This episode was all over the place. But I completely agree with you on Mark Gatiss. They've slowly done this all along, but I think this is the first time we see Mycroft as a fully formed human being - not just as a kind of automaton who has a soft spot for his brother. I particularly liked the bit of the opening…

Ben Daniels was an absolute highlight of the series for me. I've been a fan of his for a long time and was so excited when he showed up in this one. He has not disappointed. He did more while tied to a chair than most actors can do in their entire careers.

Not for nothing, but the Church recognizes diminished responsibility when it comes to suicide committed while one is experiencing "grave psychological disturbances, anguish, or grave fear of hardship, suffering, or torture" (CCC 2282).

I always thought the creepiness we saw in those posters was coming from the committee in Chicago
who would, presumably, be the ones developing the marketing strategy
for the visit. While it would have been pitched as building expectation for the pope's visit (and perhaps be a kind of Christ-like/second coming…

As someone who studied theology in university and now works for the Church (and also loved the original Exorcist film), I'm loving this show. Every week when those end credits roll, I've been impressed and surprised with just how good this show is. I didn't expect much when they first announced and I am so glad I…