I put the whole show in between my favorite work of Mike Flanagan, which is, of course, that show about that other house, and my least favorite show of Mr. Flanagan, which is that show on that island.
This episode is quite on the island show side.
His best qualities are the weaponization of subtlety, creating constant tension and/or mystery. Did I really see that? What just happened? Many of the best scenes he created not only don't need many words, they work that well because of the lack of words.
His worst side is his faible for monologues, which can go on for ten minutes or more. Sometimes philosophical speeches, sometimes huge exposition dumps - most times something in between.
That's why I got bored on that island, way more than once. After this episode, especially after that scene in the woods, I felt the very same.
This episode is quite on the island show side.
His best qualities are the weaponization of subtlety, creating constant tension and/or mystery. Did I really see that? What just happened? Many of the best scenes he created not only don't need many words, they work that well because of the lack of words.
His worst side is his faible for monologues, which can go on for ten minutes or more. Sometimes philosophical speeches, sometimes huge exposition dumps - most times something in between.
That's why I got bored on that island, way more than once. After this episode, especially after that scene in the woods, I felt the very same.