Things You Should Have Done series two delivers on its promise of another absurd and unapologetic ride from Chi with a C. Lucia Keskin's creation is now an even more disparate beast than before, shedding Karen Hizli like a bad habit, but thankfully retaining much of the cringe-worthy charm that made the first series so endearingly bizarre.
The second installment opens on a new low for Chi: the loss of her aunt Karen in what can only be described as an ignominious and hilarious demise. While some may lament Hizli's absence, this reviewer can't help but wonder if she faked her own death à la Can You Keep a Secret? to escape the show's increasing chaos. But for now, we're left with a world that has shifted significantly since last year's series.
Keskin remains the linchpin of this chaotic operation, gamely stumbling through therapy sessions and amateur life advice sessions with Bridget Christie as her straight-laced therapist – a role that seems tailor-made to highlight Chi's ineptitude. Sarah Kendall returns as Sarah Gilbeaux, a down-on-her-luck comedian trying to make ends meet, while Juliet Cowan injects some much-needed levity as Claudia, the unstable sister with an affinity for Dr Seuss.
However, it's hard not to feel that Things You Should Have Done is now more of a different show altogether. Gone is the loose narrative conceit that made the first series so endearingly quirky; in its place lies a haphazard assortment of vignettes and misadventures that rarely coalesce into anything meaningful.
That being said, there are flashes of brilliance here – Keskin's unhinged one-liners ("My dead auntie is inside this Drift-max cordless IZ900!") still possess an undeniable je ne sais quoi. And when the show gets it right, its brand of absurdist comedy can be genuinely infectious.
In short, Things You Should Have Done series two is a weird and wonderful beast that will appeal to fans of Stath Lets Flats' offbeat humor and Roughcut's knack for producing eccentric characters. If you're looking for something that will make you laugh, cry (occasionally), or scratch your head in confusion, then this might be the show for you – just don't say we didn't warn you.
The second installment opens on a new low for Chi: the loss of her aunt Karen in what can only be described as an ignominious and hilarious demise. While some may lament Hizli's absence, this reviewer can't help but wonder if she faked her own death à la Can You Keep a Secret? to escape the show's increasing chaos. But for now, we're left with a world that has shifted significantly since last year's series.
Keskin remains the linchpin of this chaotic operation, gamely stumbling through therapy sessions and amateur life advice sessions with Bridget Christie as her straight-laced therapist – a role that seems tailor-made to highlight Chi's ineptitude. Sarah Kendall returns as Sarah Gilbeaux, a down-on-her-luck comedian trying to make ends meet, while Juliet Cowan injects some much-needed levity as Claudia, the unstable sister with an affinity for Dr Seuss.
However, it's hard not to feel that Things You Should Have Done is now more of a different show altogether. Gone is the loose narrative conceit that made the first series so endearingly quirky; in its place lies a haphazard assortment of vignettes and misadventures that rarely coalesce into anything meaningful.
That being said, there are flashes of brilliance here – Keskin's unhinged one-liners ("My dead auntie is inside this Drift-max cordless IZ900!") still possess an undeniable je ne sais quoi. And when the show gets it right, its brand of absurdist comedy can be genuinely infectious.
In short, Things You Should Have Done series two is a weird and wonderful beast that will appeal to fans of Stath Lets Flats' offbeat humor and Roughcut's knack for producing eccentric characters. If you're looking for something that will make you laugh, cry (occasionally), or scratch your head in confusion, then this might be the show for you – just don't say we didn't warn you.
like sarah kendall as that comedian chick and juliet cowan as the dr seuss obsessed one 
. keskin's one-liners are still on point tho 
. but seriously, i think the show has lost its way a bit... it's more like a bunch of random sketches than a coherent storyline 
. still, if you're into that kind of absurd comedy, then yeah go for it 
Chi's aunt Karen's "demise" had me LOLing and wondering if she'd staged it to escape the chaos 
. I mean, the narrative's all over the place and sometimes it doesn't quite coalesce, but those moments of brilliance from Chi are still pure magic 
. If you're looking for something offbeat and laugh-out-loud funny, this show's definitely worth checking out... just be prepared for some mind-bending moments 
I mean, Chi's character has always been my favorite part - she's just so... unhinged! 
I guess it just depends on how much of a fan you are for Chi to begin with? 
. They ditched that weird narrative thing that made the first season so lovable and now it's just a bunch of random vignettes 
. But at the same time, Chi is still so extra and hilarious 
. Like, one minute she's mourning her aunt Karen's supposed demise and the next thing you know, she's just... doing stuff? 
And don't even get me started on how quickly the show abandoned its original narrative thread - it's like they took a look at the first season's trainwreck and thought, "You know what would be a great idea? Let's make it even more disjointed!" 
. it's not as cohesive as the first season but keskin's energy is still infectious, even if the jokes feel a bit forced at times. i love how each character is just so... extra 
, especially bridget christie's therapist who's like the anti-chi. and claudia's dr seuss obsession has me dead 
. And let's be real, some of that humor is just plain ridiculous... I mean who needs Drift-max cordless IZ900?! 
it's like she took all the weirdness of season 1 and turned it up to 11 
i kinda loved it tho, its like watching a bad dream come to life 
but at the same time, can we get back to the loose narrative thing? this feels so disjointed