Strange Friends; The Truth Is, You're Sexy

Season 1, Episode 3, Aired

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Rays neighbor, Howard Koontz, files a public indecency complaint against him after he takes a leak at the lake. Tanya and Ray try to track down Lenore and recover his missing wallet. Floyd Gerber invites Tanya to a business dinner. Jessica finds herself a new object of affection while her kids still miss their father. Ray and Tanya get a break with a pleasant development in their business venture.moreless
  • *** Spoiler-free *** Great characters and performers ; inspiring friendship and very funny moments ; intriguing, well written and directed story arcs

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    Even if I enjoyed the second episode I concede that the few issues I pointed out in my review were still in my mind when I began to watch this one. But my doubts quickly faded away thanks to Ray and Tanya. Thomas Jane and Jane Adams really did an incredible job to make their characters grow on us. In the pilot she didn't really convince me because he stole the screen most of the time but I've finally realized that they really work well together. Their friendship is strange but quite genuine and the problem they had to solve in this one only strengthened it. Some of their lines were also hilarious and it's obvious the writers had a lot of fun doing their job. I can already picture the performers laughing out loud during the shots while the director is trying to calm everyone down.

    Beside their irresistible duo the coach was also featured. The dialog he had with Tanya about her fortune cookie project was quite inspiring and full of motivational advices. I'm not sure what he wants with her yet, considering he's a man, but his profile definitely brings something essential to the table. He knows he's not attractive compared to Ray but he's smart and knows how to succeed. That's his thing. I don't know his story yet but I'm sure he learned that helping others is probably the best way to be happy. So he's definitely an altruist even if he obviously has his own agenda with Tanya. No one is perfect after all and it's hard to resist picking such a joyful flower. It leads us to Lenore, the superficial babe played by Rebecca Creskoff. She was back and Tanya had to deal with her because she's Ray's pimp now. But as expected their encounter wasn't a walk in the park ! And the most surprising thing about her is that she also makes the story more interesting. Whether you like her or not it's impossible not to enjoy Creskoff's performance. Her character is both sexy and manipulative. I specially appreciate how her profile contrasts with Tanya, the naive girl next door you want to protect. Let's also not forget Ray's neighbour because things keep getting tense between these two and I can't wait for the final clash. Their last scene is one of a kind and I really wonder what will happen next ! Last but not least his crazy ex-wife Jessica, played by Anne Heche, was back with the hideous children. The moment they had together was priceless and I'm starting to get what the writers are trying to do with them. All Heche's appearances are like cartoon intertitles where characters do wacky things that don't have much to do with the story. Next time I wouldn't be surprised if she pulled out a hammer from nowhere and smashed her teenage monsters with it.

    So the smart and sad elements from the pilot were back. I also worried that the duration would be too short to properly cover Ray's story but it wasn't the case at all because the writers and directory perfectly managed their time. It's also getting more and more interesting so Hung is really a must see. In fact this episode was so perfect that I already plan to watch it again because I'm sure I missed some jokes.moreless
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    After Lenore samples Ray to ensure that he is as good as Tanya says he is he discovers that she stole his wallet, not only that but she charged a couple hundred bucks on it too, harlot. So Tanya and Ray attempt to track her down and get it back. Jessica tries her best to woo her kids still by taking them to a nice restaurant but to no avail. Ray and Tanya find their first break in a client who wishes to seek Rays unique service and Happiness Consultants viral marketing campaign gets launched at last. Another good one.moreless
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    • Episode Title: As Ray and Tanya walks by the lake, Ray defines their relationship as being "strange friends". "The Truth Is, You're Sexy" is written on a laminated note inside one of the cookies Ray sent to Mrs. Koontz.

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    • Jessica: Try to think of our kids! Ray: All I do is think of our kids. You have no idea what I do for those kids. Jessica: I'm late for my booster meeting. F*** you.

    • Howard: (as Ray pees in the lake) Are you urinating in the lake? Ray: Is there a problem? Howard: It's illegal, Ray. Think of the lakefront property owners...or the children who swim in the lake. Ray: Look, Koontz. I've been living here since I was three. I've been pissing in this lake since before you even heard of Michigan. I was freezing my nuts off...I didn't feel like walking to the house. What are you doing out in the middle of the night watching me?

    • (talking about their kids) Ray: She's 16. We can't force them to do what they don't want to do. I mean, Christ, you remember when we were 16. Jessica: No, fine, I should just be happy with one of my kids dating a guy named Hammer and the other listening to death music.

    • Lenore: (recorded message on her voice mail) If you've got an itch, you know where to scratch.

    • Tanya: Now look, I've had a really rough week. And I had to find your address in the phone book. So I just need to know, do you have Ray's wallet or not? Lenore: Tanya, I don't like your tone. Tanya: What tone? Lenore: I invite you over and you show up with a lot of fucked-up energy. Like I'm some sort of thief or something.

    • Floyd Gerber: How can I help and encourage you? I want the Tanya flower to blossom, not wilt. Tanya: The Tanya flower.

    • Ray: You were gonna invite that guy in for tea? Tanya: Sometimes tea is just tea, Ray. Ray: Not in your world.

    • Tanya: Ray, I cannot be partners with someone who hates women. Ray: Hey hey hey, I love women, Tanya. But Lenore is a control-freak, hickey-sucking pain in my ass.

    • Ray: (voice-over as he walks towards the lake to pee) I didn't even need to go that bad. But sometimes it's great to piss rather than get pissed on. (out loud) Up yours, Koontz! You hear me? Up yours! I'm pissing in my lake! Ha! (raises his middle finger toward Koontz's house)

    • Tanya: My mother was right. I'm too desperate to be liked. Ray: Your mother said that? That's horrible. Tanya: Don't go there, Ray.

    • Lenore: (talking about Ray and his underwear) He was a good lay! Men take women's underwear all the time. It's a trophy. Don't tell me you've never had your underwear stolen. Tanya: Not that I know of. Lenore: Well, maybe you're the exception. Trust me, T-brain, it's very common.

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    • Original International Air Dates: • Latin America: October 17, 2009 on HBO Latinoamerica Este • Czech Republic: October 20, 2009 on HBO • UK: October 29, 2009 on More4 • Finland: October 4, 2010 on YLE TV2 ▪ India: November 8, 2010 on HBO

    • Featured Music: • "Your Love" by Ohmegga Watts • "I Believe" by Abra Moore • "This Land" by The Los Angeles Resource Project (originally by Woody Guthrie)

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