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brilliant portrayal of depression

posted 9 years ago by ZeeEnds
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I'd heard from several people that this show had a shockingly good portrayal of clinical depression, but I was skeptical. Wow. They were right. If you watch the show from the beginning, the signs of her being depressed are there from the very first episode: her apartment is a mess, she hasn't spoken to her friends in three years, she has an entirely fictional relationship with her parents, etc. The efforts she made in season two to conceal that depression (and keep her relationship going) were great. The dramatic impact when it finally hit full force, and the helplessness of everyone around her, was also well done.

The only thing I didn't like was the discussions towards the end, that implied that all she would have to do is see someone and start medication and everything will be fine. Hopefully they won't "end" this storyline as simply as that, or at all.

It's a lot more interesting as a love story between two very damaged people than another love/hate romance. Overall, very well done and acted.

[–] monkeyalien 9 years ago

I don't it was implied that all she would have to do is see a doctor and start medication and everything will be fine, but that she was going it alone rather than seeking help and it obviously wasn't working out for her. She doesn't necessarily have to take meds but she should see a psychiatrist/counselor/therapist, and Jimmy seems to be on the road to being a supportive boyfriend, or at least the sort of boyfriend that Gretchen needs.

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[–] LeahWilson89 8 years ago

I totally agree that the portrayal of depression and the overall acting from the entire cast last year was spot on. The depression storyline definetly isn't over though, Stephen Falk confirmed that although it won't be as big a part of this season as it was last season, Gretchen's depression will definitely still be at play. Samira Wiley is going to play her therapist.