'Breeders' Episode 10 Review: Despite a dark turn, the parenting story leaves us on its intended comedic note
FX's popular comedy series on parenting has finally ended. Paul (Martin Freeman) and Ally's (Daisy Haggard) wild ride through parenting takes many twists and turns, even reaching the point of an intense emotional phase where Luke (George Wakeman) falls seriously ill and is diagnosed with encephalitis.
This is perhaps the darkest turn of events in Paul and Ally's story that we never anticipated to happen in what is supposed to be a witty comedy on parenting. They might have had a hard time dealing with their son and his tantrums, but they were definitely not ready to see him in a coma or lose him forever.
This sudden development of events threw Paul and Ally off substantially, making them rethink their roles as parents, especially Paul. Through constant flashbacks, we learned how Luke's arrival in their lives had emotionally and physically overwhelmed them.
But, as is the core intention of the show, the story ended on a humorous note with Paul resorting to his standard behavior of screaming and swearing at his kids and finally pushing him to seek psychiatric help.
'Breeders' is essentially about two exasperated parents facing the roadblocks of their daily family life. However, it is also about discovering one's shortcomings as parents and learning and unlearning at every step.
It is also about realizing that no matter how much they find their kids impossible, they will do anything to save their children, even if it means praying despite being an atheist or agnostic, or even resorting to therapy if required.
Where this FX series truly shines through its 10-episode journey is how it explores different relationships in the most realistic manner, without any unnecessary melodrama or overwhelming plot twists.
Every episode gives the slice of life experience, complete in their own way with laughter, tears, sarcasm, and a lot of wits as the two struggling parents get through their lives over mundane chores and routines. The wry humor makes it more amusing.
Despite the intense final two episodes, 'Breeders' manages to turn back to its original comedic experience by bringing back the story full circle and leaving us with Paul losing his cool on the kids once again.
You can now catch up or revisit all 10 episodes of 'Breeders' on Hulu or wait for reruns on TV. Check your local listings for the latest updates.
