I think she kind of swoops in this season and shows Pete a different side of the comedy scene, which is the alt scene.
“In season 1, Pete hasn’t met Ali because she is from a different scene in comedy. She doesn’t really do comedy clubs.
Introduced in the season 2 premiere of the HBO series, Ali makes an impression immediately, both on stage and off.
Season 2 of HBO’s Crashing introduces writer, actor, and stand-up comedian Jamie Lee as a fellow comic and potential love interest for series star Pete Holmes.