TV: LA Complex SE2 EP9

LA Complex
Drama

Every week I find myself posting about the new ep of this show, that's the sign of a good one right? I think so. Even though this is only a drama, something happens every week that I want to talk about and I've grown so attached to the characters... It kind of reminds me of Skins a little...

Wow, now I want to know what happened with Connor's (Jonathan Patrick Moore) parents... They've mentioned a few little things and that's probably where Connor's mental issues came from; abandonment. Now he has a sister though. It looks like they all suffered some form of mental illness, can anyone say hereditary? I'm glad I was wrong about her and that Charlotte (Tori Anderson) actually is Connor's sister, he needs some family.

Told you Raquel (Jewel Staite) was going to get sued....again! Kinda knew she would apply for bankruptsy too, what other choice did she have? I did not see her waiting tables though... The owner of the restaurant had the right idea putting her behind the bar instead.

Nick (Joe Dinicol) impressed me this episode. I original thought that he was being a bit spineless when he copped up to the cocaine being his, especially because he didn't sound in the least bit believable but then after he got fired and stormed back into the writers room I actually stopped and cheered at the TV.

Beth (Dayle McLeod) is kinda smart isn't she? Except when it comes to her dad... Wonder if she will ever answer the phone. I don't blame her though, I'd be majorly pissed off with him. About time she got with Cam (Kristopher Turner)! I knew Raquel would end up doing their movie... I bet it turns out to be a major hit and they all become famous from it! How cool was Beth when Raquel stormed in too, I giggled.

I still think Kal (Andra Fuller) is the main character for me, his story is the one I want to hear about. I am so glad he told Abby (Cassie Steele), she might hate him now but at least he will have someone to talk to about it. Wasn't sure he was actually going to tell her for a second there... but he did! Maybe this is finally the time when Tariq (Benajmin Charles Watson) will come back, I've been waiting for this all season!

3 out of 5 skeletons in the closet...

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Paul: This is not the 70's, it's not the mid-80's, it's not various portions of the 90's. You are not day traders, this is not a high school or a disco tech in Monaco. You are pale, miserable, uncool writers who should not be able to afford this much cocaine, you're lucky you get a writers bathroom.

Nick: You know, you are like the worst person I've ever met and it might be okay if you were good at this job, but you're not. Everybody knows Chris and Ryan completely rewrite everything you do. You're always late, you're always drunk, you look like a muppet without it's fur and the only reason you're even here is because Paul knew you back when you used to be funny.

TV: LA Complex SE2 EP1

The LA Complex
Drama

I love this show and I'm so glad it's back for a second season so soon after the first. It's a pretty obscure Canadian show and I wouldn't be surprised if you haven't heard about it until now. I found out about it from Jewel Staite (Firefly) on Twitter and immediately went and watched the six episodes of the short season one. After that I was a bit sad because I wasn't sure it would be renewed...but low and behold! Here we are! Yay!

When I first started watching it I thought it was going to be one of those lame comedies... but its actually really quite good! Based around a block of flats in LA that are filled with wanna-be actors and actresses, it tells some great stories of the less glamorous side of show business; the auditions, struggling to books jobs and pay the rent.

I thought the characters were a bit flimsy at first but coming into this second season I see the more serious side of them and I care about them.

The whole situation between the King (Andra Fuller) and Tariq (Benjamin Charles Watson) has always been so damn tragic. I get why King doesn't want to come out of the closet, how many gay/bi rappers do you know of? But there is something seriously wrong with him to be able to smash Tariq like that. What a way to leave off last season! Tariq reacted exactly the way he should have, I'm proud of him but so sad for him too. Not only has he lost the guy he loves but now he's moving home and leaving all his friends and his career too. I am especially glad that his boss Dynasty (Dayo Ade) knows what actually happened.

Poor Nick Wagner (Joe Dinicol)! The interview scene made me laugh something fierce! Sabrina (Georgina Reilly) is great, I love her dry sense of humour. Can't wait to see what goes on between those two in the coming season. But what about Abby (Cassie Steele)? He didn't tell her that they would be working together... is she gonna flip when she finds out?

And Connor (Jonathan Patrick Moore - Who's an Aussie!). Why has no one noticed how lonely that poor fella is? He burnt down his own freakin' house for goodness sake! I am glad that he and Raquel (Staite) are finally official, that boy needs someone and so does Raquel. What's she going to do about the baby?

Alicia's (Chelan Simmons) gone, Tariq's gone. The two new kids are moving in I'm assuming... Who are they? Did they run away from home or do they just not have one? And if they did run away, does that mean someone will recognise Simon from the commercial? I love new characters but I hope that's not the last we see of Alicia and Tariq.

I loved the live band in last season and did you notice that they changed this season? Anyone know the names of both bands? I'm always after new music.

Sooo excited about this show being back! But you can probably tell that from the length of this post...

5 out of 5 bling chains...