Nora Inu

"Nora Inu" is an episode that should have been presented long time ago and not now when the season is ending. In this episode, Kovacs recalls his relationship with his parents and his sister Reileen; the Envoys; his love for Quell; and a surprising betrayal. The episode is full of action, but the flashbacks interrupts the lead storyline in the best moment. My vote is six.

Title (Brazil): "Nora Inu"

Finally, the show is giving us what we wanted to see. The actual origin story.

Tbh I'd probably rather the show had focussed on this premise first and then then rest of the actual season should have been a sequel aka season 2.

Shame that can't be done now but the origin story is the best part of the show. Good episode; great ending.

The clunky dialogue that plagues this series comes into play in this episode. Some good stuff in this episode but the extended run time really does this episode a disservice

Not gonna lie, Episode 6 was starting to lose us a little. The series went from bladerunner/wondrous to generic, post-apocalyptic death-matches. But with the return of someone from Kovacs's past, we learn about his induction into the host of the Envoys. In the process we are shown Harlan's World, the DHF central core, a Songspire, the childhood event that fuels Kovacs loyalty to his sister, and the fate of the Envoys.

Quell's perspective on sleeving is compelling, and part of what makes this story interesting. How would immortality affect the human psyche? Is death an equalizer that, when stripped away, dehumanizes us?

This series is best when examining the questions its tech raises and the humanity behind its history. Nora Inu provides some entertaining character drama and beautiful imagery. Will Yun Lee is wonderful as O. G. Kovacs. This episode is a level up!