Maron Season 3 Episode 2 The Request
- TV-14
- May 21, 2015
- 21 min
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8.4 (89)
Maron is a comedy television series that premiered in 2013. The show is created by and stars comedian Marc Maron. Maron is known for his podcast, WTF with Marc Maron, where he interviews fellow comedians and celebrities.
In season 3 episode 2 of Maron, titled The Request, Marc is approached by an old friend, Dave. Dave is going through a difficult time in his life and he asks Marc to eulogize him at his funeral. Marc is taken aback by the request, but ultimately agrees to do it.
Throughout the episode, Marc struggles with what to say in the eulogy. He feels like he doesn't know Dave very well anymore and is unsure of what kind of tribute to give him. Marc tries to reach out to mutual friends to get a better understanding of Dave's life, but he doesn't get much information.
Meanwhile, Marc is dealing with his own issues. He has recently gone through a breakup and is feeling lost. Marc turns to his ex-girlfriend for comfort, but she is preoccupied with her new boyfriend. Marc also has a run-in with a guy who he used to know from his AA meetings. The guy is now sober and doing well, but Marc is struggling with his own sobriety.
As Marc prepares for the funeral, he continues to struggle with the eulogy. He tries writing it out, but nothing feels right. On the day of the funeral, Marc shows up late and unprepared. He gives a short, heartfelt speech that touches on his friendship with Dave and the impact that he had on his life.
After the funeral, Marc is approached by Dave's ex-girlfriend, who thanks him for his eulogy. She tells him that he captured Dave's spirit perfectly and that he would have been proud. This moment gives Marc a sense of closure and helps him with his own personal struggles.
Overall, The Request is a thoughtful and introspective episode of Maron. It explores themes of friendship, loss, and coming to terms with one's own mortality. The episode is a reminder that life is short and that it's important to cherish the people we have in our lives while we have them.
