Lady Dynamite Season 2 Episode 2 Hypnopup

In Lady Dynamite season 2 episode 2, titled "Hypnopup," Maria is tasked with taking care of her friend Karen's dog, Bert, for the weekend. Initially hesitant about the responsibility, Maria eventually agrees, but things quickly take a weird turn when she takes Bert to a hypnotist for his chronic anxiety.

While at the hypnotherapist's office, Maria decides to try hypnosis herself, but when she wakes up, she can't remember anything that happened in the last twelve years. Suddenly, she's back in her old apartment with no recollection of her career, her fiancé, or her friends. Instead, she spends her days trying to win over a group of strangers in her building, including her creepy neighbor and his puppet.

As Maria tries to piece together her lost memories, she begins to question whether the life she's been living is really the one she wants. She starts to uncover secrets about her past and her relationships, and soon realizes that she may have been sacrificing her true self in order to please others.

Throughout the episode, Maria is hilarious and endearing as always, and the frequent meta-commentary and surreal references keep things interesting. Fans of the show will love seeing Maria's quirky and sometimes dark sense of humor on full display. Overall, "Hypnopup" is a standout episode that provides a fresh and intriguing take on the show's central themes of self-discovery and authenticity.