'The Girls on the Bus' Episode 5 Takeaway: Kimberlyn Kendrick faces tough choice between marriage and career
Contains spoilers for 'The Girls on the Bus' Episode 5
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA: 'The Girls on the Bus' is intensifying with each episode, broadening the storyline and gripping viewers, keeping them on the edge of their seats.
In 'The Girls on the Bus' Episode 5, the spotlight shifted to Sadie McCarthy (Melissa Benoist) as Bruce Turner (Griffin Dunne) made the controversial decision to remove her from the campaign bus.
While Sadie's removal from the campaign bus marks a pivotal moment, 'The Girls on the Bus' Episode 5 explores the personal and professional hurdles confronted by other characters, particularly Kimberlyn Kendrick (Christina Elmore), a journalist at Liberty Direct News.
Kimberlyn Kendrick faces a grim fate after her marriage to Eric Jordan
In the last few episodes, viewers witnessed Kimberlyn's love for Eric Jordan (Kyle Vincent Terry) intensifying, and this episode maintains that trend.
In Episode 5, Kimberlyn and Eric take a significant step in their relationship by deciding to get married. However, Kimberlyn's marriage to Eric poses numerous challenges that could significantly impact her journalism career.
Just a day after the wedding, Eric's mother advises Kimberlyn to prioritize her marriage over her career, creating an immediate strain between Eric and Kimberlyn.
Kimberlyn's journey promises to be intriguing as she navigates the complexities of her work life and marriage amid various challenges.
Kimberlyn Kendrick prioritizes her work over her marriage in Episode 5
In Episode 5, it is evident that Eric's mother does not approve of Kimberlyn's job due to its demanding nature, which keeps her occupied most of the time.
On the other hand, Kimberlyn's actions reveal that her career takes precedence in her life, creating tension between her and Eric's mother.
Just a day after getting married, Kimberlyn interviewed a Democratic candidate, highlighting her commitment to her work and her willingness to prioritize it over anything else.
This could create potential conflicts and challenges in her marriage in the upcoming episodes.
In the last scene of Episode 5, Kimberlyn tells Eric about her intention to speak with his mother, recognizing that her mother's concerns are not entirely wrong.
Will Kimberlyn be able to make Eric's mother understand the importance of her career, or will she choose to prioritize her marriage?
It will be fascinating to see how Kimberlyn navigates her marriage from this point onward.
'The Girls on the Bus' Episode 5 now streaming on Max