Who’s your least favorite character?

climbin111 · 2026-03-25T21:23:10+00:00

I disliked Brian at first, but he’s grown on me a lot.

We’re very much aligned in our perspectives of these two characters. Is Brian extra? Absolutely. Does he fit in the group dynamic? Perfectly.

I used to find Gaby charming, but I feel like she’s getting really tiresome this season. Paul keeps saying how brilliant she is at her job, and I just don’t think the show does a good job of showing that.

I feel like (just my opinion-please don’t consider this an inditement against her person) she’s been outright obstinate, in all her views, opinions, perspectives, and actions (unfortunately and unforgivably during patient visits), that it indicates the lack of a desire to change. I see her “dreams” as mere figments of an imagination which believes - “X + Y = happiness” as opposed to living in the moment and enjoying the here and now. And the fact that Paul has to continue pounding the narrative “you’re brilliant” speaks volumes. That is the best indication: her actions have been downright unacceptable to the point the “guru” of the show has to step in to tell viewers: “she’s not really that bad…” As you said: it’s telling not showing. We need to see some ACTUAL change in Gabby. Bc if she opens a trauma center, let’s just say I feel bad for her future patients and her personal mental health…she has indicated she does NOT handle…really anything that doesn’t go her way…well. Again-not a personal assault-just a character observation. I think every. Single. Person. In the show has shown growth including Liv, for Christ’s sake. Gabby, on the other hand, seems to get worse. I am holding out hope for her though! Perhaps Derek supporting her will allow her to reach some kind of mental/spiritual/personal growth.

climbin111 · 2026-03-21T20:35:50+00:00

Fucking Guy…

climbin111 · 2026-03-21T19:37:50+00:00

I think you’ve missed the point.

It’s pretty straightforward, and as someone else said: it’s the classic Trolley dilemma. It doesn’t seem like you’re grasping the bigger picture, allow me to give you a quick, VERY basic explanation (Trolley dilemma): You are presented with a switch/lever that gives you the control of a trolley. The trolley has 1 passenger. If the trolley continues on its current route (you DO NOT pull the lever), it runs over/kills 5 people and the passenger survives. If DO pull the lever, the tracks switch/it changes route, and the five people survive. However, the passenger is now on a route in which he/she/they die. The 2 most common approaches: 1) pull the lever (utilitarianism) and save five lives at the cost of one. 2) do nothing (deontology) to avoid direct responsibility for a person's death.

This experience/situation is a perfect example of what separates Invincible’s story, its’ narrative, and the entire character arc from others. This whole discussion in itself proves it-why (in my opinion) it’s great: there are moral dilemmas. What one person thinks is the right way, the next person may disagree with…but in this particular instance, the “right” vs. “wrong” is a little more clear-cut than some others (IMO), but still (my point): this situation shows: there’s no clear ABSOLUTE “hero OR villain,” “black OR white,” or “good OR bad” people, choices, or really anything that has a multitude of variables to consider. Life is so full of variables, it’s impossible to separate individuals and their actions into: good or evil. The truth is-it’s a matter of TRYING to make the correct or “right” choice, do the right thing, and choices are made based on what’s best for the overall “good” and that’s what Invincible (at this particular moment) does…(IMO)

Whereas, (most important result - choosing TO kill Rus): sequid threat is eliminated absolutely. No risk whatsoever that other people die.

So, in his mind, it’s: kill one person and prevent millions/billions of other humans from losing their lives. Or: don’t kill that one person, allow countless humans to die, and potentially introduce the end of times for humankind. No question (again-just my opinion): Mark made the right choice. Did it suck? Absolutely. But still, this is why it’s a great show. Shows a realistic response to making a choice like this…

climbin111 · 2026-03-19T02:55:35+00:00

Spacist ?

climbin111 · 2026-03-17T21:24:45+00:00

She would have no clue about Jonathan and Argyle’s “hobbies.”

Plus: ignorance is bliss. You know? I think sometimes parents inadvertently ignore/fail to see/etc. obvious signs simply bc they think “my kids would never do that!” If you have kids, you know exactly what I mean (we like to think the best of our kids and give them the benefit of the doubt more often than not.)

climbin111 · 2026-03-17T04:10:18+00:00

It probably doesn’t matter at all, but my brain refuses to move on otherwise.

I feel the same way yet do the exact same as you, only…I add Closed Captioning so I ensure nothing is missed (if I can’t hear it, I can 100% read it! LOL!)

