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This is one of the best episodes this series has to offer. There are many twists and turns and it keeps you guessing right up until the end!

The narrative is a slow burn. Initially, the episode lulls the viewer into a false sense of security with its portrayal of Linvale's idyllic facade. Yet, as the layers peel back, tension mounts, and the viewer is left guessing until the very end. This gradual build-up is punctuated by moments of genuine shock and surprise, showcasing the writers' ability to subvert expectations.

Gary Merrill's performance as the suspected husband is both compelling and unnerving. His portrayal of a man teetering on the edge of sanity adds depth to the narrative, while Fess Parker as the sheriff brings a relatable everyman quality, serving as the audience's eyes and ears in the unsettling situation.

A special nod must be given to the cinematography. The use of shadows, close-ups, and framing creates a palpable atmosphere of suspicion and unease. Even the seemingly tranquil settings of Linvale are imbued with an underlying sense of dread, a hallmark of Hitchcock's visual storytelling.

The episode's conclusion, however, may divide viewers. While it offers a resolution to the central mystery, it does so in a manner that is somewhat abrupt and leaves certain threads dangling. This ambiguity, while potentially frustrating for some, also serves to linger in the mind long after the credits roll - a mark of a truly effective thriller.

Do you want to see Stallone's talentless daughters whine about how they have trouble getting into relationships? Do you want to see Stallone's bimbo wife ruin a cake? Do you want to see the same manufactured drama that you see in almost every other reality show? If yes, then maybe this show is for you. Otherwise, I can't imagine who would be interested in watching this? Sly appears to be in pain for most of the show because it's beyond obvious that he's only doing this show in order to boost the profile of his unskilled daughters. The guy is 76 and clearly wants a break after working his entire life.

This is probably as lighthearted and fun of an episode that you're going to get with this series.

Thomas Craig's (Dick Van Dyke) rich uncle has passed away and he's expecting to inherit a fortune. Much to his disappointment, as well as his gold digging fiance, his uncle has left almost all of his money to a dog. However, Thomas will get the money once the dog has passed on. The rest of the episode flows rather predictably from there but it's a lot less dark than one might expect with such a premise.

The ending is somewhat disappointing but this is an otherwise solid episode.

The main character that is. I'm not sure if it's a case of bad acting or the way it was written but this had to be the most obnoxious and annoying character in the history of this show.

The only reason I gave it two stars instead of one is because I kind of liked the twist at the end. Run, don't walk away from this clunker.

Maybe it's because of all of the negative reviews and the fact that this story has been done so many times before but I really was surprised by how good this episode was.

I hope more of the episodes are like this as opposed to the pilot episode which seemed to drag on a bit too long.

Sex, drugs and violence? There's lots of that in Ozark. What could go wrong? Unfortunately, it's 2017 and not 2007. What could have been groundbreaking and shocking ten years ago proves to be rather stale and boring today. This show tries hard to emulate Breaking Bad, True Detective and Fargo. However, Ozark is nowhere near the level of these shows for a number of reasons and that's what makes it so disappointing.

Marty Byrde is a financial adviser in Chicago who is laundering money for a Mexican drug cartel. He is forced to uproot his life when it is discovered that his partner has been stealing from the cartel. Along the way we find out that he has a cheating wife, an obnoxious daughter and a weird son. The transition to the Ozarks doesn't go smoothly, as expected. You'd think this transition would be intriguing and exciting, but it's not. As the family settles in we meet more unlikable characters and some who are rather cliché. Tuck, a character with Down's Syndrome, is the most interesting character on the show to me. However, he really isn't given a big role in any of the episodes outside of occasionally acting as a gopher for the son.

There is a slight uptick in quality towards the end of the first season but not enough to save this show from being mediocre. The ending sets up for a continuation but I'm not sure I'll bother checking out any future seasons of this show because I simply do not care about what happens to anyone on it.

This is the episode that most of us have been waiting for! I know a lot of people have been frustrated by the slow pace of the show but it's worth it for an episode like this.

The writing, acting, etc. are all top notch in this episode. The opening with Chuck, his ex-wife, Jimmy seems out of place until the end of the episode. The showdown between Chuck and Jimmy is epic. It's the culmination of what I've been looking for since the end of Season 1. I can't wait to see where the show goes from here? So many possibilities and I can't wait to find out!