And season one comes to an end (though hopefully the show will go on!)

[fembuck]

So, the last episode of Lip Service has aired.


(click the pic for 1x06)

Oh, show.  You make me so conflicted.  Not confused, but conflicted.  I want to squee so hard about Frankie declaring her love for Cat, and Frankie's gift to Cat, and the Frankie/Cat love scene with the tears, and the smiles, and the snuggles *turns into a 13 year old girl* 

(Tears!  Frankie crying = my loins exploding.  The emotion!  *sigh*  I am such a girl.)

I loved it all so much.  But ...

...poor Sam.  Goddamn, she is a good woman, and Cat having her cake and eating it too is going to end up hurting Sam so bad down the road.  That last scene with Sam so gallantly bringing Cat breakfast in bed just made me want to punch Cat in the face.   It's like, okay for a while there you were conflicted Cat, but once you hopped on Frankie, you owed it to Sam to finally fucking fess up. 

So yeah, Cat's entering Jay levels of douche territory here, but Laura Fraser sells her conflict so well that I can't hate Cat.  I feel sorry for her.  Because it's hard to fight history and chemistry like this ... 

They just make me ache for them and smile giddily when they are on screen together.  But Cat needs to handle her shit.  For real.

This episode Jay succeeded in not being completely useful.  One, he helped get the Tess/Ed friendship back on track (even if he was a jerk about it).  Two, he told Cat about why Frankie didn't show up to meet her and delivered Frankie's gift therefore allowing for the hook-up on my OTP.  I am still pleased as punch that he ended up alone.  But at least there was a reason for this idiot to exist.

Tess and neighbor lady make me so happy!  I don't even know Neighbor Lady's name (I shall refer to her as Foxy from now on because she is super foxy), but Foxy owns a part of my heart.  She won points from me for being so cool about Tess opening her mail and then lying about it badly, but I really started to love her when she gave Tess that bracelet she'd made, and by the time the roof scene happened I was deeply in smit with her.  Thank you show for ending the first season with Tess having a paying acting role and a good, hot girlfriend, and still being friends with Ed.  I applaud you.

I hope there's another season, but with Frankie meeting her mom and them hopefully smiling at each other, Tess/Foxy existing and going well, and Cat/Frankie happening, I am pretty satisfied.  That being said, I don't want this to be the end.  But at least it won't leave me with a hole in my heart if it is.

Comments

[quew.livejournal.com]

Thank you show for ending the first season with Tess having a paying acting role and a good, hot girlfriend, and still being friends with Ed. I applaud you

I know this isn't the first thing I should comment on, but it's the first thing I'm going to comment on, because THIS THIS THIS. In the ep where Tess made up the excuse to get the hot neighbour up to her place, I wasn't sure, but in this ep the chemistry sold it. I loved that Tess ended happy, and it kind of glossed over all the downsides of the series for me, because really ,Tess happy is all I wanted. And as I much as I wasn't sure, I really like Hot neighbour/Tess.

Dude, you know I've been Cat/Sam since the start...but when Frankie/Cat were on the couch, I was like 'Ooookkkaay...I get this now...'. I have to say, I wasn't sure, I'm still not...but I feel like I could get it in the future if they write it right, which I'd like, for Frankie/Cat's sake (but not for Sam/Cats...I'm conflicted!) I do wonder if all of our personal histories infect our viewing enjoyment, though. I've had Frankie gf's, and I've been the Frankie gf, and yeah. I think I may be biased toward 'Safe and stable' now :)

[fembuck.livejournal.com]

In the ep where Tess made up the excuse to get the hot neighbour up to her place, I wasn't sure, but in this ep the chemistry sold it.

Word. I was liking Foxy based on potential in previous episodes, but this episode confirmed that she is a cutie pie and that they interact nicely together.

but when Frankie/Cat were on the couch, I was like 'Ooookkkaay...I get this now...'.

I know right. It was like a chemistry explosion. I first felt that way about them when they had their chat on the bench in like episode two and I haven't been able to stop squeeing over then. Ruta does a great job looking beyond smitten when Frankie looks at Cat.

I do wonder if all of our personal histories infect our viewing enjoyment, though.

