Probably Unanswerable Questions
Extended universes; Barney’s family and death; Jeff’s recovery; police attention; Diane’s remains; the book; Rita’s contribution; a stranger ending
In the discussion (9)
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- The movie is tested as part of either the A Few Good Men or Singles extended universe. — Bill Simmons
- A deliberately dark question about Barney’s daughter is raised and rejected through the Wuthering Heights explanation. — Bill Simmons
- Jeff’s unexplained recovery from three years of obsession is called an unpredictable bounce-back. — Chris Ryan
- The panel asks why police never intervene as Barney wanders public spaces asking women for directions. — Bill Simmons
- Jeff and Rita’s explanation for Barney’s shovel death is missing before the book celebration. — Chris Ryan
- Barney’s disappearance should trigger his family and expose Diane’s buried remains. — Bill Simmons
- The content and commercial result of Jeff and Rita’s jointly written book are unclear. — Chris Ryan
- Rita’s contribution beyond her diner work is questioned. — Chris Ryan
- The panel asks where Rita got the black wig and considers a version where Barney’s wife is the mastermind. — Chris Ryan