Up to this point this series has been an interesting sci-fi detective that doesn't take itself too seriously. It's about what I expected it to be.
However, this episode subverted my expectations. This episode shows the true power of NZT by having Finch go after the top 10 most wanted of the FBI just to prove a point and he probably would have caught them all if it weren't for the FBI putting a halt on it.
Even though the plot of the episode is quite silly, the show manages to tell it in a consistent way. Finch has a wonderful personality that isn't compromised by working for the FBI probably because of his increased confidence caused by the NZT. This personality allows him to catch these criminals "just for fun" by creating a team of FBI agents under his supervision and even giving them a silly name: "The Bruntouchables".
It was also interesting to see another character taking NZT for the first time and seeing new ways (synesthesia and sculpting a face by only the sense of touch) these expanded mental capabilities are explored.
Moreover, we finally get some closure on the conflict between Brian and his father. I'm really glad they didn't leave this open until the end of the season and I'm now really interested what the consequences of telling this will be.
Lastly I really loved the ending sequence! This is where Finch's personality really shines through. I love how the show just does segments like these, it's weird and experimental, but it fits the story, as Finch just has a rich fantasy while on NZT.
The only negative is that Finch didn't really have any character development. He could basically do anything and had little problems. But I'll allow it for once, because the show is called "Limitless" after all and the plot itself was certainly moved forward.
All in all, this is my favorite episode so far and I'm really excited to where the rest of the series is going.
However, this episode subverted my expectations. This episode shows the true power of NZT by having Finch go after the top 10 most wanted of the FBI just to prove a point and he probably would have caught them all if it weren't for the FBI putting a halt on it.
Even though the plot of the episode is quite silly, the show manages to tell it in a consistent way. Finch has a wonderful personality that isn't compromised by working for the FBI probably because of his increased confidence caused by the NZT. This personality allows him to catch these criminals "just for fun" by creating a team of FBI agents under his supervision and even giving them a silly name: "The Bruntouchables".
It was also interesting to see another character taking NZT for the first time and seeing new ways (synesthesia and sculpting a face by only the sense of touch) these expanded mental capabilities are explored.
Moreover, we finally get some closure on the conflict between Brian and his father. I'm really glad they didn't leave this open until the end of the season and I'm now really interested what the consequences of telling this will be.
Lastly I really loved the ending sequence! This is where Finch's personality really shines through. I love how the show just does segments like these, it's weird and experimental, but it fits the story, as Finch just has a rich fantasy while on NZT.
The only negative is that Finch didn't really have any character development. He could basically do anything and had little problems. But I'll allow it for once, because the show is called "Limitless" after all and the plot itself was certainly moved forward.
All in all, this is my favorite episode so far and I'm really excited to where the rest of the series is going.
