Feel Good Episode 6

Right, last episode was a massive shit show so episode 6 should fix all of that, right?. I mean I get it all the characters have to go through a trial by fire in order to grow. But dear lord what a trial it is. So, I’m pressing play and just hoping for the best.

Ooo its soft and glowy and Lava and Mae are in bed? It’s been two weeks since George and Mae broke up. Oh good they haven’t slept together… but Mae might want to. Nice going. “Why don’t you find out” says Lava. Oh no. Mae, this is bad. Rebound much. This’ll end in tears won’t it.

George is watching Mae online and Phil is there! He got her a gift! Something to process her feelings… oh wow, they’re worms… what a gift. Phil leave Mae alone. But Phil is like “you’re not an island!” Fair point. See this is why we like Phil.

Back to Mae and Lava… Mae is like don’t tell anyone anything “it was a casual mistake” ouch. And Lava is visibly upset. And now we’re at the meetings and Maggie is like HAY HI HELLO HOW IS LAVA?! Gahh yes Mae, run. Because you just did a shitty thing.

Mae is tired trying to do the right thing “actually I feel worse, and I fell lonely” and now the douchy guy is running after her. Ah his name is Kevin. I loved that he said that he’s “woke”. But it looks like they’re going to hang out and get drunk. Also did he just say “yes, queen?”

George is dealing with a fight, and there are two students who are using homophobic slurs and George is pissed. Wow really pissed and she’s yelling at her students. I mean, brownie points for really letting it rip because homophobic slurs are not okay. But damn these are just kids. No need to swear, but do get mad. I would just go ‘Beyonce Lemonade’ mad instead. And now she’s looking for Joyce and George wants to teach LGBTQIA issues in PSHE. Why didn’t I get taught this in PSHE? Oh. She’s supposed to be teaching this in PSHE, wow that’s awkward. She didn’t even know that some of her students are trans. And now she’s saying that she is teaching them.. sort of. We know she will be, from now on. Hopefully.

Ooo and Mae is drinking and they’re getting tattoos and making some really bad life choices. And now their in the comedy club and the place is busy? Turns out they all want to see Mae because Mae’s set from the previous episode went viral! And now she’s headlining! So her career is doing good. Too bad about her life.

Ahh George is at a dinner party and their talking about dicks. “What kind of fucking friendship is this?” “If you’re in love with her then why did you dump her you psycho?” Nice one Binky, I mean considering Binky has the same amount of personality as the posh towels you use for guests. I have to hand it to her, in spite of the shitty company she keeps. Yes George, that includes you. For the time being. 

Ooo baggies is here and she’s mad, she knows about sleeping with Lava and lava is upset. “Wait Lava can cry?” Probably not the best time to be making jokes Mae. And it’s kind of ruined the whole mother daughter relationship. And now Mae is homeless. Well done Mae, brava.

Oh no, drugs. Not good. “One huge night”is what Mae says to Kevin. Mae no… oh damn no. This is bad. Real bad. And now there is is this vagabond poetics moment. Huh, so this is what it looks like, when your life is falling apart. And Brenda is here. Brenda Is Kevins sponsor. Brenda, it turns out, is a rockstar “Kevin you are loved” is the best thing for a sponsor to say. But Kevin… “I don’t want to, I’m human garbage” just kind of adds potency to Mae’s life tumbling down the drain. So she leaves and now we’re back to the community centre where the meetings are held. And now, we wait.

And it's just the two people, Mae and the group leader, and for once the leader doesn’t try and be diplomatic “I think you’re entitled and you endanger the sobriety of others” wow. Ouch what a way to kick a girl when she’s down. But he’s there to help, not to like her. But she’s back to day one. But he doesn’t make a point of asking “Why the pain?” Because people take drugs to hide from the pain, but why is there pain in the first place?

Oo and George gave Phil a hug! Finally!!! Phil is great and George finally wants them to be friends! Yay! But Phil isn’t feeling great because Phil wants her to get back with Mae. “You me and the worms, for eternity” I don’t think George likes that. As far as dynamic trios go : The Supremes, Destiny’s Child, George, Phil and the worms… doesn’t quite have the same ring to it.

Oo another Lisa Kudrow moment! “Mom, I think I wanna come home!” ah, yes because of everything that has transpired in the past 24 hours has been a bit much. but I think its really marked when Mae asks “Mum are you mad at me” - “ I was never mad at you”. its a beautiful moment, but it is also heartbreaking.

Ooo mae sees George outside the community centre. And George wants to have coffee.”I love coffee I find it so weird that it comes from beans”

Ooo and they’re chatting and George should’ve been there for Mae. “i should’ve taken care of you”. But Mae is going back to Canada, for… a while. And Georges mum bursts out of a cupboard ready with a letter, but I don’t know its relevant. Because, much to Georges horror, it may be too late. “Its not enough” laments George. But Mae realises that what she has been doing, jumping from thing to thing isn’t healthy. But George is like hold on “what am I supposed to do, I need you now!” And now they’re kissing. It hasn’t been resolved but they’re healing. 

However, the last thing we hear, is George asking Mae “Is there anything you need to tell me?”

Roll on season two. I have a feeling it’s going to be an adventure.