User Reviews

The reason why I classify it as a great filler is because "filler" can be often interpreted as a derogatory term, and give the impression that there's no value in the episode whatsoever, which couldn't be further from the truth.

We didn't move forward in the story, yes, but we did have some great insight into the characters, I for one completely related to what Alex said about Wilford. Confronted with his possible death, made me realize that I don't want it to happen, Wilford is charismatic, a genius and great engineer , but also, with some psychopathic traits and no regard for others lives. He is a complex character that can most certainly be loved. It gives some insight into the complexity of human relationships. Just because someone is bad doesn't mean that all that regard and love that you build up over time is gone.

I did expect more, but to be completely honest I'm fine with it. I can't wait to find out what's in New Eden and to see Melanie again so I can understand how slowing the pace of the story can be a bit unnerving.

This episode was pretty much a filler but sometimes episodes like these are important so we can get emotional development on characters. Seeing Melanie again (even as a ghost) was really great and hope to see her soon alive and well. Latent still proves that he's a terrible leader and should be replaced. Xara has got me up the wall but what else is new. The relationship with Puke and Ruth was very cute as well. Regardless while I know it's unpopular, I still enjoyed this episode.

Spoilers Ahead;

With Melanie back ad a hallucination for now, we are seeing the lives of our heroes inside Snowpiercer as they stumble into the dark past of Big Alice.

However there is something wrong with this season. The quality has dropped; most scenes have stopped delivering unique messages and emotions while many characters have become irrelevant and unlikeable (-2 points) . Snowpiercer has become a plan 45 minute of people talking and fighting. But let's ignore that. Let's focus on this episode.

We see Alex and Ben leaving Snowpiercer for their mission as Alex is haunted by her mother. I really loved the scenes with Alex's past life (+5p for that) and Melanie's addition as well (+3). Asha's unknown background and past makes me interested, and with the scenes of her going crazy, it made the episode a little bit better (+2p). What I didn't like though, was the episode's plot in general. Apart from the blocked rails story, the rest was a piece of nonsense. It wasn't even enough to keep me interested. (-2p). I gotta admit it was the worst episode of the season.

But still, I believe it will get better later and not now. I have high hopes for the rest of Season 3 and of course the upcoming Season 4 and probably the finale of the journey.

With that being said let's count the points:

Positive 5+3+2 = 10 Negative 2+2 = 4

That gives us a 6 "Average"