In Episode 9 of Loot Season 2, the show takes a more serious tone with emotional swells, payoffs, and downbeat drama. The episode revolves around Isaac and Sofia, who are both struggling with their pasts and the future. Isaac decides to pursue music as a career, which alarms Sofia, who dismisses it as a midlife crisis. This highlights the fundamental differences between them, as they would never drop their entire lives for music. Grace, who helped attract billionaire donors to Space For Everyone, returns to work at the Wells Foundation, but his success is short-lived. John, on the cusp of launching his rocket, Molly-1, publicly implies that he and Molly are back together. However, most Space For Everyone donors hate John, leading some to refuse to work with Molly. Molly-1 explodes during takeoff, possibly killing John. However, he reveals to Molly that he orchestrated the disaster to try and win her back, choosing a moment when Molly has just had a personal realization that she's in love with someone else. This episode serves as a reminder that Loot is one of the better comedy shows airing right now and deserves more respect than it gets. In "Mood Vibrations," Molly and Arthur are forced to spend quality time together, but are distracted by their phones. The finale promises to bring them closer. Howard's attempts at running a wrestling league go wrong, with no hotdogs, speedos, or a double-booked venue. Nicholas is on hand for logistical backup, but Howard is defeated. He wants to cancel the event, but Nicholas refuses. Howard and Nicholas main event the show themselves, putting on a fun match with the Wells Foundation crew. Nicholas shows a softer side to himself and is a true friend to Howard. The payoff is that they have put too much effort in and will never forgive themselves.
