I don’t know what is going on with this season of Girls but every episode so far has been a home run in my book and episode four is no different.

The Bad

Literally nothing.

The Good

1- So Marnie is finally back in reality and we see her still engaging this ridiculous relationship with Dessie. I asked as I watched this episode, “how many people make those type of compromises and never change their way?”

People loathe Marnie because she is the physical representation of the choices and elements of ourselves we most despise.

Here is a young person who hits the truth at the beginning of the episode. It’s all about him. Every decision he makes is about what he wants and what is best for him. There is very little (to no) Marnie in his consciousness. Yet when it comes to the decision of holding on to the title of married, not being alone, and “happy” versus calling the relationship what it is and detaching from it- she votes for the former by manipulating herself to believe it’s her “fault.”

We hate her because at one point or another (or even right now) we’ve stood in that choice.

2- Jessa has been my favorite since season one but this year she has just transcended. When you take a look at that Jessa compared to the one we have now it creates this feeling of nostalgia, admiration, and respect.

To me she and Shosanna represent the end of the show we know is coming. They have taken such an ownership for their lives, their choices, and what they want. They’re almost there, almost adult women facing the world.

3- I’m happy for Elijah finally getting a story. This is Girls though and just because he’s a boy does not mean he is immune. I think it’s too soon to say anything about this plot but I smell heartbreak. Time will tell.

I give episode four of this season a 4 out of 4 hands down. It hold the same heartwarming feelings that season one did but now were almost to the other end of the spectrum.