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Jul 2024
1h 11m

Oh, Brother | "The Best Washing Machine ...

Mandy Moore, Chris Sullivan, and Sterling K. Brown
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Family secrets can create a strong bond, or be divisive. When William and Beth bond over special brownies, a major secret is spilled: Rebecca and William have known each other all this time with no one, not even Randall, the wiser. Meanwhile, also divisive is that of the relationship between Randall and Kevin. It all comes to a head, and so as we break down the episode, we also break down familial relationships and discuss the moral responsibilities we face within our own family networks.


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