Snowpiercer finally reveals Wilford in a final season of slow pacing

As a fan who has been on this icy journey since the very beginning, I must say that “The Engineer” episode left me feeling a bit cold and unsure about where Snowpiercer is headed. The pacing seems to have lost its rhythm, and while I yearn for Layton to be reunited with his daughter, Liana, I can’t help but feel that the show is using her as a lifeline to keep us hooked.

In simpler terms, the fourth and final season of Snowpiercer seems to have issues with its rhythm. With the main storyline of battling for control over the train no longer present, the last set of episodes appear to be searching for a reason to exist. The character of Layton’s daughter, Liana, is being used as a means to maintain emotional connections to a series that has traditionally revolved around survival struggles.

As a gamer, I can’t help but feel a tug at my heart as Layton’s reunion with his daughter seems possible, thanks to hints dropped by “The Engineer.” However, another intriguing storyline unfolds, focusing on a military antagonist who’s determined to restore Earth to its warmer days.

In the latest scene, “The Engineer” brings together most of its principal characters in one location, except for Melanie who is off gathering data someplace else. The surprising arrival of Wilford has us wondering about his connection to this military faction and how his past ties with Snowpiercer and New Eden will unfold.

It’s not shocking that Layton struggles with Wilford’s comeback, but the show “Snowpiercer” carefully clarifies how Wilford managed to return, having been discovered and integrated to aid in the scientific endeavor of making the planet warmer and habitable again.

In the absence of observing Melanie and Wilford guiding their interactions, it falls on Alex – who appears to be the sole individual with whom Wilford communicates – to extract information. The relationship between Alex and Wilford is complex, yet beneficial for advancing the military science narrative, as the other characters seem stuck in a state of stasis.

At the end of the episode, Ben, Till, and Ruth verify that Big Alice has been detached from Snowpiercer for the safety of those remaining in New Eden. However, regretfully, not everyone manages to escape unscathed.

As a loyal supporter of Melanie’s, I’ve always seen Ben as an essential part of the puzzle, standing by her side not only as a confidant but also as a colleague who worked alongside Till for the wellbeing and protection of Snowpiercer’s passengers. It comes as no shock, then, that in his final act, Ben chose to selflessly give his life for the same cause. In an attempt to save the people on board Snowpiercer from Big Alice, he braved the icy cold temperatures, ultimately freezing to death moments after stepping out into the frigid wasteland.

In the poignant scene, as Ben sacrificed himself, Till looked on with heartache. This touching moment could potentially serve as a driving force for the primary characters, inspiring them to ensure that Ben’s demise does not go unnoticed or be without consequence.

In the end, “The Engineer” found himself in a situation where Alex, Layton, Wilford, and Josie remained at the compound. Leaving this quartet there provides Alex an opening to delve deeper into whether the Earth can be warmed and to figure out Melanie and Wilford’s roles in the puzzle, while Layton gets a chance to reconnect with Liana.

Discovering that Wilford’s plan to abduct Layton’s daughter was designed to attract help, given that they would all respond, sheds some light on the original choice, further illustrating Wilford’s deep understanding of his adversaries.

As the upcoming installments of “Snowpiercer” unfold, it’s high time for the show to reveal its hidden elements and move forward with story arcs that create a sense of momentum towards the climax, hinting at events leading up to the series conclusion.

2024-08-20 00:44

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