Episode Reviewed: Falling Skies: Death March

Unconventionalism! Woo!

In A Nutshell:
As the 2nd Mass continues to move towards Charleston, we take a step back see them driving there, as we learn new things about old friends, and Matt befriends as harnessed girl they find on the road.

The Good:
Having a whole episode that basically revolves around characters having conversations while they drive was a calculated risk, but in the end I'd say it was a smart move. Granted, if this is the first time you've ever watched the show, my condolences, as this would not only make no sense but kind of suck. But for the rest of us, this actually a breath of fresh air, as new layers are added to Maggie (, 2 Gun), a character we already did care about, and, wait for it, Tector, who most of us disregarded, but, as it turns out, not only is he interesting, but important! (then again, if the show wants to compete with the Walking Dead, they need at least one badass redneck). My theories is that Tector will do something wicked heroic in the season 2 finale, and Hal and Maggie will endure right up to the point where one them is heartlessly killed off (probably Maggie). You've got that and a pretty kickass double-twist ending! That's right, double-twist!

The Bad:
I liked most of the episode, but the Matt's interaction with harness-girl fell a bit flat for me personally. It just wasn't interesting. I see how it'll be relevant in coming episodes, but at the moment, it felt pretty tacked on.

Final Rating: 86%