Has anyone rewatched . . .

Earlier episodes yet in light of the ending of the finale? I was skeptical, but I rewatched s1 eps 2 and 8 to test it and it does feel like I’m watching a different show than I remembered. Valerie feels like she has more agency. For example the drunk call to Paulie was scary to me when I first watched the episode 21 years ago. I was worried Valerie was going to get herself fired. Even on rewatches I wondered if it exacerbated Paulies abusive ness. When I watched it tonight I saw Valerie as vastly more empowered and fearless.