Town and Country Episode 41

[Admin]

On This episode of Town and Country
Antoine gets closer to Nichelle.
Tanner wears her emotions on her sleeves.
Mae sees someone from her past.

[Michael]

I really like Nichelle's straightforwardness! For someone who could be a throwaway character (since she's so tertiary to the main cast), she really came out swinging in this episode. Openness like that is such a good quality to have. And maybe she'll actually get Antoine's mind off Shauna in the process.

It was probably wise of Courtney to move back home, though I think she's right to be skeptical of how seriously Daniel is going to take their little agreement. I don't think he has it in him to put his concerns aside so quickly, especially not when he has legitimate fears about his daughter getting hurt. I guess we'll see. Once again, Courtney sort of has to be the stable grown-up for her father.

One thing I appreciate is how you're slowly opening up the canvas. Now we get to go off with Mae to her late husband's grave and hear more about what's going on with her and their family. It felt very natural, and it felt realistic that she'd be torn between excitement at her son getting out and trepidation over how that will actually play out.

Good episode! Kind of a break from the big drama and some more intimate character moments.

[Admin]

Feb 8, 2019 12:30:44 GMT -5 Michael said:

I really like Nichelle's straightforwardness! For someone who could be a throwaway character (since she's so tertiary to the main cast), she really came out swinging in this episode. Openness like that is such a good quality to have. And maybe she'll actually get Antoine's mind off Shauna in the process.

It's funny that you mentioned Nichelle being a throwaway character. Because two years ago when I created Nichelle she was just that. However, as I write with Tessa Thompson in mind she seems more stronger and more straight-forward than I imagined. Maybe Antoine would figure that Nichelle is worth his time.

It was probably wise of Courtney to move back home, though I think she's right to be skeptical of how seriously Daniel is going to take their little agreement. I don't think he has it in him to put his concerns aside so quickly, especially not when he has legitimate fears about his daughter getting hurt. I guess we'll see. Once again, Courtney sort of has to be the stable grown-up for her father.

Another great concept you picked up on about Courtney having to be stable adult when it comes to her father. I think in some ways she is taking the role from her late mother who was the one I imagined who kept Daniel centered. And you know it's a soap so Daniel and Steven won't be smoking cigars with one another anytime soon.

One thing I appreciate is how you're slowly opening up the canvas. Now we get to go off with Mae to her late husband's grave and hear more about what's going on with her and their family. It felt very natural, and it felt realistic that she'd be torn between excitement at her son getting out and trepidation over how that will actually play out.

One of my few regrets about the series thus far is the lack of Mae not being on her own without being in the bar and or with her Shauna, Antoine or Esther is that she really misses her husband and is the type of woman who doesn't show her feelings on her face until she closes her bedroom at night and begins crying. So her expressing her doubts to her husband's grave make the most sense.

Good episode! Kind of a break from the big drama and some more intimate character moments.

I knew that going into writing this episode that I wanted to not focus on the Saunders drama for once. And get more into other characters who I purposely put on the back burner to get their time in the spotlight. Thanks for reading and commenting Michael!!!

[Dallas]

Good for Nichelle to be direct with Antoine! I wasn’t expecting them to hit the sheets so quickly but I get why. I’m already curious to see how she reacts when she finds out about Antoine’s lies.

I’m glad Courtney is going home. Her talk with Daniel was very mature and felt very real. I still suspect that Daniel will want to get Steven out of his daughters life but he will have to tread carefully.

Really nice moment between Tommy and Tanner. It’s nice to take the time to explore relationships and how they interact with different situation.

Nice episode!
Dallas

[Admin]

Feb 9, 2019 16:46:02 GMT -5 Dallas said:

Good for Nichelle to be direct with Antoine! I wasn’t expecting them to hit the sheets so quickly but I get why. I’m already curious to see how she reacts when she finds out about Antoine’s lies.

When I write Nichelle, I get someone who is a straightforward and headstrong young woman who has been through some hectic relationships in her past who is sick and tired of men cheating and misusing her. Although, with her hitting the sheets with Antoine means she still loves sex and is attracted to Antoine. Trust me if/when she finds out about Antoine lies she won't be hiding her feelings.

I’m glad Courtney is going home. Her talk with Daniel was very mature and felt very real. I still suspect that Daniel will want to get Steven out of his daughters life but he will have to tread carefully.

Like I quoted Michael, Courtney had to be stable adult for Daniel when Keri passed away so her moving out on him hurt him. I knew that this talk between them had to happen eventually.

Really nice moment between Tommy and Tanner. It’s nice to take the time to explore relationships and how they interact with different situation.

In this episode I wanted focus on the two teens dealing with familial issues past and present and explore how they're still affected by them

Nice episode!
Dallas

Thanks for your constant readership Dallas!!!