Season 1 Rewatch: 1x07 "The Eternal Shriek"

[enemyofperfect]

Hey sorchasilver, I hope I'm not stepping on your toes by posting this! But I've really been enjoying this rewatch, and I think at least a few other people have too, so here's another post for discussion.

Writers: Michael Schur (creator), Megan Amram
Director: Trent O'Donnell
Originally aired: 20 October 2016

Synopsis:
Eleanor and Chidi find that the only way to save Michael from going to "The Eternal Shriek" (part of the Bad Place) is to deactivate Janet. Since she is programmed to answer any question, Janet tells them exactly how to do it.

Memorable Quote:
Michael: Oh, my dear Janet. Will you be okay after I leave?
Janet: Yes. This will not affect me in any way.

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Episode Transcript
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Comments

[author_by_night]

I think the fact that Chidi was so upset over that lie also foreshadows his flaws. After all, it seems pretty ethical to me TO lie about such a thing. If someone says "be honest", don't be honest. I mean, sure if Henry was going to wear the boots to a funeral, Chidi might have been better off advising that it wouldn't be appropriate. Or if Henry was going to wear them surfing, pointing out that they might be slippery. But he couldn't handle the fact that he was dishonest to spare someone's feelings. And that's a pretty big oversight, as much as I love Chidi.

Good point about Eleanor's growth. She didn't magically change overnight, but she was willing to help a friend.