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Thanks for another great re-cap; you're commentaries are always excellent and thought-provoking. First off, to your question about a possible second season: there's a lot of mixed feelings about that from other fans of "Dark Matter." Some folks think this season was flawless, and the odds of being able to repeat the quality and excitement and great storylines is very unlikely--so end it on the high note. I'm kinda in that camp. That said, I like where you were going: if there is a second season, it should be about Amanda and Ryan1. Do they want to return to Ryan's previous world (which, unbeknownst to them, is infested with Jasons), or stay in Empathy World? Do they decide to be "Travelers' Aid"--and use their skills & knowledges to assist "universe travelers" to find THEIR way, either back home or to a new life like Jason1/Daniela/Charlie? That could be interesting. Now, to some of the problems I had with the finale. To me, they should have combined the last two episodes into a two-hour finale. That would have been a more satisfying wrap-up, because it wouldn't have forced the viewer to "make jumps of imagination" on HOW certain details came about. Specifically... Resolving the scene with Blair, Evil Jason, and Bar/Scar Jason1--who had beat the hell out of Evil Jason. It seems to me that the show edited the ending of the scene, after Blair maced Bar/Scar Jason1, got the gun, and asked "what the hell is going on." This is a critical scene because SOMEHOW Evil Jason was let loose, and given the tracking code to Blair's car. But the viewer can only imagine that Evil Jason was able to convince Blair to help him. Again, How? IMO, this is just sloppy. You've already mentioned that Evil Jason's conversion to Not-So-Evil-Jason was unconvincing, so I won't say any more than I agree. And, again, this is sloppy storytelling. The final, and most important, plot-weakness in the finale IMO, is the Jason Clones allowing Jason1 Prime to leave with Daniela & Charlie. I believe a scene of ALL the Jason Clones--having figured out that Daniela & Charlie would be coming to the Box--together, waiting and discussing/fighting among themselves over WHAT to do, would have been exciting to watch. A variation on this Jason1 Clone scene could have been the clones NOT accepting Daniela's decision--and when Jason1 Prime/Daniela/Charlie arrive, all the clones rush them, and try to physically grab Daniela & Charlie, to be with them. It would be a chaotic & violent scene--with Jasons everywhere; and Daniela & Charlie & Jason1 Prime all being bruised & battered before calm is restored...and the group, not wanting Daniela & Charlie to be harmed more/killed, agree to let them go with Jason1 Prime into the Box. That would have been an emotional roller-coaster for the viewers to end this season. Those are my thoughts. Thanks, again, for your recap/reviews.

Another really good breakdown 🙂

I have to like this literally just from how you do the intro 😂...ok here we go folks😅...love the drama hate the grossness

What we know for sure, is Daniella is that girl! I mean she must be a lovely lady because them Jason's are stopping at nothing!

I’m glad the CZcams algorithm put you in my viewing path. I liked and subscribed

Jason2 is not as coldblooded as Leighton2/3 and Dawn2/3 but he soon will be. Jason2 has also brought a cold blooded side to the surface in Jason prime as all the primes have been thinking about making him disappear and are prepared to Battle Royale each other to get back the family.

They are all Jason Prime. Jason Prime split into all of the other Jasons that we see. The only difference is that Jason 1 is the Jason we have been following, so we consider him prime but in reality they are all Jason Prime.

Hey Bro. I have around 1k subs too. You want to do a livestream sometime?

Definitely the best episode in the entire series. Great writing

I was confused by the ending; is the Jason at the end hugging Charlie Jason prime? I was looking for the rubber band on his ring finger but I did not see one so I thought he was another divergent Jason prime. Also at this point, how are we even sure that the Jason prime we were following all season is truly Daniella’s Jason? 🤨

Your analysis on this show has been so on point every episode. I think these are some of your best videos ever. Great job, fam 🙂

Jason 3 is the Jason from the reality where Amanda got shot.. think about it.. that Jason also was trying to go home, and that Jason is also Jason 1 that got kidnapped by Jason 2. So like… now we have 3 Jasons… Jason 1 (the Jason that was with Amanda the whole time), Jason 2 (Evil Jason) and now Jason 3 (Jason 1 from the world where Amanda got killed). What’s gonna happen now?? Jason 1 and 3 will fight for that world? How many other possible worlds could have been created while Jason 1 was trying to go back to his? Meaning.. we could have many points where a new reality was created during Jason’s journey to go home.. meaning, we could have an infinite number of Jasons trying to go back to the same world.. causing and infinite paradox that will destroy all realities or something catastrophic like that 🤷🏻‍♂️. Just theories and more theories!

