If last episode showed an anxiety inducing downward spiral of events getting worse and worse through the episode, this feels like an antidote to that. There's more of a balance between the hopeful and the horrific. Especially the value of friendship and kindness of strangers is highlighted. The problems of last episode don't suddenly go away, but they are easier to deal with when you have someone else to help you through it.
The result is a mix of emotions between empathy/ sympathy for Alex, but optimism that maybe she's going to make it through this difficult time. A thoroughly enjoyable episode.
The result is a mix of emotions between empathy/ sympathy for Alex, but optimism that maybe she's going to make it through this difficult time. A thoroughly enjoyable episode.