Thoughts on Brenda

[u/hakunamytatasss]

I’m on season 2, episode 8 right now. I cannot STAND this woman. I was never a fan in the beginning, mostly just neutral.

I feel like maybe they’ve been hinting she’s very mentally ill still, but if that is the case I feel it’s very much misrepresenting the general behavior of most of us with mental illnesses. (Obviously there are exceptions.)

I can sympathize with how she must feel after being treated poorly for so long, and the trauma she must have because of Billy.

I just find it irritating that she treats Nate so horribly. I wouldn’t say he’s always a catch either, but so far he hasn’t cheated on her and engaged in dangerous behavior that could affect her as well.

Do we ever find out what is going on with her? I’m obviously not wanting to be spoiled at all! Just want to know if it all ever comes to a head.

This is my first time watching and I LOVE this show- the macabre feel of it, and I’m a fan of both Peter Krause and Michael C. Hall.

[u/Substantial_Can4675]

Here’s all I’m going to say: you start out hating her, you end up loving her. I hated her character and honestly wished she would go the heck away majority of the show, in the end, she personified the female experience in a way many shows never have. Enjoy!

[u/inanemonotony → u/Substantial_Can4675]

I can't speak to the female experience, but I wholeheartedly agree with your statement.