

It’s also helpful as it helps explain the bad vibes between J. Regardless, it appears that the writers are taking note of past events, which adds to the feeling that these are actual lives being lived onscreen. “And the Broken Hip” was the 17th episode of Season 2, meaning that those two years on the show have spanned four actual years in real time. Caroline describes him as “the puppet guy who tried to sue us two years and three businesses ago by saying we injured you,” which I find fascinating. That relationship manages to stay alive, in spite of how others refer to it, in the form of X-rated video chatting, and even that feels sexy and exciting due to Max’s enthusiasm about the activity.Ĭontinuity is also present in the reappearance of guest stars, with street performer/puppeteer J. I haven’t forgotten that this show is a comedy, and as such focused on humour, but these quieter moments really allow for a more varied pacing while also reminding us that these characters are people, too. It even surpassed the heart-to-heart talks Max has had with Caroline when it comes to her expressing genuine emotional vulnerability. Randy’s departure from NYC led to some of the best acting I’ve ever seen on 2 Broke Girls, and demonstrated that the showrunners were willing to portray emotional beats beyond those of the titular duo with one another.

Having reviewed how Season 5 came to a close I can only take his continued presence, albeit via FaceTime, as being a net positive. Compared to past love interests Deke and Nashit his connection with Dennings’ character has been both strong and, surprisingly, long-lasting. That’s right, while on the business side of things the two girls are part-owners of the diner and finally looking to make the Dessert Bar a reality what’s really been on Max’s mind is Randy.
