Right, I'll admit it - Ep 4 has genuinely surprised me. After weeks of wondering if this series had lost its way entirely, we finally get an episode that remembers what espionage television should feel like. The conspiracy threads that have been dangling loosely are now weaving together into something coherent, and the character arcs are gaining genuine weight.
The sound design, which had me reaching for the mute button previously, seems to have found its rhythm. Maybe the editors finally realized that constant orchestral bombast was drowning out the actual drama. There's still plenty of musical accompaniment, but it feels purposeful rather than desperate. Or maybe, one is getting used to it?
Here's the real revelation though - the episode runtimes are now mercifully trimmed. Someone in post-production clearly decided that bloated hour-long episodes were killing the pacing, and the result is a much tighter, more focused viewing experience. Every scene feels essential rather than indulgent.
Kay Kay Menon gets some genuinely compelling material to sink his teeth into, particularly in the interrogation sequences where his controlled intensity really shines. The international elements that made Season 1 so compelling are back with proper strategic weight behind them.
This feels like the creative team finally understanding their own show again. A solid 7/10 - actual progress worth celebrating.
