Top 17 Moments from One Day at a Time Season 2
13. Penelope’s downward spiral
We know that this show addresses some hard-hitting issues, but on One Day at a Time Season 2 Episode 9, “Hello, Penelope,” we get to see the brilliance in how they do.
We watch Penelope’s progression from stopping her going to group therapy, to outbursts, to not wanting to get out of bed, and then the agonizing moment of admitting she had suicidal thoughts in her dialogue with Schneider.
With the superb writing and the exceptionally poignant acting by Justina Machado at the forefront, this is the episode that leaves a lasting impression.
14. Syd’s Big Ask
Elena doesn’t often get dotted on by her mother or grandmother, so this cute moment when Syd creates a song and dance to ask Elena to the dance is a welcomed surprise.
Syd is a non-binary character, which is discussed on a previous episode and is an added bonus as to what we love about the show. Also, how cute is #Sylena by the way?
15. Mother versus Daughter
On One Day at a Time Season 2 Episode 12, “Citizen Lydia,” we witness that Penelope has broken up with Max because he wants children and Penelope doesn’t want any more. When she comes home to let her family know, Lydia voices that she wholeheartedly disagrees with and it turns into a pretty heated discussion.
Both Lydia and Penelope are impassioned with their viewpoints. It doesn’t cool down until Lydia backs down and walks away from the fight, but not before she lets Penelope know her decision is idiotic. Justina Machado and Rita Moreno are electrifying in this scene and leads to a shocking final moment the next morning.
16. Family’s monologue for Lydia
On the season finale, there is a build-up of beautiful monologues from the different family members and friends.
It starts off light with Alex conversing in on gossip, then follows with both Schneider and Elena’s monologues which gave us a lot of insight into their relationships with Lydia and their history. Lastly, Penelope’s gut-wrenching reflection of her and Lydia’s relationship and recent argument.
17. Not Ready
On One Day at a Time Season 2 Episode 13, “Not Yet,” we were all waiting at the edge of our seats for the answer if this will be the last episode we see Lydia in. When Berto comes to take Lydia to the other side, she, however, tells him she’s not ready.
She wants to stick around to tell Elena to get a job as she finishes her doctorate, to upstage Alex’s wife at his wedding, and to be there in Penelope’s life just a bit longer.
One Day at a Time Season 2 proves that this re-imagined diamond in the rough show is built to last with all the current issues they tackle with laughter and compassion. Though Netflix has not announced its renewal – we have high hopes for this relevant and amazing show.
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Hillary Esquina
Hillary is television fanatic and spends most of her free time talking about all things television and pop culture, even if it’s just with baby padawan (her son) and her wife. Her current day job is working within the nonprofit sector, and she is pretty much in love with any show that has strong female characters. Never one to be boxed into any sort of genre, her show preferences range from Wynonna Earp and Dark Matter to One Day At a Time and Modern Family.