Happy place has already resolved a major conflict after just eight episodes, which isn't ideal for the comedy's longevity. Happy place is Reba McEntire's latest sitcom, released in October on CBS. It revolves around McEntire's character, Bobbie, adjusting to the discovery that her late father left half of his bar to Isabella (Belissa Escobedo), the half-sister Bobbie never knew existed. Isabella is the opposite of Bobbie, causing the two to frequently clash.
Most Happy placeThe scenes take place in the bar run by Bobbie and Isabella. The show's subplots involve the relationships between several characters who work there, such as grumpy cook Emmett and accountant Steve, whose OCD and anxiety lead him to work at the bar instead of the office. However, the heart of the show is the relationship between Bobbie and Isabella, which was initially antagonistic because Bobbie did not want to accept her half-sister's existence, although the two soon became roommates. Happy place secured a full season order, but the fall finale focuses on Bobbie helping Isabella with a boyfriend problem.
Isabella's boyfriend dilemma highlights how much Bobbie has changed from her sister
Instead of being angry, Bobbie offers support to Isabella
During the first episodes of Happy placeBobbie couldn't stand Isabella. She didn't want to give her half the bar, she didn't want to hear her ideas, and she didn't even want her in town. However, for Happy place episode 8, this seems to have changedjudging by the way Bobbie deals with Isabella's boyfriend dilemma. The story begins with Bobbie writing a breakup letter to Isabella, which fails because the man in question shows up at the tavern without having read it, and later Bobbie encourages Isabella not to settle for him if she's not really into him.
This plot demonstrates that Bobbie has begun to see Isabella as a little sister rather than a nuisance she wants to get rid of.. Isabella even comments that Bobbie is “like a real sister” after Bobbie convinces her to abandon her previous belief that true love does not exist and to move on with a man Isaella is not interested in. This comment further solidifies the idea that Bobbie has completely changed her feelings towards Isabella.
Bobbie fully accepted Isabella in Happy's place
This positive news does not make it clear what will happen next
Bobbie's initial hostility towards Isabella was a bit difficult to watch, so it's good that she's softening a bit. However, the conflict between Bobbie and Isabella should not be completely resolved in just eight episodes. Friction between Happy placeThe sisters are supposed to be at the center of the series, so ending it so quickly makes it difficult to see where Happy place go from here. Additionally, the show is missing comedy gold by making the relationship so harmonious so quickly.
Bobbie and Isabella live together, which provides plenty of opportunity for humor based on their awkwardness and discomfort with each other. So it would have made sense to downgrade Bobbie's feelings towards Isabella from hatred to embarrassment, but going all the way to acceptance doesn't work at this early point because it suffocates the continuation of the narrative based on the sisters' difficulties in their relationship.
There are a limited number of stories that can be told about Bobbie helping Isabella with a problem or vice versa before the series becomes stale.
Of course, Happy place episode 8 demonstrates that there are stories that can be told without Bobbie and Isabella not liking each other. However, there are a limited number of stories that can be told about Bobbie helping Isabella with a problem or vice versa before the series becomes stale. Thus, by ending the Isabella/Bobbie conflict too soon, Happy place limits your storytelling abilities.
What Bobbie and Isabella's Changing Relationship Means for Happy's Place
The focus should shift to secondary characters or the bar itself
While it's more challenging to come up with story ideas, the change in Bobbie and Isabella's relationship doesn't necessarily mean the series will run out of ideas sooner. Happy place 2nd season. If Happy place changes its premise a little, it can still have fun and funny stories. However, these stories need to have a heart behind them. Specifically, Happy place needs to do something more with Gabby (Melissa Peterman). Gabby desperately wants positive attention, which can be a great source of humor if used correctly, but the jokes about people not knowing her real name or identity have gotten old.
These changes would allow the series to become a true comedy that could last for several years despite quickly wrapping up its initial conflict.
The key to Happy place succeed, despite this quick closure to the Bobbie/Isabella story, is that the secondary characters are more developed. Each has a defining characteristic, like Emmett's bad mood or Steve's OCD-related difficulties. If these characters can tell more heartfelt stories, it will help keep the series fresh and interesting. Additionally, Isabella and Bobbie's long-standing relationship issues may occasionally surface rather than being resolved completely. These changes would allow the series to become a true comedy that could last for several years despite quickly wrapping up its initial conflict.