: Critics at Tell-Tale TV found both Allie and Charlie particularly "insufferable and self-righteous" in this chapter, questioning whether the show intends for the audience to root for them at all.
Reviews for this episode are generally mixed, reflecting the broader season's polarized reception: The.Mosquito.Coast.S02E08.720p.WEBRip.mkv
: Some viewers felt the show was finally making progress by having the family members take individual actions, even if those actions lacked logic or foresight. : Critics at Tell-Tale TV found both Allie
The eighth episode of Season 2, titled " Dead Totems ," serves as a critical turning point where the Fox family members are all operating on their own clandestine agendas. Episode Overview Episode Overview : Margot contacts a disgraced NSA
: Margot contacts a disgraced NSA agent to negotiate full immunity for herself and her children in exchange for Allie. During the episode, she also snoops through Richard’s cabin and discovers his collection of fake passports.
The story finds the family looking for ways out of their current predicament at Casa Roja.
: While the episode was praised for its "flawless" cinematography and Justin Theroux's performance, the storytelling was criticized for being slow and occasionally contradictory.