'Blunt Talk' Recap: 'I Remember That Time More Like a Movie I Saw Than a Life I Lived'

​Written by John Edward Betancourt

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Season one of Blunt Talk was a rare find when it comes to comedy. Not only did it manage to bring the laughs on a regular basis, and show off Patrick Stewart's comedy chops, but this all important first year of the series also knew how to reach us on a more intimate level. We shared some special moments with its characters and in addition to making us laugh, the show also knew how to bring a little mist to our eyes, and that special blend of hilarity and emotion made the series a must watch in my eyes.

So needless to say, there was certainly a little celebration on my end when the news broke that Blunt Talk would be returning for a second season along with incredible anticipation. After all, I am vested in this series, I had to know how Walter Blunt and his colorful cadre of characters would grow and evolve from the hardships they faced in season one and at long last, we found out how they are doing this week when the second season premiere hit the airwaves and let me tell you, 'I Remember That Time More Like a Movie I Saw Than a Life I Lived' is a brilliant episode and a wonderful way to kick off the new season, thanks in large part to the fact that the jokes are still as side splitting this year as they were last year, but also because the characters are indeed in a different place and stronger than ever.

Take Walter for instance, following that wild experience with the Adler family, Mister Blunt just so happens to be in a wonderful place. His show is now at the top of the ratings, and there's a comfort and confidence that has returned to Walter's life. No longer is he questioning his every move, he's maintaining his therapy appointments and he's continuing to try and culture himself and do a greater service to mankind. But despite the good place he now finds himself within, there is still one thing eluding Walter...a companion, a partner, someone to share his everyday life with that ignites his soul and allows him to soar, and he often finds his mind returning to a special lady he lost so long ago, Cornelia. Thirty years ago they shared quite the love affair, and now...it seems that she might be back in his life when Walter believes he sees her walking around the streets of Los Angeles.

Some quick work from his team confirms, she is indeed in town, and much to Walter's delight...she wants to meet and well, this sweet little storyline just works on so many levels. For one, it's wonderful to see Walter act like a teenage boy when it comes to talking to Cornelia and more importantly, there's genuine chemistry there. You can see the fact that these two people share a powerful connection and instantly you're rooting for Walter and Cornelia to quickly become an item because truth be told, we all love Walter, and we all want to see him happy and for the moment, the man is soaring, but...what would a TV show be without a touch of trouble, and it would seem that there is indeed drama on the horizon for Walter, with that closing shot of a mystery man (played by Roger Rabbit himself, Charles Fleischer) keeping an eye on the two lovebirds. 

What that man is up to just yet, we don't quite know, but despite that ominous ending, this was an uplifting season premiere. It focused heavily on living on the moment and enjoying every single second of it and that was refreshing to see. I love the fact that everyone was in a happy place, either enjoying their burgeoning new love, or just simply enjoying life and while Blunt Talk has never been a dark comedy, last year's theme was definitely about the struggle of achieving happiness and if I had to guess, this year is going to be all about maintaining it while Walter continues to work on his legacy and making the world the better place as well. Either way, I definitely walked away from this episode with a great big smile on my face and I can't wait for Walter's wacky and endearing adventures to continue come Sunday. Until next time.

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