Temperance

The episode began with a crying baby. Religious Roger rescued it and performed a baptism. I hate this new version of Roger. Until this season I liked him. But now with the preaching and all his religious talk, I can't watch him anymore.

It seemed like most of this episode was about the new baby and children. The only parts I found interesting were the couple of scenes with Ian. But he and Malva spent most of that time talking about religion, so more of the same. Then there was the obligatory flogging.

Season 6 is continuing as it started, just plain BRILLIANT! Maybe not as much intimacy as some fans seem to crave but in every scene the acting by everyone is beyond superb. Sam, Mark, Cesar and Lauren knocked it out of the ball park. So much for book readers and non readers to love.

First of all I think season 6 looks really good. I think I'm watching it 4K now at least. And I don't know what it is, if they have gotten new cameras or are more experienced and creative with the cinematography, have better set designs. I mean it has always looked good, but it seems even more pleasing now.

And this episode I got such chills when Marsali told him off. I thought he would hit her, but her speech was so strong, her character is strong. Such an amazing empowering moment for her!*

Claire and Tom back and forth is also really good. It is tense. Like he is scary, but maybe he will be more kind? Less prejudiced'? Hopefully.

Every scene with Fergus and Marsali is so raw and real and relatable. Fergus"s pain is so evident (and relatable to someone that has not been able to protect a loved one from harm). The actress that plays Marsali is outstanding as a wife just trying to hold on to her family, and protect her husband from himself and his dark thoughts. I can relate to this storyline and it is heart wrenching in its authenticity.

Some more good stuff in this one. A lot of conversations and insight and excellent delivery from the cast. Marsali delivered as did Malva, and Tom and Claire peeled a few more layers off the onion without giving anything away. He still feels dangerous.

Even so not much happened but it feels like it was an episode of set up for what is to come.