not necessarily the best season but it had this swirl of anxiety and calm that takes major skill. sure, its an underlying purpose throughout the entire show, but I think this one in particular moved us at a different pace without it feeling off-putting. it sped up some aspects, but had us sit with certain emotions, certain ideas, certain pressures, certain issues. plus, some shining moments for crucial players that don’t always get the same attention! you won’t ever hear me complaining about that