I was blown away by the pilot and have been surprised when every episode since is better than the last! . Episode 3 dropped last week and I thought they couldn't beat it, perfect acting and pacing and an ending that instantly became an all-time favorite scene with the perfect song choice. The first three chapters of Black Bird are just top notch, peak television experience.
I saw the preview for episode four, which was mostly just our two lead characters talking which I wasn't sure could completely hold the excitement of the previous chapters. Boy was I wrong in the very best way! The writing tbe acting, the direction with excellent flashbacks ... at this point for me this show can do no wrong! I cannot recommend it enough!!!
I wish it was twenty hours long, I can't get enough.
Oh and I agree with the other commenter who appreciated the music and made the connection to it sounding like Nine Inch Nails- you hit the nail on the head sir! No pun intended! Trent Reznor is a he joins at writing movie scores as we know now after a few academy award wins/noms, but to be inspired by him the score, hats off to Mogwai!!! (A sound track has been released btw...!)
There was an interesting musical choice at the end of this episode ... you will know it when you hear it. It just works!
Everything about this show works!