That is why stories who don't fuel dumb generalization are really good.

A lot of abuse is exactly like this, which is why so many women that are abused don’t leave. Because it’s not abuse 24/7. There’s many wonderful times in an abusive relationship where the abuse is not going on. But then it does and it’s very confusing for many people experiencing it because of how bipolar these relationships can be. They say things like “well he isn’t always like this” etc...The happiest of highs to the lowest of low.

That is why one should ever take sides in a breakup because no one ever knows what really goes on behind closed doors

yes!! It kind of confused me... because when I watched the show for the first time, the realistic depiction of domestic violence is what impressed me so much. The cycle of abuse, the "power switch" after he had hit her, the shame, how he's torn... its all actually picture perfect abuser blue print. If abusers were just black and white a lot more people would leave them. But it's the rosy perfection that comes after an abusive episode that grows on people like a drug, and fuels the inability to leave. The fact that abusers hate themselves for what they did, how they often cry afterwards and apologize profusely, forgiveness, especially for someone who's being abused, comes so naturally. Because abusers are human. So yes. Humanising Perry was brilliant... its kind of weird they phrased it as "not the typical abuser" here. Because the fact that he's just that, the typical abuser, is kind of the point, and Im pretty sure written like that on purpose. I guess they couldve meant not the typical abuser as shown in media?

@@annabanabanana I did get out. Taught my 3 daughters not to take it, to stand up and leave if they have to. Always get help. I divorced their dad because I didn't want them to think that was normal. I didn't want them to think it was ok to be treated like that.

He scared me each time he appeared on the screen and I love him usually

He was a fantastic and layered character. Played so well by the actor. Completely believable and balanced our by that female counsellor who called his behaviour what it was, violence. Not passion.

D Goley lol they got it!!

Reese witherspoon was good too

Hey thanks for ur comment I enjoyed reading the part about the close ups

Wouldn’t you? He doesn’t want some controversy LOL. But he’s also Swedish and English isn’t his first language (I think) so that may also be why

Thats the Scandinavian cadence when speaking english

@@ericsommers526 they start learning English in elementary school. Have nothing do to with been his second language and more with been thoughtful.

True!❤

probably because English is not his first language

So true! It is well-deserved!

He won

I kind of disagree, the beginning you didn't even know about the abuse. An important part of their relationship was the hiding and pretending. They showed several times how lovely he was for her and the kids, and how he could change his behavior in seconds for the kids.

HBO

I think it’s just lighting and reflection. His forehead is fine!😉

Lmaoooo

Good question!

Model from zoolander?

Mmmm... he actually is Pennywise, you know? Way better

It's called acting, Ann. How can you hate an actor for doing a terrific job of acting? Nonsense.

Awe it's just acting and creating a character you know so I hope you're just kidding....That's just how good he is besides being absolutely gorgeous on top of being an exceptionally kind human being...WOW!