#but barely missed the cutoff for my theory lmao

[slutabed]

trying to put together a theory something something about tv shows’ third episodes something about them being my favorite but even when they’re not my favorite they’re still the ones with the sentimental draw (my friend saying this is a holdover from classic anime series) BUT so far on my list of Heartbreaking and Perfect Third Episodes I’ve got:

1. Holly, Jolly — Stranger Things

2. Long, Long Time — The Last of Us

3. Introduction to Film — Community

4. Trent Crimm, The Independent — Ted Lasso (caveat that this definitely isn’t the most emotional episode by a long shot BUT it definitely is the turning point which maybe that’s all episode 3 has to do)

I’m blanking bc apparently I don’t know TV shows but pls feel free to submit your favorite “ep 3 broke me emotionally” shows (OR “ep 3 is the turning point” although I think I’m really looking more for the ones that truly emotionally shatter you here; in this case, I think only the first two fit but woo boy do they WORK)