

Big Little Lies
Big Little Lies – Burning Love (1×06)
Burning Love is a fitting title for the second to last episode in the limited series Big Little Lies seeing the characters watched their “perfect” lives go up in flames.
The three leading ladies are reaching their boiling point – Jane’s has uncontrollable desire to find Ziggy’s dad and make him pay, Celeste’s is realizing that Perry isn’t a good man and she needs an out and Madeline’s affair is eating her up inside and she needs to come clean.
In fact, she does come clean when she tells her daughter Abigail about the affair when it comes out like word vomit…. right after she actually vomits on the table during a dinner at Bonnie and Nathan’s. Blame it on the Xanax.
Except I wouldn’t blame her for actually taking the Xanax. For the first time, it truly doesn’t seem like she’s overreacting – her reaction is understandable given everything she’s going through… everything she’s tried to keep pushed down.
She just found out her daughter’s “secret college project” is auctioning off her virginity online, something no mother wants to hear. She’s being forced to be nice and friendly with her ex and his “perfect and zen” wife and her past is coming back to haunt her.
It all starts with Joseph’s wife Tori ruining her opening night by confronting her and asking if she’s the woman her husband was in love with. Madeline tried to deny it but we don’t know for sure if she ever comes clean.
She does however come clean to her daughter Abigail to show her that she’s not perfect. People make dumb decisions but they have to live with the consequences. Selling your virginity online, no matter how noble the cause, will definitely leave emotional trauma. When Abigail sees her mother as a human with flaws, I think she’s hit with the severity of what she’s doing – she’s a sheltered child from Monterrey trying to act out for attention because she thinks her mom doesn’t understand… but she does too well.
Then on top of the secret affair, there’s the obvious trouble in her marriage. Madeline loves Ed but she’s not in love with him or attracted to him – there’s no passion. That becomes blatantly obvious after they find out Celeste missed the opening night of the play because Perry broke his urethra.
Despite what Madeline and Ed believed, Perry’s injury definitely wasn’t caused by hot sex. Like many of the wives in Monterrey, Celeste has been keeping a big secret… her abusive relationship. Not telling anyone that matters to her makes it easier for her to lie to herself that everything okay but the therapist assures her that’s a mistake. As a lawyer, she should know that one day when he goes too far and she wants to gain custody of her children, everyone will simply think she made it up because she’s always hid behind the “perfect life.”
Celeste has been adamant that Perry’s a great husband and that she’s not in any real danger but she still continues to go to therapy as a cry for because deep down she knows the severity of the situation. Still, when the therapist advises she buy her own place just in case he gets too violent one day and she has to take the kids and run, she scoffs at the idea.
That is until Perry comes home hungry for his wife who has made her best friend’s play a priority. Realizing that she’s standing up for herself upsets him and when push comes to shove, Celeste breaks his urethra in two spots with a tennis racket. When they arrive back home from the hospital, he tells her, “you’re lucky I didn’t kill you.” That’s it – the final straw. The one thing she needed to prove to herself that he’s not a man who loves her, he’s a man who wants to keep her. There was no exchange of power, she was walking on eggshells and hoping for the best.
The next day, she finds an oceanfront apartment to rent and begins imaging her new life. Freedom – it feels good and liberating. My only fear is that I imagine a man as insecure and power hungry as Perry would make sure Celeste doesn’t have any of her own money to get away. Will he find out about the apartment?
Transitioning from one abusive relationship to another – it still hasn’t been confirmed that Perry is the man who raped Jane but I’m just sticking by it. It has to be right? What’s worse is that she’s been dealing with the nightmares of it all and he’s been right in front of her this whole time, they’ve just never had the “pleasure” of running into each other.
Jane’s story starts when she gets stopped by the cops on her way back from meeting Saxton Banks. Thinking she’s losing her mind, she confides in Madeline that she went to see him. Jane’s reasons aren’t purely for revenge though – with everything happening at school, she’s looking for a shred of hope that maybe Ziggy’s dad was a good guy so she can prove her son’s innocence, especially after one of the mother’s started a petition to get him expelled for “bullying” Amabella.