I think that is probably does play a role. I read TWoP boards sometimes and that poster there skew older and they cannot STAND Frankie at all. It's all like, "She needs to grow the fuck up". But while I'm not as fucked up as Frankie and can handle my shit alright, I probably relate to her more and therefore am more sympathetic to her than someone who's been there, done that and grown up.

[quew.livejournal.com]

Word. I was liking Foxy based on potential in previous episodes, but this episode confirmed that she is a cutie pie and that they interact nicely together.

They do! To begin with, I wasn't sure. But after this ep...yeah. They have good chemistry, and, well, I'm just happy Tess is happy. hot neighbour is hot!

I know right. It was like a chemistry explosion. I first felt that way about them when they had their chat on the bench in like episode two and I haven't been able to stop squeeing over then. Ruta does a great job looking beyond smitten when Frankie looks at Cat.

You know I'm Team Sam, but...yeah. I feel like I'm a bad team player for thinking that Frankie/Cat had great chemistry there. It's weird tho - I felt it more when they were talking, and less when they were...y'know. I'm so conflicted by the whole thing. Well played, Lip Service, well played.

I think that is probably does play a role. I read TWoP boards sometimes and that poster there skew older and they cannot STAND Frankie at all. It's all like, "She needs to grow the fuck up". But while I'm not as fucked up as Frankie and can handle my shit alright, I probably relate to her more and therefore am more sympathetic to her than someone who's been there, done that and grown up.

I'm not sure I approve. Reviews should be as unbiased as possible. (I don't read TWoP, so I shouldn't judge, to be fair, and I'm fine with being called out for that). But...Hmm. That's my thoughtful noise, if you didn't know. It's not that I can't stand her. I just...wish she'd get her shit together. I get the chemistry vs sensible relationship conundrum. It sucks.

[fembuck.livejournal.com]

It's weird tho - I felt it more when they were talking, and less when they were...y'know.

I don't think it's weird at all. They have wonderful chemistry when they are just looking at each other and taking to each other. I felt in a way that the scene of them in the school looking at the board where their initials were carved where they were just smiling at each other to be as sexy and hot as any love scene.

Frankie's tears during the love scene got though, and really elevated to a truly memorable scene in my eyes. Well, Frankie's tears, and that shot of Cat kissing Frankie's stomach.

Reviews should be as unbiased as possible.

Word. It's one thing to favor one position in an argument, but to act like you have to be a complete moron to believe the other position is taking things a bit too far. To be fair it's not everyone over there, but there is definitely a lot of Frankie hate and a lot of judging.

I just...wish she'd get her shit together.

Word. I do like that we did see her begin to mature as the season ended. She's not perfect, but she did avoid making mistakes that she had made earlier in this episode, and showed some insight into herself. So movement towards maturity is nice to see.

[cyandragonfly.livejournal.com]

Agreeing with everything you just said wholeheartedly.

They just make me ache for them and smile giddily when they are on screen together. But Cat needs to handle her shit. For real.

The role reversal between these two was portrayed really well. I didn't expect Cat to remain undecided but the angst of it all makes me smile. Until I remember Sam's kicked puppy demeanour.

I don't think they could have done much better for the finale. Though given that I'm a Francesca who everyone calls Frankie and my middle name's Eleanor, the name thing is starting to freak me the fuck out.

[fembuck.livejournal.com]

I didn't expect Cat to remain undecided but the angst of it all makes me smile. Until I remember Sam's kicked puppy demeanour.

I know, right! It's like I'm all smiling and squeeing over the deliciousness and then I see Sad Sam and I feel bad.


I don't think they could have done much better for the finale.

Yeah, me either. It was very satisfying as both a set up for season 2, or as a series ender.

[noangel2046.livejournal.com]

the Frankie/Cat love scene with the tears
oh....i know this's wrong,but the scene's so beautiful&heartbreaking!!!i just.....sigh~~~~~~~poor Sam~~~

[fembuck.livejournal.com]

i know this's wrong,but the scene's so beautiful&heartbreaking!!!i just.....sigh~~~~~~~poor Sam~~~

That scene really was beautiful. I get shivers of delight just thinking about it. And Frankie and Cat really do love either other, so I'm not gonna feel bad about enjoying that scene (even though I feel bad for Sam). I just can't hate on love like Cat and Frankie's.

