Sharp Objects Recap: Ripe

Season: 1 / Episode: 4: Ripe / HBO Content Warning: Self-harm. This week on Sharp Objects, Camille takes Kansas City on a gruesome tour of Wind Gap. Alan and Adora’s dysfunctional relationship gets some attention–as does Adora’s work husband, Chief Vickery. Calhoun Day looms on the horizon for Amma, her hoodlums, and the town. John Keene opens up about his sister. Now that we know what happens, can we just talk about these people? These broken, damaged people? I’m pretty sure that they are all in a race to see who can be the worst.And if they aren’t in the game itself, they’re on the sidelines taking bets and talking shit. And this week, I just can’t. For just a day, I want to not be overwhelming disappointed in people, so for my own mental health’s sake I need to think of them as the best. The best at something, at anything really. Ot the most. I need these people to excel. Most Accurate Statement Upon Waking Kansas City wakes up, looks around and say “Shit. I’m still in Wind Gap.” I feel you, fam. If you aren’t from this town full of what barely qualifies as people, I don’t even know how you survive. Everyone hates him even though he’s literally only there to help. And to prevent more murders. Most Oblivious Parent on Your Kid’s Birthday Congratulations, Adora. The parents in Sixteen Candles have been holding this title down for decades but here you are coming through dripping with disdain and indifference toward your oldest. In flashback/memories, we see high school aged …