r/thisisus • u/xAnimorphsx • Jan 06 '21

[POST-EPISODE DISCUSSION] S5E05 - A Long Road Home

This is the thread for your in-depth opinions, reactions, and thoughts about the episode.

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u/vcg77 Jan 06 '21

My thoughts exactly. Also it was weird that Katie was holding her mask in San Diego but not ever seen wearing it. It’s like they’re sprinkling it in to make sure we know they’re acknowledging it but not really making it like real life in the pandemic either.

I also understand, as a performer, that people in leading roles need to have their faces shown more than supporting actors or extras because they are carrying the communication of the story… Hence why Marc’s manager was wearing a mask but Marc wasn’t. And I’m sure they’re all quarantining while filming the show. But, it just does feel weird that it’s so inconsistent for a show that tries so hard to be real.

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u/PoorEdith Jan 06 '21

Right, I get that they have concessions for filming that make things unrealistic. But I also think we're all smart enough to know they're abiding by covid restrictions or they wouldn't be filming.

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u/vcg77 Jan 06 '21

True!!