This episode of the hit TV mini-series based on a Stephen King Novel follows the trend set by its predecessors. It's racy, intriguing and evident of potential, yet not developed enough to establish the show among the TV major-league.
After a passionate kiss during the missile hit, Joe and Norrie face the untouched dome with many of the townsfolk gathered around. Everybody is concerned: if a missile left the thing "smooth as a baby's but", then how will anybody ever get out? Meanwhile, Barbie & Jill share a moment that begins to establish a romantic connection between them, Junior goes on a manhunt for Angie, and riots break out across the CBD of Chester's Mill.
'The Endless Thirst' succeeds in establishing a real sense of foreboding as the town falls into complete disarray. Director Kari Skogland, of Fifty Dead Men Walking (2008) fame, is evidently well equipped to convey such chaos with the sense of foreboding that comes through on screen. She also directed 'Outbreak' (episode 4), and it is easy to see why she was chosen to direct the events of Chester's Mill's sixth day underneath the dome.
Mike Vogel (Barbie) gives a good performance, along with the alluring charm that Dean Norris brings to the show as 'Big Jim'. One never really knows what will be up Big Jim's sly and two-faced sleeve until he makes his move. If you pick up this series for no other reason than to see Norris tease out some great performances, then that will be reason enough.
While not completely satisfying, episode 1.6 of Under The Dome is worth watching for anybody who enjoys some soapy mellow-drama. Luckily, the development seen up until this point would suggest that this series matures with age.
Directing: 7/10||Cinematography: 5/10||Acting: 6/10||Overall: 6/10