2x05 Quick and Painless

I had no evolution of the 1st season so far, we seem even further in the 1st.

Thank goodness he finally cut that terrible wig off!

One thing I like about this show is that on at least a couple of occasions, I've been talking at the screen for the character to do something, and the show actually lets them do it. The first time was Ephraim strapping down the infected husband, which was hilarious to me, as I find it hard to take the dramatic moments seriously in this show, especially when you know exactly what's about to happen, and it's a nobody character. There's another instance of this in this episode where the show just says "Fuck it. You know what? Let's do it", and it's pretty satisfying. It's actually a pretty engaging and evenly well executed episode overall, so one of the best so far.

Eldritch is actually one of the more interesting characters in the show, in no small part thanks to Jonathan Hyde, and that devious mastermind types can be a lot of fun. And he really gets to go all out Lord Farquad in this one, and Miss Marchand continues to court fire.

When I think I can't love this show anymore, it gets better with every episode. Can't wait to see what plans the master has with Eph's ex wife, and what Abraham & Reggio team up to do.