Review by kuksensen

Yes, we all know the mystery of suffering, but the way this episode went was too melodramatic and contrived. There was no real build-up, and the timing was too soon, if they wanted to "teach the audience about suffering." I think they needed at least another episode to build such tension. But a sword-wielding maniac swinging his sword around, was too much. I was shocked, but not because of the story, but because of the choices that were made.

I think the writers and director missed a great opportunity here. They missed an opportunity to tap into a more biblical situation, such as the Tower of Siloam as told in Luke 13:4-5. I think that would have been more appropriate, and the "lesson on suffering" would have been more realistic and palatable.

I give this episode two stars: the acting was good.