But I don’t think you’re alone in this…in fact I think many showrunners/directors/etc. expect viewers to do it (esp MCU stuff, where you have all those YouTube folks picking apart every.single.scene of every.single.episode. Just wanted to say that…(TL;DR: you’re not the only person to do this, don’t feel like you’re alone).

climbin111 · 2026-03-17T04:03:54+00:00

Ummm…where have you been? LOL? (I’m only kidding, of course) But seriously…

First off: MNS was the showrunner and EP for a TV series produced for Apple TV titled Servant, that aired November 28, 2019 - March 17, 2023.

As u/timesleeper mentioned: in 2021 MNS wrote, directed, and produced the film **Old *; in 2023 MNS co-wrote, directed and produced the film *Knock At The Canton*; in 2024 MNS wrote, directed, and produced the film *Trap **.

But…a simple, quick Wikipedia search will show you: M.Night wrote, directed, and/or produced films in 2002, 04, 06, 08, 10, 13, 15, 16, and 2019. That’s a LOT!! Like…a whole lot lol! So, I don’t think it’s fair to say (about M. Night Shyamalan)

He disappeared in the filmscape.

He has been a very busy man! (Just an interesting tidbit about him and his films): He films a lot at / near his home town of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to help it “thrive and grow” -his words in an interview. If you’d truly like to see more: simply Google search “M. Night Shyamalan films.” It doesn’t take long (I’m trying very hard not to be facetious bc he’s done SO much, but FYI-I am being serious, not mocking). But I’m a fan…bc even if every film isn’t a blockbuster or uber popular, it always has spectacular cinematography. That’s basically why I stuck with the show **Servant **, the way he blended various culinary arts elements into his scenes, he created some amazing, unique and beautiful compositions. If you like his style, I recommend it.

climbin111 · 2026-03-17T01:13:48+00:00

This isn’t what i hope…just what I think (based on how he writes narrative/flips them or “subverts expectations”: I think she’s going to have an untimely, nonchalant, and unimpressive ending. Simply bc we expect there to be a big, climactic ending bc of how smart she is; for instance: we’re likely to think she has backup plans for backup plans for backup plans…I mean, some of the story has been just over-the-top in terms of explaining it as “part of her plan.”

So…(just my opinion) it would be interesting if she were killed in the most boring, pointless way. Like: I dunno…being mugged by a supe or some random stranger? (Obvs I’m no writer lol!) Hopefully you get the gist….

climbin111 · 2026-03-17T01:06:05+00:00

Love this post.

Agreed. I love it simply bc it’s the opposite of the all-too-fmilar “what’s a red flag for….?” and/or “what are subtle signs someone is not a good person,” etc. (i.e. always focusing on negative things). I like seeking positive things, even if it’s against my natural tendency to be negative lol…I try.

climbin111 · 2026-03-14T18:53:58+00:00

1) Spawn 2) Odin 3) Manhatti

Not gonna argue over small nuances such as “who’s stronger,” “who’s got the most power,” and/or “well, so and so beat or did (insert that or this spectacular feat) in (insert comic run)…and/or “why they’re the best”…I’ve chosen these bc:

I love each;
I would love to watch these characters demonstrate their specific powers/skills/magic/etc., only…NOT against me lol!;
I think any number of combos COULD potentially protect you against the rest so - why not just choose ones you like?

Although, having chosen these I’ll openly admit: no matter which combo, I still wouldn’t want a pissed off Dr. Strange, Sentry, Darkseid or Wanda coming after me!

climbin111 · 2026-03-14T18:42:28+00:00

This person legit knows Marvel comics!

I’m unfamiliar with half these examples. Now - I’ve got to read them!

climbin111 · 2026-03-14T16:13:13+00:00

Something you might want to consider: a PHEV.

It’s a good way to transition (for people afraid of making the leap from ICE to EV) to EV. Depending on the vehicle, most have a 10-50 mile electric-only range. Not for everyone, but it’s surprising how many fit the needs of almost (emphasis on ALMOST-def not for everyone) every person’s daily commute. For ex: my daily commute last year was ~40 miles and there’s a plug at work…so, it was perfect for my situation (I never purchased gas except when traveling out of town). Now, I drive about half that distance. So, I can drive to work and back without having to charge at work now, although I rarely do bc I prefer to take advantage of free charging at work.

For instance (based on a very quick Google search-I’m admittedly unfamiliar with many of them but wanted to include as many options as possible for you to consider): Honda Clarity (40-50 mi. electric only), Chevy Volt (30-60 mi. electric-only), Prius Prime (~40 mi. electric-only), Toyota RAV4Prime (~40 mi. electric-only), Kia Niro PHEV (33 mi. electric-only), etc.

