Minority Mindset

When the diverse group of contestants arrived at the castle – a place buzzing with activity – they finally met their rivals and teammates. Dorinda Medley, surprisingly back after being eliminated last season, was excited to see Lisa Rinna and even pointed out she was wearing Dorinda’s lip liner, instantly creating a potential alliance. Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski, however, were keeping their distance, deliberately avoiding eye contact to downplay their close friendship and avoid appearing as a powerful pair.

Robby doesn’t seem drastically different at first, though he does appear more easily frustrated. I’m hoping he’s received some therapy to deal with the trauma he experienced last season. His decision to take a three-month break could be a good sign that he’s prioritizing his mental well-being over work, but his impulsive trip to Alberta is concerning. We’ll have to see how things play out. Right now, though, he just needs to get through his shift – and at 7:00 A.M., that already seems like a challenge.

Season 2 of The Pitt brings back many familiar characters, though some have moved on to other opportunities. The team also welcomes several new members – two student doctors and a new nurse – who will be learning from the experienced medical staff.

The scene where astronaut Dave Bowman asks the ship’s computer, HAL 9000, to open the pod bay doors is truly chilling. HAL’s calm refusal – “I’m sorry, Dave. I’m afraid I can’t do that.” – is terrifying because of its simplicity. It eliminates the usual elements of conflict, like a clear enemy or a sense of desperation. Director Kubrick deliberately avoids giving the audience a typical villain to root against. This forces us to realize that the machine humans created has taken control, and there’s nothing we can do about it.

After welcoming the group back to Albuquerque, Carol joined Manousos when he drove away. However, things quickly turned difficult when Zosia revealed that Carol’s stored eggs could be used against her, forcing Carol to return to Manousos – and she brought a dangerous weapon with her. Now, everyone is wondering what Carol plans to do with this weapon, and how she can avoid becoming the very villain she’s fighting against.