Mac Finds His Pride

It didn't feel very funny at first and I was kind of annoyed. But the ending was 100% unexpected and movingly beautiful. To the point where I had drops rolling down my cheek. This wasn't political or sanctimonious at all, as lots of media centered around the LGBT community is. It was compelling and meaningful in a much deeper and more human centered way.

This was by far one of the most healing pieces of media I've consumed as a member of the lgbt community. There are movies that are solely about being gay that didn't resonate with me the way this episode did, it's obvious that the people writing those movies don't "get it" the way Rob and Charlie do. Last night I watched my home state elect a man who doesn't even believe in marriage equality and that made me feel hopeless. This morning, I watched a show that is famous for its extreme satire take a moment to reach out and comfort a community that is too often on the receiving end of horrible jokes. I am not exaggerating when I say that I feel like I was given a hug by everyone involved with this episode, and I appreciate how much the cast and crew care about my community. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.

I've not been a huge fan of this season on the whole, but this episode may well be my favourite of them all. I can understand the low ratings people are giving it because I understand that some people just aren't ready for what happened here. The ending was epic, stunning and truly unexpected. I won't go into details but be ready for something you could never be ready for 👌🏻

I get it . Personally I think you can tell from the start of the episode it's going to have that heartfelt soft touch that's Sunny sometimes decides to give us. Everything about this episode is what makes sunny special , they somehow manage to do something they do all of the time but also what they've never done. The dance , the music , the reaction from Frank especially was just perfect . My favourite always sunny moment , breaking of the barriers... I get it , I finally get it!!

Wow.

For a good 3/4's of this episode, Sunny showcases it's well known black humor, such as the degradation of Frank's infected face and a funny Cricket cameo. It's typical, classy Sunny as the gang tries to get Mac to dance on their pride float.

It's the last quarter of this episode that floored me. Beautiful and emotionally charged, Mac Finds His Pride strikes an unfamiliar, yet powerful tone. One of the best season endings on television. I wish I could talk more, but it's important that viewers watch this scene with a fresh set of eyes.

I created an account just to give this episode a well-deserved 10/10. This isn't "peak Sunny". This is a different Sunny episode. Yet, one of their best.