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Is there a character on television currently more tragic than Julien Calloway?
I mean, good Lord.
This poor kid has been under constant surveillance by sociopathic teachers.
I just didnt realize how heavily this scenario would affect Julien.
And I dont mean emotionally because this news would obviously fuck up any teenager, particularly a public-facing one.
Because its certainly not amusing to watch.
Viewers got to laugh and experience some cue Dorinda Medleys Siri Schadenfreude.
However, Julien is neither a media savant nor a mastermind Queen B, as Monet always reminds her.
The involvement of Lauren in this scandal still puzzles me.
Its also hard to believe that the assistant of a musical artist would go to these lengths.
Maybe a sister or a best friend, but an assistant??
Outside the office, Davis is waiting to talk to Julien.
And the music biz certainly doesnt care about predators permeating their industry.
Were also not invested enough in their marriage as an audience to truly care.
Or maybe how the rejection hes currently experiencing from Audrey and Aki is spilling over into this conflict?
Meanwhile, Audrey and Akis relationship is a steady anchor throughout this increasingly chaotic episode.
Can this show just morph intoScenes From a Marriagestarring these two already??
Aki clearly admires Audreys confidence and acerbity.
And Audrey needs a boyfriend whos a good listener and kind of submissive.
Additionally, neither of them seems to vibe with their families like that.
Aki thinks his external affairs are okay because hes exploring something Audrey cant offer him.
The line this show tries to draw between Scott and Keller regarding their use of Gossip Girl is laughable.
Theyre all doing the same awful shit, but Scott just has more overtly gross, Harvey Levin energy.
Theyre also trying to avoid all the drunk SantaCon dudes who are being obnoxious and creepy.
to warn her not to come out with her story because of how it will affect Lauren.
So we get a needle drop of Olivia Rodrigos traitor while the news spreads that Julien is silencing victims.
The use of this song would make sense if Julien did, like, an ounce of something wrong.
I Started a Joke is right there, folks!
So were stuck once again with these muddled emotional moments and nothing valuable or insightful to glean from them.
