Enlightened Season 2 Episode 5
Enlightened
Season 2

Ep 5. The Ghost is Seen

  • TVMA
  • February 10, 2013
  • 28 min
  • 8.9  (257)

Amy seeks the advice of a former business rival, Krista, in this episode of the HBO drama series Enlightened, entitled "The Ghost is Seen." Amy has been struggling to find a new job since being fired from Abaddon Industries in the first season, and has been using her time to try and expose the corruption at the company. Krista has similarly experienced discrimination at work and has been unable to find a new job. The women bond over their shared struggles and agree to team up to help each other find new employment.

Amy is excited to interview for a position at a nonprofit organization, but soon discovers that the job pays next to nothing and is located in a dangerous neighborhood. Meanwhile, Krista reveals that she has been trying to start her own business, but has been unsuccessful and is running out of money. Amy offers to invest in Krista's business, but their partnership is threatened when Krista expresses skepticism over Amy's newfound passion for environmentalism.

The episode also focuses on Amy's strained relationships with her mother and ex-husband. Amy's mother, in an attempt to offer support, invites Amy to a yoga class. However, Amy feels uncomfortable around her mother and is frustrated by her insistence on religion as a means of coping with problems. Amy's ex-husband Levi resurfaces after a long absence and offers to reconnect with her. Amy is hesitant at first, but eventually agrees to meet him at a diner. Their conversation is awkward and tense, but ends on a hopeful note as Levi expresses his desire to be a better person.

As Amy and Krista work together and navigate their challenges, the focus of the episode shifts to the concept of "ghosts" and how they can hold people back from achieving their goals. Amy reflects on how her firing from Abaddon Industries has become like a "ghost" in her life, and how it has haunted her and caused her to doubt herself. Krista similarly feels like she is being held back by a "ghost," which in her case is her past failures. Both women strive to confront these "ghosts" and move past them in order to achieve success and happiness.

"The Ghost is Seen" is a poignant and thought-provoking episode of Enlightened that focuses on the difficulties of starting over and overcoming personal demons. Through the character of Amy, the show explores the importance of resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity. The episode also offers a nuanced portrayal of the challenges faced by women in the workplace, and the ways in which they must often overcome discrimination and bias in order to succeed. Overall, "The Ghost is Seen" is a compelling and emotionally resonant installment of one of HBO's most original and innovative dramas.

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  • First Aired
    February 10, 2013
  • Content Rating
    TVMA
  • Runtime
    28 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.9  (257)