The solution was elegant. Perhaps too elegant. But I accept as it is because one thing was very clear: Everyone was tired of fighting. Except Wilford (and perhaps LJ because she's a sadist).
Maybe the constant changing of alliances and agreements so quickly and with ease to the ultimate conclusion was a little too easy, but again, I accept it. Because it's been such a rough road in the three seasons that these characters deserve some happiness, some joy, some hope for a better future.
Regardless of the ease of how things worked out, I love the decision to give everyone a choice. To travel to the dangerous hope of New Eden or keep spinning around the globe with the different danger of Snowpiercer falling apart.
I was worried the episode would end on a cliffhanger with the viewers left in the dark about New Eden, but I was greatly relieved to see that their faith was rewarded, to see green, to feel the warm embrace of the sun, to begin a new life. A lovely juxtaposition of the dire conclusion of
Battlestar Galactica's "Revelations" upon finding Earth (even if that's where I consider when the show actually ended because I'm sometimes a nihilist...and the following episodes sucked).
As for who went where, most of it wasn't a surprise, including Bess' last second decision to switch sides to be with Audrey, for love, even if she's sick of Snowpiercer. The only real surprise were Mrs. Hardwood and Boki (the monster revealed!...even if it didn't go anywhere...yet) going to New Eden. I'll be curious to see how that plays out and maybe Boki's humanity can be restored.
The only thing I'm disappointed about is the sudden and abrupt killing off of LJ. Yes, of course, it was the perfect way for her to die thematically, but I really hoped to see more of her development. I guess Annalise Basso was ready to move on and that's fair.
While I wouldn't say I'm disappointed Wilford was exiled away on Melanie's train scaler, I am a little surprised they went with the more difficult solution instead of just sticking him inside a Drawer (which I'm sure Roche would've been all for). Either way, it allows Sean Bean to go pursue other projects but leave the door to return when ready...because of course there will be more Wilford.
As for the coda...I wish it wasn't there. I wanted the episode end on the very happy note.
I saw this news today and I'm very happy! More Clark Gregg is always a good thing!
Also gotta say the combination of Connolly and Blanchard has really blown me away. There scenes really break my heart and I really am fooled into thinking it's actually her daughter at times.
Yes, their chemistry has always been very good. I'm sorry they'll be separated again next season but maybe not for too long?
More great Roche being Roche and LJ being LJ too.
I loved how Roche unequivocally gave Carly the decision and went with her no matter what. Of course she wanted to get the fuck off!
