This episode feels like the writers were trying too hard, and they needed to edit themselves a bit to have the episode really pay off.
There are two scientific mysteries in this episode. The genres don't really mix, except that the stories eventually come together in the conclusion. It would have been better if only one of these stories were used, or if the two were spread out over separate episodes.
Additionally, we get introduced to the character of Nathan Stark, the head of Global Dynamics. His character is one of the least fun characters I've seen in television. He instantly hates Sheriff Carter. We only ever see this because of exposition. We never really see why he hates Carter. They don't have fun banter like most TV characters that hate each other. He mostly just exists to drag out the screen time of episodes by making Carter jump through hoops.
This episode could have been better if it were edited or split into two. The character of Stark could have been made more fun.
There are two scientific mysteries in this episode. The genres don't really mix, except that the stories eventually come together in the conclusion. It would have been better if only one of these stories were used, or if the two were spread out over separate episodes.
Additionally, we get introduced to the character of Nathan Stark, the head of Global Dynamics. His character is one of the least fun characters I've seen in television. He instantly hates Sheriff Carter. We only ever see this because of exposition. We never really see why he hates Carter. They don't have fun banter like most TV characters that hate each other. He mostly just exists to drag out the screen time of episodes by making Carter jump through hoops.
This episode could have been better if it were edited or split into two. The character of Stark could have been made more fun.