This episode didn’t come together as a coherent story. There were some genuinely strong story beats, but the episode struggled to connect them in a satisfying way. Too often, it felt like the plot was simply hustling from one key moment to the next, and characters behaved accordingly to get there—even when their actions didn’t really make sense for who they are.

One thing the episode did manage reasonably well was setting up a shift in the dynamic between the main characters, foreshadowing meaningful change going forward. Even though the story as a whole didn’t quite work for me, I’m still intrigued to see how the show builds on this setup in the coming episodes.

Last but not least, I want to mention the best part: Sophie Hopkins’ portrayal of April MacLean. Up until now, I’ve struggled to connect with the character she plays, but here she finally gets the chance to show a wider range of emotions. Watching her let out April’s pent-up anger—mainly in response to her father’s actions and the situation he left her and her mother in, all amplified by her connection to the Shadow Kin—was genuinely powerful. Hopkins handled this beautifully. It’s just unfortunate that the story around her performance felt more distracting than supportive of the good work she did.