Alls well that ends well...but did it? We had mixed thoughts on everything in Episodes 11 & 12.*** Carinn thinks the novel should have been adapted into a movie, while Kate thinks they should have just binged the entire series.*** Episode 11 is so well done even though the content is often hard to watch. We love seeing their hot chemistry on the dance floor, the honesty and openness of the initial part of their conversation in Connell's room, and then how it quickly falls apart when Marianne asks Connell to hit her. (3:47)*** Kate and Carinn agree the abuse scene with Alan, while painful, was so well shot and beautifully done. And then it allows us to see the moving scene after when Connell assures her that he loves her and no one will ever hurt her again. We believe him and we are so in love too. It’s a major turning point in their relationship going forward. (14:26).*** Episode 12 lives up to the promise that everything is going to be different. Connell is affectionate and Marianne is content. The Christmas scene, the New Year's flashback, these departures from the book gave us so much. (18:35)*** We get one final sex scene so obviously we need to analyze it. (23:00)*** Watching Marianne’s mom snub her is painful, but Kate and Carinn say good riddance. (26:22) *** THIS is what we didn't even know we needed in the book -- a second chance at the conversation about NYC and Connell's MFA program. The end result is more hopeful for each of them as individuals and as a couple, even if their choices are heartbreaking. We may not know where they’ll end up in the long run, but they have changed one another for the better and they’ll be ok. (28:03)*** Kate dishes on Paul, Daisy and the director's visions for Marianne and Connell's futures. We speculate whether Sally Rooney was happy with this adaptation. Finally, we say a teary goodbye to this series. (45:00)Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @popfictionwomen and on Twitter @pop_women. To do a full deep dive, check out our website at www.popfictionwomen.comStay Complicated!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.