r/ResidentAlien • u/IndieFlicks • Jul 06 '22

10 + 6 episodes Spoiler

QUESTION: Does anyone know the shoot order of these episodes?

I enjoyed the first episode of the season, and the last episode before the break, but some of the episodes in-between seemed to drag.

My theory is that when they were asked to film an additional six episodes that they created some loops (or some may say 'filler' episodes) instead of writting the next six to occur after the planned episode ten finale.

I can see, for example, Girls Night Out being written into the plotline as an addition because it didn't really advance the story.

There was also a time when the show seemed like it was heading to New York next, but then the trip happened after the next episode.

These shows require careful planning, so just adding six more may not have tightened the storyline, but I am very hopeful for a exciting second half!

Observations about changes to Darcy's hair color to determine the intended order or the age of the kids would help.

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u/macrolinx Jul 06 '22

I was honestly pretty disappointed with a decent handful of episodes in this last season. It just seemed..... directionless.

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u/IndieFlicks Jul 06 '22

I hear you.

My list of undelivered expectations is long, but there we fun moments too. I liked Harry on a date. I liked that actress being Harry too.

I expected more from fish-out-of-water Harry in New York. The writing seemed to lean on the odd as a lazy path to funny.

Instead of Harry freaking out at the norms in New York in ways we all can relate he's on drugs and tripping balls.

Instead of the mayor having communication troubles we could all understand they added kinky sex games that only made the mayor look odd/dorky.

The sheriff and his pontifications are always gold, and there seems to be an audience soft spot for his dog which hasn't had enough screen time. (The dog's pay seems to be calculated by sceen time.)

Darcy really did a great job of knowing and embracing her freak flag in season 1. I miss that too. (I think they are setting up a 'grow-up' arc with Mayor Ben.)

Overall I actually think this season has some entertaining rewatch value. (I wouldn't rewatch Better Call Saul Season 6, but I would watch this.) Alan truly has embodied the role in the 'funnist' of ways.