Ep 5. Meters
- May 22, 2020
- 35 min
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7.3 (500)
[Ultra HD] Homecoming season 2 episode 5 titled "Meters" continues the thrilling story of the hit psychological drama on Amazon Prime Video. The episode follows the perspective of Bunda, an African immigrant who is on a journey to reunite with her son in America. She is seen struggling to make ends meet, finding odd jobs to make her way across the border.
As she continues on her journey, she crosses paths with past Homecoming character, Walter Cruz, who is now under a false identity. The episode shows how Bunda and Walter visit an old friend, Kamilah, who might be able to help them with their transportation issues. Kamilah provides them with a car and some further help. Meanwhile, the Geist executives try to decipher what happened in the prior day's meeting regarding the mysterious "BB" that they keep hearing about.
As the episode progresses, we see some revelations about Walter and what he has been through since the last season of the show, making connections to the Homecoming facility he was a part of in the past. His storyline is intertwined with his mother, Marlene, who attempts to visit him. The episode digs deeper into his past and the struggles he has had to face, resulting in his current situation.
Aside from Walter's story, the episode focuses on Bunda's struggle in America and her true motivation for crossing the border - reuniting with her son. The episode highlights the pain and agony that immigrants go through to cross the border. It highlights the sacrifices that they have to make to come to America and the feeling of being marginalized as a minority.
The episode also continues to showcase Audrey's journey after the events of the last season. As she tries to move on with her life, we see how she is still haunted by the memories of what she did for the Homecoming facility. She tries to keep her distance from her past job, but the evidence points to something more sinister lurking in the background.
As the episode reaches its conclusion, the characters' storylines become entangled and converge into one major cliffhanger. The episode does an excellent job of building up tension, thanks to the incredible cinematography and direction. The actors' performances are top-notch, with special mention to Janelle Monáe, who plays the role of Bunda flawlessly.
In conclusion, [Ultra HD] Homecoming season 2 episode 5 titled "Meters" is an outstanding addition to the Homecoming universe, delivering a compelling and emotionally charged storyline. The episode does an excellent job of bringing back previous characters while continuing to explore the world created in the previous season. With a fantastic setup and a mind-bending plot twist, "Meters" is sure to keep audiences hooked until the season's end.