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sorchasilverA place to squee, flail, post thinky thoughts, and otherwise generally react to tonight's episode. I'll be watching it on Netflix here tomorrow, but in the meantime, have at it!
sorchasilverallheadybooksHey guys! I had some thoughts about this latest episode that I posted in a personal journal entry here. With as few spoilers as possible, I loved how we're moving into a broader critique of global capitalism and its effects on morality! I'd love to hear what you guys thought in the comments below.
P.S. Should we make a Season 3 tag for discussions of the current episodes?
P.S. Should we make a Season 3 tag for discussions of the current episodes?
erinptah
Crossposting a thing I wrote last week, inspired during a rewatch of season 2....
( The Good Place, the Boy George principle, and the fallacy of the Doctor Problem )
enemyofperfectHey 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
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
sorchasilverHey everybody, it's week 6 of the rewatch, and I'm posting this a bit early as I'm out this afternoon. As usual, just watch the ep whenever you have time over the next few days, then come join the discussion in the comments below. (And if you're behind, feel free to catch up and add to the discussion at any time! :D)
Writer(s): Michael Schur (creator), Josh Siegel and Dylan Morgan
Director: Tucker Gates
Originally aired: 13 October 2016
Synopsis:
Eleanor is enlisted to help Michael with an important task that could determine her fate in the Good Place. Meanwhile, Chidi agrees to be the third wheel in an effort to help out his friend.
Memorable Quote:
Eleanor Shellstrop: What is it with you and frozen yogurt? Have you not heard of ice cream?
Michael: Oh, sure, but I've come to really like frozen yogurt. There's something so human about taking something great and ruining it a little so you can have more of it.
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Writer(s): Michael Schur (creator), Josh Siegel and Dylan Morgan
Director: Tucker Gates
Originally aired: 13 October 2016
Synopsis:
Eleanor is enlisted to help Michael with an important task that could determine her fate in the Good Place. Meanwhile, Chidi agrees to be the third wheel in an effort to help out his friend.
Memorable Quote:
Eleanor Shellstrop: What is it with you and frozen yogurt? Have you not heard of ice cream?
Michael: Oh, sure, but I've come to really like frozen yogurt. There's something so human about taking something great and ruining it a little so you can have more of it.
Useful Links:
Episode Transcript
IMdB entry
sorchasilverHi everyone, and welcome to rewatch week 5. As usual, just watch the ep whenever you can, then join the discussion in the comments.
Writer(s): Michael Schur (creator), Matt Murray
Director: Morgan Sackett
Originally aired: 6 October 2016
Synopsis:
Teaching Eleanor about ethics becomes a full-time job for Chidi; Michael and Janet must deal with an emergency.
Memorable Quote:
Chidi: I am not going to have sex with someone to get them to stop talking to me.
Eleanor: Really? You and I are very different.
Chidi: Yeah I noticed.
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Writer(s): Michael Schur (creator), Matt Murray
Director: Morgan Sackett
Originally aired: 6 October 2016
Synopsis:
Teaching Eleanor about ethics becomes a full-time job for Chidi; Michael and Janet must deal with an emergency.
Memorable Quote:
Chidi: I am not going to have sex with someone to get them to stop talking to me.
Eleanor: Really? You and I are very different.
Chidi: Yeah I noticed.
Useful Links:
Episode Transcript
IMdB entry
Season 1 Rewatch: 1x04 "Jason Mendoza"
Mar. 29th, 2018 04:00 pmsorchasilverI'm so behind on rewatching already (it's deadline season at school, I've been dividing all my non-teaching time between the endless piles of paperwork and trying to get teenagers to hand in assignments), but I'm now off work for the next two weeks so I should be able to get caught up. I've been reading the discussion in the comments as the inbox notifications arrive, and enjoy seeing everyone's theories and ideas. I promise I'll break my vow of silence though! :D
Anyway, you know how it goes: watch the ep when you can, then come and share your thoughts in the comments.
Writer(s): Michael Schur (creator), Joe Mande
Director: Payman Benz
Originally aired: 29 September 2016
Synopsis:
Eleanor has a hard time remaining hidden; Michael asks Tahani to assist a neighbor in finding her true purpose.
Memorable Quote:
Jianyu Li: Everyone thinks I'm Taiwanese. I'm Filipino. That's racist. Heaven is so racist.
Useful Links:
Episode Transcript
IMdB entry
Anyway, you know how it goes: watch the ep when you can, then come and share your thoughts in the comments.
Writer(s): Michael Schur (creator), Joe Mande
Director: Payman Benz
Originally aired: 29 September 2016
Synopsis:
Eleanor has a hard time remaining hidden; Michael asks Tahani to assist a neighbor in finding her true purpose.
Memorable Quote:
Jianyu Li: Everyone thinks I'm Taiwanese. I'm Filipino. That's racist. Heaven is so racist.
Useful Links:
Episode Transcript
IMdB entry
Season 1 Rewatch: 1x03 "Tahani al-Jamil"
Mar. 22nd, 2018 07:55 pmsorchasilverSorry, I had an unexpectedly busy day and only just got home so today's post is slightly delayed! It's week 3 of the rewatch, and today's episode features one of my favourite scenes in the show.
Please watch the episode whenever you choose, then join the discussion in the comments.
Writer(s): Michael Schur (creator), Aisha Muharrar
Director: Beth McCarthy-Miller
Originally aired: 22 September 2016
Synopsis:
Chidi starts giving Eleanor formal lessons in ethics -- the first lesson is to be kind to your neighbor; Michael and Janet assist Chidi in finding a new hobby.
Memorable Quote:
Chidi Anagonye: I have what doctors call "directional insanity". I once got lost on an escalator. So, not exactly Christopher Columbus.
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Episode Transcript
IMdB entry
Please watch the episode whenever you choose, then join the discussion in the comments.
Writer(s): Michael Schur (creator), Aisha Muharrar
Director: Beth McCarthy-Miller
Originally aired: 22 September 2016
Synopsis:
Chidi starts giving Eleanor formal lessons in ethics -- the first lesson is to be kind to your neighbor; Michael and Janet assist Chidi in finding a new hobby.
Memorable Quote:
Chidi Anagonye: I have what doctors call "directional insanity". I once got lost on an escalator. So, not exactly Christopher Columbus.
Useful Links:
Episode Transcript
IMdB entry
sorchasilverWelcome to our first rewatch post! I’m really looking forward to rewatching the show, and having the opportunity to discuss it with you. Watch the episode at a time that works for you, and come join us in the comments.
Writer(s): Michael Schur
Director: Drew Goddard
Originally aired: September 19th, 2016
Synopsis:
Newly-deceased Eleanor Shellstrop is sent to the Good Place but only by mistake; Eleanor is determined to become a better person in her afterlife with help from friends Chidi and Janet.
Memorable Quote:
Chidi Anagonye: Well, I've narrowed it down to two possibilities: yes and no.
Useful Links:
Episode Transcript
IMDb entry
ETA: As this is a rewatch, references to future episodes is fine.
Writer(s): Michael Schur
Director: Drew Goddard
Originally aired: September 19th, 2016
Synopsis:
Newly-deceased Eleanor Shellstrop is sent to the Good Place but only by mistake; Eleanor is determined to become a better person in her afterlife with help from friends Chidi and Janet.
Memorable Quote:
Chidi Anagonye: Well, I've narrowed it down to two possibilities: yes and no.
Useful Links:
Episode Transcript
IMDb entry
ETA: As this is a rewatch, references to future episodes is fine.