I just can't understand why other Jason's would try to come into Jason 1's world. It isn't there world or their Daniella. Also, they aren't unique Jason's from their own unique worlds, they are almost like copies of Jason 1... How does that happen?!?! Amanda did say that the box was never tested for this extensive usage. So perhaps, new time branches have come into existence based on Jason 1's time in the box, creating other versions of himself. It's just a theory, but I'm not sure. Can't wait until next week to find out

Thank you AND Congratulations! I'm addicted to "Dark Matter" so I watch many reviews of the show on CZcams and elsewhere--and you are the ONLY Reviewer who grasped what really happened in the gun shop scene. The other reviewers thought the second Jason to come in and try to buy a gun was Evil Jason, aka Jason2. Fans (including me) have then had to point out exactly what you said--there are now (somehow) multiple Jason1, aka Jason Prime. In fact, if you rewatch the gun shop scene with "audio assist" turned on, the narration refers to "Jason6." Wow! So we now have a indication of how many Jasons may be converging in Jason1's world. And, my guess is they are ALL coming to get revenge on Evil Jason/Jason2. BTW, I see the other Jason who came into the gun shop as an "echo" Jason. He's not only dressed exactly like Jason1...but, he says EXACTLY the same words to the gun shop clerk. It's as if he's on a "time delay"--so that could be an element that we see play out in the last two episodes. Which WILL be mind-benders! Again: Congratulations, on being the Reviewer who understood their were multiple Jason1's in the gun shop scene. Gold Star!

Reggie had a payoff that I never knew I wanted

You kept referring to Charlie as Dylan.🙂

Good recap of this episode--which I liked a lot. Though many people didn't like it, because they didn't see the storyline advancing in episode 6. For me, that's OK--because this episode was a mental & emotional examination of the characters. Jason1 & Amanda dealing with the frustration of not finding Jason1's world--while at the same time (foolishly in my view) resisting their physical/emotional attraction. Which, I believe is a major reason they haven't found Jason1's world: Amanda subconsciously does NOT want to lose Jason1 to Daniela. BTW, it's ironic that while Jason1 is "saving himself" for Daniela and denying his physical (emotional?) desire for Amanda, in Jason1's world Jason2 is (according to Daniela) having sex with Daniela like they're rabbits. We also really got a look at the EVIL in Jason2. Stranding Ryan & sealing-up the box. Controlling Daniela. Playing mind games with psychiatrist Amanda in Jason1's world [note: WHO is her "partner" that's in the photo on her desk?]; knowing that in Jason2's world they were lovers. It's another example of Jason2 desire to exert "control" and "superiority" over others--he's "mind-gaming" a woman who's profession is "mind-games." This episode--three away from the finale--is all about emotions & mentality. I haven't read the book, but I wonder if the final resolution of the story narrative will be driven by the resolution of the emotional conflicts of the characters? That would be a classic "science vs. emotion" theme. Remember, from the beginning the choice that Jason had to make was to take the "road" of his science life--which led to his professional recognition, and creation of the box. Or, to take the "road" with Daniela/Charley (Max)...his emotional life. Finding balance between these two, competing choices may be the overall theme of the book/series. We'll see.

Love this breakdown! This is one of the best I've seen you do 🙂 I'm really enjoying the show and trying to avoid book spoilers

You are so right about the lack of weight this series affords to the very real import of the events and people described. In recent years I’ve noticed that political /historical tv serials set in the 70’s seem to take “Boogie Nights” as their template.I read B.Seale’s “Seize The Time” back in 1982 and it changed me for good.I can’t see this show having that effect on anyone.

Good review as always 🙂

I'm enjoying the show. Haven't read the book. Glad you're covering this one 🙂

It’s dope. The people need season 2

This episode had me in the FEELS. So many things that seemed harmless, wholesome, and even FUNNY ended up become so shocking, heavy and HEART WRENCHING. Somehow this became my favorite character development episode for Blackthorne. And poor Fuji! She’s trying so hard to do right by her Hatamoto. And poor, poor Mariko!!! My heart feels so bad for her 💔

This review was SO spot on. Thank you, you covered it all. Penelope was the best ever.

