The Conners
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Two things aboutThe Conners: Sara Gilberts performance as Darlene continues to bethebest reason to tune in.
And another of the biggest strengths of theRoseannereboots spin-off (sequel?)
Given that such matters were usually Roseannes domain, theyre doing her proud.
He denies its true when he hears their theory, but decides to talk to Louise about it anyway.
Because she thought they could do something else, on their own, after the show.
I cant believe you didnt pick up on it, she tells Dan.
Every time you walk in here, I am staring at you like youre a deep-dish pizza.
As Dan kindly, but without hesitation, tells her, it still does.
Im not ready for this, he tells Louise.
I still have a thing for my wife.
Its an uncomfortable situation, of the variety Dan always tries desperately to avoid.
For now, he and Louise decide theyll be friends, and they will go to that concert together.
Becky overhears the conversation.
It was Darlene she went to for support, sharing her vulnerability with her sarcastic sis.
And its Darlenes powerful remark to Harris that has Becky doubting herself all over again.
When Darlene tracks Becky down at a pool hall, they have it out.
Beckys angry, and not just about Darlenes latest cruel judgment.
She reminds Darlene of when and why she started drinking so heavily.
It was following the death of her husband, Mark.
Not because she didnt care, but because her own life was falling apart, she reminds her sister.
Harris was just 5, and Darlene was pregnant with Mark.
Thats when David left her.
Because I didnt want you to know how much I needed you, Becky says.
Because you never need me.
I hate being the needy one.
Darlene tells her theyre not so different.
Im a depressed adult freak, with just as many problems as you.
And you think I dont need you?
Why do you think I came back here in the first place?
Not just for mom and dad.
Things flipped and flopped, and now theyre largely in the same place, literally and figuratively.
So they decide to make a pact, to always be there for each other.
Except Darlene insists on a loose agreement, instead of a pact.
Shes still got commitment issues.
But Roseanne would be proud.
She finally tells Peter shes not going to do all that anymore.
You insinuate that Im not bringing anything to the relationship, he says.
Im not insinuating anything!
Peters days, at last, seem to be numbered.
Dans performance as a Roseanne substitute , advising Jackie on her love life, is another success for him.
You may want to trade these, he suggests.
Darlene: That was wildly inappropriate.
The sex is not disappointing.
Hes a middle-aged man doing the best he can.
Ben: Okay, I get it … the gloves are off?
Darlene wont commit to being serious, because shes afraid to be vulnerable.
And you [Becky] seem like a lunatic.
We gotta do this one Conner at a time, Darlene wisely concludes.
You barely got past Becky.
