Post — Aaron Ngo

Major Spoilers are included in this episode review. Read with Caution!

While the last few episodes held only a parallel life story structure for characters Cloak and Dagger, we finally get a character-driven story with the two of them. There are surprisingly only a few problems with this episode: predictable time loop, little room for grief (Duane and Greg), and no plot movement, but the episode makes up for it with something important:

Tandy Bowen and Tyrone Johnson shared the screentime - and wow it is emotional! The two of them were stuck together for the entire episode, and it showed how crazy their chemistry really is. We see them work together, fight against each other, and relate to each other in ways they can't do with anyone else.

Ivan Hess, when he is out of his mind, is an interesting character. He was a good third party to the two of them and while unfortunate he doesn't remember them by the end (HE WAKES UP!), his reunion with his daughter Mina is beautiful.

We can all bet the Roxxon Company will be gunning for this man once they learn he is out of his catatonic state.

Tandy's emotional arc this episode was a long-time coming. Once she discovered a version of her father, Nathan Bowen, existed in this world, she refused to leave and tricked Tyrone into leaving her behind. When Tyrone eventually returns for her, he realizes how far she has gone.

After a couple dagger throws, Tyrone manages to convince Tandy that this version of her father is not worth staying for and promptly hangs up the phone. The episode drove home how their bond has improved and what it means to have each other in their lives.

This is especially potent at the end of the episode. Tyrone finds an old recording of him and his older brother Billy, but before he listens to it, he calls Tandy first. He wants to share the moment with her, and like what he did for her in the time loop, Tandy carries his grief with him... while also teasing him on his rapping skills.

I enjoyed this moment immensely. It reveals how close they've become and how much they rely on each other. If the show gets renewed for a second season, I hope they start developing their romance around then. While it may be Marvel, but it is streaming on FreeForm.

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