In past episodes, I've accused the writers of trying too hard to be "good writers" and wrap everything in a bow. In this episode, it works. The A plot, B plot, and C plot actually do wrap up into a nice bow.
However, there are missed opportunities along the way. A great monster movie doesn't show the monster in full until the end of the movie. Look at Jaws, Alien, or even how we didn't see the full endoskeleton of the Terminator until the surprise final act.
Unfortunately, there is a lot that happens off-camera on this episode, which is never realized in any way. People are attacked, and their remains are discussed, but not seen. Others are attacked, and we don't even know their fate.
The B plot has Stark implanted with an emotion chip. The chip has charts for anger, happiness, depression, and fear. Unfortunately, we don't ever see happiness or fear explored, only anger (and a little bit of depression). An interesting concept, but not explored as well as it should be.
A fun episode, but left a lot on the table. Or should I say, left a lot off the screen.
However, there are missed opportunities along the way. A great monster movie doesn't show the monster in full until the end of the movie. Look at Jaws, Alien, or even how we didn't see the full endoskeleton of the Terminator until the surprise final act.
Unfortunately, there is a lot that happens off-camera on this episode, which is never realized in any way. People are attacked, and their remains are discussed, but not seen. Others are attacked, and we don't even know their fate.
The B plot has Stark implanted with an emotion chip. The chip has charts for anger, happiness, depression, and fear. Unfortunately, we don't ever see happiness or fear explored, only anger (and a little bit of depression). An interesting concept, but not explored as well as it should be.
A fun episode, but left a lot on the table. Or should I say, left a lot off the screen.