I'm watching POI for the second time, and I had honestly forgotten about this episode, but upon watching it again, I'm driven to write a review and expound on its magic.
In my mind, this is the finest episode of the series, and one of the finest episodes of any television series I've ever watched. Naturally, one has to be familiar with the characters to really be present, and in this episode, the entire cast of characters reveal more depth and texture than I've seen before. Plus, it doesn't unfold the way I would've expected, and the impact of Carter on all of those around her felt very real- I think the actors were genuinely feeling the loss of one of their team. It's as though they were completely united as a result of her- and Carter was only one of the characters.
It's a soulful reminder of what's left behind when someone special dies. The aftermath. And the opening sequence- holy cow. Power.
In my mind, this is the finest episode of the series, and one of the finest episodes of any television series I've ever watched. Naturally, one has to be familiar with the characters to really be present, and in this episode, the entire cast of characters reveal more depth and texture than I've seen before. Plus, it doesn't unfold the way I would've expected, and the impact of Carter on all of those around her felt very real- I think the actors were genuinely feeling the loss of one of their team. It's as though they were completely united as a result of her- and Carter was only one of the characters.
It's a soulful reminder of what's left behind when someone special dies. The aftermath. And the opening sequence- holy cow. Power.