This is a fairly straightforward and brief episode within the overall miniseries version of Fanny and Alexander. After a sprawling cast found in the opening episode, it really zeroes in on the titular children, and how they react to their father suddenly passing away. The scene in the hospital is very powerful - the way Alexander reacts and that being the last thing his father sees is truly impactful and hard to watch.
As an individual episode, it feels like it's lacking something because of it's brevity. But it's still good, I think it's the first time Fanny actually has any dialogue, and the last scene is haunting.
As an individual episode, it feels like it's lacking something because of it's brevity. But it's still good, I think it's the first time Fanny actually has any dialogue, and the last scene is haunting.
