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Let me begin by saying that this episode majorly confused me, and I do know it confused lots of people, primarily because of the timeline however earlier than I dive into the assessment, I’m going to aim to make sense of it.
If we are saying that the six months prior timeframe was only a tough estimate as an alternative of absolutely correct then we will place all of the occasions (apart from the interviews) between the dates of twenty fourth September 2024 and the center of October 2024, which might be six months in the past. Abigail was lacking for 11 days, so from the twenty fourth of September to the fifth of October. Someday on this 11 days Chenford went to search for her within the deserted hospital and ended up drugged.
Really the one clarification for this going down earlier than Lucy advised Tim about probably forgiving him in time for him to assist her research for the sergeants examination, is that the drug ranges had been so excessive of their system that neither of them had any recollection of what was mentioned.
If I’m trustworthy that’s all of the timeline points I can really clarify as a result of I definitely can not clarify how Abigail went lacking after chatting with Liam Glasser. Contemplating he was arrested in episode 8 which was undoubtedly not 6 months in the past. Episode 6 was Valentines day and episode 12 was the April falls episode, so that will span a 3 month interval.
One final notice on the timeline difficulty, I discovered it very humorous that Documentary Alexi wished to, and I quote “establish a timeline” when that’s precisely what the viewers had been making an attempt to do all through the episode.
For those who ignore the timeline of this episode, then it was a excessive intense, enjoyable episode.
I do want that there was a full clarification as to why Abigail and Henry broke up as I actually did like them collectively. Abigail hasn’t at all times been probably the most psychologically sound particular person and being trapped in a confined area definitely didn’t assist with that. Though her friendship with Bob is one among my favorite components of the episode. Bob clearly isn’t alive however Abigail’s depiction of him is actually hilarious.
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Earlier than I get to the nitty gritty components of the episode. Miles not being on this documentary actually left an enormous gap within the episode. I’m actually so blissful that Deric has been given collection common standing for season 8, as his character actually suits so properly into the present.
I’ve at all times been a fan of the documentary episodes; I like to have a small break between the extremely excessive stakes episodes. The documentary episodes usually convey plenty of hilarity, and this episode was no totally different. From Smitty having his police badge the other way up while being interviewed, and the change between the paranormal believers to the non-believers. Nonetheless I feel one of many funniest scenes was the Time Lapse of Tim and Lucy being drugged. Lucy coming ready with random questions, Tim telling his embarrassing childhood story, him getting distracted by a cobweb, and Tim serving to Lucy take out her tied up hair was hilarious.
Personally I wasn’t an enormous fan of Lucy and Tim lastly discussing issues correctly simply because they had been drugged. Though I’m glad that Lucy is aware of the true cause why Tim broke up together with her, and that she really heard it from his mouth relatively than decoding it psychologically. Additionally the truth that she has forgiven and admitted it to herself, drugged or not is such good progress.
I actually hope they convey up the dialog on subsequent week’s episode while the pair are learning collectively for Lucy’s sergeants examination. I’m hoping since Documentary Alexi requested if what she mentioned was true, that Tim will query it with Lucy himself, as a result of based mostly on his look, I’m undecided he believes it’s true.
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This episode actually cemented my hope that Liam Glasser will return sooner or later. He provides me related vibes to Rosalind. Nobody may be nearly as good as Annie was, however Seth Gabel takes an in depth second. His pure sinister look when he was being interviewed by Abigail gave me chills. The Rookie wants one other multi-season villain who’s in a very totally different calibre to present villains similar to Oscar and Monica.
All in all this episode could have been barely (or very) complicated but it surely undoubtedly had some nice scenes that I liked.
A fast point out of subsequent week’s promo, Seth Ridley is again! He higher not screw something up for Lucy and her examination, though I don’t suppose we might be seeing an excessive amount of of Seth and his antics based mostly on Promo and BTS footage.
Character of the week:
I actually couldn’t decide a performer of the week as everybody’s execution was on level this week. In order a compromise I’ve chosen a personality of the week. Angela Lopez! Angela inviting Abigail to movie in her home was good, topped off together with her in a director’s chair cheering as soon as the scene was reduce. It was every part. I additionally liked the return of Wopez and their love language of bickering. Angela mouthing “he’s scared” to the digital camera when speaking about him staying within the hospital was hilarious.
What did you consider the episode, and what do you consider Seth returning, would you like him to have a redemption arc, or has he executed sufficient?
