Electric Sheep

A very moving show, which I was not expecting.

After 3 years of missing this show, I was expecting some light-hearted, silly fun. And even though I am an advocate of our right to die, this show was surprisingly good at portraying the pain of losing someone you love.

Plus, CGI was impressive!

Okay I was trying really hard to like this episode but everyone else is right. This is not a great start for this season. While I understand what they're trying to do by making Isaac the pivot point, the Marcus and Charly characters are way over the top. To be honest, I get the inclusion of Claire's kids but every time I see them I just want to scream. I hate being "that guy" but if I treated my mother the way they do, I'd have been grounded for life and then some. Probably worse than that.

Introduction of both Charly and the Pterodon seems a bit gratuitous and forced. While I understand the "macguffin" needed with both of them, it just felt kinda uncomfortable.

Also, most of the humor seems to be missing from this episode. Guessing that was a conscious choice given the subject matter, but once again it feels a bit uncomfortable.

To come in with this as the first episode of a new season was a mistake for me. The episode felt like it dragged way too much and was just constantly padded by some very beautiful, but unnecessary CGI.

The script also felt clunky and the acting wooden. I hope this isn't a sign of things to come.

This show really seems to have hit its stride. The first season was appealing, but the jokes were laid on a bit thick. The second season saw the writing improving and easing back on the awkward comedy. This season is hitting us hard right out of the gate with some pretty heavy emotional and moral storytelling, with a few light gaffs sprinkled in between. Personally I really think this show has a ton of potential and the writers seem to recognize that. Like many have said, it's a real throwback to classic Star Trek in many ways and I can't wait to see where this goes. I truly hope this series continues, as I believe there is a place for it among other sci-fi classics.

Seth MacFarlane once again demonstrates that his comedy is merely a pretext to introduce us to deep and lurid topics.

A must-see episode for those who enjoy controversial topics disguised as entertainment.

Suicide is the most violent act a human being can commit, it expands like a shock wave of pain.