The Good: Finch and Root duo is always a welcome addition on small screen. They have this elder brother and jealous younger sister relationship which makes their chemistry and scenes richer even though there are some plot holes. Finch's humanity is both his major strength and weakness. This episode signified how Root, our friendly sociopath has humane feelings only to the team or say the family of The Machine. She doesn't care about anyone else.
The Bad: I don't know why, but POI has been on a very bad streak of procedural elements since S04E14. They are nailing the serialized part. Frankie Wells character was spunky enough and had great chemistry with Reese which made the initial scenes super fun to watch. Then it got bogged down by unnecessary twists and extra characters. Harper, I don't hate her but I don't like her either that much. She's too smug for her own good.
The not so Ugly: I am in two ways about Reese+Iris relationship. I understand why they have to do something with Reese's character because his back story is dried out and he can't offer any technical expertise when it comes to fighting Samaritan. But the way they build it up, doesn't feel natural. Have to wait and see if they make this plot thread interesting enough.
So, overall a very good first half from both sides but mediocre second half due to the procedural elements I give this a 8/10.
The Bad: I don't know why, but POI has been on a very bad streak of procedural elements since S04E14. They are nailing the serialized part. Frankie Wells character was spunky enough and had great chemistry with Reese which made the initial scenes super fun to watch. Then it got bogged down by unnecessary twists and extra characters. Harper, I don't hate her but I don't like her either that much. She's too smug for her own good.
The not so Ugly: I am in two ways about Reese+Iris relationship. I understand why they have to do something with Reese's character because his back story is dried out and he can't offer any technical expertise when it comes to fighting Samaritan. But the way they build it up, doesn't feel natural. Have to wait and see if they make this plot thread interesting enough.
So, overall a very good first half from both sides but mediocre second half due to the procedural elements I give this a 8/10.