Big Little Lies: Season 1, Episode 7 "You Get What You Get"

 Big Little Lies: Season 1, Episode 7 "You Get What You Get"


SPOILERS AHEAD!!!!!!!!!!!!


Season 1 of Big Little Lies went out with a big bang. The ending is shocking, unforgettable, and exhilarating as we finally learn who got murdered and the reasons why it took place. While the basic premise is a whodunit murder investigation, the real story is about women empowerment in their everyday lives. How nothing is stronger than women bonding and friendship. After a heartfelt apology, Renata joins the circle. Her character wasn’t exactly an evil woman after all; just a protective mother. This episode also shows why men can be so toxic. Of course, Alexander Skarsgard’s Perry is a horrible person no matter which way you look at it. He beats Celeste and it is later revealed that he is the same person who raped poor Jane. He is the one who tried to beat all the women in this crazy ending, but it was ultimately Bonnie (whose abusive past was alluded to) who made the final, fatal push that ended Perry’s life. The performances are phenomenal all around. Nicole Kidman continues to endear as a character to root for. Alexander Skarsgard must be praying his career can continue as I am not sure I can look at him in the same light again. But once again, great performance!

In “You Get What You Need,” Celeste continues to take beatings from Perry. Following the advice from her therapist, enough is enough. She decided to take the kids and move out, but Perry may be one step ahead of her. Madeleine suffers from her cheating days as she needs to tell Ed what happened as he grows more suspicious. Jane finally learns who is behind the attacks of Amabella…and it is not her son, Ziggy. There is this phrase, “Like father, like son.” That should give you an idea who is the suspect.

This is an amazing conclusion with an ending you will never forget. The terror in Jane’s eyes as she finds the truth of her rapist is an image that sticks with you. I liked how Bonnie is given a more instrumental role here. Plus, she got some awesome vocal talent! Jean-Marc Vallee took a pulp book and turned it into a series that will empower women. Hollywood has rarely given opportunities to women, and this series opened the door to the future. One of the reasons why Reese Witherspoon took the role/producer commitment in the first place. Amazing cinematography and music! I am really looking forward to Season 2!

My Grade: A+

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