The OA
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At least until we get to the final scene, which delivers adeus ex machinafor the ages.
BBA, meanwhile, is confronting her own mortality in a devastating way.
As she proved to be onThe Office, Phyllis Smith is this shows secret weapon.
She always knows how to leanjustenough into the most pathetic elements of her characters.
In this wayThe OAhas taken the long way back around to a recognizable human emotion.
The groups best-laid plans fall apart quickly after Jesses death.
All attempts to perform the movements as healing chants fail.
So it seemsThe OAis now back to business as usual.
What had briefly been two distinctly different shows will soon merge into one tentacled entity.
This one in particular has a lot ofLean on Petein it.
The performances in this episode are all-around stellar, including Brendan Meyers (final?)
turn as Jesse, giving a bedside visitation that also doubles as a triple eulogy.
Also, this is the first time the bond between OAs motley crew didnt feel forced by the script.
Except Elias is here willingly and Kareem is not yet aware of his role.
