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In the absurd, highly questionable power suit world of House of Lies, Jeannie van der Hooven (Kristen Bell) is often the most desired woman by her co-workers and clients. Marty Kaan (Don Cheadle) is the Man, the guy who runs Kaan & Associates and is smooth enough to bed women that are clearly out of his age bracket. No woman is good enough for Marty and no man can tie down Jeannie. Are these two perfect for each other?
Hold on a second. For the longest time, rumors of a hookup between these two were on everyone’s minds. A drunk night turned into a near-sexual encounter. The night was so booze filled, neither Marty nor Jeannie recalled if the act was performed. Since then, tension has filled every encounter between the two.
So would they make a good couple? First, we’d have to consider Jeannie’s appeal to, well, everybody. There would be some jealousy on Marty’s part. And what of Marty’s sly tactics to get women to sleep with him? That man-of-power persona wouldn’t go away at the snap of a finger.
But more significant here is each character’s professional drive. Work circumstances have changed the dynamic of a potential relationship. Before, Marty was Jeannie’s boss. Now, Jeannie has stepped her game up and is an equal at Kaan & Associates. Her name isn’t in the title, but Jeannie doesn’t answer to Marty anymore. Jeannie is too strong a woman to let a relationship slow her work down.
Still, House of Lies should give this relationship a chance. The thrill of watching them get close then grow far apart is losing its appeal. Get Marty and Jeannie together.
