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The list goes on.
The dismounts of each episode are perfect in that they immediately push you forward into the next episode.
(Can you even imagine?
What are we, cave people?)
Some of these cliffhangers are more effective than others.
You want to talk about long-lasting ramifications on the plot?
After that moment, you view Judy and Jens friendship in a completely different way than before that moment.
Suddenly, you are watching a different show.
It amps the tension and stakes way the hell up.
Is she an outright villain?
Is this all a trick that will be negated in episode two?
When will Jen find out?
But also, WHEN WILL JEN FIND OUT?
Cliffhanger Curse Rating:5 fucks out of 5.
Plus, that guy deserved it.
Cliffhanger Curse Rating:0 fucks out of 5.
Also, just the sentence I miss your cock is a little alarming, you know?
Cliffhanger Curse Rating:3 fucks out of 5.
Lets be real: This is not a cliffhanger.
Shes done very, very dumb things before.
Cliffhanger Curse Rating:1 fuck out of 5.
Grief treat, baby!
Its insane, honestly.
A person who could unravel Judys lie?
Damn it, Judy.
Just leave the hot guy who enjoys lush poontang out of your accidental murdering shenanigans, would you?
Cliffhanger Curse Rating: Honestly, what the fuck?
3 fucks out of 5.
Bless Shandy, you guys.
She arrives as creepy as ever with information that signals the walls might be closing in on Judy.
Now her plan to bring Nick into the investigation seems extra dumb, doesnt it?
Cliffhanger Curse Rating:Fucking Shandy.
3 fucks out of 5.
Basically: Ticktock, Judes.
Jens been lying, but mostly about the state of her marriage.
Its not a jaw-dropper, but it is a throw-up-in-the-sink … er.
Cliffhanger Curse Rating:This is getting fucking serious.
4 fucks out of 5.
The good news is that this is another cliffhanger the show couldve washed away but doesnt.
Nick goes to Detective Perez with his hunch about Judy and Steve.
Again, for those in the back:Oh shiiiiiiiiiit.
If you are not immediately pressing play to find out what Nick does, I cannot help you.
Cliffhanger Curse Rating:4 fucks out of 5. and Jen tells Judy that she can die (!!
), and Jen goes and grabs the gun from the safe (!!!!!).
Its all set to Sing, Sing, Sing, so it is objectively awesome.
All of these cliffhangers perfectly set up the finale and have enough momentum to force us right into it.
Exactly what a cliffhanger is supposed to do.
Cool, cool, cool.
Everything is fine here.
What did you do when you saw Steve in the pool?
I guzzled a glass of California Chard and immediately said, Whens season two?
Cliffhanger Curse Rating:Fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck.
All the fucks out of 5.
In fact, he looks exactly like Dead Steve (its James Marsden).
Never in my life have the words good morning!
produced such a visceral reaction from my body.
The reveal works so well because of the setup.
Steve would be showing up in flashbacks, right?
Is this a zombie show now?And then, finally, youll land on twin shenanigans.
Its twin shenanigans, of course!
Cliffhanger Curse Rating:That is fucking hilarious.
4 fucks out of 5.
Like season one, theres no use trying to top the premieres big ending.
We all know that dead bodies dont stay buried or, uh, frozen.
You know Jen and Judy and Dead Steve are eventually headed to the Angeles National Forest.
Plot-wise, the payoff comes much, much later.
Dead to Mesure loves ending episodes with people finding incriminating shit in storage units, huh?
Cliffhanger Curse Rating:Well, this is going to be a fucking problem.3 fucks out of 5.
And then Jen lights that car on fire right on the side of the road.
In fact, its found in the very next episode, by none other than Nick Prager.
This ending is all flash with little payoff.
Cliffhanger Curse Rating:Oh wow, fuck.
2 fucks out of 5.
Season Two, Episode 6: You Dont Have To
Of all the lesbians in Laguna!
Its so outrageous that even the show is self-aware enough to joke about the contrivance.
Cliffhanger Curse Rating:Oh, fuck me.
2 fucks out of 5.
Youve gotta love a kissing cliffhanger.
The conversation is not effective in getting Charlie to drop his hunch that something weird is going on.
Cliffhanger Curse Rating:Well, fuck.
2 fucks out of 5.
And in a crazy twist no one saw coming, I actually died watching that moment.
So RIP, me.
Just over here living forall the romantic cliffhangersDead to Meis serving up in season two.
Still, it provides a great, swoony button for episode eight.
They feel important its more of those the-walls-are-closing-in beats and thats because they are important.
Perhaps the most important nitty-gritty plot cliffhangers of the season.
Leave me to mourn the short-lived love affair of Jen and Ben.
Well always have them slow-dancing to an improvised nerdy chiropractor song.
Cliffhanger Curse Rating:Oh, fuck me.
4 fucks out of 5.
This is obviously the Big Cliffhanger on which the entire season hinges.
Jen really confesses to killing Steve Wood … what Perez does with that confession is a different story.
Cliffhanger Curse Rating:Ah!
4 fucks out of 5.
And then a pesky dog starts digging around in Angeles National Forest.
Uh, guys, the driver of the car is a very drunk Ben.
It does, however, set up a wholehost of new questionsto be asked and problems to be solved.
Cliffhanger Curse Rating:Fucking Ben?!
3 fucks out of 5.
When Judy returns, Jen decides to keep the news to herself.
Jens a murderer, not a psycho!
Especially when it comes to being there for her best friend.
Now, Steves body resurfacing … thats much more concerning.
Cliffhanger Curse Rating:Not Judy!
Sweet for Henry, anyway we know that bird is the same one Jen smashed over Steves head.
Thats not comforting at all!
Who knows exactly what Nick will do with it, but its too close for comfort!!
Why didnt these women get rid of this bird when they had the chance?!
Get your head in the game, ladies!
Cliffhanger Curse Rating:3 fucks out of 5 for This!
Why introduce the MVP of the FBI and not have him put the pressure on Jen and Judy?
While theyre busy have vigorous car sex, Judy and Michelle have reunited and are also doing the deed!
Its great to see them both getting some.
Oh, and then Jens tub falls through the kitchen ceiling.
The end of this episode is a ride!
I love this show and I love this reveal.
Its both surprising and, come on, kind of hilarious.
Cliffhanger Curse Rating:Were having a fucking baby?!
4 fucks out of 5
Season 3, Episode 7: Can We Be Honest?
Oof, this one stings!
You never think Perez is going to use that information!
Theyre hauling sweet Ben away!
Cliffhanger Curse Rating:Not fucking cool, guys!
She wouldnt, would she?
She couldnt, right??
Maybe hearing Jen call a doctor a fucking dick fuck again will help.
Nope, never mind!
Cliffhanger Curse Rating:You fucking dick fucks!
Even though shes building a happy life with her three kids (welcome, baby Joey!)
And its a good one, too.
Like the cliffhanger connoisseur it is,Dead to Meleaves us wanting more.
Cliffhanger Curse Rating:Fuck you,Dead to Me!
4 fucks out of 5
