This episode was mostly filler, and if this was the one that edited out the scenes with a certain unnameable canceled musician, I understand why. But apart from the scenes covering the trauma Technical Boy experienced in his "mortal life", the episode really felt like it was missing heart. The "date" between Shadow and Bilquis seemed forced, like it was there just to say, "See? I don't need to believe women are only good for one thing just because society tells me that." The "new enlightenment" Bilquis had came about for most women in America (where this is set) back in the 1960s. I felt sorry for Demeter, because her dialogue about loving Odin seemed very authentic. But apart from those moments, the episode didn't contribute much to the plot or the character development. I could have done without the spy scenes, and definitely done without Laura and Salim moping about. I understand that Salim is heartbroken, but it never changes and has moved from being sad to being annoyingly predictable. This episode is missing fire, energy, genuine STRONG emotional engagement. And COMEDY. I couldn't find anything to chuckle at, at all. Ibis needs Aunt Nancy. Laura needs Sweeney. The episode was a downer, but the reason I rated it so highly was because it sets up the conflict between magic and technology, so the first 10 minutes and the last two get a full 10 stars, and the rest would be about a 5. Hopefully, the next episode will bring some light and excitement back.
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A Dream while you are awake ....
marckline000-6717 February 2021
Wednesday has awakened from his deep sleep , he has spoken , Ian McShane clearly has come full circle in his ability to conquer a scene with a career that is over 50 years. Laura Moon is awake from her past demise and she is finally alive and wanting her night mare to end. Supporting charactor's all have a chance to get out of their own dreams , into reality, Salim , Technical Boy show what's up.
Bilquis was never taken , just a room with voices and people in her past , she was in control the whole time , Mr World knew this.
Lakeside is back in the scene and that last scene with Shadow and Laura put a smile on my face.
Artifact One
pauleskridge11 March 2024
Eight stars. I liked the Technical Boy backstory. Gaiman doesn't explore the
concept, but technical innovation has been an essential part of humanity for as
long as we've existed. So this particular tangent makes perfect sense. And I
loved the Bilquis "rescue". Her line to Shadow is just priceless! The
Laura/Salim duet is okay. Laura needs a counterpoint. By herself, she's just
a mess. Salim isn't anywhere close to as glorious a counterpoint as Sweeney
was, but he's another character that needs someone else to be his mirror. The
pity of it is that Laura is scripted to still be hung up on vengence. I can't
think of a more depressing turn than her response to actual resurrection. The
con is a great bit of fun. I loved how it pays homage to classic caper-film
set ups. Because I LOVE me a good caper film. But the core of the episode is
Wednesday and Demeter. McShane and Danner are monumental here. The previous
interaction between them was just a set-up. Here is where we start to get the
pay-off. Things are moving. But SO slowly! 11 March 2024.
Characters, emotions, and a heist
jdfoz16 February 2021
This was probably one of the better episodes of the last two seasons yet, harkening back to the feel and creativity of early season 1. While it was a little slower despite a few really entertaining moments (one in particular that was straight out of an Ocean's movie, down to score and the cinematography), the slower moments were dedicated to spending a lot of time with our characters, including ones we didn't necessarily expect or want, but are grateful for. It gave a lot of background, and a lot of depth, as well as plenty emotional moments. This very much felt like an episode to give every (major) character a moment to feel something, which is exactly what this season needed.
Bilquis Dreams
chriscieloha27 February 2021
I think that there is a lot to comment on the episode as a a whole, but speaking for myself, I was blown away by the way the writers used the theme of a return to ancestry, to recover lost sense of self, for Bilquis. Every part of the scene(s) in Bisques' dream is written, photographed, and acted beautifully and masterfully, in a way that speaks to the power of a return to lost oral tradition. One of the best and relevant scenes of the series. Bravo!
Woke: proceed with caution
kasiaduesseldorf17 February 2021
Please don't overdose the infantile, naive "I've never been to nor studied anything considering Africa but I'm black so I know everything about my ancestors' ways" woke thing. It's enough it totally ruined Star Trek: Discovery.
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