I would have rated the first season an 8/10. It was a captivating science fiction series built around a central mystery, focused on its characters, creating a sense of confinement, and filled with enough perplexing moments to keep viewers invested. There was an expectation that the second season would improve upon this foundation and reach a 9 rating. That didn’t occur. And after only two episodes of Season 3, it's clear my disappointment is growing. **What Initially Worked:** The initial season felt like a real find. The creation of the world was detailed, the mystery surrounding the silo was compelling, and Rebecca Ferguson’s portrayal of Juliette made her a strong, determined character who was easy to support. It seemed like the start of something exceptional: a dystopian story with significant aspirations. **A Gradual Decline:** However, between the end of Season 1 and the slow pace of Season 2, the show appeared to lose its direction. The storyline felt stretched out; what could have been told in just two episodes with proper pacing took ten to drag along. Watching Juliette navigate an empty silo while her home silo descended into civil war was a tedious and often irritating experience. As another reviewer bluntly put it: "There wasn't enough story to fill all the time." **Season 3: The Memory Issue:** Now, in Season 3, she inexplicably has no recollection of past events, and everything is unfolding at an extremely slow rate. It’s a narrative reset presented as character development. This is a familiar plot device that, while sometimes used effectively, often serves to stall progress rather than advance it. Critics have also noticed this frustration: "The memory loss feels like a shortcut. The character essentially starts over, and the story crawls along." Juliette is kept under the influence of drugs and controlled by Camille, forced to reassemble information she previously struggled to uncover. It’s an irritating cycle. **A Few Positive Aspects:** Some reviewers maintain that the latter half of Season 2 provides some of the most satisfying science fiction television in recent times. The introduction of a timeline depicting "Before Times," following a congressman and a journalist in a world similar to our own, expands the scope of the story. And the explanation for the “forgetting drugs” and their connection to the prohibition of relics is genuinely unsettling. **My Current Impression:** But I'm not convinced yet. After just two episodes, my frustration exceeds my curiosity. The first season held promise; the second broke that promise. Season 3 hasn’t managed to restore it. The show has become a casualty of its own ambitious “mystery box” approach, seeming more interested in hinting at answers than providing them. I intend to continue watching—there's still enough quality and production value to hold my attention. However, the rating reflects the gradual decline from what was once close to being an excellent series. **Worth Watching If:** You feel compelled to see how the mystery concludes or are willing to tolerate a slow pace for a payoff that might not arrive until the final season. **Skip It If:** You prioritize narrative momentum and satisfying progression. This show will challenge your patience.

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