In our latest Fourth Wall installment, we look at The Mick season 2 episode 3.
This part of the writers room walkthrough looks at the second episode fromThe Mickssecond season.
Previous installments can be foundhere.
Meanwhile, Ben inadvertently distracts the bullies.
DAVE CHERNIN:Yeah, we always had some sort of plan for them.
We like having them around though.
Poodles change is pretty substantial here.
DAVE CHERNIN:We talked about that a lot, actually.
Its certainly the most sympathetic side of her that weve seen.
It felt true to us though.
So we took a step back to sort of analyze what the real reaction would be here.
Was there any pushback regarding this and do you generally see a lot of notes regarding content?
JOHN CHERNIN:I dont know if there was a lot of pushback on that specific joke.
There was definitely some apprehension in regard to Christophers storyline just being really dark in general.
That teeth joke was a sword that we were prepared to die on though if we had to.
That was a joke that we actually came up with during the off-season when we were joking around.
Just that line, My roommate took them.
JOHN CHERNIN:I think thats what really attracted us to the story.
Shes the one that needs closure more than anyone.
Was there a version of this episode that had Alba involved at some point?
Theres a ton going on as it is, but did you attempt to work her in too?
DAVE CHERNIN:Not really, no.
Its not worth including everyone into something if its coming at the detriment of other storylines.
Bens story with the inmates is a lot of fun.
Is it challenging to find new outrageous situations to put him in?
DAVE CHERNIN:No, haha.
I think that small detail ends up going a long way and adding a lot.
Is that tattoo on Ben sticking around?
JOHN CHERNIN:Tattoos are forever.
Our walkthrough ofThe Mickssecond season will continue next week.
