Not a fan of the supposed "redemption" of the Buckley parents, BUT, with that said, I don't think this episode was about that. It was about Buck recognizing that HE is worth it, he is good, people (his fire family) love him for who he is and don't need him to change. Most of all, he is showing he can love and accept himself without changing himself for anyone.
Oliver did a great job portraying both the little boy still seeking his parents approval, and the man he's grown to be (with the help of the surrogate father in Bobby) and is still growing into.
I do wish there was more reactions of Chimney, Hen, and Eddie. Chimney has already lost a brother and he has the guilt of being the one originally going up the ladder. Eddie of course because he's his best friend and we got to see how much his shooting impacted Buck, so I really wish we got more of his reaction (though the scene with Christopher was enough to make me tear up).
Overall, really good episode...the cinematography was trippy (very interesting camera work) and the set pieces/easter eggs in the coma dream were great.
Will watch (already have actually) again.
Oliver did a great job portraying both the little boy still seeking his parents approval, and the man he's grown to be (with the help of the surrogate father in Bobby) and is still growing into.
I do wish there was more reactions of Chimney, Hen, and Eddie. Chimney has already lost a brother and he has the guilt of being the one originally going up the ladder. Eddie of course because he's his best friend and we got to see how much his shooting impacted Buck, so I really wish we got more of his reaction (though the scene with Christopher was enough to make me tear up).
Overall, really good episode...the cinematography was trippy (very interesting camera work) and the set pieces/easter eggs in the coma dream were great.
Will watch (already have actually) again.