Following the botch operation of saving damsel in non-distress, the three leads find themselves chased by multiple parties. Meanwhile, Frank is forced to cash in and plays his last gambit. With all the secretive scheming by people around him, he's finally takes the desperate step.
Vince Vaughn is exceptional in this episode, utterly delivering the anti-hero role with cold intensity. He makes his intentions known, even to the point of oozing murderous intent. It's a nonchalant and ruthless persona, as though he's finally snapped but still fixed in sternly cold manner.
Ani suffers the most repercussion from the operation, even worse since things play out much differently that she had hoped for. Parts of the episode are invested to her trying to salvage her relationships. It's an effort for redemption, a more cathartic chance than others get.
Taylor Kitsch has some of his better scenes. In hindsight, he's shown some potential, but overall he's been rather mediocre in the season. This time he gives a couple of sparks, while it doesn't rise to Vaughn's or Farrell's level, he's pretty decent here.
The most problematic aspect of the case is how it's not accessible. There are many links to the past or subplots that are only briefly shown, barely mentioned or occurred off screen entirely. This makes it harder to invest on. Another more trivial hindrance is the scenes have odd transition, the series has done this frequently where conversations would be cut by other scenes before. It's not entirely intrusive but quite jarring.
With only one episode to go, the show lights the fuse for explosive end. I personally like the second season, although it needs a grand exit to be widely remembered as a solid entry to True Detective name.