[s2e16] Facing Darkness Is Kinda My Thing | 5000+ CERTIFIED |

: Critics from outlets like TV Fanatic noted that the show once again played it far too safe. After killing off Landon, Alyssa, and Rafael in the previous episode, two are immediately brought back here via a quick deal with the Necromancer.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic shutting down television production in March 2020, this episode had to carry the weight of a season finale without actually being written as one. The result is a bizarre, highly creative, and occasionally frustrating hour of television. 🎭 The Best Part: The Subconscious Fairy Tale [S2E16] Facing Darkness Is Kinda My Thing

: Russell pulled double duty by playing both Hope and Lizzie Saltzman masquerading as Hope. Her imitation of Lizzie's vanity and mannerisms was the comedic peak of the episode. 📉 The Weak Part: Diluted Stakes and Rushed Plots : Critics from outlets like TV Fanatic noted

If you would like to explore this episode further, tell me if you want me to: The result is a bizarre, highly creative, and

While the episode delivered on fun character moments, it severely divided viewers and critics on the execution of its overarching plot.

: The writers leaned heavily into a fractured, grim fairy tale aesthetic (reminiscent of Once Upon a Time ) to represent Josie's mental state.