Ray Donovan: Season 2, Episode 6 “Viagra” (B+)
This was an episode all about relationships, and it’s very hard to find a healthy one among them. Ray’s trip to see Ashley and his meeting with Steve Knight, played by Eion Bailey of “Covert Affairs” and “Once Upon a Time,” seemed to really trigger in him some guilt about the kind of husband he has been recently. Unfortunately, his impromptu date night coincided with Abby’s actualization of her adulterous thoughts and her extremely passionate night with Brian Geraghty’s cop. Rather than wait for his wife to come home and try to make things right, Ray decided to slip back into old habits, inviting Ashley over to try that particular brand of crazy again. Bunchy, on the other hand, is venturing into new territory, and popping a Viagra wasn’t exactly the best idea, especially considering that his new flame likely would have understood if he had performance issues. Terry made a big gesture to Frances, and while I don’t see them moving to Ireland any time soon, it was still impressive to see him try to change his life in an impactful life. It doesn’t seem like the time for Ray to let him go either, though extracting $100,000 a month from Steve Knight is definitely a good business model. Videotaping Cochrane in the act of having sex with his number two’s wife is a risky move, and I’m hoping it won’t cause Ray more trouble than it’s worth. That’s double true given what Mickey is up to, letting his imaginative side get the best of him and putting to paper things that are much better left unwritten. At least it’s a blast to watch him work with Shorty. Ending on Connor’s unceremonious announcement of his birthday was disconcerting at best.
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