Terror Camp Clear

S1 of The Terror boasts an enviable cast of characters, most notably Jared Harris in the role of Captain Francis Crozier. His display of authority and humanity in this episodes speaks to the tremendous job Jared Harris does in embracing the role of the unenviable Captain in navigating the hardships of his situation and growing turmoil amongst his crew. Also, the excellent dialogue serves to accentuate the importance and urgency of what you're watching. Even without any sort of action or intrigue, these characters are nothing short of mesmerizing and they demand all of your attention.

This is the best episode so far in what is already an excellent series.

We finally see the creature in all it's glory in this episode. The 2nd antagonist for Crozier is officially donned in this episode as well. Which one will be his doom?

When Mr. Collins comes out of the fog laughing hysterically, and then what follows is some of the best I've seen on televison in a long time. 10/10

The episode starts with a terrific character moment between Crozier and James Fitzjames. How Fitzjames feels like a fraud.

The real tension is between Hickey's scheming and Crozier trying to get to the truth regarding the death of his men while out with Hickey.

The rest of the men are scared, paranoid and planning a mutiny. Hickey is the ringleader and they just need to get hold of the guns.

The isolation and stress is clear to see in the icy landscape. The monsters are the men but then the beast also decides to show up.

I honestly do like this show, solid writing, fantastic cast and wonderful set's. This episode did give me that 'cringe feeling' however. It's one of those "What can go wrong, will go wrong, and we just have to let it happen despite the audience knowing exactly how it's going to play out" episode's. Again, I don't dislike it, it just felt a little forced and unoriginal.

Overall though, it's still a very good show I reckon.