tricky legacies

I get the direction they've decided to go for the show and for the most part I understand it and have been OK with it. This episode though was just too hard to watch. I felt so bad for the poor kid, especially all the hypocrisy and the fact that he has no idea about who and what his parents really are. The scene in the bathroom between Sally and the creepy guy at work almost made me turn it off. I guess I'll watch until the end of the series since I think it only has like 2 of 3 episodes left but I kind of wish there was more comedic relief like in the first couple seasons. It's just gotten so intense and dark that it's becoming too much.

Innovative. Tense. Smart. Funny.

None of these apply to this episode.

This show speeds along and hits beats and makes sure to involve you in the world. I have never been so disappointed in a show taking such a left turn and it's a real left turn... not a bad dream sequence.

There are so many obstacles that would have been great to pursue, the prison break, etc

pedalling backstory To see what happened to Hank or Fuchs- is poor storytelling and this show has never been a bad story.

Original story. Original characters. Layers of world building lost. I feel like all the air has been let out of the balloon.

Cross fingers that I'm surprised by next episode. Here's hoping.

What happened to the character we loved? What went wrong? Why all this happens to smart funny traumatized ex-marine, who receives a gun via FedEx and fight tequando champion with his bare hands? This couldn't be real to Barry. Hader creates a mess, all went crazy serious with no bloody humor. No jokes, no laughs, nothing to watch and nobody to care about. All he does is a slow painful (for us, viewers) murder of a great and complex character with no mercy to him and to us. Like the last season of Game of Thrones, only slow-paced and without walking dead and flying from nowhere dragons.

What a waste!

Despite the negative feedback from some viewers, I found to be an outstanding episode that highlights the repercussions of our decisions. The storyline is emotionally charged and touching, with a strong message that resonates with the audience. The plot was beautifully crafted to showcase the cause-and-effect relationship of our actions, which ultimately defines our fate.

One of the highlights of this episode is its cinematography. Every shot was beautifully composed, with excellent attention to detail. The lighting, framing, and camera movements were all flawlessly executed to enhance the visual experience. The use of color grading added depth and meaning to each scene, which further intensified the emotional impact.

Moreover, the acting performances were commendable. T his an excellent episode that deserves more recognition than it has received. The cinematography, emotional depth, and impact on the audience were all superbly executed. The episode's central message of how our actions shape our destiny is a reminder that we should always be mindful of our decisions and their consequences. I am eagerly looking forward to the next episode and what it will bring to the table.

What I can only assume about this episode, is that it was the part of the season that was deemed 'necessary' to establishing Barry's current situation by the showrunners, so we aren't left completely confused in the coming conclusion - but that also means that, in my view, it is difficult to see what the episode even does without seeing what comes after it.

I think this episode will benefit, in future, when the subsequent episodes are out and the season can be watched as a whole. In itself, though, I think this episode is pretty confusing and doesn't have much merit in itself outside some scenes such as the knock at Barry's door.