She's Having An Episode

This week we are not only discussing the brilliant character of Jen from Extraordinary, but chatting show’s screenwriter and creator, Emma Moran!Jen, played by Máiréad Tyers, is quite literally struggling to find her power in a world where just about everyone else has a superpower. Throughout the first season, Jen’s power-find mission is simple, but her journey isn’t; as well as all the challenges facing young, broke 20-somethings, she’s also dealing with the loss of her father, self-destructing around everyone she loves, and trying to navigate the arrival of an unlikely feline romantic interest…all of which made us go, well, SHE’S HAVING AN EPISODE.Talk to us:Aisling (the Irish one) - @itspronouncedashlingLela (the American one) - @lelalondonhello@sheshavinganepisode.com

…and this week we’re discussing Julie Cooper, from The OC (which is celebrating its 20th anniversary)!Julie, played by Melinda Clarke, is a woman who dedicated much of her life to Newport Beach's upper echelons, making more than a few enemies…and lovers…along the way. Some might call her a villain, and sure, sleeping with your daughter’s boyfriend does warrant such a title, but Julie story is marked by much more than her mistakes.In fact, it’s her vulnerability, resilience, and true showing of the depths of maternal love that made us go, well, She’s Having An Episode.FOLLOW US:Aisling (the Irish voice) - @itspronouncedashlingLela (the American voice) - @lelalondon

This week we are discussing Amina Hussein from Nida Manzoor's We Are Lady Parts!Amina, played by Anjana Vassan, is the PHD student-cum-guitar teacher at the heart of this truly exceptional show. Over six short but sensational episodes, Amina is forced to navigate the cultural expectations of her family and friends, while figuring out if she can actually be part of an all-female Muslim punk band without throwing up on everyone around her.As the lascivious yet lovable lead guitarist that inspired Bashir With A Good Beard, we couldn’t help but go….well, She’s Having An Episode.Follow us:Aisling (the Irish voice) - @itspronouncedashlingLela (the American voice) - @lelalondon

This character, on the back of her cameo in And Just Like That, is Sex and The City’s ICONIC Samantha Jones.Samantha, played by Kim Cattrall, stands as a tour de force of liberation and sexual empowerment, which, quite frankly, we didn’t see a lot of on TV in the 90s. Over 6 seasons, her uninhibited approach to life became a touchstone for women and girls everywhere, redefining societal norms with candid discussions on desire, agency, and so much more.All of which made us go, well, SHE’S HAVING AN EPISODE.On social:Aisling (the Irish voice) -- @itspronouncedashlingLela (the American voice) -- @lelalondonWe'd also really appreciate your follows and ratings if you like what you've heard! Thanks so much :)

This week we’re discussing Cristina Yang from Grey’s Anatomy (!!!).Cristina, played by Sandra Oh, was Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital’s fiercest surgeon. Over ten seasons, we saw Cristina grow from a relentlessly ambitious intern to a fearless and inspiring head surgeon…and Meredith Grey’s person, of course. With sardonic wit and an unparalleled dedication to challenging the status quo, both in and out of work, we couldn’t help but go…well, she’s having an episode.FOLLOW US:Aisling (the Irish voice) -- @itspronouncedashlingLela (the American voice) -- @lelalondonxoxo

Call My Agent's Andrea, Martel played by Camille Cottin, is a force to be reckoned with. In the cutthroat world she’s make her own, Andrea stops at nothing to ensure her clients' success. Or her own.She has the kind of authoritarian charm most mere humans can only dream of possessing, marking a journey of many wins, motivating losses, and more than a few sacrifices…all of which made us go, well, she’s having an episode.Follow us on social:Aisling (the Irish voice) - @itspronouncedashlingLela (the American voice) - @lelalondon

This week we're discussing Grace Williams from Bad Sisters (the incredible Sharon Horgan adaptation that had so fantastic female characters we could dedicate an entire season to this show alone).Alas! Just one for today. Grace, played by Anne-Marie Duff, is the sincere, second eldest sister of the Garvey family, long-suffering wife of The Prick, and so much more -- even if he didn’t want her to be. As a mother, sister, and HUMAN BEING, first and foremost, Grace’s story left an enormous impact on us.Follow your hosts:Aisling O’Leary (Irish voice) @‌itspronouncedashlingLela London (American voice) @‌lelalondonRIP Sinéad O'Connor.

Fresh Prince's Hilary Banks, played by Karyn Parsons, was the vivacious eldest daughter of the wealthy Banks family. But she ended up being much more than a spoiled socialite.While initially portrayed as a self-centered fashion gal, Hilary undergoes quite the journey of self-discovery over six seasons. In fact, it’s mostly what’s under those killer clothes that made us go, well, SHE’S HAVING AN EPISODE.Follow your hosts:Aisling O’Leary (Irish voice) @‌itspronouncedashlingLela London (American voice) @‌lelalondon