Warning: full episode spoilers follow.
Two of The Strain's more important running storylines came to a head this week, as the search for the Occido Lumen concluded and Eph finally made good on his promise to kill Eldritch Palmer. Well, he thought he did, at least, and they do say it's the thought that counts. This episode benefited greatly from this added plot momentum, even if the show continues to frustrate by leaving certain characters and conflicts by the wayside.
Eph's storyline began on an almost lighthearted note this week, as he hung out with Dutch and the two commiserated about their respective romantic woes. Dutch's particular love triangle may be the weakest element of the season, but at least it served a purpose here as far as playing up her bond with Eph. It was easy to forget as the two sat around sharing booze and spying on Palmer's office that they were getting ready to murder a man (however villainous he might be) in cold blood.
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Two of The Strain's more important running storylines came to a head this week, as the search for the Occido Lumen concluded and Eph finally made good on his promise to kill Eldritch Palmer. Well, he thought he did, at least, and they do say it's the thought that counts. This episode benefited greatly from this added plot momentum, even if the show continues to frustrate by leaving certain characters and conflicts by the wayside.
Eph's storyline began on an almost lighthearted note this week, as he hung out with Dutch and the two commiserated about their respective romantic woes. Dutch's particular love triangle may be the weakest element of the season, but at least it served a purpose here as far as playing up her bond with Eph. It was easy to forget as the two sat around sharing booze and spying on Palmer's office that they were getting ready to murder a man (however villainous he might be) in cold blood.
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