This is quite possibly the second least believable episode in this whole series, after american invasion of China by Stanton and Reece. Yes, artificial intelligence is a given in this show. Yes, for some reason it has global control, even though the USA is the only country where intelligence services have full uncontrolled access to all private data. Let's write it off to the "artistic license".
But this episode reminds us that this is actually science fiction. Projecting an entire alternative universe into Shaw's head. Controlling her actions in it. AND watching it on a laptop screen. I'm sorry but this is just too much.
The sex scene was unnecessary. WHY? What did it bring into the show? That Root loves Shaw? We know that. It was such a charming subtext. Now it's all vulgarized and put on public display. I don't care if it's appropriate or moves it into PG13 category. My concern is that it is VERY primitive writing. And quite a cheap trick to attract bum-titty-weewee audience. Also, this episode is boring.