Ep 4. The Talented Mr. Ridley

The Talented Mr. Ridley is the fourth episode of the fifth season of the TV Land comedy/drama series Younger. The show follows the life of Liza Miller, a 40-something-year-old woman who poses as a 20-something-year-old in order to get a job in the publishing world. In this particular episode, Liza is tasked with working on a project for a notoriously difficult author named Reese Ridley who has a reputation for being demanding and hard to please.

The episode begins with Liza settling into her new job at Empirical Press where she is given the opportunity to oversee the publication of Ridley's upcoming book. She's warned by her colleagues that Ridley has a history of being difficult to work with, and that she'll need to keep her cool if she's going to get through this project successfully. Liza is determined to prove herself and sets out to meet the author at a book signing event.

At the book signing, Liza is introduced to the glamorous and charming Reese Ridley, who immediately takes a shine to her. The two strike up a conversation, and Reese is impressed by Liza's enthusiasm for her work. However, when Liza reveals that she's only been working in publishing for a short time, Reese becomes skeptical, and Liza worries that their relationship may be in jeopardy.

Meanwhile, Liza's boss, Charles, is dealing with his own set of problems. He's been busy trying to keep his family business afloat, and as a result, he's been neglecting his own personal life. His girlfriend, Pauline, is feeling neglected, and she confronts him about it. Charles is forced to make a difficult decision about his priorities, and he must choose between his relationship with Pauline and his dedication to his work.

Back at the office, Liza is running into some trouble with one of the book's contributors, a famous actress named Quinn. Quinn is unhappy with the way she's being portrayed in the book and demands that she be given more editorial control. Liza tries to reason with her, but the situation only gets worse. As the pressure mounts, Liza realizes that she needs to come up with a plan to salvage the project before it's too late.

Liza turns to her co-worker, Kelsey, for help, and together they come up with a strategy to get the book back on track. They hatch a plan to give Reese a taste of her own medicine by manipulating her own material against her. Things become particularly dire when Reese finds out that Liza has been lying about her age and jeopardizes the entire project. This leads Liza to have a heart to heart with Reese as they both reveal parts of their lives that they’ve been trying to keep hidden.

The rest of the episode is filled with unexpected developments, as Liza and the rest of the team at Empirical Press scramble to save the book and their own careers. Their success ultimately depends on their ability to work together, overcome their personal differences, and deliver a book that will satisfy the demanding Reese Ridley.

The Talented Mr. Ridley is a fast-paced episode that shows Liza and her colleagues navigating the highly competitive world of the publishing industry. It's a show that explores the complexities of life, love, and career in a way that's both entertaining and thought-provoking. With its compelling characters and clever plot twists, Younger continues to be a standout series on TV Land.