Most of that has to do with solid characterization and nuanced worldbuilding.
(The genuinely hilarious quips help, too.)
Did we get them?
So, nothing creepy about that.
Khlyen gives her something to eat, tells her a story, and tucks her into bed.
(So, he didnt lead with the murder-training, then?)
It wasnt all bad (OK, but it was mostly bad).
The big question Khlyen didnt have a chance to answer is: why Dutch?
When Khlyen first met Yala (aka Dutch), he told her he was sent by her father.
And what is the deal with Dutchs family, anyway?
Why is their family name met with such harassment?
Are any of them besides Dutch left?
Questions for the season finale, perhaps…
Whatever the answers, Khlyen is intent on keeping Dutch alive.
And how could he not?
Dutch is highly lovable and thoroughly badass.
Or, as John puts it: Youre more your own person than anyone I know.
The Dutch/John scene is another demonstration of Killjoys impressive aptitude for using its off-screen narrative space in impressive ways.
Just in time, too.
Could this be why The Companys security force is storing caches of weapons all across Old Town?
And why they are cracking down on the resistances own weapon stockpiles across the city.
Guys, this is probably going to get bloody.
All things that happened in this episode.
Because why choose between character development and action when you could have both?
Keep on keeping on,Killjoys.
Rating:
4 out of 5
