Ep 1. Come Again
- TV-14
- May 17, 2020
- 12 min
Avocado Toast the series follows the lives of two millennial women - Molly and Elle - as they navigate through the ups and downs of their twenties. Season 1, Episode 1 titled "Come Again" introduces us to the two best friends who have been together since childhood. We see them having a rather humorous conversation about how to get laid on a dating app. However, life intervenes and they find themselves struggling with the challenges of everyday life.
Molly is a struggling writer who has been unemployed for several months. With her savings dwindling, she is forced to take a job as a bartender at her local pub. Elle, on the other hand, is a successful career woman who has just broken up with her long-term boyfriend and finds herself questioning her life choices. The episode is a perfect introduction to the series as it showcases the dilemmas that most young adults face in their twenties.
The episode starts with Molly waking up to her landlord banging on her door, demanding for rent money. This just adds to her already mounting problems as she is completely broke and has nothing to pay her rent with. As she makes her way to the bar, we see her struggling to make a decent first impression on her boss - a feisty bar owner named Caroline.
Elle, on the other hand, has just returned from a business trip in New York. Her boyfriend, whom she was supposed to meet at the airport, was nowhere to be found. As she tries to make sense of the situation, she calls Molly to vent her frustrations. Molly, who is busy at the bar, hastily promises to meet Elle later that evening to catch up.
As the day progresses, Molly finds herself struggling to keep up with the demands of her job. From getting yelled at by a rude customer to coming up with quirky cocktail names, she finds herself running around the bar in a frenzy. However, things take an unexpected turn when she meets a handsome stranger named Mal.
Meanwhile, Elle finds herself struggling to come to terms with her breakup. As she tries to drown her sorrows, she meets an old flame named Chase who suggests they catch up over dinner.
As the episode progresses, we see Molly and Elle's paths crossing again as they both find themselves struggling to deal with the challenges of their lives. The episode is filled with witty one-liners and relatable situations - from Molly's awkward encounters with Mal to Elle's hilarious confrontations with her ex-boyfriend.
Overall, "Come Again" is a promising start to the series. It perfectly sets the tone for what's to come, showcasing the relatable struggles of two best friends who are trying to figure out their lives. The episode ends on a cliffhanger, leaving viewers eager to see what happens next.