[fembuck.livejournal.com]

poor Sam, but she's known it all along.

Yeah, she kind of did. This episode more than any other, it really struck me that Sam should have seen this coming all along. I mean their relationship started out getting off to a bad start because of Cat's lingering feelings for Frankie, and that trend has just continued.

Could easily hate such a character w/ a lesser actor.


So much word. Laura Fraser is the reason I can not only sympathize with Cat, but that I like her. Laura does a great job not allowing Cat to become demonized even though she's made some bad decisions.

[murasaki1200.livejournal.com]

Haven't seen this one yet but I have to admit that I can't hate Frankie either and much as l like Sam (who should totes find a gf who doesn't have the baggage Cat has), Frankie and Cat have my vote. Sam is way too sane for Cat anyways.
Looking forward to watching this when I get reunited with my hard disk. Can't wait.

[fembuck.livejournal.com]

but I have to admit that I can't hate Frankie either and much as l like Sam

Hey, you don't have to justify not hating Frankie to me. Even though she's a screw up I love the chick! Kudos to the writers for setting up a triangle where a viewer can actually relate to, understand and sympathize with all of the parties. Watching Lost Girl has taught me that that's harder than it looks!

Happy viewing!

[murasaki1200.livejournal.com]

Ok, I've seen the ep now and I agree: Well played, writers and Laura Fraser.

At the end of this season, the character that started out as the kicked puppy and wronged girlfriend with criminally low self esteem is now with two super hot chicks who are totally her bitches and she's calling all the shots. Classic.

We already knew that Sam was going to let herself be completely vulnerable to Cat, but now Frankie gave her all the control in the relationship.
I have to say I'm curious what Cat is going to do with all this power and ability to hurt now that she's in control.

I think the difference between her and Jay is that she actually cares for people other than herself. That's why I can't judge her for cheating on Sam.

Poor Sam. She deserves so much better but she totes should have seen it coming. Cat has been a basket case with her since the beginning. She can't let go of her fucked up ex-girlfriend which shows her judgment is more than a little impaired so this is (almost) par for the course.

I love it. We're so going to be in angst city and it should make for an interesting second season.

Even though she's a screw up I love the chick
I do too. I'm kind of surprised at how judgmental peeps are being about Frankie. I guess she must be reminding everybody of some screwed up ex-girlfriend. Again the difference with Jay is that she's obviously completely Cat's bitch. The similarity, unfortunately, is that it doesn't prevent her from hurting other people. Hopefully she's growing up. I was glad to see her wake up and say no to the guy in the bar.

Six eps is way too short. I hope next season will be a bit longer. Are we going to have to wait a whole year?

[pictureplaces.livejournal.com]

I CANT STOP MY HATE OF CAT NOW. I mean i thought she was lovely but i bit ridiculous but THIS. TO SAM? I mean we knew it would happen but SAM! OH SAM! I'll take you home and look after you. She's just such an amazing person. Fictional or not. Wahhh Sam. :(

All that being said though; naked Frankie featured so at the same time my mind was kind of in a happy daze.

*does not really know how to feel but will forget about everyone else but Tess for a while to be happy*

[fembuck.livejournal.com]

I mean we knew it would happen but SAM! OH SAM!

We really, really did. I think that's one of the reasons I've been so physically tense during the Cat/Sam scenes is that I've been waiting for this to happen since episode 2. Just seeing it slowly approaching like gathering storm clouds.

naked Frankie featured so at the same time my mind was kind of in a happy daze.


Oh, I know. Frankie is not usually the type I go for, but there is something about Ruta Gedmintas as Frankie (and just as Frankie) that [Faith]UNF![/Faith] That scene where Cat was kneeling before Frankie kissing her stomach was ... *I'll be in my bunk*

[wickedqueen21.livejournal.com]

Tess has the most adorable squeal going on when she wins the part= LOVE

Crankie~ * yay

[fembuck.livejournal.com]

Tess has the most adorable squeal going on when she wins the part= LOVE


I know! I was SO happy for her. I actually loved her whole audition process too. It was nice to see serious-but-not-hysterical Tess, and also to see Fiona show of her skills a bit.

