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Loveis a series about two untrustworthy people attempting to build a trusting relationship with each other.
Both Mickey (Gillian Jacobs) and Gus (Paul Rust) have always carried significant baggage.
In the penultimate episode of season three,Lovefinally confirms thats not the case.
Mickey accuses him of saying this because he doesnt believe shell stay sober.
He admits this is an issue for him.
She expresses resentment about the fact that shell forever be perceived as the screwup in their relationship.
Gus isnt just an aspiring filmmaker whos never caught a break in Hollywood.
Finally, he says the three words Mickey has always wanted to hear.
No, not You complete me or I love you.
But: Im a fuckup.
It might seem like a stretch when Mickey and Gus reconcile so quickly afterward.
A less diplomatic person might even say its a really dumb thing to do.
But do I believe its something that Gus and Mickey might do?
In every scene, it seems like the quickly arranged wedding could be called off.
In its final moments,Loveis making us question whether we can really trust Gus and Mickey.
The fight escalates, and Gus and Mickey debate whether or not to continue.
And this time, theyre in on it together.
Like Catalina, Palm Springs Getaway is awash in acts of unintentional and intentional deception.
Theyre no longer in a desert.
They are on an island, becoming an island unto themselves.
Its what theyve always wanted.
