42 Up

There’s something so deeply moving about checking back in with this group. As they hit 42, you can really feel the shift—the "middle-age" weight is settling in, and everyone seems to be thinking more seriously about the tail end of their lives and what they're actually leaving behind.

​It’s also a great reminder that life isn't a race. Seeing some of them hit major milestones way later than "expected" is honestly so heartening.

​<b>Side note:</b> I knew one specific thing was going to happen (no spoilers, but if you know, you know), and even with the mental prep, I still ended up happy crying

There’s something so deeply moving about checking back in with this group. As they hit 42, you can really feel the shift—the "middle-age" weight is settling in, and everyone seems to be thinking more seriously about the tail end of their lives and what they're actually leaving behind.

​It’s also a great reminder that life isn't a race. Seeing some of them hit major milestones way later than "expected" is honestly so heartening.

​<b>Side note:</b> I knew one specific thing was going to happen (no spoilers, but if you know, you know), and even with the mental prep, I still ended up happy crying

I feel like most everyone’s settled into really mature attitudes and perspectives at this point. There’s a feeling of acceptance and peace with the situation they’re in. 

Tony - Buying a fixer-upper and turning it into a project does seem like the best way to survive suburbia. That seems fulfilling. 

Suzi - I’m excited to see what project she takes on for herself once she’s an empty nester. 

Simon - Seems like the most fun Dad. Really just seems to be suited to it. Incredible, considering he had an absent father. I feel like his children have healed him. 

Andrew - Drained

Nick - I love seeing the old farm! And the way he comes to reconnect with his home and natural landscape he grew up around is beautiful. 

Bruce - Adorable! I love this relationship, what a cute match. 

Paul - I’m happy they’re still together. They feel much more domesticated now. Paul has some instincts within him that I sometimes see in myself it’s been very enlightening. 

The girls - Mercifully for my eyes, their furniture taste has improved. 

Neil - He WOULD end up close with Bruce! Bruces kindness will always attract these characters. The politics also makes sense.

I feel like most everyone’s settled into really mature attitudes and perspectives at this point. There’s a feeling of acceptance and peace with the situation they’re in. 

Tony - Buying a fixer-upper and turning it into a project does seem like the best way to survive suburbia. That seems fulfilling. 

Suzi - I’m excited to see what project she takes on for herself once she’s an empty nester. 

Simon - Seems like the most fun Dad. Really just seems to be suited to it. Incredible, considering he had an absent father. I feel like his children have healed him. 

Andrew - Drained

Nick - I love seeing the old farm! And the way he comes to reconnect with his home and natural landscape he grew up around is beautiful. 

Bruce - Adorable! I love this relationship, what a cute match. 

Paul - I’m happy they’re still together. They feel much more domesticated now. Paul has some instincts within him that I sometimes see in myself it’s been very enlightening. 

The girls - Mercifully for my eyes, their furniture taste has improved. 

Neil - He WOULD end up close with Bruce! Bruces kindness will always attract these characters. The politics also makes sense.

The “Is Neil still homeless, find out tomorrow!” tease at the end of part one distills the perversion inextricably tied to a project that is essentially long-form voyeurism. But there’s also a moment where Suzy says, “I don’t like babies,” then we cut to her playing with her children seven years later, impossibly great filmmaking.

The “Is Neil still homeless, find out tomorrow!” tease at the end of part one distills the perversion inextricably tied to a project that is essentially long-form voyeurism. But there’s also a moment where Suzy says, “I don’t like babies,” then we cut to her playing with her children seven years later, impossibly great filmmaking.