Ep 9. Asshole, Other Asshole, and the Depressive Muppet
- May 15, 2018
- 25 min
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7.6 (115)
In You Me Her season 3 episode 9, titled "Asshole, Other Asshole, and the Depressive Muppet," we are once again thrust into the complicated lives of Jack, Emma, and Izzy as they navigate the ups and downs of their unconventional polyamorous relationship. This episode sees the trio facing a number of challenges as they attempt to make their three-way dynamic work.
The episode opens with Jack feeling increasingly disconnected from the others, and struggling to come to terms with his role in the relationship. Meanwhile, Emma is still trying to balance her job and her love life, and finds herself struggling to keep up with the demands of both. Izzy, ever the free spirit, is content to let things unfold as they will, but finds herself frustrated by Jack's moodiness and Emma's preoccupation.
As tensions begin to rise between the three, they are forced to confront some difficult truths about themselves and each other. Jack, for one, is forced to confront his own insecurities and fears, and has to decide whether he's willing to take a risk and let himself be vulnerable in order to keep the relationship intact.
Emma, too, is forced to confront some of her own demons, including her tendency to run away from difficult situations. As she struggles to balance her job and her relationship with Jack and Izzy, Emma must figure out how to make it all work without compromising any of her own needs or desires.
And then there's Izzy, who has always been the most carefree and open of the trio. But even she is not immune to the emotional rollercoaster that is their relationship, and finds herself struggling with her own feelings of insecurity and jealousy as Jack and Emma grow increasingly distant.
Despite these challenges, however, the three remain committed to making their relationship work, no matter how difficult it may be. And as they navigate the highs and lows of their unconventional love affair, they are reminded that love, even in its most complicated form, is worth fighting for.
As always, You Me Her manages to tread the line between romantic comedy and drama with grace, humor, and heart. Fans of the show will undoubtedly find plenty to love in this episode, and newcomers will be drawn in by the sharp writing, nuanced performances, and the universal themes of love, relationships, and self-discovery that underpin the entire series.