Ep 9. Daddy Issues

In Girls season 4 episode 9, titled "Daddy Issues," the audience gets to see the relationships of the lead characters Hannah, Marnie, Shoshanna, and Jessa evolve and struggle in their unique ways.

The opening scene has Hannah making a birthday video for her father, who is turning 60. In the video, Hannah talks about their relationship and how her father's absence in her life has affected her. She also ponders the possibility of not sending the video at all since she feels some resentment towards him. Meanwhile, the rest of the girls are having some personal dilemmas of their own.

Marnie is desperate to get back together with her ex-boyfriend Desi, even though he is in a relationship with Clementine. Desi invites Marnie over to record some music, and things get heated when they play a song they wrote together, and Marnie can't help but kiss him. Later, while catching up with her mother, Marnie realizes that her obsession with Desi might be a manifestation of her relationship with her own father.

Shoshanna is dealing with a painful breakup from her ex-boyfriend Scott, whom she believed to be 'the one.' She confides in Ray, who she has been hanging out with as friends since their breakups. Ray, on the other hand, is still in love with his ex-girlfriend Marnie, and his disappointment is palpable, especially since Marnie is still obsessed with Desi.

Jessa's storyline in this episode revolves around her half-sister, Minerva, whom she tracks down after her father's funeral. She is first resistant to the idea of bonding with her sister, but as they spend time together, she learns more about their father and begins to understand him more.

Hannah's storyline is a bit more inward-looking than the others. She struggles with her feelings about her father and her boyfriend Adam, who can't seem to understand why she is so upset about her father's absence. She also questions the need for her to be a "cool girl" in her relationship with Adam. Hannah's relationship with her father is complex, and the episode does a good job of exploring the nuances of their dynamic.

As the episode progresses, the girls' storylines begin to converge, much like they always do in the series. It's interesting to see how the various threads are tied together, and the way the characters are affected by their familial relationships is especially poignant.

Overall, "Daddy Issues" is an emotional episode that delves deeply into the characters' psyches. It's an excellent example of the show's unique blend of humor and drama, and the way the characters change and grow over the course of the series. Whether you're a longtime fan of Girls or a newcomer to the show, this episode is sure to tug at your heartstrings.