Whoa...What An Episode Of Big Love

Ausiello didn't lie. Tonight's Big Love episode definitely lived up to all the hype. The episode ended with me in the fetal position (no pun intended there). All that happened this season and in the first two seasons has led up to this night. Sarah's pregnancy, Bill's Viagra, Nicki's birth control pills, Nicki's boss, Ben's love for Margene (in a very odd sort of Oedipus Complex), Margene's issues with her mother, even Margene's hair...it all came to the forefront this episode in a ridiculously amazing way.

I got into Big Love recently and tonight was a good validation of my decision. Really good writing, great characters, and although the premise of the show is a little out there, the conflicts between and within the characters are quite real and true to real life.

What happens going forward? I have no clue. Obviously we go back to Utah and all the issues there. In some ways, this episode put all those issues where they belong: second. The family was always first in this show and it was nice to see an episode where they dealt with them. I can't wait to see what's in store for the rest of the season.