In which religion is the killer and Backstrom is God…
Theres no difference between cult and religion.
Theres a very big scene in this episode where Rainn Wilson screams, I AM THE WALRUS!
Broad, big statements are made here on faith as Backstrom complains about all organized religion.
He says that they all just keep secrets and that hehatessecrets.
He actually makes a point of saying that.
But maybe Backstrom deserves to be given some slack this week.
Dont worry though; Backstrom doesnt let this affect his usual, ornery behavior.
We see him calling people granny and chubbo, but aint he so darn cute as he does it?
It might also be time to start a drinking game for how often Backstrom says his own name.
A little more original of a take on all of this would have been nice.
Thats the atmosphere and tone that this show works in best.Backstromneeds more of that.
Its like that hung bird from last week, only less ridiculous.
Theres an unnecessarily gruesome rendition of Emmas stabbing that plays up this angle, too.
And granted, Wilsons performance is at its best in this scene.
Its just a shame that these pangs of guilt are only present when its convenient.
But its pretty standard stuff.
The final leg, which involves figuring out who has programmed these people, is also predictable.
Now go feed your soul some short ribs.
Rating:
2 out of 5
