Phillip and Elizabeth continue to work their sources whilst Mischa makes a phone call.
This is a strong but bleak episode with a number of scenes that are well made but feel like a kick in the teeth for all involved.
The story is a mixture of character and plot focus. It is mainly character driven, but one plot revelation has a massive impact on the characters, particularly Phillip.
I agree with the June 2017 review of this episode regarding the storytelling. It has been slow burning for quite a few episodes and this one contains a sucker punch that feels like it's going to kick off a lot of tension. How long can certain characters do the things they are doing on blind faith in their cause? What will be the tipping point? Plus the plot threads with Mischa and Stan's new girlfriend, depending on how they unfold (and what certain characters find out) are building towards potential dynamite.
For me the scenes with Paige are far from soap opera. They are realistic portrayals of how it might feel for a young person put in that position by her parents. As a father of two girls I found it very sad to contemplate.
I agree the tone of the series has changed and it feels less like a suspenseful thriller and more like a psychological drama, but it's still being done very well.
All production values and performances are as strong as ever with Alex Oserov, Frank Langella, Holly Taylor and Matthew Rhys all superb.
For me it was an 8.5/10, but I like to round upwards.
This is a strong but bleak episode with a number of scenes that are well made but feel like a kick in the teeth for all involved.
The story is a mixture of character and plot focus. It is mainly character driven, but one plot revelation has a massive impact on the characters, particularly Phillip.
I agree with the June 2017 review of this episode regarding the storytelling. It has been slow burning for quite a few episodes and this one contains a sucker punch that feels like it's going to kick off a lot of tension. How long can certain characters do the things they are doing on blind faith in their cause? What will be the tipping point? Plus the plot threads with Mischa and Stan's new girlfriend, depending on how they unfold (and what certain characters find out) are building towards potential dynamite.
For me the scenes with Paige are far from soap opera. They are realistic portrayals of how it might feel for a young person put in that position by her parents. As a father of two girls I found it very sad to contemplate.
I agree the tone of the series has changed and it feels less like a suspenseful thriller and more like a psychological drama, but it's still being done very well.
All production values and performances are as strong as ever with Alex Oserov, Frank Langella, Holly Taylor and Matthew Rhys all superb.
For me it was an 8.5/10, but I like to round upwards.