A question for you all. Can someone help?

I think the original explanation by the producers was that the different versions reflected the fact that memories are fallible - that we each remember things differently. This accounts for different memories of wallpaper, wardrobe, or what someone might have said in particular.

However, I agree there are many times in this show where the details vary so wildly that it cannot just be an error in remembering the details such as words or wardrobe (e.g. the gun incident with Cole).

It appears that the whole underlying premise of the show is actually the stories we tell ourselves about who we are and based on our own level of self-awareness and insight. I think Sarah Treem and the writers are really great at deciphering the nuances of this if we actually pay attention to the bigger picture - what is the story the character is telling about himself/herself and how does that differ from the perspective of the other characters? For example, in the first season, Alison really seemed to think of herself as a bit of a victim (which is probably realistic due to her trauma), yet to Noah she played the role of ingenue/seducer because he needed to tell himself that he was compelled to "blow up his life" instead of made the deliberate choice out of feeling weak in his own relationship.

So instead of memory difference, the details really reflect how the characters see themselves in relation to the significant others in their lives. Are they strong and resilient, or having a tough time coping? Are they a victim or a rescuer? Are they good people making poor choices, or are they villains?

We each have stories about ourselves, and sometimes the reality conflicts with these stories, so we have to make up details that fit the narrative of how we experience ourselves. Either that, or we have to change our beliefs and identities significantly. Many people don't have the insight to make these changes, so they keep finding ways to justify their existing narratives.

We will see if these characters start becoming more self-aware, and how they do that. But it remains to be seen if they've hit the "rock bottom" and want to make changes, or whether they will continue the destruction.

I think I read that the theme for this season is redemption, so it seems as though changes will be happening. I'm excited to see how it plays out!

I noticed s2 the view points are completely off they differ so much it ddoest make sense. S1 it would be different outfits or different hair style on Ali but then turned into completely different stories