That would have resolved it as objectively true. You're right that it would have been interesting and striking visually, but this is a case where we are expected to take it on faith that this happened to her, and that she really didn't just chicken out and go into hiding for decades. Maybe she needed this story so…

But the question and situation aren't mutually exclusive. No sane research scientist would make that leap.

What I actually got from that scene was that there is no machine and nobody goes anywhere. It's just some fucked up people possibly doing a correlation study. All the previous people "disappeared" aren't actually disappeared at all.

Not really. The allusion is still there, just more subtle and smart.

You're right, but the intent was the same.

I think you meant Wu Tang Clang

I think the real hallmark of the show is that it causes you to ask questions. That's probably on a piece of paper on a wall somewhere near the writer's room. This episode, in particular, left me with a lot of questions as to what I would want.

Man, I fell off that show hard this season. I couldn't even finish it. So fucking tired of the contrived drama.

At first I thought this, but I don't think child porn follows the same market supply/demand curve as material goods, or even immaterial goods that are white market available, but have no constraints or limits on production (music, movies, etc.).

This is hilariously off base. ZH is easily one of AV Club's best reviewers, and _certainly_ their best sci-fi reviewer. If you need any assurance, read through his takes on Star Trek TOS or any other show he's written on. His insights are great, and he reviews with a great eye for story.

Saw this live in Portland. I was astounded how many people left the theater early — then again, everyone here is so afraid to offend anyone, maybe I shouldn't be.

But they did give a fuck. Two or three if I recall.

Yep 100% agree. Their sinultaneous appearance and departure coupled with their seemingly 1-dimensional traits make me think they are both illusory.

Agents of SHIELD did a pretty amazing one with Skye in season 3 (I think). A no-cut sort of deal that was as well directed as it was choreographed. That's nothing to say of True Detective's projects shootout scene (not really a fight scene, but unbelievable, nonetheless).

Man, Eugene disappearing like that hit like an anvil, especially since he was easily the most endearing character of the novel, and so far, has been in the TV series. It definitely makes me more excited about the series going forward.

Zack, are you going to be running continuing reviews on this show? If so, everything just got even better.

It's transporting during warp not necessarily at longer distances. You can imagine moving matter information outside of a relativity context might be difficult even if both the source and target localities are within teleport distance would be more difficult than if they were outside of a warp bubble.

BSG is NBC

Explain how you're not a Rian Johnson fan…

They insist upon themselves.