While there has been sufficient coverage of the general direction of this episode in other reviews, there are a few gaps worth noting ...
*** SPOILER alert, do NOT read on if unfamiliar with the episode ***
Nikki gets some interesting insight into the Russian history involved with the situation she finds herself in while visiting the purgatory of the bowling alley and meeting with the stranger with the cat named "Ray".
The prophetic statement by the stranger (cannot seem to ID him in the credits) of the evil being exalted with eagles and building nests in the sky only to fall to the vengeance of the Lord excerpt from the Hebrew book is sure to lead someplace in the final episode. And a Varga goon meeting the executed Russian peasants from a century ago before malice comes over him by the same visitor is sure to also climax in the season finale.
And to see Mr. Wrench 4 years (chronologically) after season 1 ends still incarcerated but now aiding Nikki is a nice tie-in as the modus operandi for the series, always connecting one season to another.
But ultimately the direction of the episode is shown when Nikki confronts Varga and reveals she wants to hurt him badly, with the episode close being in what appears to be an IRS office and the books, the real books, of Stussy Lots Ltd are found in the envelope for pain to be dealt to Varga.
My zeal for the last episode is too see whom is the party that Nikki cites the Hebrew scripture about vengeance to before they succumb to their demise. It brings to mind Jules scripture speeches in Pulp Fiction.
This episode truly shows the direction that will lead to the next season, and perhaps Nikki will be the repeat character in another point in her life.
If one has not seen the prior 8 episodes, or seasons 1 & 2, this episode will not have as much meaning.
*** SPOILER alert, do NOT read on if unfamiliar with the episode ***
Nikki gets some interesting insight into the Russian history involved with the situation she finds herself in while visiting the purgatory of the bowling alley and meeting with the stranger with the cat named "Ray".
The prophetic statement by the stranger (cannot seem to ID him in the credits) of the evil being exalted with eagles and building nests in the sky only to fall to the vengeance of the Lord excerpt from the Hebrew book is sure to lead someplace in the final episode. And a Varga goon meeting the executed Russian peasants from a century ago before malice comes over him by the same visitor is sure to also climax in the season finale.
And to see Mr. Wrench 4 years (chronologically) after season 1 ends still incarcerated but now aiding Nikki is a nice tie-in as the modus operandi for the series, always connecting one season to another.
But ultimately the direction of the episode is shown when Nikki confronts Varga and reveals she wants to hurt him badly, with the episode close being in what appears to be an IRS office and the books, the real books, of Stussy Lots Ltd are found in the envelope for pain to be dealt to Varga.
My zeal for the last episode is too see whom is the party that Nikki cites the Hebrew scripture about vengeance to before they succumb to their demise. It brings to mind Jules scripture speeches in Pulp Fiction.
This episode truly shows the direction that will lead to the next season, and perhaps Nikki will be the repeat character in another point in her life.
If one has not seen the prior 8 episodes, or seasons 1 & 2, this episode will not have as much meaning.