The stage curtains open ...
"Homecoming - Season 1, Episode 2: Pineapple" gets us a little bit deeper into the story behind Walter Cruz, as well as this transition center. We were already alerted to the fact that there was a complaint from someone that Walter Cruz was being held there against his will. In this 2nd episode, more suspicion and doubt is raised.
To help Walter get through the loneliness of the nights and with the hopes of suppressing his nightmares, Heidi suggests that he bunks with Shrier, a soldier he served with while deployed. Walter agrees, but it doesn't take long for him to see that Shrier is preoccupied and troubled. Over dinner one night, Shrier says that they aren't where they think they are - that nothing at the center is what it seems. He thinks they are pawns in a larger, darker conspiracy, and they only know what they are told to believe, because he can't remember anything else to suggest otherwise. This heightens into a full blown breakdown in the cafeteria. Meanwhile, we learn that in the present day, Heidi is living with her Mom, who doesn't know why she left her job and came to live there. And our investigator finds everything about the case to be vaguely odd, and wants to pursue it, despite the wishes of his boss to just close the case.
The plot thickens! I am enjoying this series. So far, admittedly, it isn't what I expected. It almost seems like it is going to be better. I am feeling good moving forward to the next episode. We have strong characters, excellent acting, and an engrossing story. This is what a good series should be.
I have high hopes for the payoff in this one. The pacing is very good ... nothing is moving too fast, it isn't rushed. I love that I can take the time to immerse myself into what I am watching onscreen, take time to think on it, and move forward. Like the 1st episode, this one is also a strong 7 stars out of 10.
"Homecoming - Season 1, Episode 2: Pineapple" gets us a little bit deeper into the story behind Walter Cruz, as well as this transition center. We were already alerted to the fact that there was a complaint from someone that Walter Cruz was being held there against his will. In this 2nd episode, more suspicion and doubt is raised.
To help Walter get through the loneliness of the nights and with the hopes of suppressing his nightmares, Heidi suggests that he bunks with Shrier, a soldier he served with while deployed. Walter agrees, but it doesn't take long for him to see that Shrier is preoccupied and troubled. Over dinner one night, Shrier says that they aren't where they think they are - that nothing at the center is what it seems. He thinks they are pawns in a larger, darker conspiracy, and they only know what they are told to believe, because he can't remember anything else to suggest otherwise. This heightens into a full blown breakdown in the cafeteria. Meanwhile, we learn that in the present day, Heidi is living with her Mom, who doesn't know why she left her job and came to live there. And our investigator finds everything about the case to be vaguely odd, and wants to pursue it, despite the wishes of his boss to just close the case.
The plot thickens! I am enjoying this series. So far, admittedly, it isn't what I expected. It almost seems like it is going to be better. I am feeling good moving forward to the next episode. We have strong characters, excellent acting, and an engrossing story. This is what a good series should be.
I have high hopes for the payoff in this one. The pacing is very good ... nothing is moving too fast, it isn't rushed. I love that I can take the time to immerse myself into what I am watching onscreen, take time to think on it, and move forward. Like the 1st episode, this one is also a strong 7 stars out of 10.
