PEN15
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In many ways, this is the episodePEN15has been building toward for the whole season.
Wild Things manages to thread this tricky needle, and includes some youthful stigma-busting in the bargain.
First kisses can, and often do, suck, and theres no point in pretending otherwise.
(His desperate attempt to keep things casual in the invitation note, which is signed Tight.
B., says it all.)
The show is clever in keeping Sams real feelings close to the vest.
(One notable clue: Mayas conversations with Flymiamibro are still in the picture.)
It conveys more of the discomfort than the kiss itself does.
The denouement of the episode is lovely, marked by another sterling performance from Konkle.
Maya comforts her, reminding her that at least she achieved the milestone.
I wish that I hadnt, Anna says.
Hes not the Brendan that bought us snacks at the bowling alley.
Hes the Brendan that drilled the back of my tongue.
The dynamic is explored just as elegantly in reverse.
He tells her shes an amazing friend, to which she responds Thats all?
And without Sam saying anything, we know it is, at least for now.
Anna is suffering, too.
