What I’m Watching: Not Dead Yet

Not Dead Yet: Season 1, Episode 9 “Not Scattered Yet” (B)

It’s interesting to see how different people relate to the idea of being able to communicate with the dead, and the value they place on whether it’s real or just simply a source of comfort. Nell was ready to expose Margaret Cho’s psychic she knew wasn’t actually speaking with Monty in the room, but then she was able to understand that there is something to believing that a loved one can hear your message or vice versa that can be truly powerful, regardless of whether it’s true or not. It was strange to see Nell lying down on that couch where people apparently come to fart while she was writing a eulogy for a therapist since I saw Gina Rodriguez in an altogether more serious role in “Parachute” at SXSW last month, playing a therapist working with a patient who had a severe eating disorder. Nell tried her best to have Monty’s wishes respected, only to discover along with him that being somewhere that would have meaning to Cricket was ultimately much more important. Edward trying to commune with his childhood pet and driving the psychic crazy was a fun coda. Sam and Lexi were way too enthusiastic about helping Dennis pick out the right egg donor, finding someone who was essentially just him in female form, and it was sweet that Ben was more than happy to accept Dennis as he was and make the decision together. While the antics of the situation were heightened, I do think that sentiment is pretty true to life.