I had some spoiler before watch this one. (of course I was on vacation for Christmas but can't help checking twitter because the last season's negotiation gone bad). But the episode still astonished me even when I already know how things go. First of all, the way they handle this most vital step here. I mean this is like the worst time for the team ever since, they used this stimulating scenes to make it more fun and actually more vividly describe the really bad situation here. And I always love the way how the writers use details to show the characters of the roles. (like the painting part!) Secondly, the chess game was boring at the beginning, but it made perfectly sense giving the big picture here. The biggest difference between TM and Samaritan is that what Harold taught it (as a human). Every time they remind us of caring and value of life, it just make this show more meaningful. You know, telling people good stuff, not just for entertaining people. Then of course, the epical KISS. I ship Shaw and Root! Yes, they are perfect for each other not because they both love shooting people. But I feel like they actually understand each other. PS: I love writers who won't hesitate get rid of a character to make the whole story better. I am sad that shaw would be gone for a long time. But hey, this episode just kills. I couldn't think of a better way to do it.
Review of If-Then-Else
