Compared to last week's episode, this week felt like a mixed bag. There were a few too many simultaneous storylines (Milligan, Constance, Kate and Martina, Reynie and SQ, Sticky and the Whisperer, Ms Perumal and her mother, Mr Benedict's flashbacks) and it felt chaotic (and not in the good way). Although I don't mind the changes to Mr Benedict's backstory, fans who loved his prequel book are going to be disappointed as well. Plus, is Taylor Mallory the only writer who even remembers Mr Benedict has narcolepsy? Last week was really the only time we have seen him fall asleep since the first two episodes dropped, and he absolutely should have during his emotional outburst this episode.
Those criticisms aside, the natural progression of the plot accelerating towards the climax did help improve (Improve?) this episode. The addition of the submarine was quirky and fun-if a little futile-and I also like the show's change to Martina, making her a little more sympathetic. And seeing both Dr Curtain and Reynie manipulate SQ in their own ways was brilliantly executed.
Those criticisms aside, the natural progression of the plot accelerating towards the climax did help improve (Improve?) this episode. The addition of the submarine was quirky and fun-if a little futile-and I also like the show's change to Martina, making her a little more sympathetic. And seeing both Dr Curtain and Reynie manipulate SQ in their own ways was brilliantly executed.
