The power ofBig Little Lieswas on full display in Sundays strong second installment of the sophomore season.
The episode begins with a groggy Celeste crashing her car.
They soon drive by Bonnie, who insists shes hiking and not just randomly walking the streets.
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Everyone agrees that none of them are on drugs (even though Celeste technically is).
But what sort of emergency?
The kind short people have, quips Madeline.
Walking away, Madeline mumbles, Fing weirdo.
The back-and-forth between Madeline and Mary Louise is officially my favorite dynamic on the show (No.
2 is Ed and Nathan because of how much of a dick Ed is to him).
But now lets check in on my favorite character on the show: Renata.
Admittedly, much of that is because shes played by Queen Laura Dern (long liveEnlightened!).
But this episode is a real showcase for both the character and actress.
As Renata is freaking out, she spots Quinlan driving off.
Amabellas trust will be protected, but Renatas money wont be.
Im not not going to be rich, she declares.
I will not not be rich!
The babies of the Monterey Five, Jane and Bonnie, are bonding together at yoga.
Jane shares that the very strange Corey asked her out on a practice date.
She calls Nathan oblivious, pointing out that Bonnie clearly changed after Perrys death at the fundraiser.
Damn, maybe Quinlan could use a partner with these sorts of detective skills!
Back in therapy, Celeste admits that she misses Perry.
I only want him, she declares.
Reisman has Celeste think back to a specific time of Perrys abuse, which is painful for her.
Did Madeline deserve that?
Celeste isnt the only one talking about Perry.
During class, new teacher Mr. Perkins is telling his students they can talk to him about anything.
What about a dead father?
one of Celestes boys asks.
On the ride home, Celeste tells them they should talk to her.
But the talking turns to yelling and shoving when the boys are fighting and Celeste breaks them up.
Shes immediately in horror at her actions, apologizing and crying as the three of them hug.
Ed and Madeline are both pissed, but for very different reasons since Eds upset that he wasnt told.
Madeline then relays the info to Jane.
This leads to an emotional scene where Jane rushes to talk to Ziggy.
Thats how I happened, he salted you.
Jane snuggles up with Ziggy and tells him about her assault.
The revelation also brings about another honest discussion between Mary Louise and Celeste.
Mary Louise refuses to believe her son was capable of raping Jane or beating Celeste.
We had a sickness, says Celeste, who admits they were violent with each other.
After learning that Jane told Ziggy the truth, Celeste comes clean to her boys about their new brother.
I mean, Im comfortable in saying he was weaker than most.
There are clearly some secrets here that have yet to be revealed.
Elizabeth isnt the only one exiting Bonnies house, as Madeline insists that Abigail move back in with her.
The lie, she tells Madeline.
Damn, so close to her just saying, The big little lie.
A look of dread immediately comes over the teenagers face.
Oh sh, a shocked Ed is standing in the doorway.
Whats this about fing a theater director?
Madeline cant believe it.
I think were done, he declares, leaving a tearful Madeline behind.
This isnt the only marriage in trouble.
Weird coincidence, because Im currently yelling, Will somebody give this woman a(nother) Emmy?!
Much to my chagrin, Renata turns around and picks Gordon back up.
The episode ends with all the women minus Madeline, whos drinking wine solo keeping their children close.
Early in this promising season, the Jane-Celeste relationship has quickly become a high point.
Biggest Lie of the Week:That Ed misheard the whole fing the theater director thing.
Ed seems like a pretty observant guy, but I still respect the improvised attempt at a save.
Monterey Bae of the Week:Renata, in a runaway.
Now excuse me while I go watch that line for the 11th time.
Emmy Submission Moment of the Week:There are so many!
I feel like Oprah, just wanting to hand out Emmys as if they are cars.
But Im actually going to go with the Adam Scott and Reese Witherspoon confrontation.
