Episode 7 of The Crowded Room is the best episode, providing new perspectives on Danny's condition and humanizing him. Tom Holland's performance in this episode is remarkable, as he effectively channels Danny's helplessness in the final moments. The show is a story of two halves, with the first episode leaving viewers feeling uninterested, but the sudden seriousness in the second has piqued their interest. The Crowded Room may have a glowing end that none of us anticipated. In Episode 7, The Crowded Room follows an eclipse that leaves residents of NY in wonder. The episode explores the possibility of Danny being reborn in his own eyes, Rya confronting him with the truth about himself, and the reactions of Danny when he learns the truth. The episode also features a CCTV recording from a jewelry store near Rockefeller Center, as Danny's trial approaches. Rya's impatience and doubts about Danny's trustworthiness contribute to the story. Danny is the only person who shoots the gun and chases Marlin, despite Ariana's absence. When Yitzhak asks Danny to sleep, he firmly takes over and tells Rya she made a big mistake. The episode cuts to Danny in a field watching the eclipse and discovering a barn-like structure. He stumbles upon a room with Yitzhak, Jack, Jonny, and Mike together, creating a surreal moment. They discuss the mistake and Yitzhak's active role, but Danny is fast asleep and the discussion continues. In the real world, Yitzhak warns Rya about her actions, and Mike intervenes to calm the guards. Danny is taken away by Mike, who calls Rya a liar. Jack and Yitzhak discuss the system's breakdown and Rya's liarity. When Danny wakes up, it seems Jonny has taken over, but he gets into trouble when he jokingly asks an inmate for coke. Yitzhak takes over, and Danny destroys him. The guards confront Danny, and Jack takes over, almost like a baton being passed on to him. He is run down by the guards before he can speak. Stan and Rya attend a pre-trial hearing at a courthouse, where Rya doubts their chances of convincing the judge of Danny's illness. They sit down with Dr. Whitman and DA Patricia Richardson, who rejects Rya's thesis. Danny is brought in, and Rya's British accent makes him appear to be Mike or Jonny. The judge dismisses Rya's claims. Stan tries to enter a plea bargain with Patricia, but she cites pressure from her bosses and the fact that young black and brown inmates did worse than Danny. Rya reprimands Jack for his ruse and warns him that a Federal Prison would break Danny. Mike and Yitzhak believe Rya's advice might have merit. Danny needs to stand on his own feet, and Jack shoots Yitzhak, disappearing from the room. Danny wakes up to find Ariana next to him. Ariana and Jack reveal that they live for Danny, taking over when he is in trouble or needs to connect with others. They explain that Danny created the dead people as "undesirables" who have no purpose. They explain that they came into being due to Marlin's sexual assault on Danny, which caused him to split into separate personalities. They try to convince Danny that Rya wants to kill them, and if they die, he will die as well. They convince Danny to maintain distance from Rya and not plead insanity, which may lead to a decision that will haunt him for the rest of his life. Rya confronts Danny at Rikers and criticizes Jack for making her fool. She learns Danny is in control and asks for help, expressing reassurance. Rya's reassuring words may be enough.
Review of The Crowded Room
