This episode feels like a step back, especially after the 3 prevailing episodes, yet it still does deliver for the most part. We get to discover more of Jessica and Kilgrave's "relationship, Simpson's story lights up, Jery's story actually mixes into the main one and we get an amazing cliffhanger for the episode. There were a couple things in this episode that weren't great IMO especially one but that doesn't mean that this isn't a solid episode.
Let's start with Jery. Her storyline was starting to get so dull and eating up the runtime as if it was just to get more of Moss on screen. While it did help the main story, letting Kilgrave escape and learn about his unborn child, Jery's storyline did abruptly end like wham, bang, she's dead, story done. Also, how did Pam know that Jery was at Wendy's place? I will say though that this does further Jery's character as she has shown disdain for Wendy but still has trust in her. This could go to some compelling areas as we can see what lengths Jery will go to in order to finish the job.
Simpson gets back on the field but he's playing a completely different game than everyone else. He has a roasting session at the warehouse, where we see the effects of those pills he's taking. Also, killing Clemons, a respected detective and Simpson's colleague, just because he doesn't think Kilgrave should be killed showed just how ruthless and dangerous he is. With Simpson destroying all evidence of Kilgrave's powers, this leaves our characters the only choice but to kill Kilgrave, along with something else that happens in the episode. Simpson, though, does bring a big shot of adrenaline that this show needs that can lead to some great action into the last few episodes.
Delving into Jessica and Kilgrave, we see how both viewed their relationship. This is fascinating to look into as for practically all dysfunctional relationships, the memories both people have can be skewed. Although it is kind of clear that Jessica's version is the truth, I do totally believe that Kilgrave loves her and that he himself believes that he can still win her over. These two are the best characters in this show and for them to have this trip down memory lane was great especially for a show that deals with PTSD.
Before I get to the ending, let's address the main thing that bothered me this episode: Robyn. I knew that she would be getting more screen time since her brother died but, my god, it is so much worse than I imagined. Her dialogue is completely cringeworthy and infuriating not to mention her actions, especially near the end at Jessica's apartment when she frees Kilgrave and acts like the good, sweet person saving someone. I really hope that this we get the bare minimum of her later.
Now onto the ending of this episode. Kilgrave presents a trade to Jessica: his Dad, for Hope being legally free and Kilgrave leaving Jessica alone. While we do see that Hope is pardoned by the DA, I sincerely doubt that Kilgrave would leave Jessica alone. Jessica, sort of agrees to this, especially after Robyn saves Kilgrave but then we get a twist. Yes, Kilgrave gets his father but Hope sacrifices herself in order to help Jessica. Hope was the only reason that Jess was not going to murder Kilgrave, but Hope knows that she can help her make her choice. I also still believe that she feels extremely guilty about what happened with her parents and is sort of taking it out on herself. What an amazing cliffhanger for a fairly solid episode.
+ Jessica/Kilgrave + Simpson + Kilgrave's deal + Hope's sacrifice +/- Jery/Pam/Wendy - Robyn
Final Score: 8.6/10
Let's start with Jery. Her storyline was starting to get so dull and eating up the runtime as if it was just to get more of Moss on screen. While it did help the main story, letting Kilgrave escape and learn about his unborn child, Jery's storyline did abruptly end like wham, bang, she's dead, story done. Also, how did Pam know that Jery was at Wendy's place? I will say though that this does further Jery's character as she has shown disdain for Wendy but still has trust in her. This could go to some compelling areas as we can see what lengths Jery will go to in order to finish the job.
Simpson gets back on the field but he's playing a completely different game than everyone else. He has a roasting session at the warehouse, where we see the effects of those pills he's taking. Also, killing Clemons, a respected detective and Simpson's colleague, just because he doesn't think Kilgrave should be killed showed just how ruthless and dangerous he is. With Simpson destroying all evidence of Kilgrave's powers, this leaves our characters the only choice but to kill Kilgrave, along with something else that happens in the episode. Simpson, though, does bring a big shot of adrenaline that this show needs that can lead to some great action into the last few episodes.
Delving into Jessica and Kilgrave, we see how both viewed their relationship. This is fascinating to look into as for practically all dysfunctional relationships, the memories both people have can be skewed. Although it is kind of clear that Jessica's version is the truth, I do totally believe that Kilgrave loves her and that he himself believes that he can still win her over. These two are the best characters in this show and for them to have this trip down memory lane was great especially for a show that deals with PTSD.
Before I get to the ending, let's address the main thing that bothered me this episode: Robyn. I knew that she would be getting more screen time since her brother died but, my god, it is so much worse than I imagined. Her dialogue is completely cringeworthy and infuriating not to mention her actions, especially near the end at Jessica's apartment when she frees Kilgrave and acts like the good, sweet person saving someone. I really hope that this we get the bare minimum of her later.
Now onto the ending of this episode. Kilgrave presents a trade to Jessica: his Dad, for Hope being legally free and Kilgrave leaving Jessica alone. While we do see that Hope is pardoned by the DA, I sincerely doubt that Kilgrave would leave Jessica alone. Jessica, sort of agrees to this, especially after Robyn saves Kilgrave but then we get a twist. Yes, Kilgrave gets his father but Hope sacrifices herself in order to help Jessica. Hope was the only reason that Jess was not going to murder Kilgrave, but Hope knows that she can help her make her choice. I also still believe that she feels extremely guilty about what happened with her parents and is sort of taking it out on herself. What an amazing cliffhanger for a fairly solid episode.
+ Jessica/Kilgrave + Simpson + Kilgrave's deal + Hope's sacrifice +/- Jery/Pam/Wendy - Robyn
Final Score: 8.6/10