As we begin with the fifth episode, things seem perfect until Noah gets called away by his boss to help out at the temple, derailing their plans for a romantic weekend getaway. Joanne, too, has business obligations with a Spotify meeting on the horizon, but the two decide to combine business with pleasure by heading to Camp Haverin together.
At camp, Noah awkwardly introduces Joanne as “his friend” to Rabbi Cohen, dodging the opportunity to make their relationship official. This causes some tension between them, especially as Noah doesn’t want to jeopardize his career by letting the Rabbi find out about Joanne, who isn’t Jewish. Meanwhile, back in the city, Morgan is left to deal with the Spotify executives. With some help from Sasha and a technique called “mirroring,” Morgan handles the pressure well.
When Joanne heads home to rejoin Morgan for the crucial meeting, Noah shows up, suavely winning her back. The episode ends with Noah finally asking Joanne to be his girlfriend, and she says yes.
This episode leans into the awkwardness of mixing personal and professional lives, with Noah and Joanne caught between their romance and their respective careers. The tension at Camp Haverin, while not groundbreaking, does introduce some conflict into their smooth-sailing relationship. However, Noah’s hesitation to commit openly to Joanne feels predictable, and the stakes remain relatively low.
Morgan’s handling of the Spotify meeting adds a nice subplot, but overall, the episode feels like another quiet chapter in a series that’s still struggling to build real momentum. We’re halfway through, and while the chemistry is solid, the lack of dramatic tension leaves us wanting more.
