Mum's Monday: Younger

Before I actually watched the first episode and get into writing this review, I would like to say that, I wasn’t initially going to do one, as seeing the trailer and not condoning lying to get a job, or lying for anything. I first felt the writing this review would seem as I going against my principals/moral ethics. However, as this has been pointed out to me that one, it is fictional and two, it is a comedy. I am going to see it and review it for the comedy program it was made to be seen as.

The first episode, it is certainly an eye opener. It is well done, the back story is heart-warming and realistic. Little snippets like Liza Miller (Sutton Foster) wisdom and having her idea stolen, you can see how you could be caught out lying and it makes me think her boss Diana Trout (Miriam Shor) should be more respectful and told a few things/home truths. These parts made me angry.

The second episode, I had no doubt that Liza would be good, understatement, great at her new job. Her new, you could say on/off kissing relationship is fun to watch, but sadly, we cannot forget Liza is ultimately lying.

The third episode, the only word I can come up with to describe this episode is ‘Relationships’. Whether it be boss and work colleague, wife and ex-husband and even man with handbag. Also one thing you can learn from this episode is ‘Relax’.

The fourth episode, it is sad the Josh (Nico Tortorella) let Liza down, but it is good that nothing is as it seems. It is nice to hear Liza pass on her wisdom. The script is carefully and cleverly worded.

The fifth episode, pretending you are twenty-six to get a job, well ok, but you as it seems by this program have to be careful it doesn’t take over your whole life. Luckily it is good to see they were aware of what was happening and resolved it. The ‘Pretty women’ film reference is a nice touch. And what a lovely ending.

The sixth episode, Liza is in sole charge of a ‘Book party’. This is a clever in-depth episode. Josh took Liza to an exercise class/ cross fit where now Liza is working through the outcome of that and her ex-husband wants to save a boat, but some people need more or different help.

The seventh episode, it goes straight in to ‘Awkward’. It is weird what you can sell for money on the internet.

The eighth episode, never underestimate the importance of a door. Also about knowing some information before it happens, like a wife. From this episode you could almost list the pros and cons of being twenty-six. Con, your boyfriend may prefer video games, have no door and lack some conversation. Yet, pro, you can have fun skateboarding.

The ninth episode, this goes straight in to, if ever there was a definition of ‘Not being able to put a book down’, this is one massive example. Until ‘Dodge ball’ happens, although Liza has finished reading the book. I like the part about listening to the train outside Josh’s window because it is filled with all kinds of wonderful people, just living their lives.

The tenth episode, two things to note one, be careful about cell phones and using them and two, it is wise to be sure who is phoning you. Someone’s day was a good one in the end. The shock is it doesn’t last long. A bigger shock is tattoos are to say the least permanent, and wrong year.

The eleventh episode, one thing to get straight despite what Diana thinks, Liza was head-hunted for the job of the re-write. Also however many times you say you are twenty-six, experience, known knowledge and wisdom in the right circumstances always shines through. Shock twist unbelievable. You don’t realise how much ‘Honesty’ is mentioned in life until there is a lie, even during a ‘Hot Bar Mitzvah’. Hotter than you can imagine. The truth is out.

The twelfth and final episode of the series, one word to describe this episode ‘Unravelling’ but hopefully salvageable. Now blackmail, with yet another kick in the teeth for Liza. Sadly, this isn’t a nice episode to watch however, they couldn’t show that lying would end well, because lying is ultimately wrong. With friends this part put me on edge, what did come out was good advice not to give drugs to friends. Clever move. Now will Liza take previous advice to be the real her and will it work? Coffee.