Mrs. Diddles
In episode 7 of Somebody Somewhere, Sam works in Trish’s shop and is very cheerful interacting with customers. Trish is still upset about what happened with Rick but she doesn’t want to talk about it. She does, however, appreciate Sam for a job well done.
After months of trying to patch things up, Trish and Sam have finally reconciled. ..
Joel is stuck in a rut and going through the motions following what’s happened. Sam shows up later on and deciding they should find him a new church.
Joel goes to a church where he gets a feel for the place. Despite it seeming perfect, Joel admits after the sermon that he’s not a churchgoer anymore and he’s turned away from this.
Sam shows up to the motel intending to pick something up for Trish. Rick has taken to choir practice now too, and despite his pleasant words, Sam cannot forgive that he screwed Charity. She calls him an idiot and leaves. ..
Tricia and Sam argue soon after they show up at her shop. Sam is left to watch helplessly, before Joel shows and directs traffic. He recites lines from the Bible and tells the pair to patch up their differences or be done with it.
Ed and Mary-Jo meet after a private meeting to discuss finances. Mary-Jo decides to discharge herself, but heads home with a list of meetings to attend. It seems that she’s serious about kicking her alcohol addiction and in doing so, makes sure she’s not a financial burden to Ed.
Joel and Sam sing together in the barn for everyone before going on a road trip. It’s a really joyous occasion, given that Sam has found a bunch of relatable characters to share her wins and losses with. However, when she returns home again and lies down on her bed, Sam reflects on the journey she’s taken and begins crying. She rolls over, as the episode comes to a close. ..
The Episode Review
The final episode of Somebody Somewhere ended with a somewhat open conclusion, leaving many questions over where our characters will end up going forward. It’s clear that Sam is still carrying a fair amount of trauma with her, which is typified by that final shot. ..
However, there’s a good job done here airing out Sam and Joel’s issues, with the pair helping one another to cope with their problems. For that alone, the show has done a decent job but the ending doesn’t really feel like a finale of sorts, in fact there could easily be several more episodes tacked on the end of this. ..
The moral of the story is that time heals wounds, but sometimes it takes longer than you think. Those who look the most cheerful on the outside could be carrying a fair amount of trauma and baggage with them.
This slice of life drama is about a young couple, who are struggling to make ends meet and find their place in the world. In the final episode, they reflect on their experiences and find new ways to cope with the challenges they face.
