Raised By Wolves Season 2 Episode 5 Review

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As season 2 of HBO Max's high-minded sci-fi epic Raised by Wolves continues to dig deeper into the stranger elements of its plot, the philosophical space horror fans have come to expect is at its best. The show is clearly keeping aces in the hole for the upcoming episodes, but this episode is one beautifully-executed nightmare after another. Episode five: «King» was directed by Alex Gabassi, who directed a couple of episodes of season one, along with episodes of shows like The Frankenstein Chronicles. The episode was written by series creator and showrunner Aaron Guzikowski, who takes the opportunity to flex his particular understanding of his own narrative.

This episode is an excellent showcase for a slightly unappreciated character, Niamh Algar's Sue. Left desperately scrambling to cure her adoptive son's condition, she's swiftly falling apart from the stress. As a new revelation changes the stakes of Paul's infection, Sue makes a choice she never thought she'd have to and comes away with a bizarre result. Algar is spectacular here, she breaks down, struggles to cope, lives through an Alien-esque horror scene, and even leads a solid fight scene. It's an emotional journey, and Algar's performance totally sells it.

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Marcus and his rapidly dwindling Mithraic horde continue to trudge along, suffering one humiliating defeat after another. The supposed profit is now left without his stolen power, and some of his flock have begun to question his divinity. The viewer is left with an interesting question as Marcus struggles to prove himself; has Marcus really changed from the con-man he was in the first season? His journey from convincing fake to the seemingly devout believer has been arduous, but