TROUBLING ABSTRACTIONS

"Troubling Abstractions" is my attempt at applying the ideas of "Find Laura" further into "The Return." This is a work in progress and the tentative plan is this:
"Version 1" will be written and uploaded per episode as I watch and review, similar to "Find Laura." "Version 2" will only be written after every episode has been reviewed and gotten a Version 1. In other words, Version 2 will hopefully have a broader, clearer view of the series as a whole.

Episode 4

The "Find Laura" essays ended about halfway through Episode 4 of "The Return." Part 0 of Troubling Abstractions covers the last half of that episode.

Episode 5

Dougie goes to work. The Silver Mustang gets a new manager. Dougie loses a car and Mr. C makes his phone call. Contains spoilers for "Mulholland Drive."

Episode 6

Dougie tucks Sonny into bed. Diane gets a whole new look. Richard watches a coin trick and invents a disappearing act of his own. Contains discussion of child death. Contains spoilers for "Sunset Boulevard."

Episode 7

Constance gets a surprise visitor, The Roadhouse gets a phone call, and Mr. C finally catches a break. Contains spoilers for "Mulholland Drive."

Episode 8

Ray goes for a drive, the Roadhouse has a busy night, girl meets boy. Incomplete! Part 1 of 2 is uploaded.