This episode has easily two of, if not my absolute favorite, scenes in the entire show. The conversation between Steve and Hugh in the car where Steve essentially just wallows in pure, unbridled self hatred before admitting why he and Leigh have been estranged was fucking captivating. The exact same can be said for Theo’s heartbreaking monologue after the iconic car jump scare. Maybe it’s just my investment in the character or Kate Siegel’s talent as an actress, but goddamn, I just wanted to reach through the screen and give that poor woman a hug. Speaking of which, Theo and Shirley’s fight in her house, while it had an absolutely hilarious moment halfway through, was also really good. This might actually end up being my favorite episode of the entire show. I haven’t watched Eps 9-10 yet, but so far, this episode is easily my favorite. That largely has to do with the fact that this episode feels so focused. There’s barely any flashbacks that derail the pacing like in the previous two episodes. Instead, the episode maintains a laser focus on the main cast heading toward Hill House as tensions continue to rise as we head toward the climax. Good stuff.