Episode 3 Review
October 30, 2014
This episode continues to build the relationships between Emily, Drifter, and Ed. As I mentioned before, Drifter has put the three of them in danger. The gang that runs a part dystopian country is in the process of tracking Drifter.
Did I mention that one of the bandits tracking Drifter wears a pink blazer and steampunk goggles? Along with the fuzzy hat that man looks ridiculous, and I have a hard time not laughing at him. Does he purposely wear those clothes to stick out? Is that all that was left in his closet after the Second Civil War?
Anyway we get to see the cannibals in this episode, and they’re creepy. The actor does a good job at making the audience believe he will eat his enemies. The guy also obviously takes care of his teeth after gnawing on human bones.
The soundtrack also does its job, playing up the scene when needed. The only time sound is an issue is with the dialogue scene between Drifter and Emily. The sounds of running water from outside distract from Drifter and Emily’s conversation. Aside from this the setting of the trading post works well. In several shots the viewer can see a torn American flag from before the war. My guess is that this is a reminder that the characters can’t forget who they used to be, before the war. This is also where the continuous flashbacks with Drifter help ground the story.
Drifter ends off with a great cliffhanger scene, and I’m eager to watch what happens next. The creator made a good move with giving us some time with the characters before playing the ‘in mortal danger’ card.
Did I mention that one of the bandits tracking Drifter wears a pink blazer and steampunk goggles? Along with the fuzzy hat that man looks ridiculous, and I have a hard time not laughing at him. Does he purposely wear those clothes to stick out? Is that all that was left in his closet after the Second Civil War?
Anyway we get to see the cannibals in this episode, and they’re creepy. The actor does a good job at making the audience believe he will eat his enemies. The guy also obviously takes care of his teeth after gnawing on human bones.
The soundtrack also does its job, playing up the scene when needed. The only time sound is an issue is with the dialogue scene between Drifter and Emily. The sounds of running water from outside distract from Drifter and Emily’s conversation. Aside from this the setting of the trading post works well. In several shots the viewer can see a torn American flag from before the war. My guess is that this is a reminder that the characters can’t forget who they used to be, before the war. This is also where the continuous flashbacks with Drifter help ground the story.
Drifter ends off with a great cliffhanger scene, and I’m eager to watch what happens next. The creator made a good move with giving us some time with the characters before playing the ‘in mortal danger’ card.
