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Here we are at the end of season two with Peter and Rose reenacting that famous Rick and Ilsa scene from Casablanca. How did we get here? Well, a series of fast-paced action scenes...err wait, did I say fast paced? Actually, this moves at soap opera speed but is interesting nonetheless because of the way the characters and interconnections of the "subplots" play out. Moreover, new characters and their backgrounds are added along the way.

This series, as with "The Last of Us" (which is actually based on gameplay) follows a similar pattern where our characters move from situation to situation including committing inexplicable blunders and bad decision making which leaves us shaking our heads. We, however, are satisfyingly caught up waiting for the next "shoe to drop" so to speak. Some might prefer this be movie length though.

Perhaps sort of a spoiler alert if you read further....

Anyway, it's all fun as we are left wondering what is in store for Season 3 and which characters will ultimately return. Baffling though, is the premise (and final discussion between our protagonists) regarding the question of Rose's safety should she be involved with Peter or not since one of the main villains, intricately familiar with both of them, seems poised to return. This leaves us wondering if Rose's character will be returning as well. Since, as in a Halmark movie, they really don't show any real deep intimacy at the end, we'll be OK either way.

The acting was good however the premise is worn out making you lose interest in the characters because they are pathetic unless, of course, you take enjoyment in watching, otherwise pretty decent people, destroy each other making stupid decisions. The Freebie, Wanderlust, White Lotus, Hall Pass, Sleeping with Other People, 8 minutes in Heaven, Fling, Couples Retreat, and so on, all adverts for experimenting with polygamy or encouraging the seeming benefits taking plenty of sex test drives (especially ridiculously spontaneous with some complete stranger in a back room or just to see what someone else's sex skills are for practice) before settling down to marriage.

Like the Movie 'Fair Play" it is also a testament to the pitfalls of having a relationship where couples don't actually talk to each other to explain their concerns, insecurities, and mostly how to help each other along emotionally. Couples especially need to be able to see the things they are doing wrong or the ill feelings and jealousy they are promulgating by their actions especially when serious issues that affect life and relationships occur. Or, worse yet, taking cues and advice from other couples (in this case, the gay couple) who, themselves, in their own pathetic lives, don't even have their own act together.

Anyway, the statistics are with the premise of the film. Casual sex is fine if you don't really care about the others you are having sex with, don't expect your own marriage (or any serious relationship) to last, or you are somehow, remarkably, immune to jealousy. As if going home and talking about their latest experience, including the physical attributes and skills of the most recent partner was going to actually be accepted by their own significant other and somehow leading to relationship improvement. Oh, and that high school sweetheart marriages traditionally have the highest rate of failure.

If you think the grass is greener on the other side instead of caring for, and fertilizing, your own lawn, then get out of the relationship instead of destroying each other.