We got a lot of hate because we called Daisy Jones & The Six, Riley Keough and Camila Morrone’s show. We won’t apologize for saying that, because the truth is in the first episode, it was. They were the standouts.
And this episode is different – this one definitely was Camila Morrone’s episode again, but also we got to see the Sam Claflin standout with acting that we all know and love. Either way you have to admit – this show is GOOD. It’s what we needed – adaptations that remain true to the story, but give us a new look at the story.
LOS ANGELES NAIVE
If you know anything about Los Angeles – it’s a city that can eat you up and spit you out. Yet, personally, it’s one of my favorite places. For the Dunne Brothers, the thought that arriving in Los Angeles would be easy. They thought that Rod would just hook them up with gigs and a place to live.
I loved seeing the band think that they could just ask for money and for a place to live and lots of gigs. I mean hey, you never know if you don’t ask.
But lets be real, it’s like the stones that they have to have to do just that and think that it’s just like all good.
What I have to say is that their optimism is one of the best things about them, but also you can see that this is going to get them all in a lot of trouble. Some of the band are in it for the love of the music and then there is Billy, who seems to be after the fame and the attention that brings.
What we do know is that the band wants nothing more than to get the attention of producer Teddy Price. Now, Teddy is “the” producer, and we know from the beginning that he has a big impact on their careers because we see him talking about the band on The Merv Griffin Show.
Total side note – I used to work at a hotel that Merv owned and he was the nicest man. He was always so kind to me. But neither here nor there.
The Dunne Brothers band may be doing everything to try and get to see Teddy, but they are also putting in their dues. They aren’t making a lot of money, hell they are barely scrimping by, but they are where they want to be.
KAREN ASKS IF THEY ARE WORTH IT
Rod said that all he was going to do was call one of the clubs on the strip, but he does more. He gives them Karen’s phone number. Now hey, we’re thrilled to see more of Suki Waterhouse, and how her character of Karen came into the band.
It’s the present day/older Karen we have a hard time with. It’s the hair. It’s not too often that I would tell you that someone has a worse wig than K-Stew did in Eclipse. That shit was atrocious. Like what did Karen do to all of you? Her hair deserved better.
Suki deserved better.
But am I happy that Karen decided to join the band? Yes. I also have more respect for her because she wanted to talk to Camila before agreeing to join the band. She asked if they were worth it.
The band finds a cottage in Laurel Canyon quicker than anyone has ever found a place to live in Los Angeles. Karen comes to live with them and well, they put her in a room that is “haunted” because no one else would stay in it.
TBH, I love that we get to see more of Karen, even if it’s just a bit. Because, with her being there, it’s a shift and they need a shift. They need an extra kick and someone needs to reign Billy in.
While I do believe that Billy is one of the most entitled, selfish pricks (look this is how I feel at this stage, if you don’t like that, all good), I do admire the fact that he’s willing to do whatever it takes to get them ahead, even if that means accosting Teddy Price as he exits a convenience store.
TEDDY GIVES THEM A CHANCE
I didn’t see Teddy giving them a chance, but when he did and put them through the ringer – I knew that he was all in. He didn’t expect them to be that good, but they definitely had something. Teddy did everything he could to help them.
The news that is about to hit them – Camila is pregnant. She’s pregnant and Billy and her get married. For a minute he’s a good man but as time goes on he pulls away from Camila and he cheats. A LOT. One of the most powerful scenes in this episode is when Camila goes to find Billy and finds him cheating.
The way that she puts him in his place and tells him how things will be – well that’s the strength that I applaud. Camila Morrone commands your attention with every scene that she’s in. She’s the character that you applaud and the character that you want to protect. Camila Morrone brings to life the character in this show that you know is the backbone with such grace, you see why she was cast immediately.
And you know she’s a star.
Now, while I would be the first to tell you that Sam Claflin as Billy hasn’t been my favorite, but it’s not because he’s bad, because he’s not. What it is, is that I dislike Billy so much that I want to scream. However, that means that Sam is doing a great job, because he’s making everyone feel something for Billy.
When Teddy comes to tell Billy that Camila had the baby and takes him to the hospital, the performance that Sam Claflin gives, brought me to tears. The fear, the pain, the terror… I couldn’t breathe. I was like damnit, I am really wanting you to succeed and now here I am willing to do anything to make you get your shit together. (Though it does take seconds before we see Camila alone, holding the baby and I hate him again).
DAISY DOESN’T WANT HELP
Daisy on the other hand, well, she’s living her life. She’s moved out and has moved herself into Simones. We’ve quickly established that Daisy can’t cook, which is of no surprise to anyone (well us). She’s committed to making her life outside of her parents influence – which okay – but how’s she going to survive?
Work. She’s going to work.
But the best part of this entire situation is knowing that Daisy living with Simone, she’s going to get the positive encouragement that she needs. She’s going to be influenced musically. Simone believes in Daisy, which is a good thing to see. We all need a friend like Simone.
Simone gives Daisy part of her set, so that she can sing in front of the crowd. Daisy genuinely moves the entire crowd, but more importantly she makes an impression on Teddy Price. Teddy wants to work with her, but Daisy seems insulted by the whole idea of someone telling her that she’s not perfect from the get go.
While, I love the fact that Daisy has this new found confidence, what I also hate is this new found confidence. Yet the way that Riley Keough convinces you with her acting that this is part of Daisy’s growth, I am willing to sit here and listen to it all.
Teddy pursues Daisy as a singer, and she seems kinda put off by the whole entire thing. Except, I think that someone seeing in her what she’s always wanted someone to see is something that Daisy has needed. So seeing her determined to impress Teddy and to write a song that moves him – well, there is a method to his madness.
Daisy may not have wanted help, but it’s what she’s needed.
Daisy and Billy may not know each other yet, but they already have one thing in common. What’s that? The need to impress Teddy Price.
OTHER THOUGHTS
- We want to know why Warren doesn’t have a bed also
- Pocket toast should never be a thing
- Lord that kitchen was gross
- Laughed knowing Daisy can’t cook
- Graham is a gem.
- Simone can sing
- I wish that they would have showed The Six making their album
