Ep 2. Slap Me
- TV-14
- May 17, 2020
- 15 min
Avocado Toast the series is a Canadian comedy web series that follows the lives of two women, Molly and Elle, in their thirties who are struggling with finding their purpose and navigating relationships in modern-day Toronto.
In Season 1 Episode 2 titled "Slap Me," Molly and Elle are seen dealing with the aftermath of their drunken hook-up. The episode begins with Molly waking up in Elle's bed but with no memory of how she got there. As they try to piece together the events of the night before, they are interrupted by Kevin (Elle's ex-boyfriend) who walks in on them. Awkwardness ensues as Elle tries to cover up the fact that Molly is in her bed, but Kevin sees right through it.
Molly and Elle have a heart-to-heart about their friendship and what they want from each other. They both agree that they value their friendship and are not interested in pursuing anything romantic. Meanwhile, Kevin starts to cause more trouble by showing up uninvited to Molly's yoga class and trying to win Elle back.
Throughout the episode, we see flashbacks of Kevin and Elle's relationship, which hints at why they broke up and adds depth to Kevin's character. We also see Molly's struggle with dealing with her ex-boyfriend who is also in her yoga class.
As the episode progresses, the tension between Kevin and Molly escalates when Molly confronts Kevin about his behavior and ends up slapping him. The rest of the episode deals with the fallout from the slap and how the characters try to move forward.
Overall, "Slap Me" maintains the light and humorous tone that the series is known for while also delving deeper into the characters' emotions and pasts. The episode also touches on themes of friendship, boundaries, and the complexity of modern relationships. It is a great follow-up to the first episode and sets the stage for more hijinks and emotional moments to come.