What I’m Watching: Trying

Trying: Season 3, Episode 6 “Feelings are the Worst” (B+)

And there we have it, the truth coming out in the worst possible way, with Jason’s decision to invest the money with Scott leading to multiple terrible outcomes. He should have known that, friendly as she seemed, it was a bad idea to confide in Bev about his deepest secrets. They’re on unstable enough footing as it is, and now there are multiple legitimate reasons that they may not be able to be the best parents for Princess and Tyler. Getting an offer accepted on the flat and being told to vacate is very bad news, since now they’re totally out of options. Fixing a broken lamp won’t do much when they need to find somewhere new to live and have to contend with someone else who thinks she may be able to provide better for the children. Nikki did also finally express her frustration with Karen complaining about being pregnant, and it came at a perfect time since she had legitimately shoplifted a bunch of clothes from the store with same security guard she had insulted, and Karen was ready to feign pregnancy problems to get her out of trouble in the most fantastic way possible. Scott got a harsh reality check from his new editor, played by the always terrific Denis O’Hare, as he found out that everyone had interpreted his autobiographical book as a satire of the most ridiculous typical man, but he understands how important being stable for his forthcoming child is and is ready to put his ego aside to sell his product the way they want - as a Christmas toilet book.