tylerjyounger

The biggest thing I took away from this episode? Maybe I should be writing TV. Seriously - if this is the bar for creativity, hand me a Final Draft license and point me to the writers' room.

Look, I don't enjoy being this negative, but this episode felt like it was assembled from the Great Big Book of Clichés, volume 3. Every plot point telegraphs itself five minutes in advance like it's waving a neon sign. It's less "plot twist" and more "plot déjà vu."

Now, I get it - this isn't trying to be prestige TV. If your only requirement is something light and predictable to make you feel warm and fuzzy, then sure, this will probably do the trick. But if you're craving originality or surprise? Keep flipping channels.

Let me start off by stating I'm a big fan of this show. There are some things about this episode I actually really liked. Unfortunately there was a little more to dislike in this one.

We can all agree COVID was a scary time because none of us knew what was happening and although we now have hindsight, this is being told from the vantage point of being in the moment. I totally get that, but my goodness does this show like to treat every issue like it's black and white. They covered three very nuanced topics in this episode, all of which were written as if you prompted chat GPT to explain them.

There has been great writing throughout this series so I hate to be so negative. I just feel like this script could have used a little more thought in order to make a larger impact.

If you love Mike Flanagan shows like myself, you're always waiting for the episode (or two...or three) in each show that rocks you. This was the first one of The Midnight Club that really did it for me.

It was beautifully acted and directed from start to finish - and I can't wait to see what comes next.

I've seen a few people complain that this show is a slow burn, but this is why character development and "slower" storytelling is so important. It makes episodes like this really pay off.

Bravo to Mike Flanagan and his team for creating another beautiful story. I can't wait to see what comes next.