Having a couple of aliens in its ranks doesnt hurt, either.
This week, Tanya sees a ghostwith some literal strings attached.
So hes here to use that grief to harvest her soul (a.k.a.
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This prompts him to rush out of his apartment and call his dad posthaste.
When he doesnt get a response, he investigates the Lankin vines, only to discover they regenerate.
Having shared a tender moment, the pair kiss.
Concerned, they take off running towards their friend.
It doesnt take long for the seasoned alien to recognize the Lankins sales spiel as a trap.
But the stakes get a little higher when Quills Andraths sister offers her a gun.
Then he, Quill, and Matteusz (who lives with them now) run to her rescue.
Only as it realizes, she hasnt fed it her grief.
Shes poisoned it with her anger because it doesnt get to have her closure.
Sadly, its not enough to weaken the Lankin.
Also, Quill posits that as a warrior she needs a gun.
And like the Cybermen, the Lankin promises to take pain away.
The common thread there is things not ending.
But when the Lankin offers an end to the pain, its pretty baldly offering death.
I liked that angle, and I liked that Tanya was able to turn that messiness into strength.
What did you think?
But also, it might be a sign of how lonely she must be.
All our kids are stronger despite the experiences theyve gone through.
Hes gone from a reluctant friend to someone who checks up on Tanya AND is nice to April.
Looks likesomeoneis making this new normal work for himself.
KELLY:I know!
Last week, Tanya and Ram bonded over sometimes not wanting to talk about it.
The Lankin makes a big deal out of its inability to snatch people unless they reach out willingly.
And Charlie and his people would probably say the same is true of love.
Love isnt love unless its reciprocal.
Speaking of which, I kind of appreciate that the show gave ustwosets of teen romances this week!
And because both of them also deserve a little happiness.
Honestly, they all do.
KELLY:Tanya not knowing her address in the pilot was an underrated highlight of that episode for me.
She just knows how to get there!
And Im in full support of Ram and April (as well as Charlie and Matteusz, obviously).
Near-death experiences will do that to you, I guess.
These kids have bigger aliens to fry.
NIVEA:Thats true!
And from the looks of next week, things are only going to get tougher.
Were rooting for him.
Tanyas mom wants to remember her husband by his smile.
We do, too.
And its good to see her take a break from scolding her daughter for once.
Comments
Alien invasion or teen angst?
Teen angst is a pejorative phrase.
Quill discoversThe Hunger Games:Did this really happen?
Holy mother of Kanye.
Do you often see your parents after sex?
No one disgraces the memory of my sister by making her nice.
Alien shadows will kill me.
Alien tattoos will kill me.
