Nope, I believe they're referring to Erica's grade school teacher in episode 1, season 1.
Being Erica - The 4th Season
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That's going back a bit.
She would have reverse Kai dated him through time to avoid the statutory rapiness?
I don't believe in cherry picking.
Start at the first episode and move on.
She would have reverse Kai dated him through time to avoid the statutory rapiness?
I don't believe in cherry picking.
Start at the first episode and move on.
Thanks for sharing. I disagreed with her initial argument that a person without regrets is basically a sociopath. It looks like she cleared things up a bit at the end though when she made the distinction between having regrets and letting them get to you and stay with you. She didn't quite say that but she was almost there, and that I can get behind. I'm of the opionion that while awareness of the past and on bad things can be helpful, dwelling on them or letting them occupy your thoughts is never good. Pain may be a necessary component to life, but suffering through pain isn't necessary. What's the difference between pain and suffering? As someone here once pointed out...
Pain: Ouch.
Suffering: Ouch! WHY IS THIS HAPPENING??? MAKE IT STOP!!!
Fascinating stuff. Doesn't look like we missed anything big. The only thing on that list I knew about was the show's original title being The Session.
Yeah, I remember when the first season was still being filmed and that it was originally called The Session. I think they only came out with Being Erica at the last minute.
If Being Erica was called the Session, you might wonder if Doctor Tom was just a metaphor for the type of weed she smoked?
Peter Gallaghar was on Whitney last night, and he ruined Christmas.
Peter Gallaghar was on Whitney last night, and he ruined Christmas.
Hmm. I think I would of enjoyed seeing an exploration of Past Lives.
I still want more info on The Doctors and where they originated too.
I find it odd that no one has ever blabbed.... Of course who would believe them.
I still want more info on The Doctors and where they originated too.
I find it odd that no one has ever blabbed.... Of course who would believe them.
I don't remember the first season being filmed. I only found out about it around December 2008 when CBC started advertising the show. I didn't know what it was about either. What got my attention was Erin Karpluk, who was on Godiva's.
Anyway, here we are. The season 4 finale titled "Dr. Erica".
"Two years ago Erica Strange was single, barely making enough money to get by, and had a long list of regrets. Thanks to her time-travel therapist Dr. Tom, Erica has turned her life around, but nothing can prepare her for her most difficult challenge yet - saying goodbye."
Well, what can I say? There's a time for an end to everything, and it seems that they've framed this episode as a way to end the series, so it feels pretty definite while still keeping things open for a potential season 5.
Great episode! We finally get to see her office! Yay! Though I still think they should have shown it earlier on in the season as opposed to just now, though the way they've written this episode has left me satisfied. They've nicely transitioned and it was quite a surprise to see who her first patient ended up being. Nice touch, as this way, she'd still hear about Dr Tom through her even though she can't see him directly. When Dr Tom was speaking about the metaphores, it made me wonder if his jump that we had seen earlier was actually a metaphorical jump rather than an actual physical one, made by a bad decision in his life, ie the seperation from his wife.
Anyhow, wow, it almost felt like this episode should have been two hours long as they've packed so much in, but I think they've hit all the right notes and tied everything up nicely. That said though, it's sad that I won't be able to look forward to the show each week anymore. It was a good ride though. One I've enjoyed taking.
Great episode! We finally get to see her office! Yay! Though I still think they should have shown it earlier on in the season as opposed to just now, though the way they've written this episode has left me satisfied. They've nicely transitioned and it was quite a surprise to see who her first patient ended up being. Nice touch, as this way, she'd still hear about Dr Tom through her even though she can't see him directly. When Dr Tom was speaking about the metaphores, it made me wonder if his jump that we had seen earlier was actually a metaphorical jump rather than an actual physical one, made by a bad decision in his life, ie the seperation from his wife.
Anyhow, wow, it almost felt like this episode should have been two hours long as they've packed so much in, but I think they've hit all the right notes and tied everything up nicely. That said though, it's sad that I won't be able to look forward to the show each week anymore. It was a good ride though. One I've enjoyed taking.
First off, bad episode title. It's a big spoiler for those who might see the episode titles without having seen the show.
And now my rundown of the finale...
- Good season finale. That's right... Season finale. I still expect a 5th season.
- Dr. Naadiah is pretty cold isn't she?
- I don't like Erica's office. It looks too much like her office at 50/50. I expected something different and more etherial. Budget cuts at CBC perhaps. I wonder if we'll get another "perfect" office if the show continues.
