This episode has a disappointing end to the journey. Bradyn apparently felt so disengaged that he took his own life.
His parents seemed to be genuinely loving and concerned, and put out the message that he could return and that it wasn't as bad as he thought. All sympathy to them for their loss. How sad to know he was alive after disappearing only to have it end like that.
What is disappointing in the episode is the decision to feature the two girlfriends, past and present. The present girlfriend was awkward and strange, and made to look less than credible in comparison to the ex-girlfriend who boasted about how well she knew him. I'm pretty sure they featured her almost as much, if not more than, Bradyn's own mother! That girl had just a small bit to contribute yet she was given the last word, talking about him going fishing! Of course she was holding out on hope, but her voice wasn't needed. Especially when we find out how he died. I just think that part was tone deaf, but it must have been stuck in for higher ratings because she's somewhat attractive.
His parents seemed to be genuinely loving and concerned, and put out the message that he could return and that it wasn't as bad as he thought. All sympathy to them for their loss. How sad to know he was alive after disappearing only to have it end like that.
What is disappointing in the episode is the decision to feature the two girlfriends, past and present. The present girlfriend was awkward and strange, and made to look less than credible in comparison to the ex-girlfriend who boasted about how well she knew him. I'm pretty sure they featured her almost as much, if not more than, Bradyn's own mother! That girl had just a small bit to contribute yet she was given the last word, talking about him going fishing! Of course she was holding out on hope, but her voice wasn't needed. Especially when we find out how he died. I just think that part was tone deaf, but it must have been stuck in for higher ratings because she's somewhat attractive.
