We see more of the dynamic between Eleanor’s neighbor Tahani and her silent soulmate, Jianyu (who later reveals his own secret). Themes & Lessons
The Good Place, Flying ... Eleanor tries to prove that she's worthy of Chidi's help; Michael senses a flaw in his neighborhood. Watch The Good Place Season 1, Episode 2: Flying - Peacock [S1E2] Flying
The guide for the second episode of the first season of The Good Place , focuses on Eleanor Shellstrop's continued efforts to prove she belongs in the afterlife. Episode Summary We see more of the dynamic between Eleanor’s
In this episode, Eleanor attempts to demonstrate her worthiness by volunteering for a neighborhood cleanup after a chaotic night of "flying" leads to massive amounts of trash falling from the sky. Meanwhile, Michael becomes increasingly concerned that there is a fundamental flaw in his neighborhood's design. Watch The Good Place Season 1, Episode 2:
To earn her keep and prove to Chidi she can be "good," Eleanor volunteers to pick up the trash. Her true nature is tested when she hides a portion of the trash rather than disposing of it properly.
Eleanor struggles with doing the right thing for its own sake versus doing it just to avoid being caught.