Sophie Gets the Last Word in 'Funny Woman's Season 2 Finale

Funny Woman Season 2, we hardly knew ye! I wish we’d gotten at least two more episodes of the life and times of Sophie Straw, but it’s been a fun, brisk quartet of episodes. I both enjoy and admire how the season’s many significant plots and character arcs clicked into place in the end while leaving the door open to a pretty marvelous-sounding third season, should we be so lucky. Everything this season has been about – identity, owning your own stories, pregnancies planned and unexpected, parenthood, divorce, pay equity, and improved work conditions – all of it ultimately fits under the thematic umbrella of personal autonomy, especially (though not exclusively) for women.

The season finale opens with Sophie learning the big secret from Gloria* and George about her history: her biological father was a married American GI who abandoned a pregnant Gloria without a backward glance. The news puts her in an existential tailspin. If she didn’t inherit George’s eyes, smile, or sense of humor, is she his daughter?

*I misheard this as Doria all season long – apologies for any confusion that caused. Note to self: have hearing checked this spring.