This episode is certainly a departure from the regular Banshee formula of violence, sex, crime, and mayhem. Yes there is some violence and a brief bit of nudity, but the episode itself is more of an introspective look at "Lucas", Carrie, and Agent Racine.
This kind of departure is going to receive polarizing reviews - some will love it and some will hate it - as seen by other postings here. Which is it? it is both - the view of the different types of viewers of the show.
In my less-humble opinion, I enjoyed the departure. The fast paced act without thought behavior of Lucas can only go on for so long before he takes a step back and wonders if he is doing the right thing. And this episode is that break. We also learn why Racine has a hard-on for Rabbit.
From a directorial perspective it was a different way of handling the characters struggle with what to do. The mixture of fantasy/dream and reality kept you off guard and also enlightened us to the desires of Lucas an Carrie while externally they were more reserved. It was a nice break from the normal episode craziness to help understand a little bit more of the characters.
So yes, I liked it - not the best of all the episodes, but very good in a different way.
The violence and sex returns in the next episode.
This kind of departure is going to receive polarizing reviews - some will love it and some will hate it - as seen by other postings here. Which is it? it is both - the view of the different types of viewers of the show.
In my less-humble opinion, I enjoyed the departure. The fast paced act without thought behavior of Lucas can only go on for so long before he takes a step back and wonders if he is doing the right thing. And this episode is that break. We also learn why Racine has a hard-on for Rabbit.
From a directorial perspective it was a different way of handling the characters struggle with what to do. The mixture of fantasy/dream and reality kept you off guard and also enlightened us to the desires of Lucas an Carrie while externally they were more reserved. It was a nice break from the normal episode craziness to help understand a little bit more of the characters.
So yes, I liked it - not the best of all the episodes, but very good in a different way.
The violence and sex returns in the next episode.