.

Jesus Mae, Where are you going?!?! I really feel for her parents, they’re trying really hard. Oh Mae is back in London and living with Jack… she’s not okay.. ah George she slept with Elliot and Mae is back under the the bed. So, Mae is more that ‘not okay’ she a little bit of a kinda enormous mess. Her mental health really needs looking after - And to accept that there is a problem. You know, the first step to solving a problem is accepting that there is one in the first place.

Feel Good Episode 4

An we are back with Episode 4!

George has awoken to the reckoning of her love-struck-strap-on confession to Mae. And it’s great. She was high. But we’ll forgive her. Mae is Face-Timing her mum (Lisa Kudrow moment!) and the cat Solomon is dead. And they’re in the UK Blackpool. And they didn’t tell Mae. Lol. So, Mae decides she’s coming to Blackpool! Woooo

 And it’s group! Oh, the ornamental pears again. What’s step nine? Ah we need to make amends and there’s a 12-step plan for apologising. And Maggie is here explaining it and well Maggie felt better and so did Lava, so it ended happily there, and Mae defo wants that happy reunion with her parents. Or just her mum. Dad seems okay- I think.

Ah George and Lava are meeting… oh damn. Instant judgement. And wait George is surprised that Mae is going Blackpool. “Please will you hug me!” George you’re adorable! Less red flags here guys I’m liking this. 

 So, they’re off to Blackpool! Whoop! And Mae is nervous. That’s sweet! The unspoken agreement. That’s harsh. They don’t speak about the 11 years where Mae was a mess and also don’t disagree with Mae’s mother. AND LISA LUDROW IS HERE IN THE FLESH THIS IS AMAZING. And yes! She is iconic. Nice one George. 

 You know as first meetings with the parents go, not bad. And cockles. Why cockles? 

 Oh, and the apology. Wow here we go. And Lisa’s in the middle of her scotch egg. Aka. Don’t disturb me in the middle of my scotch egg. I want to focus on my scotch egg and not what I think is coming next. Silence. But amends accepted. But it doesn’t feel like it. I think Lisa is mad. Like real mad. And Mae is confused. 

 At the restaurant. And Mae is really hounding the whole drug thing. “She’s always had a very addictive personality” says Lisa whilst pouring the LARGEST glass of chardonnay I’ve ever seen. But at least they like George? (Also why are they drinking Chardonnay out of red wine glasses?)

 But back to Solomon and there are a lot of toasts going on here. It’s intense. It’s actually funny. Everyone’s making one and they’re all standing. Huh.

 Dear lord why are they singing Jerusalem? Oh, it’s scattering ceremony. Mae. Hun. Maybe stop. And the 10min silence is going to be interesting. Oh, Mae grabs the ashes and. They. Just fall. Into the sand. And not taken by the wind. Oh, that’s awkward. Moment ruined.

 Ooo a ghost train! Who doesn’t love a ghost train an old-fashioned cheesy ghost train? Perfect place for a discussion with one’s mother about addiction and other issues. Amazing.  Lisa is not having any of it. And she points out that Mae had all the advantages on the world. But Mae is saying she’s a victim. But Lisa is not impressed. Always back to the pears. She really liked those pears. And how many times does Mae have to say, “I never touched those fucking pears”. It all ends in tears, or in this case “Are you on drugs?” Yikes Lisa doesn’t hold back. 

According to Lisa Mae loves the idea of love itself. Oh, there’s a type. Mae likes heterosexual girls and Lisa gives their relationship a month. Harsh. It’s not really fair and now George is really worried. Because, well, she loves Mae.

Ooo a pride bar. Yes, George all the double G’n’Ts. George babe relax. Also stop with the verbal diarrhoea Hun. Not cool. Especially to strangers. Also is Mae slightly masochistic? For, you know, chasing straight women? 

 Ahhh dad and Mae. How are they similar, Lisa and Mae.? Well according to dad they’re both strong impulsive stubborn women. (Nice. That’s true.) As well as passionate and they wear their hearts on their sleeves. Dad says Lisa followed Mae everywhere, when she was going through her addictions. She knew Mae’s every move. And yeah, she’s mad. Who wouldn’t be? Because it’s not easy being a parent. I love this. And dad says: go find George. 

(Also damn that sunset. I need to go to Blackpool) 

 Awww they’re together again. And they’re going to sleep in a beach hut. ‘Maybe I can be dangerous’ nice George. And the hut is cute. And they’re wearing swimming gear. Love that. Does Mae think about her exes. Yes and no. What’s different this time? Because George feels odd… Vulnerable, like if Mae isn’t holding her - she might float away… oh dear. Panic is setting in. Oh George, it’s going to be fine. Just don’t give a damn about what people like Binky think and you’ll be okay. Hugs.

 So how is this different. Mae? So, Mae hasn’t felt in the right place and maybe be in some other place and she’s been with people who love her, but she feels restless but when she lies next to George she feels still and quiet. She is the place. George is the place that Mae has been running behind. ‘I will never break up with you’ and ideally George would never break up with Mae. But George is asleep. Adorable. 

But how will Mae deal with the parents? You can’t force things hun. Maybe try a different approach? 

 Ooo. What’s this? What will Mae say?!? Ooo an article about black holes. Right. 12 billion light years away. Okay. And you know what that… does the trick. And Lisa cools down and opens up a little. Nice. And George has the cockles for dad. This is adorable. 

 Oo. Lisa thinks George is rude. And Mae and George will stay a little longer and they go dancing. Because this is Blackpool and that’s what this place is known for. Yes! 

 I liked this episode. This was great. More please. That’s an order!