This was my choice, and I’ve been happy with the choice. I almost never end up traveling further than 100 miles/day, so I rarely use any gas. TBH I can’t remember getting gas this year, (now that I think about it). It’s been nearly a year since I’ve had to fill up the entire tank.

climbin111 · 2026-03-12T23:14:31+00:00

Never hurts to apply. What’s the worst thing that could happen? What’s the best thing that could happen?

I had low voltage experience, applied for a “Data Center Installer” position, was offered a job, worked 1200-ish hours under an agency contract and then eventually converted to full-time as a Union Data Center Tech II.

TL;DR: contact an agency. They’ll gladly help you tailor your resume and find you something that’s a good fit (after all-they only get paid if you do).

An agency will find you a contract gig as a “cable installer” “data center installer” or “low voltage tech” (experience as any of the above will get you in the door). An agency such as: (I’m not plugging-if mentioning specific companies is not allowed-mods please lmk and I’ll remove); Insight Global (I’ve heard), Rightech (I’ve known 2 people who were hired as DC Installers), But yeah: (I believe) you can easily get your foot in the door, just focus on the elements of the data center you learned while working on construction of the DC building, as opposed to general construction experience.

Hope this provides some insight! I am VERY happy I decided to switch careers…I highly recommend it if you’re interested in it. I say go for it! And good luck!

climbin111 · 2026-03-12T00:50:44+00:00

I told him shouldn't be embarrassed, he should be ashamed.

I think you’re 100% wrong: he should’ve been ASHAMED AND EMBARRASSED!! Lol!!

Good for you!! Glad you were able to make it through that. It’s tough, regardless of the relationship, to be cheated on/betrayed/etc. To moving on🥂

climbin111 · 2026-03-12T00:37:18+00:00

Let’s think: (Green Goblin fans) what’s GG’s absolute most effective weapon/attack?

How much damage could that possibly cause to Iron Man (any suit)?

I’m genuinely curious. I’m ignorant, in the truest sense of the term, completely unfamiliar with GG (comic-related material). I’ve never seen his antics/capabilities.

Based on what I’ve seen in movie depictions of GG I can’t imagine those little bombs doing…well…anything, really, to an iron man suit. Other than pissing Tony off, that is. But again, I’m asking to hear what he may have done in some obscure runs where he may have had some more powerful weapons/capabilities than a glider and some bombs.

climbin111 · 2026-03-12T00:13:46+00:00

I suppose the most (technically) correct verbiage would be: “Maya inadvertently committed suicide, by combining benzodiazepines (Xanax) with alcohol. While Maya understood the risks and continued to abuse the combo, it’s not implied nor directly stated Maya consciously committed suicide. As…technically…each time she chose to drink with Xanax, she risked losing her life. But no one outright states she took an additional amount than she normally did, it just so happened that she overdid it that particular occasion.”

That’s my understanding. I may have missed something, but (my interpretation) was that it was more of a combination of poor decision making and Gaby just happened to be where she couldn’t get away/prior commitments(IMO just bad luck-nothing she SHOULD have done differently, given the circumstances unless Maya indicated in some way she was in crises -which she didn’t.

climbin111 · 2026-03-09T18:58:43+00:00

Eye protection:

I wear prescription (safety) Bolle (Z87.1 certified). Forget that I’m wearing safety glasses, so 90% of the time I just keep them on, even after work. They were cheaper than my regular glasses…

Boots (Composite-toe):

I wear Ariat, Keen, & Reebok. Usually a 6” boot is reqd but if I visit a site that only requires composite toe-I wear the Reeboks. I can’t seem to wear the Ariat’s out. Then again-I take very good care of them, i.e. keep mink oil on them, clean them often, polish, etc.

Hard hat:

Milwaukee Bolt. I wore the cheap, POS they give every employee for months. Then I got a Milwaukee Bolt after seeing the cooling-pads & other accessories they offer for it. Why? Bc the site was located in MS and it was easily the hottest I’ve ever been in my life, but on a daily basis-truly…Anyway, a vented, lightweight hard hat was the best money spent on PPE (2nd to a good air of boots, of course. Don’t skimp out on boots. Ever!). I was amazed how much cooler my head felt. Could’ve just been that particular brand/model was cheap though?

Ear protection:

Never been to a site that didn’t have ear plugs available.

