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| By: | Jared Star, Portsmouth, United States |
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| Date: | Wednesday 27 October 2021 |
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| Rating: |  10 |
I did not know what to expect going into this audio, but if I had a million guesses, I never would have guessed this plot. I picked this up thinking it was going to be a light-hearted outing that brought Ianto and Rhys closer together. What I actually got was a phenomenal and emotional story about grief that blended some neat horror elements in as well.
The music was phenomenal, though used very sparingly. Most of the scenes heavily focused on the fantastic acting abilities of Kye Owen and Garrett David-Lloyd which they didn't put music over. The plot was great with a nice slow pace that steadily ramped out throughout the entire hour. There are heavy topics and political themes in this one, but unlike Chibnal's era, this one doesn't try to force the narrative. Every twist reveal was well-written, well-implemented, and very impactful. Throughout all of the horror and heartbreak, there was a fantastic infusion of comedy that won't make you laugh out loud, but sounds exactly like what people would say to try and lighten the situation. Also, the episode is very quotable. "Look, if you are going to start doing explanations, I need a beer."
If I had to nit-pick something, it would be the inclusion of “Toxic Masculinity.” The way it is presented is very petty and shallow. It plays more into stereotypes than anything else. Thankfully, the topic disappears as soon as it starts to make way for the much more important and much more real issue that many try to keep hushed.
Overall, this is a really fun, creepy, and impactful listen. I will not forget this anytime soon.
