Ep 2. The Old Woman

Sensitive Skin season 1 episode 2, titled "The Old Woman," follows the lives of Davina and Al, a couple in their 50s who are trying to navigate life and marriage in a world that seems to have left them behind.

In this episode, Davina starts to struggle with her own mortality and the fear of growing old. Her anxiety is amplified when she meets an old woman on the street who reminds her of her own mortality and the inevitability of death. The old woman seems to have given up on life and is now living on the streets with her dog.

Davina becomes fascinated with the old woman and her dog, and soon begins to think about her own mortality and what will happen to her when she grows old. She starts to worry about her own marriage and whether or not Al will still love her when they are both old and gray. Al, on the other hand, is more concerned about making money and paying the bills, and seems largely oblivious to Davina's concerns.

Davina decides to try and help the old woman, but her attempts to reach out to her are met with suspicion and hostility. The old woman eventually reveals that she has a daughter who lives in the city, but that they are estranged. Davina tries to help the woman reconnect with her daughter and get off the streets, but her efforts are ultimately in vain.

Meanwhile, Al is dealing with his own set of issues. He is being constantly harassed by his boss at work, who is pressuring him to sell his clients on expensive, unnecessary products. Al is conflicted because he needs the money, but he also wants to be honest with his clients. He starts to feel like he is stuck between a rock and a hard place, and is unsure of what to do.

As the episode progresses, Davina and Al's marriage starts to show cracks. They argue about everything from money to their daughter, and it becomes clear that neither of them is entirely happy with their current situation. Ultimately, they both begin to realize that they need to make some changes if they want to be happy in the long run.

"The Old Woman" is a poignant and thoughtful episode that explores some of the difficult and uncomfortable realities of growing older. It is a reminder that life is short and that we should take every opportunity to make the most of it. The episode also serves as a warning about the dangers of becoming too complacent and comfortable in our lives, and the importance of always striving to grow and change.