Rooster Recap: Life and Beth

Elizabeth Stoddard is a larger-than-life character, but surprisingly, we don’t learn much about her. The show initially tries to define her as a powerful businesswoman – Walt even calls her a “She-E-O” – but quickly walks back the joke. While her introduction, and the arrival of Connie Britton, is exciting, the character feels more like a stereotype. She visits Ludlow solely for the dedication of a building named after her – completely unconcerned with her daughter’s problems – and constantly projects an image of being incredibly busy, seemingly never prioritizing her family. It’s off-putting. The only thing that makes Beth somewhat likable is Connie Britton’s naturally warm and subtle performance.








