[s1e4] You Had Me At Homicide ◆

"You Had Me at Homicide" excels at balancing dark comedy with genuine character development. Beth Ann's slow transformation and Simone's struggle with her public persona continue to be the show's strongest assets, even as the 2019 storyline begins to ramp up the tension.

The comedy peaks during a high-stakes dinner party with Rob’s boss. Watching a stoned Beth Ann try to maintain the "perfect housewife" facade while her brain is on another planet is a highlight of the season so far. However, the evening ends on a poignant note when Rob reveals he’s tired of his own facade, leading to a rare moment of genuine connection between the two as they go roller skating in the moonlight. 1984: The Daughter Dilemma [S1E4] You Had Me at Homicide

Simone’s secret affair with Tommy hit a major roadblock this week: her daughter, Amy. Amy returns home after catching her fiancé cheating, only to find herself accidentally on a "date" with Tommy after a series of awkward misunderstandings. "You Had Me at Homicide" excels at balancing

Beth Ann is taking the "keep your friends close and your enemies closer" mantra to a literal extreme. In an effort to keep Rob away from his mistress, April, Beth Ann ends up spending the day with her instead. Things take a hilariously unexpected turn when the two "accidentally" get high on marijuana brownies. Watching a stoned Beth Ann try to maintain

Life in the throuple gets significantly more complicated for Taylor, Jade, and Eli. The episode introduces a new threat: Jade’s "crazy" ex-boyfriend, Duke.