Ep 4. Bangs
- TVMA
- August 14, 2020
- 23 min
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5.9 (159)
Room 104 season 4 episode 4, "Bangs," centers around two women who reunite in the titular room after several years apart. One of them, Tilly (played by Jennifer Lafleur), has just gone through a breakup and is feeling lost and directionless. The other woman, Karen (Jillian Bell), is there to help her through it.
As they spend the evening catching up, it becomes clear that there are unresolved feelings between them - feelings that have lingered since they were last together. Karen tries to keep things light and casual, but Tilly wants to confront what's been between them all these years.
As the night wears on, tension grows between the two women. There are moments of intimacy and moments of anger. They try to make sense of their past and figure out what the future holds for them. It's a raw and emotional conversation that feels incredibly real and authentic.
Throughout the episode, the two women are constantly interrupted by an unknown person banging on the door. They ignore it at first, but as the banging becomes more insistent, they can't help but wonder who it could be. Is it someone from Tilly's past? Is it hotel staff trying to intervene? Or is it some other ominous force?
In classic Room 104 fashion, the episode doesn't provide easy answers. The banging continues throughout the night, building to a crescendo that leaves both women shaken and uncertain of what's to come.
Overall, "Bangs" is a poignant and thought-provoking exploration of love, loss, and the ties that bind us. It's a showcase for the incredible talents of Lafleur and Bell, who bring nuance and depth to their complex characters. And it's a reminder that even in the most mundane of settings - a motel room, in this case - incredible drama can unfold.