Whoever penned this episode-and whoever thought it was a good idea to pair it with that ear-splitting score-really ought to be dragged out back and left to bake in the sun, because this was an absolute slog from start to finish. The narrative felt like it was stitched together on the fly: major plot threads pop in and vanish without resolution, characters act out of turn or completely out of character, and the dialogue veers from cringe-worthy exposition dumps to awkward small talk that rings hollow. You can practically hear the writer shrugging halfway through, like, "Eh, they won't notice."
As for the music, I've heard more inspired melodies humming from malfunctioning refrigerators. The composer seems to have thrown in every dramatic chord progression they could find-none of which match the actual mood of the scenes. Climactic confrontations are underscored by downbeat piano thuds that suck all the tension out of the room, while so-called "emotional" moments blast you with cheesy, overbearing strings that feel like they belong in a bargain-bin soap opera. The result is a jarring, mismatched mashup that distracts more than it enhances.
Visually, the pacing drags on for interminable stretches; you find yourself staring at background scenery, waiting-hoping-for something, anything, interesting to happen. By the time the episode finally limps to a close, you're left wondering why you even tuned in. In short, this episode is a masterclass in how to alienate your audience with sloppy storytelling and tone-deaf scoring. Avoid at all costs-your sanity (and your eardrums) will thank you.
