Normal People
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I, for one, think this is great!
Everyone on this show should be in therapy.
Rob, Connells friend from high school who never left their hometown, killed himself on New Years Eve.
But I guess to Connell the orbit around Marianne is the only one worth occupying.)
He doesnt introduce her to anyone.
He doesnt refer to her as his girlfriend.
As they walk into church I must note I am finding the score in this episode kind of excessive.
Dont know that we really need this level of dramatic sad piano to get the vibe.
Its a funeral for a 21-year-old; pretty sure we know its tragic.
When Connell sees Marianne he blurts out her name and drops Helens arm like he wishes she didnt exist.
They wrap themselves in a deep, closed-eyes hug that almost makes my arms ache.
(COVID life, week six: I miss people so much!!)
Ooof, Im sure thats just the answer she was looking for.
This is the place their fights always go.
Of course it is.
Im sure theyll both be getting a grand nights sleep hating each other in that twin bed.
In the weeks that follow, Connell sits by himself in class.
Sounds swirl and screech in his brain.
Helen breaks up with him.
Over Skype, Marianne says she is sorry to hear they broke up.
Yup, just a super appropriate friendship with boundaries!
Sobbing, he says he came to Trinity thinking I could have a different life.
But I hate it here.
I cant get that life back.
Connell walks out and it does seem a little brighter outside, no?
He is taking some deep breaths and telling Marianne on Skype about how he went to therapy.
Hearing about this makes Connell smile for the first and only time this episode.
