As a long-time fan of Snowpiercer, I’ve been eagerly anticipating the return of this intriguing post-apocalyptic series for over two years. The cliffhanger ending of season three, with Andre Layton’s group finally reaching Eden and the possibility of a warming Earth, left me on the edge of my seat. So you can imagine my disappointment when AMC’s decision to pick up the fourth and final season meant that we would be skipping over the opportunity to explore the early days of building a new society in Eden.
I’m thrilled that it’s been over two years since the cliffhanger ending of Snowpiercer’s third season, where Andre Layton’s group arrived at Eden and discovered signs of Earth’s warming. Now, AMC’s decision to air the fourth and final season means we get to find out how this story ends! I can’t wait to see what happens next.
Regrettably, Snowpiercer doesn’t waste much time making use of the possibility to expand its world-building, opting instead to advance nine months ahead in the storyline. This alignment ensures that Snowpiercer’s arrival coincides with radio contact range, allowing the train inhabitants to experience life outside the train for the first time in years.
From a storytelling perspective, the choice is logical. However, it would have been intriguing to witness Layton’s team construct their new society from scratch instead of hinting at occurrences or displaying food stations and other facilities without explaining how they were established. Allocating just one episode, or even a portion of an episode, for depicting the early days of Eden could have provided valuable context before delving into a narrative that seems disconnected from the heart of seasons 1-3.
The first three seasons of Snowpiercer focused on the emotions and challenges of leading and surviving, including heart, mystery, desperation, and political tension. However, the fourth season premiere “Snakes in the Garden” shifts gears with vague dangers, an unwarranted kidnapping, and a death intended to rekindle Layton’s fighting spirit. Alex’s mention of earthquakes hints at impending natural disasters, but the minimal emotional connection to most characters in this season opener leaves viewers feeling indifferent about the potential consequences.
A garden’s snakes are not depicted as an exciting or suspenseful sequence of events, designed to pique the viewers’ interest in the unfolding story. Nor do they serve as a backstory explanation for how the once-empty Eden evolved into a thriving community.
The season raises some intriguing queries that require answers, such as the details of Melanie’s past with the train over the last nine months, and the existence of additional survivors in the world, as this new information has come to light.
Despite the disappointing beginning, Snowpiercer’s fourth season has ample opportunity to improve and revive the aspects that made the show successful.
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2024-07-23 01:44