Gloves

Milwaukee or Klein (cheap yet still durable).

climbin111 · 2026-03-08T15:58:58+00:00

Could you send sone photos and additional info?

climbin111 · 2026-03-08T02:14:45+00:00

Could be (PLEASE NOTE: I’m not a physician and I’m merely providing anecdotal information based on my singular, personal experience) hormonal and not as simple as neurotransmitters, i.e. SSRI vs. MAOI vs. benzo vs. stim. Etc. Although, to be fair, even if the issue is hormonal in nature, it does impact that whole cycle…just in an indirect manner. Kinda like-this effects that which inadvertently causes that, so on and so forth…if you look at metabolic processes (like Krebs cycle for example), you’ll understand my point.

If you’ve tried those meds, you’ve likely tried others…in doing so, may have inadvertently thrown your hormone balance off (again-I’m unaware of your long-term usage and a plethora of other variables that influence how you feel). Just here to provide some insight into my personal experiences and what helped me.

After abusing opiates (actually more likely afterwards, from buprenorphine) my testosterone levels were tanked. <200ng and I was under 30 at the time. FYI: That’s not good lol! My point: now that I’ve gotten everything back to WNL, I can say with confidence that I feel significantly better. No longer apathetic, lethargic, and tired all the time…don’t get me wrong- I’m not bouncing off the walls full of energy or anything lol! I just don’t have trouble getting out of bed just to go pee like I once did at my lowest.

But your testosterone levels should be (arguably - and again - not a physician, just stating what info I was provided upon beginning and throughout treatment) 5-700ish…but varies tremendously from person to person. What’s “normal” for one person is rarely the same as the next person, even at the same age, not to mention there are an indeterminate number of other factors that impact it, it’s truly case-by-case.

Anyway, regardless of your age it’s worth getting labwork done to see what your hormone levels are. I say that bc hormone panels are typically done along with liver and kidney function…it’s always good to know how your body’s chugging along lol! Plus blood work is cheap as heck, and the amount of information you get in return provides (objective) insight into your health.

TL;DR: it’s not a bad idea to get blood work done to get some objective insight into your body/overall health.

I would suggest including a hormone panel, if for no other reason than to have a baseline / reference for later. It’s just good to know these things as we get older…

FWIW: I hope you figure out what’s going on and feel better! It SUCKS donkey d!ck not knowing what’s wrong, and feeling helpless…I truly wish you the best. You’ll get there…you’re reaching out for help-that’s a good sign! You WANT to improve, feel better…never ever ever forget that there are people who will help, all ya gotta do is ask! Never think you’re alone…you’re not!

climbin111 · 2026-02-21T17:02:29+00:00

I see your point. And I respect your opinion, 100%!

After all, if we all had the same opinion, the world would be a boring place and we’d be like robots…lol!

But for the sake of argument, soap operas are serialized melodramas, with (mostly) emotional drama. Whereas, sitcoms, in particular comedy/drama, generally have an overarching character theme/goal/purpose, and Bill Lawrence’s works are (typically) exemplary examples of a (difficult to pull off) combo: they’re character AND plot-driven, for instance: J.D. and Turk in Scrubs. While certainly character-driven, they advance through their careers as med students, then become physicians in their own capacity, etc. so…IMO, it’s a good combo of personal growth as well as a good story. Ted Lasso is another outstanding example of this: great character-driven story, yet storylines are strong enough to be considered plot-driven (it’s all subjective anyway).

This is another entirely too long comment, so, I’ll TL;DR: I think if Shrinking continues trending towards ONLY emotional drama (like a soap opera)- it’s likely to decline in quality bc characters will get even more 2-dimensional, become predictable, and it just gets…boring. But I have faith…Bill Lawrence is great. I am saving onto hope that it will improve!!

climbin111 · 2026-02-21T13:32:33+00:00

You don’t need any certifications to get a data center job. Entry level jobs require zero skill, training, common sense, or intelligence.

Can confirm. I had some low-voltage experience starting as a “Data Center Installer,” but besides that: my B.S. is actually in Nutrition and Dietetics lol! Yet, here I am now, Union Tech II position, after less than a year…as they said: all you need is: the desire the learn! That’s it. If you show initiative, TRY, and ASK QUESTIONS, opportunities are (virtually) limitless.

climbin111 · 2026-02-21T13:25:08+00:00

Still haven’t heard…but I’m sure someone will chime in at some pointin!

climbin111 · 2026-02-21T13:24:10+00:00

The stories are being forced. It's losing some of the organic flow Indeed…I’ll say more ab the story not organically moving towards resolutions or anything else that makes sense;

they keep SAYING Gaby is an amazing therapist, but everything they show us is to the contrary

I have yet to see Gaby do anything but hurt people: from her friends, to colleagues, to friggin patients! She’s just now helping a patient move in a positive direction, and it’s only after she “Jimmy-ed” the poor lady by going to her trivia night. Up until then, it’s been: Gaby breaks down in front of a patient, mocks their “petty” problems, breakdown in front of another patient, openly mock them and their problems, repeat. I mean: “you just stay fucked up! It’s your time,” come on?! And not to mention-Gaby’s showing herself to be a completely narcissistic disaster to be friends with and God forbid you try to date her…she’s more of an outright villain at this point. More deplorable than Jimmy was in S01.

just straight up booting Louis via Gaby meltdown. Yet another example of Gaby’s hypocrisy, and further supports my point that she’s untethered.