Her past coming back to haunt her and everything at school has left Jane helpless. She finally decides to fight back by confronting Renata and things get a little fiesty with Jane taking a shot at her eye and giving her what she’s had coming for a long time. As Madeline points out, there’s a million people who would have loved to do what she just did. Personally, Jane could have done more damage and I would have been okay with it. (Side note: how insane is it that these two play MOTHER AND DAUGHTER in Fault in Our Stars?)
After she’s had some time to cool off, she apologizes to Renata, who finally shows a shred of humanity. Both moms are at a wits end, not knowing how to protect their children anymore. Renata comes up with a solution to schedule play dates with every child in order to spot the bully. Thankfully, she doesn’t think it’s Ziggy anymore, which eases Jane’s mind a bit.
Ziggy is a curious child that’s for sure. Not only does he want to know about the birds and the bees, he really wants to know the truth about his father and I’m pretty sure, he definitely suspects something is up, although I don’t know how much children of that age know about rape. Will she finally tell him the truth?
I’m assuming that one of Perry’s boys is the one abusing Amabella because he’s seen his father do it to his mother. Does Ziggy know that? Will it be revealed?
What will happen when Perry and Jane finally come face to face? Will she recognize him? Act out and kill him? Tell Celeste? Will they team up to kill him together? Figuring out who Jane’s rapist was has been a bit easier than cracking the mystery of who died during the school fundraiser mainly because the latter storyline doesn’t feel as relevant. There’s so much going on in their less-than perfect lives that I’d prefer a second season rather than a quick summary in one episode. Let’s hope for the best.
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Zoë Kravitz Weighs in on Possibility of ‘Big Little Lies’ Season 3

Big Little Lies was always meant to be a limited series on HBO, and it only secured a second season because of its popularity with fans. And now, the possibility of a third season has come into question with Zoë Kravitz, who played Bonnie Carlson, weighing in on whether it would ever come to fruition.
In a new TikTok from her interview with GQ, the 33-year-old starlet answered a fan’s question about when the drama is coming back on.
Sadly, Kravitz didn’t have uplifting news, noting, “I don’t think it is.”
“We talked about doing a season three a lot, but unfortunately, Jean-Marc Vallée, our incredible director, passed away this last year and I just can’t imagine going on without him,” she explained.
She added: “He really was the visionary for that show. So, unfortunately, it’s done.”
Jean-Marc died suddenly at the age of 58 last December, and with him, any chance of getting another season, according to Kravitz.
The comment section of the post was very divided, but one fan suggested that the show worked better as a limited series regardless.
On the bright side, Kravitz and her co-stars, Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley, and Laura Dern, are all constantly taking on new and compelling projects, so we’ll at least get to continue seeing their incredible work on the big and small screen for years to come!
Editorials
All the Reese Witherspoon TV Shows You Have to Watch

Reese Witherspoon is a culture icon.
The actress is responsible for bringing to life some of the most iconic roles in both movies and television. Her foray from the big-screen into television has been nothing short of enjoyable and impressive as it’s given her a blank canvas in which she can show off her incredible range.
No character is too big or too small for Witherspoon.
It would have been easy for Witherspoon to typecast herself or become boxed into the role of “ditzy yet ambitious blonde” following the success of Legally Blonde in 2001, but Reese never allowed it. Since stepping into the limelight in 1991, she’s continuously pushed and reinvented herself to become one of the hardest working actresses and executive producers in the business.
Everywhere you turn, you’ll see Reese’s moniker on something even if she isn’t starring in it!
Many of her TV shows are even produced under her own Hello Sunshine umbrella, which she developed when she found herself lacking progressive and aspiring roles.
Turns out, Reese always knew what was best for Reese, and we’re so glad she continues giving us that’s compelling, nuanced, and emotional.
Here are the Reese Witherspoon shows you have to watch!
