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Ok, I know there are a lot of people hating on Luke. But this about the FL and the character that is written for her. She is excellent in the role, but this is hitting so many buttons for me after 25 years working in advertising and production. Maybe it's a cultural difference. I scratched and clawed my way through college working two jobs at a time and thankfully my first job was an advertising agency in Dallas. I made peanuts the first few years and I worked long hours and weekends to move up in the company. I fought like hell to finally become a producer and I loved my job. Even with frustrating clients, non-stop travel, and creatives with Egos too big to handle I still had a blast! I never dated at work though I flirted a lot and I did date vendors. I won an "unsung hero award" which really meant my salary was way too low and I worked too many hours....During this time period I ended a 7-year relationship just six months after my father died and the one and only thing that kept me going was my job and the many close friends I had at work. Don't get me wrong, I had been the subject of gossip (she slept with the CEO to get her job - wrong and laughable) and many other nasty things that women usually spread about other women. And since I was not guilty of any of these, I can only imagine how bad the fallout would be if these rumors had been real. So my point is this show is pushing all my buttons, making me feel all the feels, and bringing up strong memories of a breakup and then burying myself in work. So that's why I wanted to scream when Flora threw her dream job away because of a relationship and work politics. ARRRGGGG! After fighting tooth and nail to get a job she loved the writers had her become a total coward and walk away from the one thing that may have saved her dreams. I'm sure they will say her missing her friend caused a reset, but I am just so frustrated with any person who would give up something they fought so hard for. I'm sure they'll show how great her life is in last few episodes, but I am doubtful of a happy ending. The show is very well done, but maybe the writers need to re-think the choices their FL is making as a supposedly "strong character." Because without a doubt she is running away. I'm still enjoying the show just didn't know I'd be crying over past breakups and wanting to throw something at the TV when Flora didn't push back on the agency she loves to get better treatment. I spent 12 years at my agency and it took a lot not to be treated like a door mat. But the agency launched my successful career as a freelance producer and IF I had run away I would have missed out on so many amazing experiences and people. I admit this hits a little too close to home for me so I can't be objective. And I love the ML, though I find him to be what I consider a typical male in high places. Lashing out when hurt or angry because it's too hard and scary to be open and honest. At least he doesn't drink as much as all the Ad folks I worked with - myself included. And why in the hell did Flora not tell him about losing her best friend??? No wonder these two can't get on the same page. Sorry for the long rant! Overall it's good show just maybe a little tough for me to watch at times.