Necrotongue

For the first time, I’m giving this show just three stars. The story’s pace was even slower than the previous episode. Abby’s return to Boston didn’t interest me at all, Conor has become such a spoiled brat that I can’t stand him, and Ray’s new job isn’t really grabbing me either.

The story’s pace slowed down a lot, and the action I enjoyed in the last two episodes was missing. Bunchy, who really annoyed me last season, is actually quite fun this time around. However, Abby feels like the writers don’t quite know what to do with her.

The creators nailed a mix of funny scenes with Mickey’s new business venture and Bunchy’s new love interest, along with some solid action from Ray and Terry. I’m still not sure what to make of the fake priest or the Finney family, but I'm intrigued.

The first episode of season three didn’t blow me away. Normally, I’d give it four stars, but the addition of Ian McShane earns it an extra star from me.

Season 2 started off excellently, but it soon lost momentum. Some of the characters started to get on my nerves and I was getting concerned about the future of the show. The eleventh episode managed to restore my hope and the finale was simply amazing. Just like in the previous season, I wasn't too amused by Ray's disagreements on the home front. I wished that there were more action scenes, which are one of the strengths of the series. This was confirmed in the final episode, and it was a blast to watch.

Season two finale was the best of the series so far. I was thoroughly entertained from start to finish. The creators did a fantastic job building up to an intense climax and left me excited for season three.

What was missing in the previous episode, I found in this one. Ray’s introspection contrasted nicely with Mickey’s team’s action, and both storylines came together beautifully in a fantastic finale. The discovered video sets up an exciting conclusion, so here's hoping the writers deliver.

A standard episode: solid script, great acting, and several well-developed storylines, but it still felt like something was missing. To give it five stars, I needed more gripping pace or quality action. Volcheck’s final scene alone wasn’t enough.

Abby's constant yelling really got on my nerves, and Bunchy's problems were just too boring. However, the way things developed gives me hope that the next episode might be much more interesting, so I’m cautiously optimistic.

If it hadn’t been for the fantastic ending, I’d have given this episode just four stars. The scenes with Bridget and Marvin are really starting to annoy me, and the recording studio subplot was the last straw. However, Avi's attempt to dodge an unpleasant task and Mickey’s conversation with his parole officer were hilarious. "Fat black ass." "Family member?"