Doug wants to be relevant and important, not some anonymous man lost to history. He sees Francis' success as his own success and possibly believes his role to be more important than it is. I agree that the two murders were stupid plot points (particularly Tom's - it was heavy-handed and uncharacteristically sloppy and…

I also love how Chuck's condition was written into the show and that we got an explanation. In interviews and panels, it was talked down as something mysterious that may not be explained or may be a real condition. I would like to think that this was all smoke and that the writers had the rough arc planned out from…

The theory in the review that Chuck's condition worsens because of a lack of something he can control or dominate is interesting but the simpler explanation to me is that his condition is a manifestation of guilt. He has always tried to teach his brother lessons but he usually does so with very tough love. We saw the…

Great review of a fantastic episode and season! Everything hit for me in this episode - the performances, the direction, the pacing. This was a strong season closer with both satisfying resolutions and exciting set-ups for the future. The beauty of BCS is that we know what will happen to most of the characters and we…

…and if you do, go find yourself a Steely Dan (from Yokohama).