Little Fires Everywhere (Hulu)
The Hulu miniseries is based on the 2017 novel of the same name and follows the intertwined fates of the picture-perfect Richardson family and a mother-daughter duo who upend the lives that they’ve become accustomed to. Not only does Witherspoon star as Elena Richardson opposite Scandal’s Kerry Washington, she also served as executive producer.
The Morning Show (Apple TV+)
The drama is an unfiltered look at the cutthroat world of morning television and the lives of the people who bring you the news each morning. Witherspoon stars as green reporter Bradley Jackson opposite Jennifer Aniston and Steve Carrell.
Big Little Lies (HBO)
The award-winning series is based on the bestseller by Liane Moriarty. The drama tells the story of helicopter moms, successful husbands, rumors, and a murder in the usually tranquil beachy town of Monterey, California. There’s a lot more to these women that meets the eye, and they all have their fair share of secrets they want to keep including Witherspoon’s neurotic Madeline. The show is filled with star power with Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley, Laura Dern, and Zoe Kravitz.
Friends
Before she could run, Witherspoon had to walk, but she did so on one of the most popular sitcoms ever. While she didn’t have the biggest role, she’s one of the most notable characters as she played Rachel Green’s (Jennifer Aniston) youngest sister, Jill. She was featured in two episodes of season six.
Get Organized with the Home Edit (Netflix)
Witherspoon, an executive producer on the series, appears in one episode, but if you log into Netflix, her episode is used to promote the series and entice you into watching. The reality series finds expert home organizers Clea and Joanna helping clients declutter their spaces! Get ready to feel inspired!
Big Little Lies
Big Little Lies Season Finale – I Want To Know (2×07)

The calm before the storm.
It was the showdown of all showdowns on the Big Little Lies season 2 finale.
Seeing Celeste put her rotten mother-in-law, Mary Louise, in her place made this lackluster season all worth it.
Celeste came to court not only bearing receipts, but she also had videotapes.
And while showing video footage of Perry beating her while the boys secretly looked on questioned how she allowed them to stay in such a toxic and dangerous environment, it was all that was necessary to finally show Mary Louise what a POS he son was.
Seeing Mary Louise unable to deny what was being show was pure satisfaction.
“I had no idea,” Mary Louise muttered despite many attempts from Celeste and the Monterey Five to tell her the truth.
It’s not that she had no idea, it’s that she didn’t want to have an idea.
And even so, Mary Louise proved to be a horrible person by trying to spin it all in her favor.
Does this woman have no shame?
She sat there in a public court and tried to blame the victim for staying in an abusive relationship.
I almost stood up and applauded when Celeste assured her that she not only kept her sons alive, she kept herself alive.
Yes, the boys saw more than Celeste believed they did, which explains why they assume abuse equates love in many instances, but they have also turned out pretty good for growing up in that household.
The footage Celeste showed in court was painful, but it was only a fraction of the abuse; she’s been through much worse.
Ultimately, Celeste’s decision to question Mary Louise worked in her favor.
She was able to defend herself while putting Mary Louise’s parenting on the spot.
Mary Louise is delusional if she for a minute thought Celeste wasn’t going to air out her dirty laundry after she came for her boys.
If you point fingers, don’t be surprised when someone points them back.
Mary Louise accused Celeste of reckless driving, which is humorous considering her own son died while in the car with her.
Mary Louise’s concerns about the twins’ safety were always warranted, but if she thought it was of ultimate importance, she would have contacted DCFS and attempted other options before trying to gain custody.
And even so, what made her the best person to be there for the boys?
All she was trying to do was make up for lost time with her boys. Or as Celeste put it “replace” Perry and his brother with Josh and Max.
Celeste may be ill, but Mary Louise is right there with her.
Plus, it seems she’s never come to terms with her son’s death or accepted the blame for it.
She barely accepted her role in creating the monster that Perry turned into.
Violence breeds violence — no one just wakes up and decides to be an abuser.
Perry’s actions, despicable as they were, were learned and inherited.
