Reviews

This episode probably doesn't deserve a 10 but I'm giving it one to offset these ridiculously low scores.

I enjoyed this episode. To the reviewer below me: the point of the different couples being show discussing their divorces wasn't to lead up to the divorce of the Prince and Princess. It was to show how incredibly common it is for two people that loved each other and chose to marry to then grow apart. You become two different people and divorce becomes your last chance at happiness. They were showing that is outdated and ridiculous for the royals to be expected to no longer be human beings and simply stay married (and miserable, in this case) to live up to these ancient standards......and it was leading up to Diana's divorce.

I also want to mention the incredible scene towards the end when Charles shows up at Diana's place unannounced. We get a glimpse of their chemistry. This was some incredible acting from start to finish. I caught myself rooting for them for a second because it was nice to see them both happy for a few seconds. There were a few tender moments there. Then, the inevitable happens and we are reminded that this is doomed. It was just a great scene and ELIZABETH DEBICKI absolutely stole this season. When the camera lingered on her at the end and she was doing that hand thing. I was shook.

Great episode.

I love this show and it's episodes like this one that really exemplify why. It starts off with a pretty typical sci-fi plot but quickly evolves into something unique, beautiful, and unexpected.

For me, this is a story about the ebb and flow of living and how we are all connected. It's about the possibility of our souls living on-even after our bodies are gone-which is such a lovely thought.

It made me feel an almost indescribable feeling of hope mixed with deep sadness and I welcome those feelings. I'm just so happy this exists and I've had the privilege of watching it and being so moved by it. I've now re-watched twice and it just gets better and more meaningful with each watch.

Side note: I noticed at least one reviewer complaining about how dumb it was for Martha to drag around her dead friend when she was pressed for time and could always come back for her later. I guess they forgot that Martha's oxygen tank was damaged from the crash and she needed her friend's oxygen supply to survive. It wasn't like she could just swap outfits so she had no choice.

What are these reviews?

"A perfect psychological thriller" "The only Apple TV show I like"

WHAT?! Nothing happens!!! Can all these 10/10 reviewers let me know what they're loving so much because I know for a fact they don't know what is going on.

One second it's a doll. Next second it's a baby. Woah, the dad keeps getting splinters! The dad can't taste anything but for some reason won't see a doctor? So sick of watching these weird protagonists not acting even a little but like human beings.

Oh look! The mom just acted like a psycho again but somehow maintains a full career. One second the babysitter is normal, the next second she's a full fledged psycho.

Tried to enjoy this but it's so lame and my patience is up.

I really enjoyed the episode. Iofur looked amazing and the voice acting was great. I do agree that the bear fight was way rushed but that's about the only part I believe felt truly rushed. I get that they couldn't show the jaw thing on the show to keep it TV14 but just the overall fight was so quick. And it makes no sense why they both had no armor on, even after the king yelled for his subordinates to "PREPARE ME FOR BATTLE"

I saw someone on here say the scene with Lyra and Roger riding Iorek was corny. I agree and disagree. I absolutely loved the wide shot and thought it was gorgeous and perfect. I felt the closeup stayed on Lyra and Roger way too long and it did seem corny.

I know a lot of people will disagree but a part of me does feel like they should have waited for season 2 to introduce Will-just because it feels like we keep leaving the main story to spend 5 minutes with Will every episode. Sometimes I'm just not ready to leave Lyra, even though Will is great. I think my favorite scene was Mrs Coulter at the end manipulating her way into the expedition to find Asriel. There was a big smile across my face. Also loved the scene at the beginning when she turned around to face the camera and let out that scream. Truly feral and scary. Loving the music on this show too. That music that was playing as she was looking at the destroyed machine was amazing and that music seems to always happen when Coulter is on the screen. I'm not complaining. My main problem with the episode was James McAvoy's terrible/over dramatic acting at the end. When he said "I DID NOT SEND FOR YOU" for the third time with that fake cry I truly felt embarrassment it was so bad.

Overall, another great episode. CGI is amazing on this show. Music is amazing. Cinematography is breathtaking. My only wish? That HBO was the one handling production. We all know this isn't REALLY a kids story. I wish it didn't have to be clearly watered down to keep it TV14. I want to go all the way.

Side note: the reviewers that keep name checking Jack Thorne and saying how pathetic his adaptation is... you guys CLEARLY went into this with the intention of hating it. I don't know if Jack beat you up in high school or what but it is so clear you are just being petty and overly critical.

I enjoyed this episode and I thought the pacing was pretty great. I see others are saying it feels rushed but I don't agree. I also do not get all the complaints about the daemons not always being visible. That would be very overwhelming visually to constantly be seeing a group of daemons in every shot. Also, as others have pointed out, Pan is often in her pocket in the books-to relax and to keep warm in the freezing cold. It makes sense.

I get that they keep making the ghost boy Billy Costa to add emotional heft but it still kind of bothers me that both adaptations went that route. It was emotionally impactful with it being a stranger, as well. And I do wish they would have gonna all the way, with him grabbing the dead fish in place of Ratter. That really hit me hard in the books. I also wish he would have been asking about Ratter more, though it's heartbreaking. I will say I teared up when he was dying and Ma Costa said it's ok. Devastating.

I agree with another commenter that pointed out how it looks awkward with Lyra on the bears neck while riding. That caught my eye as well and really confuses me. Otherwise that scene was gorgeous. Cinematography and acting on this show has been top notch from the start.

Really enjoying this show and, overall, I'm very very satisfied.

This episode was great. I personally have loved each episode more than the last.

That scene at the end in Mrs Coulter's place was epic. Her just walking down the hallway with that revolver. YES YES YES.

But, for the love of god, can somebody give that monkey some pets! He's so cute!!!