Summary
Physical finally finds its fighting spirit in “Over and Over,” delivering a highly entertaining, fast-paced installment, one that features an almighty plot twist and plenty of tension as old friends Sheila and Greta battle for fitness supremacy.
We recap the Apple TV+ series Physical Season 3 Episode 6, “Over and Over,” which contains significant spoilers.
Apple’s original drama series Physical starts to heat up in “Over and Over,” as Sheila (Rose Byrne) embarks on a messy battle against Kelly Kilmartin (Zooey Deschanel) and her former best friend Greta (Dierdre Friel), who has since moved over to work with the enemy.
Meanwhile, John (Paul Sparks) gets some rather alarming news that changes everything, and Danny (Rory Scovel) begins dating Sheila’s assistant.
Physical Season 3 Episode 6 Recap
After Sheila’s breakdown at the expo, she still seems to have somehow kept her gig on Wake Up San Diego. The episode opens with one of Sheila’s standard segments on the TV show.
This particular segment focuses on healthy food and diets, with additional input from Letty McDougall, a clinical dietitian.
Sheila is then informed that her next segment will be about the singles scene at local gyms. Although Sheila would much rather talk about the importance of a good warm-up instead.
As she leaves work, Sheila spots a new commercial on TV that piques her interest.
How does Kelly improve the endorsement deal?
Kelly Kilmartin is now the face of the Hartman Foods’ diet cookie, which has been rebranded as Figure 8s. The advert includes a catchy dance number, with Kelly providing the vocals for the song. Sheila is furious that Kelly has replaced her and immediately improved the brand.
Elsewhere, Danny takes Sheila’s assistant Fidelia on a date. Danny talks about running being his new passion. They both agree that Sheila being Danny’s ex-wife and Fidelia’s boss is not an issue.
On returning home, Debbie wants all of the gossip. Danny lies about Fidelia’s age, but Debbie sees straight through his lies.
Greta takes a trip to Los Angeles with Kelly for work. She’s clearly in over her head but desperate to make this new partnership work. Kelly and her manager Rusty are all about the money, while Greta wants Kelly to try to be more family-orientated with her future job opportunities.
John apologizes to his wife, Maria, about his controlling ways. He offers to look after baby Grace for the day to make amends.
This involves a doctor’s check-up, which John begrudgingly attends. He is unable to answer many of the questions the doctor asks, though.
What is John’s shocking news?
Later that night, John is phoned up by the doctor. He is told that the baby’s blood-type doesn’t match that of John’s. Biologically speaking, John cannot be the father. This means that Maria has had an affair, and the baby isn’t his. What a plot twist!
Sheila’s mental state continues to deteriorate further. At work, she envisions her boyfriend Carlos bullying her and then has terrible flashbacks to her binge session at the hotel.
During group therapy, she has another strange vision as the entire group starts to perform Kelly’s new song and dance number.
How does Sheila fight back?
With all the chaos in her life, Sheila decides to make a stand. She uses her TV platform to start a war between herself and Kelly Kilmartin. Sheila interrupts her weekly segment to discuss her eating disorder and the lies coming from Hartman Foods. Sheila says that she has had bulimia since her teens. By exercising, she was able to get rid of the destructive thoughts in her head and could begin to live a healthier life. She sought treatment and got better. Sheila then moves onto Hartman Foods and the Figure 8 diet cookies.
Physical Season 3 Episode 6 Ending Explained
She admits that there is no such thing as a diet cookie, and there are no shortcuts to dieting. Being happy and healthy takes time and dedication.
Hartman Foods and Kelly Kilmartin are selling a lie. Sheila ends her speech by disclosing her own business details if anyone wants further information. This is an attack but also a marketing strategy.
The episode ends with Sheila walking off the set and heading home. She is later called by an angry Greta, who is hurt by this betrayal. Sheila states that she only did what she had to do, she told the truth, but to Greta, this is a declaration of all-out war.
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