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Maybe the most impactful episode I've ever seen. I've gone back and watched this episode several times throughout the three years that it's been out and every time I take something new out of it. This episode talks about so much in a beautiful conversation between a mother and son. It has such a unique take on all of its themes that span the ideas of love, mental health, death, grief, spirituality and coupled with the visual metaphors, its really astonishing. And even though I wish they would make a second season, this is definitely a perfect send off for the show that I'll treasure for the rest of my life.

Not only is this is this a unique documentary but it also captures the environment of the ocean excellently with some pretty great cinematography. It follows the interesting relationship between this man and octopus in an even more intriguing way that held my attention throughout. I felt that the score was quite standard but used well. The narration was also well used and the pacing is quite good.

I did feel like the last chase scene dragged on for a bit long near the end but that didn't affect my overall viewing too harshly. Anyway, this was a great and unique documentary that can be enjoyed by most.

Once again The Boys delivers spectacularly with its writing and execution. It's well-paced, well-acted and well-shot. It handles its characters excellently and, once again, has some very cleverly-told social commentary on the media and society in general. Overall, a very well-directed episode that will surprise and entertain most people.