Ep 3. French Is My Kryptonite
- November 17, 2011
- 23 min
The show Less Than Kind follows the life of Sheldon Blecher, a teenager living in Winnipeg, Canada. In season 1 episode 3, titled French Is My Kryptonite, Sheldon struggles with his French class as he tries to impress the school's new transfer student, Amina, who is from France.
Throughout the episode, Sheldon attempts to improve his French language skills by enrolling in a French class. However, Sheldon's father, Sam, is less than pleased with this decision, believing that Sheldon's time would be better spent pursuing other interests.
Meanwhile, Sheldon's mother, Anne, is also dealing with some issues of her own. She is conflicted between her job and her desire to participate in a community theater production of a play called "Our Town." Anne also struggles to communicate with her husband, Sam, who has become increasingly distant from her.
As the episode progresses, Sheldon takes Amina on a tour of Winnipeg and tries to impress her with his knowledge of the city. Amina becomes increasingly exasperated with Sheldon's lack of French skills, causing him to become more determined than ever to impress her.
Meanwhile, Anne's involvement in the community theater play brings her closer to her co-star, an old flame named Howard. Sam becomes suspicious of Anne's behavior and believes that she is having an affair with Howard.
The episode reaches its climax when Sheldon, who has been practicing French diligently, attempts to speak to Amina in her native language. His efforts are met with disappointment when Amina tells him that his French is still not good enough.
Overall, Less Than Kind season 1 episode 3, French Is My Kryptonite, explores the themes of language, communication, and the complexities of relationships. The episode showcases the characters' struggles to communicate and connect with one another, highlighting the importance of language and effective communication in navigating relationships. It also highlights the cultural differences that can exist between individuals from different backgrounds, as Sheldon struggles to connect with Amina due to his lack of French language skills.
