Ivy
Last season ended with a cliff-hanger for Ivy. As Karen went onstage to close Bombshell as Marilyn, Ivy is seen with a handful of pills ready to gulp down. We never see her actually swallow the pills, nor are we positive why she has them, although the most common theory was suicide. During the opening song the first episode, On Broadway, Ivy is in her bathroom, clearing her shelves of the pills. This is the symbol of a new and improved Ivy who will remain in control and aware of herself and her emotions. That said, I still don't believe that Ivy is in any place personally to be in a relationship, whether with Derek or a great guy.
One of my favorite parts of this episode was the talk between Julia and Ivy. Karen has just exchanged a few less than savory words with Ivy about singing that night. Karen feels that Ivy is trying to take her spotlight. We all know that Julia has had an affair with Michael Swift last season. Her marriage with Frank has improved although we're not sure why. When Ivy asks what she can do to keep her spot in the ensemble, Julia tells her to apologize. We have seen Ivy apologize once last season and try to a few times this episode. But what for? Julia further explains, in a rather motherly fashion, that she apologized to Frank numerous times for cheating, but that was easy. The hard part, the part of an apology that means something is apologizing for why she cheated. Ivy needed to tell Karen why she slept with Dev. This moment was very eye-opening to Ivy as well as to Julia, who seems to feel for Ivy and is SHOCKINGLY able to relate to her struggle.
Then, it is Eileen's actual party. Derek has called Ivy, presumably to drop her contract. But Ivy doesn't know yet. All she knows is that Derek wants to talk to her, and being Ivy, she jumps at the chance. When she walks in, she sees Derek with one arm on Karen's back, and he is holding her cheek. Derek sees Ivy and jerks away from Karen, chasing after Ivy. When Ivy realizes that he is letting her go, she drops her head and walks away, making my heart break for her. Here is this man that she has trusted, and loved, maybe even still does, and he is pushing her out. he is leaving her jobless, boyfriendless, and he originally CALLED HER!!! He was probably going to do all of that over the phone, knowing him.
Still at the party, the news has just been announced that Bombshell is frozen, and Karen is in an out-of-the-way room freaking out. Ivy comes in, making Karen give out a sigh. Life sucks for both of them in this moment, and they are both vulnerable. This scene is my favorite. Ivy sits down, while Karen remains standing. This is almost symbolic, in that Ivy always seems to be lower than Karen, despite how hard she works. So here Ivy is, below Karen again, and she is at Karen's mercy. The fate of her future is in Karen's hands. The drama builds with Ivy's pure, sincere, honesty. Then she tells Karen probably one of the darkest, most personal things ever. She admits to almost killing herself on opening night. Looking back, she can see it was stupid, but in the moment she was in such despair, that she almost did. By this point, there were tears streaming down my face, as my heart just wrenched for Ivy! Poor girl, she is finally in a good place, when her world comes crashing down. She can never seem to get anything, but she always comes so close, then falls.
What are your thoughts on Ivy? Why is she so interesting? Do you like her? Respond in the comments.
And a bonus video of Megan singing Don't Dream It's Over on part one of episode one. Enjoy! :)
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