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I read the book a few years back and loved it. I knew it had been made into a movie but for some reason it wasn't available until recently. The book was a great read and when i heard Emilia Clarke was in it as the main character I knew it would probably be good. I was right. It is a fascinating story about an FBI agent and an informant and their downward spiral once they begin an adulterous relationship. Emilia Clarke is amazing--this was award-worthy acting in my opinion. Also, the dark, moody style in which it was filmed captured the bleak nature of life in these small Appalachian towns perfectly. My only complaint is the audio on Netflix seemed to be washed out and muddled.

Not just my favorite Friends episode but my favorite sit-com episode of all time. The end of the episode, as Chandler leaves, is just brilliant. And Ross and Phoebe's argument is classic. Monica in front of the TV magnifier-hilarious. On and on. As much as I love the actors, the writing really made Friends the show it became. This episode is the epitome of that writing--sad, funny, thought-provoking, touching, it is all there.

I admit I didn't see it coming but the ending really made the episode. Up until then it seemed like a decent story, well acted, etc. This is the kind of thought-provoking episodes that made TZ the iconic series it was.