While this episode definitely felt dramatized just a bit (mostly just the chase), I have yet to see another movie or show that captures addiction in such an authentic, realistic way.
Zendaya's performance in this whole show is perhaps one of my favorite performances by an actor EVER. I never would have guessed that the dancing teen from Disney Channel would do something so riveting. I grew up with a sister who was addicted to drugs for a good while, and Rue looks and acts just like she did when she was using. It's seriously uncanny.
The supporting cast was excellent too, especially King and Reid.
This whole episode was nonstop. Reminded me a bit of Good Time, staring Robert Pattinson. Not only was it nail-biting, but it even managed to further a couple of the plots in the process. I'm very interested in seeing where everyone goes from here, especially Cassie and Maddie and the whole Nate thing, and Maddie's play? What the HECK is it even going to look like?
I'll be impatiently waiting for the next episode and the rest of the show this week!