The most recent episode in my binge watching covers the sixth book in the children's literature series, The Ersatz Elevator. Just as the Wide Window did in the first season, this second installment of the second season brings some light to the darkness of the previous episode. Not exactly joy, or hope, but lightness. It seems appropriate to mention the word play of the phrase "red herring" that runs throughout this story because it functions as one, giving the viewer optimism throughout. Optimism that they will save their friends, that they have found an adult who finally isn't clueless, and that they will be saved from Count Olaf's clutches. Of course, none of that happens.
This episode takes us to a new world of sorts, that of the upper class city folk. The sets are elaborate, stylish, and as always, mesmerizing. As a result, the characters in this one are a different breed and extremely interesting. Gunther is perhaps my favorite Count Olaf disguise and Neil Patrick Harris pulls it off brilliantly.
The children have fully embraced their heritage by now and are basically operating as rouge agents of the V.F.D. to defeat Count Olaf. They've seen enough of his schemes to figure out his plan, but they are still learning of the vast extent of this conspiracy. The shocking twist that takes place in the middle of the second part of this episode is amazing.
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