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What he doesnt remember is his service, and he cant see that as a blessing under any circumstances.

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He just wishes he could remember.

Thats the wrong that hurts the most.

His actions make a little sense as an act of revenge against the company that wronged him.

And he can identify.

The finale is a reasonably satisfying finish, with some strong Brian De Palma-style theatrics at the climax.

Of course, some of that is by design.

If Alex could remember anything, she might act like the duplicitous person she used to be.

There are questions left to puzzle out about the aftermath of the mass memory-wiping.

How much memory is lost?

Is the loss permanent?

Or Walter, for that matter?

The answers seem to be a while and forever, but its still hard to know for sure.

Thats the could part.

Theshouldpart requires deeper reflection.

He took over from Sam Esmail ofMr.

Alvarez has delivered the goods with professional aplomb, but without putting his own stamp on it.

The occasional split-screen sequences and overhead shots seemed like following through on the brand.

Wonderful comic moment from Francine, who isnt bothered at all by Leonards rambling speech decrying his own company.

Hes like a mascot, she says, giving a big thumbs-up from the top floor.

How about a spinoff show about the European development guys Francine has nicknamed Fire and Ice?

I was gonna do something big.

I was going to take a fucking moonshot.

Francine and Audrey are a good team, in that their outsized ambition clouds every important decision they make.

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