This episode feels more like a "what-if" story that shows what Elliot's life would be like without fsociety. We get to see Elliot experience happiness for a change and develop the healthier parts of his relationships, but of course the joy doesn't last for long. This is contrasted by Tyrell's increasing acts of American Psycho-esque violence when his career plans don't go as planned. A character-building episode rather than a plot-building one.