[s1e6] Shadow Puppets -

While the shadow puppet sequence was praised for its cinematography and atmosphere, some critics found the dialogue and character decisions—specifically Iris's extreme willingness to trust strangers—to be unrealistic or frustrating. Fans often discuss whether Iris's lack of "consequences" for these decisions hinders her growth as a character.

Hope looks through Elton's mother's manuscript and realizes, through a photograph, that she is the woman Hope killed years ago during the initial chaos. Critical Perspective [S1E6] Shadow Puppets

The episode opens and closes with a shadow puppet performance put on by newcomers for the core group of teenagers. While the shadow puppet sequence was praised for