Ep 5. Scream Therapy

The episode Scream Therapy of Dirty John season 2 takes us deeper into the life of our protagonist Betty Broderick, and her relationship with her husband Dan. Betty has always been a housewife, taking care of her four children and supporting Dan in his career as a lawyer. However, with Dan's increasing success and long working hours, Betty begins to feel neglected and unappreciated.

As a result, Betty becomes more and more resentful of Dan and his career, and begins to act out in strange ways, demanding attention and causing scenes at his office. In an attempt to placate Betty, Dan suggests that they attend couples therapy together.

The dramatic tensions rise as we see the couple attend therapy sessions and struggle to communicate with each other. Betty's anger seems to be rooted in her perceived loss of control, as Dan gains more power and becomes more distant from her. We see her trying to exert control in various ways, from attempting to dictate Dan's appearance, to arguing with his colleagues and even enrolling in law school herself.

However, it soon becomes clear that Betty is struggling with a deep-seated trauma from her past, and that the source of her anger and resentment towards Dan may be more complex than she initially realized. Through the therapy sessions, we see glimpses of Betty's childhood and her formative years, which shed light on her current behavior and mindset.

The episode culminates in a powerful scene in which Betty undergoes a form of "scream therapy", a therapeutic technique where the patient releases their negative emotions by screaming as loudly and as long as they can. This scene is visceral and intense, as we see Betty unleash her pent-up frustration, anger and sadness through her screams. The scene is a cathartic release for both the character and the viewer, as we finally see Betty confront her inner demons head-on.

Overall, Scream Therapy is an emotionally charged and harrowing episode that delves deeper into the psychology of our lead character. It is a testament to the exceptional acting and writing on the show, which keeps viewers captivated throughout.