I love a montage as much as the next person, and this episode jam-packed as many into 25 minutes as possible.
This works on some levels; I particularly loved the montage set to 'Future Perfect' as the different dishes flashed across the screen, alongside images of the developing city across time and its urban sprawl. However, it maybe sacrificed a bit too much of its runtime to achieve this almost music-video-esque aesthetic.
What saves it? The brief but endearing conversation between Carm and his ex-girlfriend (I'm forgetting her name, Claire?). And the facial acting of Ayo Edebiri throughout, who conveys her character's doubts, frustrations and sadnesses effectively to ensure that minimal dialogue is required.
Still, a good episode that was certainly never boring to watch. The cinematography was a particular highlight, and if individual characters are getting individual episodes in this season? That may be something I can get on board with.
This works on some levels; I particularly loved the montage set to 'Future Perfect' as the different dishes flashed across the screen, alongside images of the developing city across time and its urban sprawl. However, it maybe sacrificed a bit too much of its runtime to achieve this almost music-video-esque aesthetic.
What saves it? The brief but endearing conversation between Carm and his ex-girlfriend (I'm forgetting her name, Claire?). And the facial acting of Ayo Edebiri throughout, who conveys her character's doubts, frustrations and sadnesses effectively to ensure that minimal dialogue is required.
Still, a good episode that was certainly never boring to watch. The cinematography was a particular highlight, and if individual characters are getting individual episodes in this season? That may be something I can get on board with.