The Rehearsal
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The opening sequence of Scion feels light compared to thespookiness of the final scene of last weeks episode.
Most people say that nothing can prepare you for becoming a parent,says Fielder in voice-over.
(Cant argue with that.)
The setup is full of now-familiar gestures.
Angela isnt sure whether she wants to see him again.
Until this point, he has been measured and neutral in his conversations with Angela.
As viewers, we know the situation is not that simple.
Or maybe she really doesnt want to have a kid.
Angela, too, has some ideas about control and authorship.
Robin arrives, and Angela explains the project, introducing the baby and showing him around the house.
They seem to be getting along well.
He accepts the shows premise too readily and agrees to stay the night way too fast.
When Fielder followed him out to his car, it dawned on me thatthis guy is real.
Robin points out that he saw some portentous numbers on a water bottle, and his roommate breaks in.
The question feels bracing, like hes breaking the fourth wall.
No wonder he responds defensively when its called into question.
What was that about?
asks Fielder after the argument has blown over.
I was just telling the truth, Robin says.
And this demon doesnt like the truth.
Then they drive back to the house where Fielder is in charge of his own simulated reality.
And just like last time, a glimmer of something new and unsettling flashes through the episodes closing moments.
I want you to be honest with me if its something you dont want to do.
He flashes her a puppy-dog look as she tries to figure out how to answer.
What would happen if she decided to say no?
We never find out.
But does she really know what shes saying yes to?
What happens when the designer of the simulation decides to enter it?
If anyone says no, we dont see it.
The woman is an enigma.
Also, her dancing is perfect, and I wish I could hear the music she is grooving to.
Do you want me to drive?
Because you, uh … took a little bit of weed?
