Blunt Talk Season 1 Episode 2 I Experience Shame and Anticipate Punishment
- TV-MA
- August 29, 2015
- 29 min
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7.7 (211)
I Experience Shame and Anticipate Punishment, the second episode in the season one of Blunt Talk, narrates the tale of a chaotic morning for Walter Blunt.
The episode commences with Walter waking up to find himself tied to the bed with a young man, Trevor, lying next to him. Startled and confused, Walter tries to recall the events from the previous night as pedophilia accusations loom over his head.
Meanwhile, his team of co-workers attempts to find him as they listen in on the local news' story about Walter's disappearance. Celia, who seems to hold a higher status than Walter in the newsroom, calls upon the help of Rosalie to sniff out the whereabouts of Walter.
As Walter comes to learn about his actions from the previous night, he concludes that Trevor had indeed been a prostitute. Disturbed by his streak of deviant behavior, Walter struggles to disconnect himself from his sexuality while savoring his morning coffee.
At the same time, Jim, Walter's valet, tries to cover-up Walter's tawdry secret from the other characters in the show. However, Rosalie and Shelly, along with Celia and her news team, are already on the hunt for Walter, and the plot unfolds in ways that are both hilarious and heartbreaking.
There is a sense of disappointment and confusion that Walter faces over his deeds that night, and with his unprofessional behaviors potentially affecting his career, he finds himself struggling to come to terms with the gravity of his actions. It brings a human touch to the protagonist of the show, and one that visually offers a counterpoint to the typical humorous aesthetic that Blunt Talk is known for.
The episode is peppered with the show's typical humor, witty dialogue, and eccentric characters. The writers succeed in creating a dynamic episode that advances the storylines of the primary characters while introducing several new ones.
As the episode moves forward, Walter's career seems to take a new turn following his controversial start on the airwaves. The introduction of new characters starts to pull the viewer into the story with their engaging narratives and quirky personalities.
Overall, Blunt Talk season one, episode two titled I Experience Shame and Anticipate Punishment does an excellent job of advancing the plot and establishing the character's personalities. The show's offbeat humor and the cast's performances continue to be a highlight, making the show a must-watch for those looking for a hilarious and eccentric narrative.