Visually the episode is good (except for the boat in the very beginning), especially the parts where bodies get slashed in many ways. Also there the episode manages to get into the head of the main character. So there is enough of something, at least. There are feelings and human relationships, fighting too. But the main things are just too vague. What is dream, what is psychosis, what is coincidence, what is symbolism, what is godly? There is just too much everything, and it seems that they are trying to mess with the audience, a bit similarly like in The Leftovers, Under the Dome, or Lost. But there is no point in keeping the audience waiting, perhaps forever. How can we be sure that the next episodes bring any clarity into these things. Also, I don't even like fantasy or at least gods or superheroes so much, but at least I could try it. Anyway, apparently this actually IS about gods. No dreaming or anything, just gods fighting each other, and apparently each having weaknesses. Also, they are traditional gods, which means shedding blood. I guess I could watch gods and people messing around. But since the first episode left so much hanging, it is not very intriguing. I understand that of course the introduction of the weird elements are new to the protagonist too, but the episode doesn't delve into that. Also, why would gods be so petty, and then again not visible, but now still very visible? BTW, I saw something "satanic" in Mr. Wednesday, which I guess is designed to happen. But just super powerful gods isn't very interesting. And for example the Bilquis case, it's just too stereotypical, and reminds me more of True Blood. I guess this will turn more into something like that. I guess it can be interesting.
Rating 6.3/10.
Rating 6.3/10.