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This whole season -except for this last episode, in which there was some plot advancement - was a colossal waste of time. Not to mention being so ridiculously dark in the 2nd silo (16? ) as to be unwatchable for me. It seems it was a colossal waste of time for the Silo residents, as well - they're back, really, to square one, in which it is dangerous to go outside. Was the whole last scene only to set up something with the Pez dispenser, or were we supposed to recognize the people? I don't think the fact that a dirty bomb was deployed should have been a surprise to anyone, why else would the environment be so hostile to life. I guess I better go read some recaps.

I can't believe how disappointed I am in that whole Juliette business. Boring and dark. Filler.

I can't believe how disappointed I am in this season, after really liking it previously. I really don't want to see any more, dimly lit scenes of Juliette macGyvering her way around the second Silo., and while I am a HUGE Steve Zahn fan, he seems like totally AI here. I think it would have been much better from a story telling perspective for her to have been able to interact with more people, perhaps by having her find her way to a Silo with different social aspects from her own for comparison. I think it was just a cheap way to have that dramatic opening scene of Silo 18, and all the bodies (and I still refuse to believe that every single person - except Solo, if he is a person - died in that one incident.) On the other hand, loving Bernard and the original silo gang. Not sure why they felt it necessary for the show to have an actual, recognizable actor like Iain Glen for such a pretty routine role.

Love the show, but this episode was a COLLOSAL waste of time. Also, as other have mentioned, too dark. I don't see any point in having Juliette flashbacks at this point, we know she is an engineer/tinkerer. I'm giving the show the benefit of the doubt, at least until the next episode, because I really liked how S1E10 really tied things up, in terms of relating to the clues (so to speak) we were given throughout the season.

I was just lucky to catch it, only because the DVR was set to record the series from before. It was nice seeing them all again, although I got a laugh out of how tall Max is now.

That was so enjoyable, they are all lovely people and none of them produced embarrassing bakes. I'm a faithful watcher, but I remembered none of them, including Carol's fright wig which should have been pretty memorable. Poor r George, he was lucky his flavors were good. I felt sorry for Sophie, who clearly felt the pressure of being an actual past winner, but I thought her idea to incorporate bread in her showstopper was strange. I am glad she was Star Baker, though, she deserved it. I just can't express how much I love Allison, her warmth and humor are amazing. Also funny: Not just Amelia's vagina remark, but that Dan said he'd never seen a vagina!

First, let me say how much I enjoyed the final (I think the right contestants made it through) and the series as a whole. What a lovely bunch of people. Even though Dylan had a truly bad first day, I don't think he would have won even if it that hadn't happened and everything went perfectly. I know I am old and a bit of a traditionalist (although always open to new flavors and techniques), but I don't think his showstopper in any way was at the level of the other two. Unless he just didn't have time to put a TON of decorations on it, it was a very poor design choice, as was his decision to use a genoise as the sponge. My favorite thing: Georgie rolling down the hill. I guess that was arranged, she seemed to be wearing pants under her dress.

I thought that Gill should have been sent home (regardless of everyone's bakes) for the decision to use canned peaches. Why in the world would she have done that, unless she couldn't afford real or better peaches to practice with. Similarly, why in the world would Christiaan use rose water? I really don't think I have EVER seen a bake on this show where that worked. I had to laugh when he said he was going to put it in his showstopper but it wouldn't be enough to taste, so why bother? I thought Dylan certainly deserved all the accolades this episode, but I don't think it is a sure thing that he will be the ultimate winner. Maybe a grump, but I did get a bit tired of the spotted dick jokes. Based on some of her choices in other seasons, I know Prue is a fan of steamed puddings, but I do feel it was included here solely for comic relief. Speaking of comic relief, I did love Dylan's insistence on how old Noel and Alison are compared to him. Much as I enjoyed Sumayah and her beautiful, imaginative bakes, I am so glad not to have to hear her again. I'm sure she will be successful in whatever she does in the future. Finally, except for Sumayah's (not a fan of coffee/lemon), I would have eaten every bite of every one of those tiramisus all by myself. Yummy.

I loved Nelly as a person, and was so sorry to see her go. But as soon as I heard "chocolate avocado," I knew. I love warm spices, so I was drooling at every single bake.

First, let me say how much I like Alphy. Not just being shallow (although he is very nice to look at) but his generally laid back approach and lack of drama. Having said that, I think he was absolutely wrong not to be honest with Mrs. C about the Bishop's decision to consolidate the parishes. She (and the other ladies, who she rightly pointed out are the ones who really keep things going) have every right to know about it, especially when Alphy could benefit from their help. I guess this ties into the episode theme of devaluing women, but she really is treated pretty cavalierly in terms of not being seen as helpful and as a partner. And yes, I am aware of her negatives, but she has proven herself to be warm and open to change. I think the show has left a lot of wriggle room with respect to Cathy - her age (menopause), her mother's mental illness etc But I also wonder if part of her extreme reaction to Esme getting is a job relates to PTSD arising from the sexual assault she suffered at work (I think? not really sure) Leonard being Leonard was great (especially in his gardening apron) but WHERE THE DICKENS WAS DICKENS?

That was amazingly boring. I don't really understand why, since there was a lot of violence and gore. Perhaps because everything was so predictable and humorless. I guess I'm only interested in Deep and his lovely girlfriend. I don't care a toss for any of the rest of them, on either side.

"Ditherers of Dragonstone" - to me, the highlight of the episode.

This episode made NO SENSE WHATSOEVER. I won't even list all the obvious headscratchers - such as the witness being shown a 6-pack of bald men when he never mentioned the shooter being bald. Or the actual shooter being of a different gender, body shape, hair etc than the defendant. I know it was to drive home the point about unreliability of witness testimony, but seriously? For that matter, they could have delved into the problem of overly helpful witnesses but no. Nor did it go into the issue about the costs/expenses associated with exoneration cases, and the ethical ramifications of that. It was so obvious that the defendant was not the shooter that I assumed the point was that he had hired a hitman.

Finally, an episode where I wasn't completely disgusted by the prosecution's incompetence. Of course, there were questionable rulings to amp up the suspense, but both lawyers actually did their jobs. And, I really like Tony Goldwin as the DA. I felt for the dad, and I hope he can do some fundraising to afford the legal fees to get custody (or establish paternity, whatever), which I assume would actually be a slam-dunk given the mother's circumstances.

That was awful. Boring, stupid, senseless. What a waste of Jody Foster, Fiona Shaw and my time. There was no detecting, true or otherwise.