Didn't care for this episode for the same reason. Felt like the filler type of episodes used to pad seasons and the reason I lose interest in shows like this. Much rather they stay on a track of telling their story for as many episodes as it takes rather than resorting to creature of the week storylines.

the episode pattern is the same as last season

you'll be watching waiting for something to happen and you get 35 minutes of blah

then something interesting may happen at the end

you usually have to watch about 3 "slow" eps; then eps 4 usually is the best in the cluster (dvd-planning i guess)

i wonder if they will even acknowlege the typewriter and mirror in the secret backroom

and it looks like new-charlie is in pain (maybe the bodies only last for a short time)

We heard gunshots so i just assumed Charlie hit him with a round before being overpowered and the switch occurring.

My question is why hasn't Nina Sharp had a conversation with Olivia about her meeting with William Bell? I'm sure it'd certainly help Olivia with her memory regarding the events that took place in the other world.

bullets have no affect

remember just prior to that, it was a nurse that Olivia shot and it just jump out the window and kept going

i think Nina knew exactly what Olivia is going through

the bowling alley guy she refered her to mentioned the headaches that were upcoming

symptoms of alt-universe travel perhaps

Nina has gone back and forth before you would think

Thought this was a pretty good standalone episode. It didn't really advance the overall story arc, but it was kinda cool having the freak of the week element back.

Wouldn't Peter be having affects as well though if he is indeed an alternate reality Peter as was suggested at the end of last season?

Good point...