Who Is Alive?

It was showing about 45min when I paused the episode and said "here we go, now I know this is where adventure starts." What about before. Let me tell you shortly: Yeey it's happing, nope we are at somewhere else. Now? Nope somewhere else again. N...? Somewhere else again. It was like always something is about to happen from its start to finish but they chose to postpone ending.

But, let me tell you. You learn things, a lot of things. At one moment from the start, I was like I can't say if I watched only 20minutes or if show is about to end.

However, after that the feelings, the story, the expressions, CINEMATICS(yes uppercase bc it's not just cinematics, this was CINEMATICS). Amazing and worth the wait.

Were other scenes bad? No. They were just like a little "I've got no end scene yet so I will only show the intros". Still, there were great details to say it worth for all 55 minutes.

And again. CINEMATICS. Wow!

Because of cinematics, not boring 45 minutes, and amazing ending 10/10. Again.

When the episode began, I anticipated a typical mid-season installment, but I was pleasantly surprised. The final scene was nothing short of extraordinary, showcasing impeccable direction and compelling storytelling. The way the narrative unfolded kept me on the edge of my seat, and the tension built up masterfully to a gripping climax.

Gwendoline Christie delivered a standout performance, adding depth and nuance to her character. Her portrayal was both powerful and subtle, making her one of the highlights of the episode. Adam Scott, as always, was exceptional. His ability to bring his character to life with such remarkable skill and authenticity is truly commendable. His performance added an emotional layer that resonated deeply!

This episode's direction was also top-notch. The visual composition and pacing contributed to an immersive and engaging experience. It's evident that a lot of thought and care went into crafting this episode, making it a testament to the show's high standards.

In summary, this episode was a brilliantly executed piece of television that left me eagerly awaiting the next one. It's a shining example of what the series is capable of and sets a high bar for future episodes!

The pacing of this episode started slow. I thought it was going to be an episode that was mostly subtext, mood, and implications. Which it was, but it was also probably my favorite episode of this season so far. The last scene of this gave finale vibes. It's going to be a long week for me, waiting for the next episode. I feel like they are creating something they know has a big fanbase, because while they're playing it close to the chest, they're serving up a lot of moments they know the fans will be excited to see. I'm heavily invested in the show at this point, and each episode is satisfying, but leaving me asking more questions.

Good episode. Some new potential storylines and mysteries. Brilliant cinematography and set designs per usual. But the reason I wrote the review was to thank the person or people that came up with the last episode's ending. I knew what was happening, we were getting a little plot progression but the tie in with the music and song choice had to be something someone had been thinking about for a while. Just really well done.

Curious as to how the season is going to play out. We know what's going on with Helly and Dylan, but Milchick and Ms. Nobel are question marks. Keep it up and take your time.

WOW SOMETHING IS HAPPENING. Unlike the previous epsiodes where it was brilliant cinematography, world building, etc, this episode actually pushed the plot forward. And wow the implications are HUGE. I can't wait for what's coming next. You know what crazy? The NInja low taper fade meme is actually just still massive because the previous two episodes were just discussing what happened post-OTC. It was just filling in the gaps and tightening the loose ends. Once that was done, it made room and set up this brilliant episode. The cinematography here was AMAZING. The draw backs, references, all aamazing. I wonder who directed it...