Z Nation pays homage to the American Western in what may be its finest episode yet.
ThisZ Nationreview contains spoilers.
These elements are often in play where the show is concerned.
But this weeks episode packaged those familiar qualities differently than ever before.
In the process, they allowed us to connect with the main characters on a deeper level.
Yeah thats right: Were basically exclusive now.
Its a big deal.
Somebody update our Facebook status.
Weve gone from Its Complicated to a resounding In A Relationship.
The episode was a nod to the American Western.
There were the more modern references (shades ofDjangoand the remake ofTrue Gritwith the murdery dental truck.
Also strangely, an homage toDraculawith the naming of Mr. Renfield) as well as some classics.
Thats a pretty impressive feat.
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Equally impressive, Murphys single-mindedness when it comes to the mission.
Is he still holding on to 10Ks murder of Cassandra?
But it seems like in a sad resolute way not in a vindictive one, if that makes sense.
The stars of this week were Skeezy and Sketchy, returning guest characters from season one.
They were responsible for most of the chuckles this week, which made for a great respite.
It also freed up Murphy to do the heavy emotional lifting necessary.
As for Skeezy and Sketchy?
They have big dreams, ones that they hope will lead them to Australia.
When we left them they were attacking a veritable army of zombies.
We hope they make it, but we expect nothing.
Rating:
5 out of 5
