: Gloria's introduction at the funeral home provides a "wild" and darkly comedic subplot, while Costello faces the immediate consequence of her failed writing deal by being fired from the peep show. Critical Analysis
Reviewers from The Review Geek gave the episode a , praising Jack Farthing’s performance as the "quirky Selby" but cautioning that the show is still "yet to settle into a rhythm". Other critics at Ready Steady Cut noted that the episode successfully uses Costello’s aspirations to highlight how the "system is stacked against her," making for a "heartbreaking but inspiring" viewing experience. Episode Details Rating : TV-MA Genre : British Comedy / Drama Availability : Streaming on HBO Max and BBC iPlayer. Rain Dogs - Season 1Eps2
: Costello attempts to jumpstart her writing career after being approached by a journalist, Sophie Fenster, to write about her life at the peep show. However, the opportunity is a ruse; Sophie publishes a "sappy sob story" instead of Costello's actual work, leading Costello to vow revenge. : Gloria's introduction at the funeral home provides
: The episode highlights the complex bond between Costello and Selby. While Selby is shown as a pseudo-father figure to Iris—playing Mahjong with her and buying dinner—he also struggles with his court-mandated rehabilitation, which he dreads. Episode Details Rating : TV-MA Genre : British