Episode 2
Episode 2 is a very Toronto-themed episode, with moments that let every Torontonian shout with enthusiasm. This episode opens with our lead, Sera, waiting for a TTC bus. She’s staring confusedly at the schedule posted on the stop. This is possibly the most relatable moment, even if you’re not a beautiful lesbian.
Sera gets a call on her cell from Ona. The two contrasting shots in the conversation suggests that Ona has a low tolerance for the cold. Ona is all wrapped up in a big scarf and hat, while Sera only wears a light jacket. They both have visible breath, and this is evidence for the winter season. Although this might be evidence that these shots weren’t filmed during the same time, I think it’s more of a visual cue that Ona and Sera have opposing personalities. Remind you of the ‘opposites attract’ theme?
Sera gets a call on her cell from Ona. The two contrasting shots in the conversation suggests that Ona has a low tolerance for the cold. Ona is all wrapped up in a big scarf and hat, while Sera only wears a light jacket. They both have visible breath, and this is evidence for the winter season. Although this might be evidence that these shots weren’t filmed during the same time, I think it’s more of a visual cue that Ona and Sera have opposing personalities. Remind you of the ‘opposites attract’ theme?
The conversation ends the same way. Ona hangs up looking giddy to see Sera, and Sera leaves with a, ‘what just happened?’ reaction.
The two agree to meet at Tango Palace, a coffee house famous in the Leslieville area of Toronto. For anyone who knows that area, the coffee house has been there for twenty years, meaning that it’s a Leslieville staple. Although we don’t see much of it in the scene, the setting is quirky and a nice break from your standard Starbucks coffee place. The trade off of not having Tango Palace showcased is that the Sera and Ona sit by the window. This gives the scene a beautiful soft light that shows off the facial features of both actresses.
The scene starts with Ona, who ordered lunch for Sera, asking for trust. “Do you trust me?” is a line that needs a pause from the audience to savour. For me, it’s almost foreshadowing a moment later in the season, when Ona will need Sera to trust her. The two have a discussion about what ‘type’ they are, with each person describing the other. It’s interesting, as the two are completely comfortable and exhibit good chemistry. Ona is the in-control type, and Sera is the open type.
This becomes clear when Sera gets a call from an old girlfriend. Her face fills the screen, putting us up close to the mixture of emotions the conversation brings on. Sera fills in Ona, opening up to her about an old flame. Ona asks questions that may be overstepping the newfound friend role, but her own motives obviously get the best of her. At the end of Sera’s confessional of her old flame, Ona’s attraction swells for her.
Ona also admits such a quality is refreshing, as if to hint that she’s not getting enough of that from Laura. Maybe Laura and Ona don’t communicate well? Or Ona feels like Laura is putting up a wall? This is definitely an idea for more character development for Laura. With the first episode, it was obvious with the discussion about weddings that Ona and Laura might not want the same things.
The two agree to meet at Tango Palace, a coffee house famous in the Leslieville area of Toronto. For anyone who knows that area, the coffee house has been there for twenty years, meaning that it’s a Leslieville staple. Although we don’t see much of it in the scene, the setting is quirky and a nice break from your standard Starbucks coffee place. The trade off of not having Tango Palace showcased is that the Sera and Ona sit by the window. This gives the scene a beautiful soft light that shows off the facial features of both actresses.
The scene starts with Ona, who ordered lunch for Sera, asking for trust. “Do you trust me?” is a line that needs a pause from the audience to savour. For me, it’s almost foreshadowing a moment later in the season, when Ona will need Sera to trust her. The two have a discussion about what ‘type’ they are, with each person describing the other. It’s interesting, as the two are completely comfortable and exhibit good chemistry. Ona is the in-control type, and Sera is the open type.
This becomes clear when Sera gets a call from an old girlfriend. Her face fills the screen, putting us up close to the mixture of emotions the conversation brings on. Sera fills in Ona, opening up to her about an old flame. Ona asks questions that may be overstepping the newfound friend role, but her own motives obviously get the best of her. At the end of Sera’s confessional of her old flame, Ona’s attraction swells for her.
Ona also admits such a quality is refreshing, as if to hint that she’s not getting enough of that from Laura. Maybe Laura and Ona don’t communicate well? Or Ona feels like Laura is putting up a wall? This is definitely an idea for more character development for Laura. With the first episode, it was obvious with the discussion about weddings that Ona and Laura might not want the same things.
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