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Personally, this show has now entered a different category of storytelling. Complex characters and arcs, intriguing story lines, much better acting than in season 1 from almost everyone and insanely dark. With a bigger budget and solid network backing, this could've been up there with Breaking Bad, GoT or at least Lost or Walking Dead.

The ending of this episode is harrowing. Finn's descent into darkness and irrationality was brilliant and I like that, unlike in season 1, the writers took their time exploring this descent.

I can't even explain how good this show is and this is by far the episode that solidified the notion that this is one of the greatest TV shows of all time for me.

The first season had all the right ingredients. Somewhat funny, great use of Sci-Fi elements (astute commentary even, akin to Black Mirror), likeable lead, intriguing plot. It suffered from excessive wokeness (unfortunately everything coming out in the last 20 years follows the same clichés - capitalism bad, "oppressed" folk good) with 0 nuance. The female lead is also pretty unbearable. But overall, it held its own.

However, starting with season 2, the quality dips. Gave up after the first episode. Wokeness was upped a notch and the funny disappeared completely.

First season - 8/10 Second season - don't bother.

It's difficult to write this without giving away spoilers...let's just say there's a blend of comedy, drama and thriller unlike anything else out there. Given its minimalist setting (3 actors on a balcony for the entire film) and its reliance of dialogue and acting in its entirety, this is truly a gem.

This is easily one of the best films of 2018..