What I’m Watching: Girls

Girls: Season 2, Episodes 8 and 9 “It’s Back” and “On All Fours” (B)

It makes sense to me that Hannah would be spiraling out of control and regressing to childhood problems now that she essentially has no support system with her friends otherwise occupied. The return of her OCD, however, was uncomfortably jarring, and while it provided an excellent opportunity to see Hannah’s miraculously apathetic parents once again, it was really more depressing than anything. Bob Balaban was a perfect therapist for Hannah, someone who refused to indulge any of her specific questions or allegations. The reaction to the first draft of her book wasn’t helpful, of course, and that q-tip scene was painful. It was not, however, the most unsettling moment of the ninth episode. I thought it was great that Adam got a chance to have his own plotline, going to an AA meeting and offering to bring cookies next time even though he doesn’t like them, netting himself a date in the process. I enjoyed his chemistry with Shiri Appleby’s Natalia, and it was devastating therefore to see him be so horribly rough with her, something that she didn’t take well. His run-in with Hannah was awkward, and I’m not sure whether this mishap in his current relationship will make him long for her once again. Marnie’s performance wasn’t actually bad, but it was somewhat embarrassing for the sheer nature of her obliviousness to everyone else’s perception of her. She really needs to move on, especially since Charlie can’t make up his mind about her. Shoshanna also needs to start being honest with Ray, since he may be forgiving but he sure is clingy and that’s not what she wants right now. This Sunday marks the season finale, but at least we have a third season to look forward to where things can head in a whole new direction.