I thought I’d try and actually write down some of my thoughts and theories about the episode seeing as I have so many. So here goes…
• FOR STARTERS: DELPHINE IS BACK!!!
I knew it was coming but that didn’t make me lose my shit any less. My girl is alive! I was talking to my girlfriend about who the man is that touches her shoulder and where she is and it got us thinking about how the man who touched her shoulder is clearly old, and who is another oldish man we’ve seen this season? The guy in Rachel’s eye. In the visions when she sees this man, he is in the woods, and where did we see Delphine? In a wooden cabin! I think it’s clear these two must be linked somehow. Is Rachel seeing what Delphine saw? Is Delphine somehow managing to communicate through Rachel’s eye? Has Delphine had some sort of Neolution makeover too? I have so many questions! I think these woods must be on the Island of Doctor Moreau from what we’ve seen which suggests that Cosima and Delphine are closer than they probably know!!
Man, have I missed our murderous Angry Angel. I think it’s fair to say she hasn’t had the best of season 4 but I was so so pleased with her return - it felt in character, and the religious imagery that was insinuated when Alison was praying to God, and a few minutes later Helena turned up and saved the day was so beautiful (despite, you know, the murder). I love that they managed to bring the link between Helena and religion back. Especially in relation to the religious struggles of her clone.
I know I haven’t always seen eye to eye with everyone regarding Rachel, but I’m regretting not seeing what everyone else saw earlier because honestly she’s such a fascinating character. I like that she is in some way doing what’s best for the greater good (I guess what you could call a redemption arc) but she’s still so sly, manipulative and cold, and I’m sure for the most part she’s doing what she’s doing for herself. I love that they’re managing to give her character development but it still feels like organic, same old Rachel. I ended up screaming when she managed to tear down Evie.
• “Genetics doesn’t really make a family, does it?” “No”
CAN WE GET A ROUND OF APPLAUSE? I know a lot of people were upset when Adele was first introduced and Felix wanted to find his “family”, but I just knew it would end up coming back around to the fact that genetics don’t actually make up who is your family. That’s what this show is rooted in, and I couldn’t possibly see it turn away from that. But hearing it actually said, and hearing Felix tell Adele he wanted to spend time with his real family now was so satisfying and it made me feel all warm and happy inside.
• So basically, this episode was one of my favourites of the season because everyone’s characterisation just seemed dead-on. I know OB has some issues with characters going a bit OOC but I don’t think this episode was part of that. Honestly, I was blown away by all of it. And I’m ready for the finale to fuck me up (not really, I’m not ready, not even slightly).
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