Town & Country Episode 17

[Admin]

On This Episode of Town and Country

The Covington's arrive at the farm.
Martha promises something to Louise.
Guess Who Is Coming To Dinner?

[Michael]

I really enjoyed the idea of getting everyone together at the farm for this dinner. It was a very tense gathering with so many different little interactions to play. You even got to pick up the Max/Shauna thread there, which was a great touch. And playing out the very real tension of how the dinner would go -- and things like Courtney's relief when Max started talking about his travels -- felt quite realistic. Those sort of emotions and beats are needed to ground the soapy content.

It only stood to reason that Lorraine would show up when she did, but the way it played out was really fun. Sort of a little mystery as these two people appear and it dawns on us (and the dinner guests) who they are. I'm very interested to see the fallout next episode. I can't even blame Courtney for feeling stupid or getting mad at Steven. He should have told her a long time ago, especially once the cards were on the table about her family. He has an ex-wife and a kid, not a rap sheet for murder!

Oh, and I'm glad that Martha showed some humanity in keeping things quiet for her nieces' sake. It's one thing to lord embarrassing/private info over her sister (and I'm sure she will), but she doesn't seem like the type who would callously hurt others just to get a kick.

[Admin]

I really enjoyed the idea of getting everyone together at the farm for this dinner. It was a very tense gathering with so many different little interactions to play. You even got to pick up the Max/Shauna thread there, which was a great touch. And playing out the very real tension of how the dinner would go -- and things like Courtney's relief when Max started talking about his travels -- felt quite realistic. Those sort of emotions and beats are needed to ground the soapy content.

I'm glad that you enjoyed " seeing" most of the characters together at the dinner at the farm. I wanted to display the tension between the two families and different character interactions. Max/Shauna will also be picked back up with some forward movement In the next episode. I wanted show that despite all of the sarcasm that Max has. Deep down he is a loving big brother who knows that Courtney wanted this dinner to be a success so that's why he decided to whoa everyone with his travels. I wanted to hit those beats and emotions during those key scenes.

It only stood to reason that Lorraine would show up when she did, but the way it played out was really fun. Sort of a little mystery as these two people appear and it dawns on us (and the dinner guests) who they are. I'm very interested to see the fallout next episode. I can't even blame Courtney for feeling stupid or getting mad at Steven. He should have told her a long time ago, especially once the cards were on the table about her family. He has an ex-wife and a kid, not a rap sheet for murder!

I love it when Esther sees her ex-daughter in law and grandson by taking a sip of her wine , thinking she will get those shares of the farm in her possession. The fallout will definitely take place in the next episode Steven should've told her way before now.

Oh, and I'm glad that Martha showed some humanity in keeping things quiet for her nieces' sake. It's one thing to lord embarrassing/private info over her sister (and I'm sure she will), but she doesn't seem like the type who would callously hurt others just to get a kick.

Martha is a good person who has been more of the " rebellious" sister , however she loves and adores both of her nieces' and don't want to see them hurt. I don't think Martha will be that type of person to keep lord that information over Louise constantly. She will now be focused on telling Murray that he is going to be a father and what will come after that revelation in terms of being a mother etc...

Thanks again for reading and Episode 18 comes out next week.

[Dallas]

Whoa, the reveal at the end made the dinner party very worth while! I had a feeling Lorraine was going to show up, but it still packed a great punch. I do feel bad for Courtney to be embarrassed this way in front of her family and Steven's family. How will this play out now? I love how soapy this felt.

The dynamic between Louise & Martha is really interesting too. I hope we can continue to see their relationship explored as they are clearly different people, and they have different roles in their family. Louise as the "perfect" daughter and Martha more the rebel, but they are, probably, more a like than what meets the eye.

Great read, Bre!
Dallas

[Admin]

Whoa, the reveal at the end made the dinner party very worth while! I had a feeling Lorraine was going to show up, but it still packed a great punch. I do feel bad for Courtney to be embarrassed this way in front of her family and Steven's family. How will this play out now? I love how soapy this felt.

I knew that Lorraine and Evan was going to show up at the dinner but I wanted them to show up once Steven and Courtney felt like nothing else was in their way. Even though Courtney initially lied about her family and after the truth came out that she thought that no lies were between them until now. You'll see in the next few episodes how this will play out.

The dynamic between Louise & Martha is really interesting too. I hope we can continue to see their relationship explored as they are clearly different people, and they have different roles in their family. Louise as the "perfect" daughter and Martha more the rebel, but they are, probably, more a like than what meets the eye.

Their relationship is one of my favorites to write because they're so different from one another. You're right about how the two of them our perceived. Louise was the one who graduated from university and going straight to work on the family farm. Whilst, Martha skipped higher learning entirely and focused on her music. Not to mention the contrast between the twins who our for the most part our close with one another and each other's best friend. Trust me their sisterhood will be forever explored.

Great read, Bre!
Dallas

Thanks for taking the time to read Dallas !