Ep 6 “Peggy’s Fadeout” puts Peggy front and center, and while it doesn’t fully soar, it gives her a welcome moment in the spotlight.
The story tackles her shaken sense of self after a professional setback, forcing her to reckon with who she is beyond the roles she’s long leaned on. It’s a quieter episode, less about big laughs and more about the insecurities that creep in as life changes. That choice makes it feel smaller than the revival’s standouts – but also more personal.
Kathy Najimy delivers a strong performance, keeping Peggy sympathetic even at her most delusional. Bill, meanwhile, steals scenes with his mix of misguided loyalty and sad-sack charm, adding both comedy and unexpected heart. Connie’s subplot reflects the same theme… figuring out who you are when relationships and expectations shift.
The humor is subtler here, sometimes even bittersweet, but the emotional beats land. At 7/10, this isn’t a highlight of the season, yet it earns points for slowing down, taking Peggy seriously, and reminding us why Arlen still feels like a lived-in, human place.