Seriously, this show has been nothing short of incredible in general, and this episode was so emotionally charged, I'm not ashamed to admit I was shedding more tears than GaTa by the end of the episode (season 2 finale had GaTa tugging at my heart strings and tearing up again!). He's just such a real and likable dude from the moment he shows up...
The writing on this show is consistently hilarious and heartfelt, and I can't think of any other comedy show that has done this consistently. There's always the couple moments where good sitcoms might get real and emotional during their run.
DAVE somehow does this every episode. I laughed through season 1 week after week when it aired. Then I rewatched it last week back to back all night and it was a totally different experience...like, the first time I was too busy laughing to catch all the emotion and heart.
Like others, I'm not here to spoil anything - just to give praise to GaTa for doing this episode. It may have been acting, but stems from a lot of truth about his past and himself. This was GaTa telling his story, and if you didn't already have love for GaTa, you will...
Dave asked him if they could write this episode and actually reveal some extremely personal, serious, and emotional stuff about himself that wasn't info he shared with many...and it sounds like he was understandably hesitant - it was truly a brave move. I've watched and read interviews about him lately and while he's phenomenal on the show...he's playing himself and doing it well. He seems just as witty, hilarious, and real in his life...
I've already rewatched both seasons and I will likely watch them again soon. I can't wait for more of GaTa and more of everyone else....just more of this show ASAP!