I agree, it was a pleasant surprise to have Cal back, although still bittersweet knowing what's ahead.
The movement thing was strange, and are roller skates a "vehicle"?
Agree also about the guy using so many indigenous flavors.
I liked the "Back to the Basics" episode, although I thought their judging of the Showstopper was inconsistent regarding whether supports were used.
But honestly, most of the episode is a blur because "Cal is ill" at the beginning just has me waiting for what they will say next week.
Sumayah didn't get the handshake, Illiyin did, and she wasn't judged first (although the order shown is not always the order judged so we can't know for sure).
I wondered how they would deal with Cal's passing, and I like the choice they made to honor her with the opening "In loving memory of..." moment right off the bat.
I enjoyed the first episode but it is going to be really tough to watch how happy and vibrant Cal seems for however many episodes she is there.
I would be happy for any of them to win, but I'm mostly Team Pascha. I don't think she has had a complete disaster all season, her sewing is on point, and she seems to be having so much fun.
Kiell is getting better, and I really liked him during Kids' Week. It was a fun episode overall and I loved the garment of the week. There are two remaining sewers I'm hoping to see go soon, and then I'll be happy with whoever wins.