This episode was mostly filler, and if this was the one that edited out the scenes with a certain unnameable canceled musician, I understand why. But apart from the scenes covering the trauma Technical Boy experienced in his "mortal life", the episode really felt like it was missing heart. The "date" between Shadow and Bilquis seemed forced, like it was there just to say, "See? I don't need to believe women are only good for one thing just because society tells me that." The "new enlightenment" Bilquis had came about for most women in America (where this is set) back in the 1960s. I felt sorry for Demeter, because her dialogue about loving Odin seemed very authentic. But apart from those moments, the episode didn't contribute much to the plot or the character development. I could have done without the spy scenes, and definitely done without Laura and Salim moping about. I understand that Salim is heartbroken, but it never changes and has moved from being sad to being annoyingly predictable. This episode is missing fire, energy, genuine STRONG emotional engagement. And COMEDY. I couldn't find anything to chuckle at, at all. Ibis needs Aunt Nancy. Laura needs Sweeney. The episode was a downer, but the reason I rated it so highly was because it sets up the conflict between magic and technology, so the first 10 minutes and the last two get a full 10 stars, and the rest would be about a 5. Hopefully, the next episode will bring some light and excitement back.