Another beautiful work of art. This episode is even more quiet and meditative than usual, allowing you to soak in each scene. Nora's story and what happens in the car is the weakest part, slightly boring and not up to the usual standard. However it does end in an emotional farewell to Nora and Matt. Matt, who has finally found peace, and Nora, who, well, hasn't.
Now that Matt has realised the Book of Kevin is a waste of time, the focus is on others who have all looked to Kevin as their saviour. Of course this will involve drowning him and Kevin understands he could well be dying this time, but he's past caring. I guess he reasons if there's a chance he can make some people feel better, he'll go through with it because there's nothing left for him in this life anyway.
Laurie's suicide scene was perfectly set up and acted with a powerful performance from Amy Brenneman. For a brief moment, when Jill called, I didn't think she would go through with it. This scene is proof that less is more, as the final prolonged shot of the boat shows, leaving viewers to imagine what is happening.
Overall, this episode gives the feeling that everyone is drifting apart, coming to terms that they will never get over the Departure. A sad admission that there can be no happy ending. And, with two episodes left to go, I can't see how we'll get a happy ending out of this.
Now that Matt has realised the Book of Kevin is a waste of time, the focus is on others who have all looked to Kevin as their saviour. Of course this will involve drowning him and Kevin understands he could well be dying this time, but he's past caring. I guess he reasons if there's a chance he can make some people feel better, he'll go through with it because there's nothing left for him in this life anyway.
Laurie's suicide scene was perfectly set up and acted with a powerful performance from Amy Brenneman. For a brief moment, when Jill called, I didn't think she would go through with it. This scene is proof that less is more, as the final prolonged shot of the boat shows, leaving viewers to imagine what is happening.
Overall, this episode gives the feeling that everyone is drifting apart, coming to terms that they will never get over the Departure. A sad admission that there can be no happy ending. And, with two episodes left to go, I can't see how we'll get a happy ending out of this.