"It's a credit to the show that I'm actively curious about these things; after all, I used to think of Platonic as being almost all vibes and no plot. This time around, the core hangout-sitcom quality is still intact - we haven't moved into full dramedy territory - but the stakes have been higher and the conflicts more interesting. That serves the comedy well."
"Will annihilating Hank's eye with a golf ball isn't completely out of left field for this broad show - I expected some wacky ramp-up to make Will's decision more difficult - but it's extra-funny and extra-horrifying because of how early in the episode it happens. And then an already nightmarish scenario for Will gets even more nightmarish because Hank forgives him."
Will travels to San Diego with Sylvia intending to break up with Jenna but panics when confronted in increasingly awkward situations. A golf outing with Jenna and her father Hank culminates in Will accidentally striking Hank in the eye with a golf ball, which unexpectedly leads to forgiveness and closer family bonds, making it harder for Will to end the relationship. A late hospital encounter fuels Will's hope that his stagnant sex life with Jenna might change. The episode maintains the show's hangout-sitcom tone while raising stakes and sharpening conflicts, advancing character arcs and leaving a few loose plot threads unresolved.
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