[DreamSword]

Act 22

Sometimes we need to be reminded of our priorities in life.

I really loved the general tone and atmosphere of this episode. There's a big feeling of both loneliness and horror that permeates every aspect of the story.

Because it's not just the stuff going on with Amy specifically, despite how simple it'd be to have that be the only center point of it all. Even the monster of the week, the schism between the Dark Generals, and that cliffhanger at the end all embody these general feelings, which makes this episode really stand out.

Arguably even more than that though, I really appreciated how this episode talked about how easy it is to take your friends for granted, and it's good to check yourself every now and again.

It's the sort of harsh life lesson that many in real life realize far too late, and given how well PGSM has handled friendship tropes and the showcasing of them in action, I was rather happy to see it tackle a general consequence faced by people who assume that something so precious is simply automatic. Friendships require effort; especially if you want them to last.

The "Dark Amy" arc could've easily ended with this episode, given the climax, and while I could see some viewers being disappointed in how it's still going, I'm instead of the camp of being very interested in how exactly things are going to play out from here. Because many scenes in this episode have promised many more layers being added to the story of the show as a whole, and how that all is going to balanced has me very intrigued.