Ep 5. Parental Guidance Suggested

After the events of the previous episode, "Doble Quince," Callie and Mariana find themselves at odds with each other in "Parental Guidance Suggested," the fifth episode of Good Trouble's first season. The episode opens with Mariana getting ready to present her app idea, which she's been working on with the help of Evan since the pilot. Meanwhile, Callie is dealing with her own personal issues as she deals with the aftermath of her dinner with Gael.

As Mariana prepares to pitch her app, she becomes increasingly nervous, and tensions between her and Callie continue to rise. They argue about Callie's decision to go out with Gael, and Mariana accuses Callie of not caring about their family. The tension between the sisters is palpable, and it's clear that there is a lot of pent-up resentment between them.

At work, Mariana's boss Angela notices that something is off with her and asks her what's wrong. Mariana opens up to Angela about her family problems, and Angela advises her to focus on her pitch and not let her personal issues get in the way. This leads to a heart-to-heart conversation between Mariana and Evan, where they discuss the difficulties of being a young woman in tech and the challenges of working in a male-dominated field.

Meanwhile, Callie's issues with Gael come to a head when she realizes that he's been hiding something from her. She confronts him about it, and they have a tense conversation. This leads to Callie questioning whether she's ready for a relationship and whether she can handle being vulnerable with someone.

Back at the Coterie, Mariana makes her pitch to her coworkers, and they love her idea. However, her triumph is short-lived when she learns that her app has been stolen by a male coworker. Mariana is devastated, but her coworker Alex encourages her to fight back.

The episode ends with both Callie and Mariana facing tough decisions. Callie is forced to decide whether she wants to continue her relationship with Gael, while Mariana must decide whether to take legal action against her coworker. Both sisters find themselves at a crossroads, and it's clear that their choices will have major consequences for their futures.

"Parental Guidance Suggested" is a powerful episode that explores the complex dynamics of sibling relationships and the challenges faced by young women in the tech industry. With strong performances from the entire cast, it's an emotional and thought-provoking installment that leaves viewers eager to see what happens next.