I think this was a step-down from the previous episode. It was essentially another filler episode, to a lesser extent than the seventh episode. Both storylines were nonsensical, only existing to make an episode out of it, leaving rescuing Prudence; and probably the reconciling of Benny and Trig; for the finale. But Benny, Todd, and Farmer John made the episode enjoyable. I can now say, with absolute certainty, that they are my top three characters of this season, and I doubt that will change after watching the finale.
Another reason for this episode was definitely the storyline with Todd: drawing parallels with you-know-who. And some of the dialogue seemed to draw parallels, too. Even the cage Prudence was in may have been intended to draw a parallel with stuff regarding cages in the real world; you probably know what I'm talking about, although I'm probably reading too much into that: but it does make you wonder.
The focus and point of the episode were definitely on those things, and they were very on-the-nose, too. I didn't particularly care for it, but something obvious is obvious. Doing stuff like that in TV shows and movies is hit-or-miss: missing most of the time.
The previous episode was probably the second-best episode of the season, so I guess you could say that this episode had big shoes to fill to be just as good. I don't think this episode was bad by any means; there were some humorous moments, but it was definitely a step-down from the previous episode, and the episode itself wasn't as entertaining as other episodes.
I don't really have any theories as to what will happen in the finale; well, besides the two things I've already mentioned at the start. Hopefully, it will go straight to the point, given that it's the finale; and that there won't be any filler-ish stuff running out the clock. Part of me doubts that there will be a sufficient amount of humor: humor that I like, but as long as there's humor, in general, it should be a decent finale. I don't think it will top the previous episode or the third episode, though.
Another reason for this episode was definitely the storyline with Todd: drawing parallels with you-know-who. And some of the dialogue seemed to draw parallels, too. Even the cage Prudence was in may have been intended to draw a parallel with stuff regarding cages in the real world; you probably know what I'm talking about, although I'm probably reading too much into that: but it does make you wonder.
The focus and point of the episode were definitely on those things, and they were very on-the-nose, too. I didn't particularly care for it, but something obvious is obvious. Doing stuff like that in TV shows and movies is hit-or-miss: missing most of the time.
The previous episode was probably the second-best episode of the season, so I guess you could say that this episode had big shoes to fill to be just as good. I don't think this episode was bad by any means; there were some humorous moments, but it was definitely a step-down from the previous episode, and the episode itself wasn't as entertaining as other episodes.
I don't really have any theories as to what will happen in the finale; well, besides the two things I've already mentioned at the start. Hopefully, it will go straight to the point, given that it's the finale; and that there won't be any filler-ish stuff running out the clock. Part of me doubts that there will be a sufficient amount of humor: humor that I like, but as long as there's humor, in general, it should be a decent finale. I don't think it will top the previous episode or the third episode, though.
