Skip to content
Wherever I Look Logo

Wherever I Look

  • HomeExpand
    • About Wherever I LookExpand
      • Our Writers
    • Editorial Guidelines
    • Cookie & Privacy Policy
    • Contact Us
    • HTML Sitemap
  • TV Shows
  • Movies
  • Character Guide
  • Live Performances
  • Videos
Wherever I Look Logo
Wherever I Look

Home - TV Shows - Dummy: Season 1, Episodes 9 & 10 [Season Finale] – Recap/ Review with Spoilers

Dummy: Season 1, Episodes 9 & 10 [Season Finale] – Recap/ Review with Spoilers

“Dummy” ends its first season leaving you to wonder, is there more to it than it appears, or is it just a simple sex comedy and nothing more?

ByAmari Allah Hours Posted onApril 29, 2020 7:36 PMOctober 18, 2020 11:51 PM Hours Updated onOctober 18, 2020 11:51 PM
Title Card - Dummy Season 1 - Quibi

Spoiler Alert: This summary and review contains spoilers.


Additionally, some images and text may include affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission or receive products if you make a purchase.


  • Recap
  • Highlights
    • It Pushes You To Wonder If This Is A Cathartic Release
  • Low Point
    • Cody Trying To Get an 8th Grader To Hookup With Barbara

“Dummy” ends its first season leaving you to wonder, is there more to it than it appears, or is it just a simple sex comedy and nothing more?


Directed By Tricia Brock
Written By Cody Heller
Aired (Quibi) 4/28 – 4/29/2020

This content contains pertinent spoilers.

Recap

In the end, what seems to be the issue is Dan. Cody’s insecurities, her inability to write, is pretty much all due to what Barbara has poked and prodded at. The idea Cody isn’t good enough, will soon lose her youth, can’t compare to Dan, and even when she is actually doing something, guess whose name is brought up? Guess who, after Barbara redirects Cody from possibly settling into a life as Mrs. Harmon, and gets the opportunity to pitch something similar to “Dummy,” whose name is brought up? Dan’s.

Leaving you to wonder, in a show which takes names and a lot from reality, how much of the jokes and awkward moments were wrapped up in the truth?

Highlights

It Pushes You To Wonder If This Is A Cathartic Release

As a whole, but with especially these two last episodes, it seems this whole project was about venting the struggles which come with loving Dan Harmon but wanting to be your own person. Hence Barbara, a sex doll, for as much as she spews this self-serving idea of feminism, at the heart of it, she represents Cody’s fears. That she is but the new model, the shining young thing that Dan likes, for now, may show loyalty to as she ages, but may not be the most passionate about. Instead, she’ll be in a proverbial closet, taken out when he is feeling alone and wants some sort of connection, but not for much more.

Though, who knows, maybe it isn’t that deep? It could just be about struggling with being an up and coming writer who doesn’t have a mentor opening doors for you but a boyfriend. Someone whose name dominates a conversation while you’re left wondering if they cared about you at all? And maybe Barbara, as Cody’s therapist put it, was something to push her to realize she is more. Perhaps the reverse psychology was made to challenge how Cody saw herself so she would assert herself in situations and while acknowledging Dan, own the moment?

But, again, who knows if it is really that deep?

Low Point

Cody Trying To Get an 8th Grader To Hookup With Barbara

Um, I get a lot of comedy writers think using kids for awkward situations is funny, but this seemed to dance on that line of being a bit too weird for comfort. Especially Barbara sexualizing the little dude and the idea Cody really sat down, wrote that, and no one raised any sort of red flag. But comedy is subjective, right?

[adinserter name=”Follow Us”]

It Pushes You To Wonder If This Is A Cathartic Release - 88%
Cody Trying To Get an 8th Grader To Hookup With Barbara - 65%

77%

User Rating: Be the first one !

TV Shows We’re Covering This Season

  • New Saga
  • Summer Pockets
  • The Chi
  • The Water Magician
  • Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentosho
  • The Summer Hikaru Died
  • Ready To Love
  • Wednesday
  • The Summer I Turned Pretty


Follow/Subscribe To Our External Pages

  • YouTube
  • TikTok
  • Amazon
  • Google
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • X

  • Plot and Dialog - /100
    0
    0
  • Character Development and Performances - /100
    0
    0
  • Visuals and Sound - /100
    0
    0
  • Pacing - /100
    0
    0
  • Value For Intended Audience - /100
    0
    0
Sending
User Review
0 (0 votes)

Listed Under Categories: TV Shows

Related Tags: Cody Heller, Dummy: Season 1, Finale, Quibi, Tricia Brock

Amari Allah

Amari is the founder and head writer of Wherever-I-Look.com and has been writing reviews since 2010, with a focus on dramas and comedies.

Facebook Instagram YouTube

Post navigation

Previous Previous
Summertime Cast and Character Guide
NextContinue
Motherland: Fort Salem – Season 1 Episode 7 “Mother Mycelium” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Site Pages

  • Home
  • About Wherever I Look
  • Contact Us
  • Cookie & Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer & Disclosure Policy
  • Editorial Guidelines
  • HTML Sitemap
  • Our Writers
The Wherever I Look logo featuring a film reel, a video game controller, old school TV set, a stage, and more done by artist Dean Nelson.

The overall goal of Wherever I Look is to fill in that space between the average fan and critic and advise you on what’s worth experiencing.

Category Pages

  • Articles
  • Character Guide
  • Collected Quotes
  • Live Peformances
  • Movies
  • Our Latest Reviews
  • TV Series
  • Video Page
Scroll to top

Wherever I Look logo

Welcome to Wherever I Look, your go-to destination for insightful and personable reviews of the latest TV episodes, movies, and live performances. Also, dive into our character guides and discover what’s truly worth your time.

  • Home
    • About Wherever I Look
      • Our Writers
    • Editorial Guidelines
    • Cookie & Privacy Policy
    • Contact Us
    • HTML Sitemap
  • TV Shows
  • Movies
  • Character Guide
  • Live Performances
  • Videos
Search