Big Little Lies would have done us a disservice had they not shone a light on Mary Lousie’s flaws. Without addressing her relationship with Perry, her addition this season wouldn’t have held much weight.
It does seem that after Celeste won full custody, Mary Louise grabbed her things and made it out of town.
If there’s a chance at a season 3, which seems rather unlikely at this point, her return also doesn’t seem necessary.
She stirred up enough trouble.
As Celeste’s court case winded down, things started wrapping up for the other four ladies also.
Jane’s rape was finally acknowledged in court even if Mary Louise did try to deny it again.
With justice being served, in the only way it could be, Jane was ready to move on and gave Corey a chance.
Seeing Jane struggle with opening up to another man both emotionally and physically has been tough to watch, so I’m glad Corey allowed her to do it on her own time and made her feel comfortable.
He proved that he was interested in sticking around no matter how hard things got.
And Ziggy liked him, which was a plus.
Laura Dern had her Beyonce “Lemonade” moment, and it was everything.
After seeing that Gordon managed to keep his toys while she lost everything that she valued, Renata had a full-on, bat-swingin’ meltdown.
It was the best few minutes of the episode. Possibly even the best few minutes in television history.
The look on Gordon’s face as she destroyed him beloved train sets was amusing and priceless.
Take that Gordon, you prick.
What did he expect was going to happen when he gloated about screwing the nanny?
I’m surprised she held it together for that long. Gordon took away her value, her pride, her respect, and Amabella’s future.
This was Renata’s way of taking it easy on him.
If a season 3 does happen, I want to see Renata moving on as an independent woman and single mother who was able to rebuild her life from the ashes left by her worthless husband.
Peace, Gordon.
Madeline’s relationship with Ed worked out some of the kinks. When Ed sat her down to have the “talk,” I was sure that he was going to say they should break up because they’ve changed so much since they got married.
I was pleasantly surprised to find out that Ed forgave Madeline and wanted to renew their vows.
Ed’s always been such a great husband. He didn’t deserve any of what happened to him, but the fact that he can look past it and move on after holding her accountable for it makes him even better.
Hopefully, Madeline told him the truth before all the ladies made their way to the police district.
As for Bonnie, well, the good news is that she didn’t drown herself in the water as predicted by her mother’s random vision.
I truly don’t understand what the deal was behind all the psychic moments.
Sure, metaphorically, Bonnie was drowning under the big secret and the realization coupled with her mother’s death led her to that final scene.
But those visions weren’t’ necessary. Neither was her mother’s whole story-arc.
We watched Bonnie’s childhood trauma, understood why she was so triggered by witnessing Perry’s abuse towards Celeste, and why she pushed him, but her mother’s presence, and more specifically, her coma, didn’t do much for the storyline.
It was sad when she died, but we felt sad for a moment and moved on.
I also don’t really understand why we were supposed to think Bonnie would have been capable of killing her mom.
She may have dreamt about it because of the abuse, but she never actually considered it.
Following her mother’s death, Bonnie told Nathan she never loved him.
Nathan may be dumber than a rock at times but one thing I’ll credit him with is always loving and protecting Bonnie.
It’s not fair for him to find out this way but better now then never. He deserves better — a love that Bonnie won’t give him.
As Bonnie spoke her truth, she also gathered all the women together at the precinct.
The scene with them walking in together to likely confess the truth about Perry’s death is iconic and powerful.
Even Madeline said the lie had an expiration date. We’ve hit it.
They made a promise to keep this secret for as long as they could; they were forever bonded.
And when it was time, they supported each other in coming clean.
The screen went black as they walked in so we never know what they said or how they said it.
Again, if there is a third season, it’s possible the focus would be on their attempts to prove self-defense.
And even then, since they’ve already covered it up, I don’t think the argument would hold up or get them off without any time.
Seeing how some of Big Little Lies Season 2 almost seemed forced, I’m content leaving this storyline exactly where it is and not trying to make it something that it’s not.
Even if that does mean I’ll never belt-out the theme-song live on a Sunday night again.
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