In this episode, Julia once again meets a man who turns out to be her stepbrother. However, this time, Julia is desperate to befriend him and make a connection, as she sees him as the gay brother she always wanted. In the process, she tells some lies about her own life while also spilling some gossip about her sisters. In the process, Julia is forced to confront the fact that she might not be as different from her father as she thinks she is. At the same time, Edie is still struggling with her sexuality and affair, while her husband Tim wants to start a family with her. Roxy, on the other hand, is also trying to become a gymnastics coach and prevent her mother from testifying against Leon. This is another great episode, even though it is a bit angstier than the previous episodes. However, it brings a further level of depth to the characters. They're not simply just good or bad but complex characters like real people. Even Leoon, who should be easy to hate, has a complicated psyche that makes him very interesting to watch and try to figure out what he is thinking. I specifically felt bad for Julia in this episode, as even though she makes mistakes, you know she is trying to be a good person. She is just lonely and has her own struggles to overcome. However, her weakness just makes her that much better of a character. Also, Brittany Snow gave such an amazing performance. She is my favorite actor, and this show is among her best work, to be honest. She really makes Julia feel like a real person who, even though she looks like she has it all together, is just struggling to find her place in the world. The costumes are also perfect, as Brittany looks amazing in every scene, with these unique bright colors that match her red hair. My one complaint would be the brother just disappears despite being introduced in the intro and treated like a central character for the first half of the episode. But that is a minor complaint, and overall, it was a great episode. I really love this show, and I would recommend it to everyone, especially Brittany's performance alone.
