The first episode of "Extant" lacked a cohesive vision, in my opinion, such that it just did not really stir the imagination. However, Episode 2 was brilliant, and has made me become, now, a huge fan of the show. Essentially, "Extant" brought itself down to Earth, so to speak, by introducing more mundane elements, as well as explanations, of what could be happening to our heroine, Molly. Not only did the episode make everything seem a bit more "real," it also showed that Molly isn't necessarily the "good guy" we might think she is. There are some flaws in her thinking that have become apparent, and her relationship with her husband is getting dangerously close to becoming strained, to put it mildly.
I was concerned after episode I that the show would be the predictable "alien impregnates human" with the "star child" being the "savior" of mankind. After episode 2, however, it is no longer a given that Molly is pregnant due to alien intervention, and that, although there are clues suggesting alien involvement, nothing is a given on the show any longer. I went from being skeptical and wary, to buying into the show completely. Episode 2 is nothing short of terrific television, and I am eagerly anticipating the remaining episodes.
I was concerned after episode I that the show would be the predictable "alien impregnates human" with the "star child" being the "savior" of mankind. After episode 2, however, it is no longer a given that Molly is pregnant due to alien intervention, and that, although there are clues suggesting alien involvement, nothing is a given on the show any longer. I went from being skeptical and wary, to buying into the show completely. Episode 2 is nothing short of terrific television, and I am eagerly anticipating the remaining episodes.