Buddies' explores digital stardom and Margo's legacy, with a legendary guest and a powerful closing scene, making it a surprisingly poignant comedy. Here's my review.
The episode finds Margo attempting to scale her burgeoning OnlyFans empire by seeking a collaboration with local adult superstars WangMangler99 (Rico Nasty) and SucculentRose (Lindsey Normington). After her polite inquiries are ignored, Margo’s raw, profanity-laced DM earns their respect, landing her an invitation to their avant-garde "sex loft." There, she is presented with high-concept, VFX-heavy pitches for viral content that leave her questioning exactly how far she’s willing to go to clear her debts. Back at home, the "educational videos" she’s been feeding her father finally collapse when Jinx accidentally walks in on a lingerie photoshoot. While his initial reaction is one of harsh moral judgment, a heated confrontation leads to a breakthrough: Jinx realizes that "putting on a show" for a paying audience is the same hustle he ran in the wrestling ring for decades.
Seeking to reconnect with that very world, Jinx takes Margo to a wrestling convention where the series introduces a major piece of his past: Lace (Nicole Kidman), his former "Leather & Lace" tag-team partner. Their chemistry is immediate and electric, though the nostalgia trip takes a painful turn when Jinx’s attempt to prove he "still has it" results in a debilitating back injury. While recovering at the hospital, the vulnerability of the moment leads Margo to finally confess the truth about Bodhi’s father, Professor Mark Gable. The episode concludes with Jinx, fueled by a father's protective rage, tracking Mark down at Fullerton College. In a terrifying display of old-school wrestling power, Jinx introduces himself and proceeds to literally crush Mark’s hand to pieces during a handshake, leaving the professor screaming and Margo’s life poised for a massive legal nightmare.
"Buddies," this is a truly exceptional hour of television, highlighted by a remarkable and career-best performance from Nick Offerman. I'm smelling Emmy nomination. He brings a heartfelt, soulful dignity to Jinx, making his journey from a judgmental father to a protective "manager" feel both authentic and deeply touching. The show shines by embracing its own quirky charm. It explores the complexities of identity, whether it’s Margo assessing anatomy as a Pokémon character or Jinx going to extremes, like breaking a man’s hand to defend his daughter’s honor. The series bravely navigates these bold moments. With Offerman’s outstanding performance, this episode is a must-watch.
The closing scene truly packed a punch with its intense atmosphere. Offerman’s calm yet terrifying intensity as he dismantled Mark’s hand was a visceral reminder of Jinx’s past, making for a perfect "oh s***" moment that leaves you hanging for more. Nicole Kidman's unexpected cameo is a delightful surprise, adding authentic charm to the aging wrestler. Her appearance brings a fresh perspective to Jinx’s story and sets the stage for some exciting developments ahead. Plus, the scenes in the "sex loft" were absolutely hilarious, cleverly poking fun at high-end content creation while showing genuine empathy for Margo’s financial struggles.Overall, I give this episode a 9/10.
What did you think of this episode? With Jinx having effectively declared war on Professor Mark and Nicole Kidman’s Lace back in the picture, do you think Jinx’s 'old-school' protection is going to save Margo’s future, or did that handshake just hand Mark the ultimate legal weapon to take Margo’s child away? Leave a comment,
You can catch Margo's Got Money Trouble Wednesdays on Apple TV.
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