The people bombing this episode at 1 star are pretty disappointing. There was lots of things to enjoy here, but I do think this episode is a drop in quality from the previous two.
I enjoyed the performances of Murray Bartlett and Nick Offerman, specifically Offerman. The piano scene was excellent, and their chemistry felt authentic. Bella Ramsey also continues to impress me with her portrayal of Ellie, nailing the same hard but playful attitude from the games. The episode was terrifically written and directed. The small details such as the dust on the table as Ellie pushes the keys across was great attention to detail.
The episode plays out like a love story intending to enrich the world, but it feels empty considering the fates of the characters. With them straying from action and focusing on romance, it has slowed down the pace of the show after the first two episodes.
I was frustrated also to hear towards the end of the episode the track 'on the nature of daylight'. It immediately made me think of the final scene of the film 'Arrival' and has been overused a lot in media to where it completely took me out of the story.
I can understand why people didn't enjoy this episode quite as much outside of any political discussions being had. It was essentially a short story within a television show and not everyone is going to enjoy the change in tone and slower pace.
It was a drop for me compared to the first two but still an enjoyable experience.
7/10.
I enjoyed the performances of Murray Bartlett and Nick Offerman, specifically Offerman. The piano scene was excellent, and their chemistry felt authentic. Bella Ramsey also continues to impress me with her portrayal of Ellie, nailing the same hard but playful attitude from the games. The episode was terrifically written and directed. The small details such as the dust on the table as Ellie pushes the keys across was great attention to detail.
The episode plays out like a love story intending to enrich the world, but it feels empty considering the fates of the characters. With them straying from action and focusing on romance, it has slowed down the pace of the show after the first two episodes.
I was frustrated also to hear towards the end of the episode the track 'on the nature of daylight'. It immediately made me think of the final scene of the film 'Arrival' and has been overused a lot in media to where it completely took me out of the story.
I can understand why people didn't enjoy this episode quite as much outside of any political discussions being had. It was essentially a short story within a television show and not everyone is going to enjoy the change in tone and slower pace.
It was a drop for me compared to the first two but still an enjoyable experience.
7/10.