One of my favorite shows too. I read an interview with Bridget Everett, where she spoke about the decision of the writers to keep Sam’s father as part of the story, and had him take off to go on a fishing trip, rather than reflect the death of the actor who portrays him. She says that in the scene where she’s cleaning the barn and begins crying, that was actually a moment of real grief - she was crying for the actor who had passed away.
I thought that when watching that scene. In fact, I had wondered if they were going to show in the next shot her learning that her on-screen dad died. Because it confused me, her strong emotional reaction if he was truly on a fishing trip. I read that because season 1 was all about the sister's death, that to have another family death so soon felt too much. In my head, I thought it was a way to keep him alive a little bit longer.
Thanks for sharing Felicia. I didn't know this and it makes so much sense. I remember that barn cleaning scene very well and feeling the grief and emptiness. There's something to be said for the collective grieving process where each of these actors has one another to lean on and process the pain thru performance.
Yeah, thanks Jen! And, Beth, the cross-post is live now! Let me know if you gain any new subscribers or increased views! The cross-posting now appears on our main pages, which is great! I assume the views numbers are only for your Substack though?
Yes view numbers are wholly from my posting but you can see view numbers from cross post and we can add together. Thanks so much for cross posting Steve. Already one new subscriber! Welcome to the “Steve-hive” which reminds me of the new Donald Glover Prime show “Swarm” loosely based on Beyoncé fandom “bey-hive”
Ha! You couldn’t have known this, I don’t think, but I’m actually halfway through watching “Swarm“. It’s pretty insane and I am undecided whether I recommend it or not. I do love the audacity of it. And the idea of having a murderous obsessive fan be its protagonist is pretty bold.
One of my favorite shows too. I read an interview with Bridget Everett, where she spoke about the decision of the writers to keep Sam’s father as part of the story, and had him take off to go on a fishing trip, rather than reflect the death of the actor who portrays him. She says that in the scene where she’s cleaning the barn and begins crying, that was actually a moment of real grief - she was crying for the actor who had passed away.
I thought that when watching that scene. In fact, I had wondered if they were going to show in the next shot her learning that her on-screen dad died. Because it confused me, her strong emotional reaction if he was truly on a fishing trip. I read that because season 1 was all about the sister's death, that to have another family death so soon felt too much. In my head, I thought it was a way to keep him alive a little bit longer.
Thanks for sharing Felicia. I didn't know this and it makes so much sense. I remember that barn cleaning scene very well and feeling the grief and emptiness. There's something to be said for the collective grieving process where each of these actors has one another to lean on and process the pain thru performance.
Bravo! Excellent collab!
Thanks Jen!
Yeah, thanks Jen! And, Beth, the cross-post is live now! Let me know if you gain any new subscribers or increased views! The cross-posting now appears on our main pages, which is great! I assume the views numbers are only for your Substack though?
Yes view numbers are wholly from my posting but you can see view numbers from cross post and we can add together. Thanks so much for cross posting Steve. Already one new subscriber! Welcome to the “Steve-hive” which reminds me of the new Donald Glover Prime show “Swarm” loosely based on Beyoncé fandom “bey-hive”
Ha! You couldn’t have known this, I don’t think, but I’m actually halfway through watching “Swarm“. It’s pretty insane and I am undecided whether I recommend it or not. I do love the audacity of it. And the idea of having a murderous obsessive fan be its protagonist is pretty bold.