The Good Room – The episode begins with Ashley (Harriet Dryer) and Gordon (Patrick Brammall) preparing to visit her mum, Lynelle Steinhart (Helen Thomson) She warns him that Professor Lee (Darren Gilshenan) is the “creepiest” man she’s ever met. He assures her that it will be okay before they both disagree.

Immediately upon entering the house, Ashley’s forced to pose for Lee’s camera. Lynelle describes Gordon as a “strong oak tree.” Lee greets Colin with “ruff, ruff….” Before asking what Gordon has intended for his daughter. Ashley reminds him that she’s not his daughter.

Lynelle gives Ashley an organic “Me Foods” cleanse. Lee stuffs Hors D’oeuvres in his mouth before wiping his hands on the cuff of his pants. Lynelle voices her concern about Colin urinating on her recently steamed rugs. Lee describes Colin as a “sensual little creature” before snapping his picture. Lynelle asks Gordon if he has a family history of medical issues. Ashley reminds her that they’re not dating. Lynelle claims to have been in labor for over 28 hours before Ashley was born. Ashley suggests she adds an hour on her birthday each year.

Lynelle says children “rip the best years of your life.” Ashley asks if she really ripped them away from her. Gordon assures them that the experience is traumatic for both the baby and the mother. Lee says it’s not called an “axe wound” for nothing.

Lynelle shows Gordon photos of her Ugandan baby girls. She invites him to join her and Lee on a trip to Uganda.

Lee compliments Ashley’s fleshy-colored buttons. She is drawn to a canvas print that reads, “You’re only as sick as your secrets.” After admitting it’s his mantra, he stresses the importance of not having secrets in a relationship. He demonstrates how to replace the film in a camera in a changing bag.

Lynelle admits to feeling a kinship with rescue horses. He asks if she’s into horseracing. She tells him that it needs to be banned. She tells him that he’s proud of Ashley but wouldn’t want her to get the bighead. After informing him that Ashley’s butt is from her father’s side, Lynelle says it’ll get fat and wobbly if she doesn’t exercise.

Lee describes his dream of being with two gorgeous twin sisters, one of which was his girlfriend. He explains how he woke up feeling relaxed after a magic carpet pressed him up against a roof. She suggests he had a wet dream when Lynelle announces the video. Ashley’s pleas to not play it fall on deaf ears.

While the video plays, Lynelle blurts out that Jacob Murray (Adrian Torrisi) was a much better dancer than Ashley. She says Jacob is a caregiver for his mum, Trish who has Parkinson’s which is why he never went professional. Lee and Lynelle burst out laughing when young Ashley (Mia Beattie) slips in the video.  Ashley tells her that she’s watched the video 8,000 times before leaving to feed Colin.

Ashley reminds Gordon of how she tried to warn him that it would be bad. He says now he understands. She questions if Lynelle even likes her. He assures her that Lynelle loves her. She informs him of Lee’s wet dream. He suggests they get drunk, eat the birds, and leave. She sprays vodka into their mouths before they kiss.

Gordon gives Lee a lesson on IPA beer. After taking a sip of a double IPA, Lee spits it back into his glass. Lee explains how he utilizes Snapchat to communicate with foreign friends. He says what you say cannot be taken out of context because all the messages disappear. Ashley warns that the messages can be screenshot and shared with other users. When Lynelle suggests toasting Alejandro, Lee flees to the bathroom. Ashley asks what she’s doing. Lynelle says Alejandro was at Ashley’s birthday party when he drowned. Ashley tells Gordon that it was at a Barcelona tour before demanding to know why she mentioned it. Lynelle says he should be commemorated on the day he died.

Ashley tells her that Lee’s very inappropriate. Lynelle says Lee treats her very well compared to her father. Ashley says he walked out on her because she’s “bat sh** crazy.” She accuses her of badgering her all night before pointing out her small portions. Colin urinates on the floor. When Lee asks if he urinated on the Monterey Oak, Ashley says, “Fu** off Lee, ya creep.” Colin and Ashley go to the car while Lee finishes his meal. Lynelle questions how she put up with Ashley and her father’s temper. Gordon asks why to mention Alejandro. She believes it’s important to say what’s in your heart. He reminds her of how she didn’t want Ashley to know she was proud of her. She assures him that Ashley already knows. He says she’s never spoken of Ashley on a positive note all night.

Ashley explains how Alejandro died after her attempt at CPR failed. He assures her that his death was an accident. She admits to being messed up for a long time. He reminds her of when she referred to him as her boyfriend. She suggests it was a dramatic effect before asking if he’d join her for some birthday drinks as her man-friend before the episode comes to an end.

 

Colin From Accounts Review

Against her better judgment, Ashley agrees to have dinner with her mum, Lynelle. She tries to prepare Gordon for her mum’s craziness and Lee’s creepiness. Gordon has no idea what he’s about to embark on.

Lynelle gifts Ashley an organic cleanse for her birthday. While Ashley’s hearing about Lee’s enlightening magic carpet dream, Gordon meets Lynelle’s Ugandan babies.

Lynelle embarrasses Ashley by showing Gordon her dance video. She praises Jacob Murray’s dancing skills while laughing at Ashley’s clumsiness. During dinner, Lynelle toasts Alejandro who died on Ashley’s birthday. The mere mention of his name makes Ashley upset.

Colin gives Ashley the escape she’s been looking for all night when he urinates on the floor. After she and Colin flee to the car, Gordon remains behind to try to get Lynelle to see her actions have consequences.

Many people can sympathize with Ashley. While Lynelle speaks lovingly when talking about the Ugandan children, she barely has anything positive to say about her own daughter. She seems to love Ashley but doesn’t know how to express it.

An exemplary representation of a dysfunctional mother-and-daughter relationship. The episode deserves a 6.8. Get more Colin From Accounts recaps here. Advertise your brand with Reel Mockery. Support our platform by clicking here.