Shot for Dots

Well, if Ep 1 was the thrilling sprint, this second outing feels a bit more like a leisurely stroll through a rather sinister garden. Ep 2 certainly continues the intriguing yarn, delving deeper into the Institute's murky goings-on and Tim Jamieson's parallel plight.

The good news is the atmosphere remains thick enough to cut with a butter knife, and the young cast are still putting in a stellar shift, especially as their escape plot slowly simmers.

However, I'd be a fibber if I didn't say it slightly drags its heels in the middle. It's less about hurtling forward and more about anchoring the narrative, giving us a good gander at the characters and their grim predicament.

It's a solid follow-up, mind, deepening the mystery without quite hitting the breakneck pace of its predecessor. A foundational episode, rather than a propulsive one.

Rating: 8/10 - A decent, albeit slightly ponderous, second chapter that sets the stage for more thrills to come.