The craziest thing is the show really failed to show how the Bloody 100th became the best bomber group, in between Rosie choosing to stay and him leading the largest raid on Berlin. As they were historically (and shown in the first half) the worst bomber group originally, due to poor leadership and lack of discipline. Like you said, the series asks a bit too much of the audience to do homework. It also, wasted way too much time on the POWs. Since, the only interesting part of that storyline was the evacuation march. However, the strongest arc throughout the series was Rosie’s. It was heartbreaking seeing him process that 6mil of his people were murdered, and hopelessness of the handful of Jews left in Poland. All while, he himself is alone and cannot ever share what he experienced, because no one would fully understand just how personal it truly is. History remembers Robert Rosenthal as a war hero and the great B-17 pilot, yet the series remained the world of the emotional toll WWII took on Jewish-American servicemen. They did not feel like heroes, because their world had been shattered.

Something else to remember, during this period in Japan, matririarchy means as much as patriarchy, many alliances were made through marriage and consorts

Loving your insight, man. You're perceptive as hell. Been looking forward to these every week!

As upset as I was at Rosie being benched, in this episode, perhaps it was for the best. Since he is the only lead character who is still sympathetic, interesting, and likable. Which will be important if the series does choose to show his final combat mission, and the ramifications of it, in the finale. Crosby has spiraled completely out of control, and it looks like he might only get worse. Cleven is still bland and forgettable. While, Egan has somehow become more obnoxious than ever before. My grandmother survived the Siege of Leningrad, and this spoiled pilot has the audacity to complain about living off potatoes? Honestly, it is a shame the series did not find a better way to utilize the Tuskegee Airmen. They could have easily been used to show the audience the passage of time, after the Invasion of Normandy, through some of their missions. Since they were stationed in Italy and not England, which caused their mission routes to be different. Especially, if the series was going to bench Rosie for an episode. Instead the Tuskegee are used as an attempt to give Austin Butler some late-stage character development. Which really rubbed me the wrong way.

I personally feel the Cleven and Egan storyline should have been temporarily shelved, after they ended up in the Stalag. Apart from the first and last scene, in the Stalag, that storyline added nothing. It just felt like padding to fulfill a contractual obligation, when Austin Butler and Callum Turner were cast. The only reason the first and last scene worked, (apart from Egan starting to mature) is to show the audience what Rosenthal is risking by re-upping his tour. Since, the Germans do not care about the Geneva Conventions when it comes to Jewish soldiers and POWs. Honestly, as much as I have enjoyed seeing Crosby’s journey, it is Rosenthal’s storyline that is the most gripping. He is the series’ MVP and basically saved the show for me. I appreciate that virtually every one of Rosie’s lines has a double meaning, as it provides so much depth to his character. He is Jewish and feels drawn to what is happening in Europe, but also feels a need to mentor these young boys who can die at any moment. It is obvious, that besides his historical significance to the 100th, Rosie is the character Steven Spielberg felt the most personal connection with. Which is probably why his storyline has been the strongest. Despite the fact the producers and Apple attempted to hide that he was actually the lead character.

Excellent, sharply observed, and evocative synopsis, both pointedly intelligent and yet strikingly sensitive. When does one watch a CZcams review that entwines intellect, sensitivity, as well as a lively, accessible style of delivery? Right. N-E-V-E-R. I'm in. Thumbs up. Way up. Subscribed!

While I thought Ep.5 was a bit stronger, Ep.6 was the only one that made me cry. It was during the scene where Rosenthal and the doctor were talking, and Rosie (who is Jewish) counters the doctor’s opinion on the war, by hinting at what was happening to Europe’s Jews. Especially when you add that Egan would later see train with the Jewish women and children up close, and was confronted with the true reality of why the railway needed to be bombed.

Really well done synopsis- thank you!!

I entirely agree with you on the battle in episode 3. I thought it was a great episode and the battle itself was fine, but while I was watching it I kept telling people online I had no fucking clue who anyone was. Was a total covid - random people with facemasks dying. Going over the shows again helps a lot because you know what you're looking for.

So many reviewers commented on the lack of character development . At last we have someone who understands why .

They showed that "Bob" wrote the date in the European way with the day first instead of the month. He also had a German lighter

So you don’t like that the show is historically accurate? You’re forgetting that these aren’t just fictional characters, these were real people and what we are watching is what really happened to them in real life. If you want to watch a fictional story about fictional characters, then go watch Star Wars. Otherwise, fuck off

Personally, I was barely paying attention to episode 3 and was able to recognize each character by their eyes. Maybe if you're watching this on a cell phone or small screen, then you're committing an unforgivable offense. As someone who graduated with a bachelor of fine arts in cinematography, I can objectively guarantee you they have done more than enough to make sure you can tell what's going on. They don't even wear goggles and that is a significant historical accuracy that they clearly decided to go without specifically so you can tell which character is which. No offense but I don't think you're watching it on a proper screen or paying as close attention as you might be thinking

