Moffat's Time Traveler's Wife Episode 5 Joke Is A Big Problem
Caution: Spoilers Ahead for The Time Traveler's Wife episode 5.
The Time Traveler's Wife episode 5 makes a joke trivializing abuse, and it is a big problem for the HBO series. Written by former Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat, the joke marks a major misstep in a series that has already divided its viewership in a significant way. The episode first aired on June 12, and it is not the first time the show has come under fire for problematic elements since its release. The Time Traveler's Wife follows Henry DeTamble (Theo James) and Clare (Rose Leslie) throughout their complicated romance, as the former travels backward in time without any control over his abilities. The non-linear love story is mostly light-hearted fare, as the two traverse Henry's volatile ability through charming and witty repartees.
Episode 5 is centered on the first time Henry meets Clare's family; an anxiety-inducing moment in any relationship further complicated by the way time travel works in The Time Traveler's Wife, as Henry's ability is triggered by stress. Events take a dark turn when Henry unexpectedly travels from Clare's bathroom onto a dark street landing naked on an angry mobster. A fight ensues, leaving Henry bruised, before being transported back into Clare's bathroom. Sitting back at the diner table, Clare mentions that they have been "fighting" unaware of the brawl on the street, as her bemused family is unsure what to make of it. Henry returns to the table, leaving Clare flustered trying to explain to her family that his bruised state was not the kind of fighting she was referring to.
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