(there are no spoilers, I just mark it that way.)
I think this is the worst episode of the series for two reasons (but mainly one): first, this felt like a filler episode; an episode with no real connection to the plot of the series; basically a stand-alone to fill in a gap--the first series "Cucumber" had eight episodes so this series should have eight episodes. Perhaps, perhaps not.
Second, this episode took a serious subject and made it bland. Also, it took it to an extreme as most series/films do which I guess is fine otherwise there'd be little to no excitement, like with the type of OCD I have, which is mild compared to others. Things have to be in a certain order for me and any time that order is messed with I get angry; as long as it's put back, I'm fine but it's not the end of the world type obsession.
I think the vast majority of people who have a form of OCD are more in my boat than the character in this episode (or other series/films), or others where it interrupts their lives and not only our own. Of course, as stated: really not exciting but then this OCD character wasn't exciting (positively/negatively) either but not because she's more like my type but because the overall episode was just bland.
I think what would have made this episode better is if they turned it comedic but with the overall dramatic feel the rest of the series encompasses. While there were some quirky scenes in the beginning they were more annoying rather than humorous. Missing this episode does not take away from the rest of the series, in my opinion.
On a technical position, the episode is well produced and acted but does that really matter when it's just a filler, and a bland one at that?
I think this is the worst episode of the series for two reasons (but mainly one): first, this felt like a filler episode; an episode with no real connection to the plot of the series; basically a stand-alone to fill in a gap--the first series "Cucumber" had eight episodes so this series should have eight episodes. Perhaps, perhaps not.
Second, this episode took a serious subject and made it bland. Also, it took it to an extreme as most series/films do which I guess is fine otherwise there'd be little to no excitement, like with the type of OCD I have, which is mild compared to others. Things have to be in a certain order for me and any time that order is messed with I get angry; as long as it's put back, I'm fine but it's not the end of the world type obsession.
I think the vast majority of people who have a form of OCD are more in my boat than the character in this episode (or other series/films), or others where it interrupts their lives and not only our own. Of course, as stated: really not exciting but then this OCD character wasn't exciting (positively/negatively) either but not because she's more like my type but because the overall episode was just bland.
I think what would have made this episode better is if they turned it comedic but with the overall dramatic feel the rest of the series encompasses. While there were some quirky scenes in the beginning they were more annoying rather than humorous. Missing this episode does not take away from the rest of the series, in my opinion.
On a technical position, the episode is well produced and acted but does that really matter when it's just a filler, and a bland one at that?
