So Gunnar's broke? I don't know that I buy that. I think he has SOME money, at least enough to afford a cheap motel room. Also, Gunnar showed his acceptance of Will when they had that heart-to-heart conversation while still in jail. To have that extend to the two of them living together seems almost bizarre given the circumstances. My guess is that Will has not overcome his crush on Gunnar. Surely, Gunnar has to be aware of this.

Of course, Gunnar is broke. Do you actually watch this show or only the "gay" parts which apparently titillate you. Gunnar is basically a broke musician living from gig to gig and he just buried his brother. How long do you think that he can afford to stay at half-way decent cheap motel even at $35 to 50 per night? You must not understand what it means to be poor in America. I strongly recommend that you read the book, Nickle and Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich. I will concede that the whole thing is contrived for the drama, but you clearly are looking for some indication that Gunnar must be gay because he is not continuing to freak over Will. This is you projecting your issues about a straight guy befriending a gay guy because nothing that you trying to read from this story has actually been shown on the screen.

Edited May 27, 201312 yr by Ann_SS

Of course, Gunnar is broke. Do you actually watch this show or only the "gay" parts which apparently titillate you. Gunnar is basically a broke musician living from gig to gig and he just buried his brother. How long do you think that he can afford to stay at half-way decent cheap motel even at $35 to 50 per night? You must not understand what it means to be poor in America. I strongly recommend that you read the book, Nickle and Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich. I will concede that the whole thing is contrived for the drama, but you clearly are looking for some indication that Gunnar must be gay because he is not continuing to freak over Will. This is you projecting your issues about a straight guy befriending a gay guy because nothing that you trying to read from this story has actually been shown on the screen.

MEOW!

Edited May 27, 201312 yr by Vanguardian

What's exactly bizarre about Gunnar crashing on Will's couch? They're friends. He happens to live just upstairs from where Gunnar's been exiled (I'd say evicted, but we all know sweet little Scarlett won't throw his crap in the street..). 83% of Americans live from paycheck to paycheck, and Gunnar (presumably) just had to bury his brother. It seems pretty realistic to me.

As for Gunnar returning (at some point) Will's feelings? I guess Gunnar could be bi, but just because Will still may have/has feelings, doesn't mean they will ever be returned on that level. Any more than a heterosexual crush would be.

I didn't buy Rayna's excuse for keeping Deacon in the dark for 13-14-15 years either. If you're that afraid that something is going to set him off, why the hell is/was he in your band?

And did I understand that right---Coleman (his sponsor) knew about it and approved of her not telling him? That's not right. (I couldn't understand everything, and was too lazy to turn on the CC.)

BOTTOMLINE: Gunnar is an impending gay! Just watch.

Good to see that you deleted your "Gunnar is a impending gay" comment. Guess, you must have realized that your overt bigotry went a step too far. Nope, I take it back you edited your post to make sure that it was there for all to see.

Edited May 27, 201312 yr by Ann_SS

Good to see that you deleted your "Gunnar is a impending gay" comment. Guess, you must have realized that your overt bigotry went a step too far. Nope, I take it back you edited your post to make sure that it was there for all to see.

No, no bigotry involved, just my opinion as to what I think this show is planning.

Edited May 27, 201312 yr by Vanguardian

Hmmm..after reading all the comments I think I'm going to check the show on Hulu since the DVD doesn't come out till September.

No, no bigotry involved, just my opinion as to what I think this show is planning.

I hope Will gets a bigger storyline...but I'd bet on him marrying Juliette sooner than him banging Gunnar.

Well, it got renewed because it's on ABC, which has squat...and it has a desirable demo. CBS cancelled Golden Boy (with arguably better writing), which probably averaged 2 million more viewers an episode but had maybe half the 18-34 demo.

It also very much fits in with ABC's current direction when it comes to dramas which seems to be to focus on slightly (or, ok very) soapy dramas targeted especially to women.

I think I liked it more overall than most of you (which seems rare on this forum ) but I will agree that they hit their plot points ridiculously fast--often missing drama that would be compelling, and too many of the characters were too isolated (ie Rayna and Juliette being the big two whose stories barely interacted, or Scarlett and Gunner, like them or not, had very little interaction.) Near the end, they seemed to be fixing that element, anyway.

I can't see them firing the showrunner, at least not so soon, considering Callie Khouri (who also wrote Thelma and Louise as well as directing dribble like the Ya Ya Sisterhood) is married to T-Bone Burnett who was largely responsible for all the music and his name within the country-pop music industry was a huge selling point for the show. (I actually liked much of the music--and I don't like country in general--but I agree that often it wasn't used well--either covering up dialogue or else stopping the show cold.)

Yeah, I am sure that Gunnar will not suddenly become gay. I am also confident that the reason that the writers had him move in with Will is to show that Gunnar overcame his initial homophobia and is accepting of Will's sexuality. Also, it is no mystery that Gunnar moved in with Will as his other friends have disappeared and he has no money.

Ha, pretty much agreed actually (although my sister who watches is sure they're going for a Gunner is gay or experiments plot...) But I think it was to show he's not homophobic--and didn't actually seem all that random to me *shrug* Didn't he just say he was crashing there while Scarlett and him were fighting anyway? (and isn't it just upstairs, or next door or something? I was never sure...)

I hope Will gets a bigger storyline...but I'd bet on him marrying Juliette sooner than him banging Gunnar.

I agree--it looks like they are setting up a story for him next season, but, though I have, like I said, seen others share Vanguardian's opinion (and not just for titillation ) I think the whole kiss thing was simply their "shocking" way of introducing the Will story (I thought they were first gonna go on with the odd story of him being like Gunner's brother and courting danger.)

Maybe *I* am projecting because when I was younger I did drunkenly try to kiss a guy who I had recently become good drinking buddies with and whose signals I mis-read, and he reacted pretty shocked, but after a day or so it didn't affect our close friendship.

Edited May 29, 201312 yr by EricMontreal22

I agree--it looks like they are setting up a story for him next season, but, though I have, like I said, seen others share Vanguardian's opinion (and not just for titillation ) I think the whole kiss thing was simply their "shocking" way of introducing the Will story (I thought they were first gonna go on with the odd story of him being like Gunner's brother and courting danger.)

Nah, I agree with ya...I think the drunken kiss (and the fact Gunnar walked in on Will doin' that groupie) was more about shock value. I think there's more drama in seeing how Will tries to hide his sexuality in order to achieve his ambitions than whether he does, sweet, somewhat dumb Gunnar.

Maybe *I* am projecting because when I was younger I did drunkenly try to kiss a guy who I had recently become good drinking buddies with and whose signals I mis-read, and he reacted pretty shocked, but after a day or so it didn't affect our close friendship.

I'm shocked!

I finally caught up and I am thinking to myself ummm...Will is 100% hotter than Gunnar...lol...it took me a while to figure out who is who....the show is rather boring...love seeing Eric Close..but the rest is just blah....

http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2013/07/nashville-season-2-chris-carmack-lennon-and-maisy-stella-promoted-to-series-regular.html

I find it incredible that mediocre Connie Britton got an Emmy nomination over the far more talented Hayden Panettiere.

They both have their strengths and for the most part Hayden is one note as hell, she'll always be good at playing the bad girl. She is also supporting and that category is always steep, there's always next year even though towards the end her performance was grand what with losing her mom and all that.