I felt very let down once I realized that Delores and William were just a plot point. I like Jimmi Simpson, and I wanted him to be more than Flashback Ed (or whoever he turns out to be, but I would be quite surprised if he weren't the MIB).

As far as the relationship between Dolores and Wyatt goes, in the "previouslies" for ep. 8, the MIB says to Teddy, "I need you to find Wyatt. Wyatt (note the repeated name rather than a pronoun) has what we both want." There is an immediate cut to Teddy saying, "I'm going to find Delores." It's either misdirection or…

But more importantly, how do the people who jumped down my throat for embracing the multiple timeline theory all those weeks ago plan to apologize? I have an Amazon wish list. . . .

No, Thompson was not well cast, and I was wincing every time she spoke. The writers took this character down an unconvincing road. I hope Charlotte doesn't have many scenes in these last three episodes.

I am. I'm glad they dropped the audio on that acknowledgment—would have been a touch jarring.

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Well, when you put it that way . . .

And I thought this episode was excellent. Maybe my favorite. I don't want all the answers, and I feel as though the character development is unfurling. Damn it.

The scenes with William and Logan are 30 years ago. Back then, the hosts could hurt guests but not kill them. Remember when William was shot? Since then, the hosts have been modified. Now they can't hurt the guests at all, unless that is the guest's desire. Delores's self-awareness may have been the catalyst for the…

When Jimmi Simpson shows up, he'd best be bringing Cashew with him.