It’s time to say goodbye to this incredible series that celebrates friendship and belonging.
, I’d probably say it doesn’t sound like my cup of tea: a woman returns to her Midwest hometown where she befriends some wholesome church-going folk, there’s little in the way of a propulsive plot, and there are some terribly earnest interactions.
But this incredible series – all small moments and large character studies – is one of the best American shows in years. And I’m bereft now that I’ve finished this third and final season.Binge Written by actors Hannah Bos and Paul Thureen as a vehicle for comedian and cabaret performer Bridget Everett, the story is loosely autobiographical. Everett is fortysomething Sam, who returns to her hometown of Manhattan, Kansas to care for her dying sister after more than a decade in another state. The first season saw Sam grappling with grief, her mother’s alcoholism, and a sense that she had nothing to show for her years away.
She stayed in Manhattan merely because she didn’t have a reason to leave, but after she was befriended by Joel , a gay Christian man who had admired her in their high school choir – and who Sam doesn’t even remember – she began, slowly, to feel a sense of belonging. Despite her cynicism and his upbeat sincerity, they formed a strong bond, especially once Joel introduced Sam to a LGBTQ singing group at his church, reigniting her love of singing.
But at a Thanksgiving gathering, she has a quiet epiphany , and by the final episode – which I won’t spoil – Sam accepts her vulnerability, and opens herself up to taking risks. Nothing is wrapped up neatly –is far too naturalistic for that – but it’s an ending that fans of Everett’s funny, infuriating and nuanced character will love. Ready your tissues.
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