Crankie~* yay/i>

This! I don't even care I LOVE THOSE TWO TOGETHER!

[lightbluenym.livejournal.com]

Damn it! The accents are soooo amazing...Cannot resist...And the...omg...wow.

[fembuck.livejournal.com]

The accents are soooo amazing...Cannot resist.

The accents are amazing. When Frankie speaks ... I melt (I call it "The Polly Walker Effect").

But honestly, this show is good. You don't have to feel about this the way you felt shame about watching the L Word. Lip Service is quality.

[lightbluenym.livejournal.com]

But honestly, this show is good. You don't have to feel about this the way you felt shame about watching the L Word. Lip Service is quality. Word.

Speaking of feeling shame about watching something, have you seen the Red Riding Hood trailer??? I posted it about an hour ago. I'm already ashamed of myself, but Amanda Seyfried calls to me... :)

[fembuck.livejournal.com]

I finally saw the trailer, and it looks super cheesy but also REALLY REALLY PRETTY! And I know that I'll totally end up seeing it. The pretty of Amanda and the brooding of Shiloh Fernandez will not be denied. Also, Gary Oldman's bright purple suit amused me.

[lightbluenym.livejournal.com]

Hahaha, exactly. And yeah Oldman rocked that purple... :)

[amluv.livejournal.com]

am i the only one who thinks sam is cloying and needed and a total u-hauler?? am i also made of stone because i really don't care about cat/frankie/sam?? and am i crazy thinking that the show needs to be overhauled in which it becomes a comedy about tess and ed moving to new york and meet a certain wannabe actor and boozy socialite?? i really wanted to like lip service but it's too l word for me, only w/ scottish accents and slightly better writing...

however i do so love your commentaries and look forward to reading your thoughts about HP&tDH

[fembuck.livejournal.com]

am i the only one who thinks sam is cloying and needed and a total u-hauler??

No. I was giving her side-eye when she was dropping hints in episode 5 that she wanted to move in. It was pretty awkward, especially with the 'Frankie situation' still hovering around them.

am i also made of stone because i really don't care about cat/frankie/sam??

Not really. I feel bad for Sam, but it's a shallow sort of pity. My investment in Frankie/Cat is really based on the swallow fact that I think Frankie is fucking hot, and because I think they have good chemistry together which makes my pants happy.

am i crazy thinking that the show needs to be overhauled in which it becomes a comedy about tess and ed moving to new york and meet a certain wannabe actor and boozy socialite??

I still want my broody, pretty Frankie on the show (Cat can come along too to make Frankie smile and therefore melt my heart), but a Glasgowian version of Karen and Jack showing up to make Tess's storylines even more hilarious would be a-okay with me.

however i do so love your commentaries and look forward to reading your thoughts about HP&tDH

Hopefully I'll be able to see it this weekend. I just couldn't bare the idea of facing opening day crowds. I'm looking forward to seeing more of my crazy love Bellatrix on screen though!

[lightbluenym.livejournal.com]

Bellatrix. Was. Epic.

I can't wait to see your reaction to her epicness in fact :)

[hivesix.livejournal.com]

Granted, I had a lot of time from exams in between watching 1x04 and 1x05/06 (watched these two together), but I am leaning towards Frankie/Cat now. Can't help but wonder if the show didn't sell Sam as much to me, apart from her automatic hotness from being a cop. It's not the age thing for me, either, I think I'm in the middle range where I'm young enough to be "immature" and root for Frankie/Cat but still not so "old" to yell at Cat for not choosing Sam.

I dunno. It's all very confusing. But I found myself progressively cheering for Frankie and her fucked-upness... sad for Sam, but again like I said I now feel as though she wasn't "sold" to me enough and I can't care for her relationship with Cat as much.

Now, Cat, on the other hand... I thought she would blurt the truth to Sam the next morning. Will be interesting to see how she handles this, or doesn't.

Oh and I can't believe it was another "I am your father" situation. Or maybe I can. It's so overplayed, that, really.