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In my mind, Jonah Hill arrived on set, prepared with what he considered an Icelandic accent.
Where Snorri comes from in Owens mind is a whole other matter.
All of Owens attributes are hopped up on steroids his schizophrenic tendency (or is it schizophrenia?)
to see himself as a savior of the world, his gullibility, his hair.
This episode is his chance to redeem himself.
Whether or not any of the stakes are real is another question.
Anyone whos ever been interrogated and been chased in a dream will recognize the surreality thatManiacbrilliantly captures in Utangatta.
His discovery tale is a perfect mirror of his rescue of the hawk in childhood.
While out birding he discovers Ernie among the trees and offers him shelter.
His beautiful little blue friend splattered little blue bits in the guests faces.
slides into the proceedings Owen and Snorri are both startled.
The little bit of Owens consciousness coming through looks surprised to see her.
But Snorri and Owen race the through inner demons with ease, and descend to floor minus 65.
But why is Annie there?
Its an interesting variation on the usual rationale behind the computer-turned-sentient-and-evil plot, a la2001: A Space Odyssey.
Gertie is deranged by grief and confusion, not a thirst for power.
does address the shows primary question of what it takes to get over trauma.
Unfortunately, the answer here is no more magical.
It just takes time.
The final portions of the episode ask two big questions.
The first is whether Owen actually saves the day by solving the Rubiks Cube.
Annie has had her moment of closure with Ellie, and let her go.
Owen has completed his quest and walked out unscathed.
Ultimately, it doesnt matter.
Heres hoping for a final episode curveball.
Side Effects:
After all the costumes and exotic locales, time has become a bit fuzzy.
Ive been blinded by my mothers toxic love is the name of your next favorite band.