- When Erica started getting those flashes, it looked like she was seeing Sarah Wexlar's cell. When we got the second wave of visions, I knew it was her. She's a good choice for a first patient. Dr. Tom will live on through her. Now I want to see Sarah move on to doctorhood. Damn them!
Some thought her first patient would be Fred. Has Erica ever seen Sarah before? She recognized her in her flashes in bed. Or maybe it's all part of being psychic.
- I wonder how Erica will handle group therapy. I'm sure she'll get some training there, from Naadiah no doubt, who will really ride her ass (forcing Tom to come back and settle things?).
- Speaking of Tom, not being able to keep contact is an odd rule. It's pretty flimsy too. What exactly is stopping Tom or Erica from meeting?
And now my rundown of the finale...
- Good season finale. That's right... Season finale. I still expect a 5th season.
- Dr. Naadiah is pretty cold isn't she?
- I don't like Erica's office. It looks too much like her office at 50/50. I expected something different and more etherial. Budget cuts at CBC perhaps. I wonder if we'll get another "perfect" office if the show continues.
- When Erica started getting those flashes, it looked like she was seeing Sarah Wexlar's cell. When we got the second wave of visions, I knew it was her. She's a good choice for a first patient. Dr. Tom will live on through her. Now I want to see Sarah move on to doctorhood. Damn them!
Some thought her first patient would be Fred. Has Erica ever seen Sarah before? She recognized her in her flashes in bed. Or maybe it's all part of being psychic.- I wonder how Erica will handle group therapy. I'm sure she'll get some training there, from Naadiah no doubt, who will really ride her ass (forcing Tom to come back and settle things?).
- Speaking of Tom, not being able to keep contact is an odd rule. It's pretty flimsy too. What exactly is stopping Tom or Erica from meeting?
By the way, the man and woman who were talking to Erica at 50/50 were played by Jana Sinyor, the show's creator, and Aaron Martin, the show's executive producer.
I dunno, but I have a feeling that even if they do meet that Tom would act like he doesn't know her.
Tactically, it's a mistake to leave him with any memories of being a therapist.
They completely blank you if you leave the Men in Black or Torchwood.
They completely blank you if you leave the Men in Black or Torchwood.
Damnit, I bawled all the way throughout the episode. So many nice little touches.
- Adam may not be the perfect man but he is the right person, a pillar, by Erica's side.
- Jenny the estate agent
- Lozar and his itty bitty snowflakes. Hit me baby one more time!
- Sarah Wexlar
- Leo moving on *bawls all over again*
It is a perfect bookend with Erica now being The Doctor.
- Adam may not be the perfect man but he is the right person, a pillar, by Erica's side.
- Jenny the estate agent
- Lozar and his itty bitty snowflakes. Hit me baby one more time!
- Sarah Wexlar
- Leo moving on *bawls all over again*
It is a perfect bookend with Erica now being The Doctor.
Haha yeah, Tom's impression of Lozar was pretty damned good. It was a nice touch to throw that in there.
Any indication of whether there'll be a season 5? This episode had me tearing up a few times.
That finale was pretty much perfect. I especially enjoyed the Leo parts, but the highlight was certainly Erica's goodbye to Dr. Tom. Erin Karpluk delivered a heartbreaking performance right there and should clearly win the Gemini next year for lead actress. The Julianne/Brent scenes felt like a waste of time (mind you, I've never liked either character and have pretty much felt that way about their storyline all season) - I would've much rather spent that time on her family.
I, obviously, hope the CBC does a 180 and renews the show, but I'd also be 100% content if that was the end. Much like Scrubs' season 8 finale, I can't imagine something more perfect for the show.
I, obviously, hope the CBC does a 180 and renews the show, but I'd also be 100% content if that was the end. Much like Scrubs' season 8 finale, I can't imagine something more perfect for the show.
So I sat down and watched the new episode of Insecurity, which aired before the finale of Being Erica and they had the bog standard "ad" for being Erica running through the end credits... Where Erin is all super smoking in a summer dress seeming confident strutting through the bustling streets of Toronto, and then there's words streaming across the screen "It doesn't matter where you're going as much as how you got there" or words to those effects...and I'm thinking, "but it's the final episode you dolts: There is no where left to go! You're there! This is it, and you're prattling on about how it's not important!???"
Bah humbug!
Bah humbug!
Just throwing in two random thoughts:
1) The series finale has left me wanting season 5 to happen.
2) Being Sarah's doctor means we may still get to see Tom occasionally.
1) The series finale has left me wanting season 5 to happen.
2) Being Sarah's doctor means we may still get to see Tom occasionally.
None yet, but my guide said it was the series finale. Take that for what it's worth. What they could do is have a spinoff where Erica is a doctor.
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