Damn, my boy Chidi is ripped.
[7.3/10] I like the basic premise of this one -- what would you do if you knew you were going to hell no matter what -- a lot. The reactions from everyone in the group were superb.
My favorite was Chidi’s. While there’s been a lot of debate over him being “swole” I love his peep chili-focused descent into nihilism, especially his crazy speech to his students, which reveal the mind-warping effect of someone who’s struggled every day of his life to make decisions learning that none of his decisions matter anymore. It’s funny and sad in a great way.
I also like the Tahani and Jason side of things. Knowing that she’s heading to The Bad Place gives Tahani the clarity to see that her efforts for attention are pointless, and instead wants to be charitable. Jason, having been poor, understands the effect charity can have on someone’s life, and that makes them a great team to try to spread money out into the world (and set up a platonic marriage to make it happen and make Janet mad.)
Speaking of which, I like Janet and Michael together as well. Michael’s idea of writing a manifesto, so that others could succeed where they’ve failed, is a neat one, and Janet taking over typing because of Michael’s inept typing is amusing and relatable.
But the best, albeit easiest part, is Eleanor meaning to go back to her purely hedonistic ways and instead going out of her way to do good. It’s a reveal that the little nagging voice in her head is getting stronger, and that she’s growing as a person. Her efforts to get the group to try anyway, to help other people attain salvation even if it’s out of their reach, is a great place to land on, and helps rescue Chidi and the others from despair.
This also is sheer speculation, but I like the implied idea that, by knowing they’re damned, it suddenly makes the group’s actions count again. They can (or at least should) be able to earn points for these deeds because they’re not doing it to gain entrance to The Good Place -- they think that’s out of reach -- they’re just doing it to be good and altruistic. It’s a good twist, if that’s where they’re going with it.
Overall, an episode with a fun concept and a lot of chuckle-worthy bits.
Cons:
- Can they please - please - make Chidi develop as a character?
I cannot stand anymore his "anything happens -> Chidi loses his mind -> he freaks out and does things that really, really test my suspension of disbelief (and it's not like it's sleepy in such a show) like eating chili in class -> 5mins of the episode filled".
Even the philosophical bombs (the real interesting and developing part of the show) are spoiled by his immovable attitude.
Pros:
- Eleanor, as usual
- Tahani's arc
- Michael and Janet's buddy comedy part
I feel that this episode got the gist of the whole show just right. It wasn't the best episode, it wasn't the worst, but it explained exactly what this show is about.
Also, never before had the explanation of an episode title made me laugh as much as this one's!
okay... game-changing episode in my opinion. shit hit the ceiling!!! also, chidi's physique...... my god........ it was hard not to drool
Shout by PongpengVIP 2BlockedParent2018-10-19T11:44:51Z
The scene explaining the meaning of "Jeremy Bearimy" deserves 10++++ tho.