You’re the Worst – “ Twenty-Two”
The third season of You’re the Worst largely suffered from its lack of focus but if there was one character who largely benefited it was Desmin Borges PTSD ridden Edgar. This was highlighted with the most poetic grace and visual flourishes with “Twenty-Two” as Edgar went on a bite size odyssey where he faces the unfairness veterans face, contemplated suicide, and found rescue in a fellow vet who had discovered a nifty way to counteract his own PTSD. It’s a delicately paced episode with a stunning and insightful performance by Borges. While You’re the Worst is by its nature a funny series, its sweet spot has always been when the show has introduced themes of drama and personal strife. Edgar has always been a bit of an enigma in the group and with “Twenty-Two” we were allowed a peak into what makes him tick and hopefully, what will help him proceed to become a happier and more fulfilled human being. – Allyson Johnson
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