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as well as the balance between human drama and soapy mystery that define this show.
Will Judy be able to date the ex-girlfriend of a woman openly investigating her for multiple cases?
Could Jen possibly find happiness with the semi-identical twin brother of the man she killed?
And how long before Charlie figures all of this out?
If Only You Knew opens with a moment of rare happiness for Judy Hale.
Shes next to Michelle after their first night together, and theyre an adorably cute couple.
(Charlie is going to need so much therapy in his twenties.)
Charlie is in a good mood, telling mom how much he likes Ben.
The writers are clearly pushing closer and closer to Charlie figuring out Jen and Judys secret.
What will he do when he figures out mom is a killer?
Before Judy can reveal the Perez connection, Ben comes over and drops that they found Steves burned-out car.
He cant look at houses because he has to plan a vigil now.
Watching Ben flounder for what to do next gets to Jen and she volunteers to organize it.
Finally, Judy tells Jen about the Perez issue, and Jen orders her to break up with Michelle.
She tries so hard to be good but keeps falling into bad.
And yet there are surely viewers out there who remember that Steve was a monster and arguably a murderer.
The inner monologue of guilt and grief that Applegate conveys in this scene is fascinating.
Its such a great part for her.
Somewhat expectedly, the swirl of emotions and alcohol pushes Ben and Jen together.
And then they kiss with just the right timing for Judy to see it, which must be WEIRD.
She spirals a bit, swearing at Perez.
Is Judy going to reveal something she shouldnt to Michelle?
How is Jen Harding going to talk her way out of this one?
Well, half the reason.
Anyone else increasingly creeped out by the Holy Harmonies lyrics?
That saved a wretch likeSteve made me cringe.
Perezs shirt that says Stay in Your Lane may be the best costuming choice of the year.
Lets talk about the new faces!
Shes also a regular onAmerican Horror Storyand has over 100 credits.
Shes always reliable and sometimes great.
He isperfectfor this shows blend of menace and dark comedy.