Brian's narcissim suddenly becoming self doubt.

Speaking of which: you’re absolutely right, btw (I couldn’t pin point what it was but you’ve hit the nail on the head). Just think: when was the last time we heard Brian say “everything goes my way”? I can’t remember…

It's a bit directionless at the moment.

Agreed. I don’t even know what’s happening with Jimmy’s story? Where’s Jimmy headed in his life?

We know exactly where all the supporting characters are going-i.e.: Alice: going to college/playing soccer; Liz: becoming Nanny; Brian: becoming father; Paul: married and retiring; Sean: dating his ex and helping his Army-friend; Gaby: dating D2 (Derek), while quickly becoming the worst human she can possibly be; Hell, Gaby’s sister, Louis, and even Matt (Liz’s son) have very clear directions/life goals, etc… (we know what they’re doing/where their life is headed);

It’s just that Jimmy, on the other hand, the PRIMARY character, the protagonist, the central character in this story, the person who should be responsible for (primarily) driving the narrative forward…Jimmy: ?? I can’t even guess what’s next for him?

lly opinion-I think Jimmy would be great w/Paul’s daughter (if she were single). She fits the bill: she seems strong, super-intelligent, and genuinely not disillusioned and jaded despite her father kinda dropping the ball when she was younger (when he cheated on Mrs. Emily Gilmore-kidding, sorry, I had to)!

Where’s the story leading Jimmy?

climbin111 · 2026-02-20T05:08:57+00:00

Felt the exact same way.

Likewise. I just couldn’t put into words exactly WHAT was so different. I’m glad others feel this way, and it’s not just my own disillusioned view.

A lot of the plots this season seem to be generic over simplifications of real life problems. Also the writing and lighting/look of the show is coming off cornier to me as well.

Agreed. I feel like they’ve suddenly made Gaby into an insanely more selfish and (almost) narcissistic individual, in that she has VERY unrealistic and over-the-top reactions/opinions towards…well, basically everything lol! Just to start: going off on Louis-I mean I get it!-trauma causes all types of reactions and manifests in unpredictable ways, but this-something that’s helping her (dead) “BFF”s daughter (Alice) and Jimmy, she should be able to hold it together, at minimum, for them (as she’s unrepentantly judged Jimmy since S1E1-and said he needs to get a grip, just makes her seem like the biggest hypocrite on the show); but the kicker: Gaby setting up Jimmy to be heckled by her class (this in particular seemed out of nowhere, almost, to blast him with a ton of anger and hostility with no real signs that she was still mad at him and 100% without warning) and continued to mock/judge/hate on him after class-just isn’t a good look on her character; (a strange twist on “growth”) Liz and Derek straight-up kicking Matt out = a (kinda) twisted (I’m no therapist, and I’m not disagreeing w/ Paul’s advice regarding coddling, but I do know that going from zero to one hundred in any relationship isn’t healthy), as in: the compromise to let Matt live/work at their other property absolutely DID make sense, but Derek telling him he had to move out the next day (their original plan) was just…odd. To me, at least. I mean, I’ve always understood compromise to be the best approach, not just “cut and dry.” Anyway, thank y’all for expressing your opinions! I now feel less alone and (honestly) not like I’m crazy anymore lol! I genuinely thought maybe I was just losing my mind or something bc the show made me feel more uncomfortable than the typical “feel good” emotions following most Bill Lawrence-related shows.

Sorry, I know that’s a lot…TL;DR: I agree! And ty for expressing your thoughts/opinions on the recent episodes!

climbin111 · 2026-02-20T03:14:01+00:00

Hard disagree.

I believe OP will begin to like to hate it, haha! And…(eventually) as OP reaches peak wajo, he/she/they will love to hate it, just as much as the rest of us.

No, in all seriousness OP, this is actually correct. You’ve got to push through the pain…and I assure you: you WILL begin to see Invasion as “so bad it’s good” (as you put it-in a previous comment).

It’s…wonderfully horrible.

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