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The episode even features a scene where a creature, obviously not part of the natural environment, is introduced with the sole purpose of being quickly killed off. This disjointed sequence not only adds nothing to the plot but comes across as an excuse for cheap shock and special effects.
Overuse of "Talking" Over Actual Action
A recurring theme in this episode is the overwhelming focus on dialogue over action. Characters often spend inordinate amounts of time discussing their feelings, motivations, and philosophy, which might have been intended to deepen characters but instead results in tedious and overlong conversations that slow the pacing to a crawl.