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.

Useful links:
Episode Transcript
IMDb entry

Comments

[enemyofperfect]

A few possible jumping off-points:

• Was there anything you see differently now in light of later episodes?
• Was there anything that really made you laugh?
• What is one moment that gave you feels?

[author_by_night]

Was there anything you see differently now in light of later episodes?

It's clear Michael very intentionally set Tahani up to fail. Misleading her into planning a joyous occasion... etc. He even knew perfectly well that Janet was fine, but played the whole thing up to literally torture them.

Was there anything that really made you laugh?

"Attention: I have been murdered. Attention: I have been murdered." So wrong, but hilarious.

(Also, whenever Alexa glitches, I ALWAYS mutter "attention, I have been murdered.")

[enemyofperfect]

Michael must have been having so much fun at his retirement party. What exquisite torment that was!

(Also, whenever Alexa glitches, I ALWAYS mutter "attention, I have been murdered.")

Hee, I love it!