Many people watching were really surprised and saddened by Curtis Barry keoghan getting killed though heroic

Poor babyface

Well said big bad Terrence Tatum

interesting to hear a different POV. I shed a tear when Barry's character died. Definitely emotional. And some great character build/arcs on Austin Butler's character and Croz. I'm sure we'll learn more about the others too, like the one who landed on foot from parachuting

When flying above 10,000ft bomber crews had to wear oxygen masks due to the aircrafts not being pressurized. At those altitudes temperature drop below -50 degrees. Also, I know people want more "character development" to know these men but that just was their reality. In the 8th Force in WW2 the life expectancy was 6-8 weeks. The 100th Bomb Group had 75% turnover rate. They would have flown 3-4 missions a week. By October of 1943 95% of the original members of the 100th Bomb Group were considered KIA, MIA, or POW. You have to understand and take consideration of that fact if you want to know these men.

The Schweinfurt-Regensburg Raid on Aug. 17th 1943 was the darkest day of the 8th Air Force up until that point in the war. the 8th Air Force lost 60 bombers to enemy air action, 3 p-47 & 2 spitfires from the assign fighter escorts. 58-95 bombers were heavily damaged and lost beyond repair. 7 aircrews (aircrew=10 men) were KIA, 21 aircrew were WIA aboard returning aircraft, and 557airmen were MIA or POW. The Germans lost 25-27 fighters and 203 civilians were killed. The reason for all 3 task forces not being able to simultaneously attack both targets were mainly due to miscommunication between the bomber groups during the weather delay. the 390th Bomb Group had already launched its birds in the air 45 minutes ahead of schedule in the fog while the rest of the task forces delay for the weather to clear while the 390th remained in holding pattern for about 4hours. However, due to fear of losing too much sun light time for Regensburg Task Force to reach North Africa, (because it takes 3 hours for each bomb group to launch and form up, another 2-3hours for the task force to meet & form up over the English Channel. Plus, the route to Regensburg was additional 11hours long itself.) Colonel Curtis E. LeMay Wing Commander of the first Task Force gave the order to take off into Regensburg without the support of the Schweinfurt task forces. The Schweinfurt bomb groups remained at their bases untilled the weather cleared and then delayed again to give the fighter escorts time to come back for re-fuel & rearm to escort the Schweinfurt task force. By the time the Schweinfurt bomb groups begun launch perpetrations, the Regensburg force were already over the Netherlands going into Germany. Out 146 B-17s in the Regensburg Task Force, only 122 B-17s made it to North Africa. The Schweinfurt Task Forces failed to completely destroy the ball baring factories due to the factories being spread out in multiple areas and some placed within some residential areas. Plus, the Germans were able to place a massive smoke screen over the target and Schweinfurt at that time was considered to be the most Flak defended region in Eastern Europe. The 100th Bomb Group would later be tasked with finishing the job two months later which was later known as "Black Thursday." The Regensburg Task Force (146 B-17s): 403rd PCBW: 96th Bomb Group (0 losses), 388th bomb Group (1 loss), 390th Bomb Group (6 losses) 401st PCBW: 94th Bomb Group (1 loss) and 385th Bomb Group (3 losses) 402nd PCBW: 95th Bomb Group (4 losses) and 100th Bomb Group (9 losses) The Schweinfurt Task Force (2nd & 3rd TF) (230 B-17s): 201st PCBW: 91st Bomb Group (7 losses), 101st Bomb Group (6 losses), 381st Bomb Group (9 losses) 202nd PCBW: 351st Bomb Group (1 loss), 306th Composite Group (0 Lost), 384th Bomb Group (5 losses) 203rd PCBW: 306th Bomb group (0 lost), 305th Bomb Group (2 losses), 92nd Bomb Group (2 losses) 204th PCBW: 379th Bomb Group (0 lost), 103 Composite Group (4 losses), 303rd Bomb Group (0 lost)

You are herby a certified True Fan, for that reaction to "Achwell!".

Your trepidations were very clear but couldn't help yourself when you heard that theme song, could you? LOLOL

Reacher out here wrapping chains around his arm and yanking folks off a motorcycle!!😭😱

Well, I like the unfolding of psychological interconnections of the team this season. It helps to understand why the team can coordinate their actions so well.

As A Fan Of Series I Hype That Eddie Is Back As Axel.Plus It Going To Be Like Bad Boys🔥🔥Since Jerry Bruckheimer Is Back As Producer.Awesome Reaction.

Well, it's not Chalamet's choice but Paul King's imho.

I really enjoyed the film and I couldn't help but have a smile on my face when pure imagination came in at the end.