Episode #2.5

The plot of episode 5 was very interesting and I really enjoyed it. The storyline was very well written, even though the game wasn't very well-explained and it was kinda difficult to understand. Gladly, the game of episode 5 was very intense and action filled. However, I still prefer the games of season 1, they were kinda more interesting. I have to admit, I really like the storyline of season 2, even though there weren't any huge plot twists, so far. The ending scene was definitely promising and I really can't wait to watch episode 6. I also noticed that the effects and CGI of season 2 are way more better than those of season 1.

Another episode let down by an overlong running time and dragging pace. Has nobody heard of editing anymore? Remember some of those SQUID GAME episodes which were just half an hour long? I wish we had more of that here. Two-thirds of the episode is just hanging around in the woods like we're watching HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS PART 1 or something. Plenty of chit-chat between the supporting characters and then a long introduction to another new character. We glimpse this kick-ass fight game that I would have loved to see in its entirety but no, it's rushed through. The decent part is the game at the end, but yet another cliffhanger is annoying.

I do believe that people might be dissatisfied with this because the majority of this episode is relatively calm. Although I can understand that to a certain degree, I think this episode further demonstrates the loss of faith and humanity that is sinking into the minds of the people in this world.

I do like what the show is doing when it's not focusing on the games. It tackles an ethical issue and I like how it showcases that through the various characters we get to meet throughout the series. I don't think it's unnecessary when we're shown backstories of certain characters because it just shows you how they coped with the new reality there faced with and how've they managed to deal with it.

Obviously this isn't a great episode. I wouldn't argue if anyone said this was better or worse than what I've given it. This was an episode where you just needed to take the idea it gave you because it will carry over to the next episode where it might expand on that.

If you still have it on the couch from ep1 your lucky as you prob need your pillow once u fall asleep during this one. And you also thought ep4 had to much back log bs then your in for a bashing in this one. Total snooze ep. Maybe it's just me too but the acting of pain has really become poor in this series, very over acted and makes it look like comics. Am also getting very tired of watching 45 minutes back story to see any real action games being played.

Have really let us down in se02. Don't think there will be a 3 after this and if there is and the 1st ep is like this season I'm not following on again.