Ep 1. Now More Than Ever, We Care About You

In "The Man in the High Castle" season 3 episode 1, titled "Now More Than Ever, We Care About You," the alternate reality world created by the Axis Powers takes a dark and complex turn. The series picks up with Juliana Crain's character crossing into the other side of the country, where Nazi Germany and Japan rule over the United States of America.

This episode begins with the resistance fighters devising a plan to attack the headquarters of the Japanese Pacific States, in order to liberate their city from the oppressive forces of the Japanese. The group discovers that the Japanese are testing a new type of technology- a machine which enables "traveling to other worlds". The resistance force are aware of the consequences of the technology, and are worried about its potential repercussions. Juliana attempts to retrieve the data of this new technology from a hidden computer in the neutral zone but is caught and subjected to a severe interrogation.

Meanwhile, Joe Blake tries to find his way back into the Nazi empire after they try to execute him. Obergruppenführer John Smith is attending the funeral of one of his colleagues, Rudolph Wegener at the Reichstag via video, where he is appointed the new Reichsmarschall. The camp where Nazi prisoners and dissidents are held has turned into a dangerous and volatile area.

As Juliana's character is navigated through the new realities of the resistance and its many factions, she finds herself seeking answers at every turn. In her quest for survival and answers, she runs into unexpected characters who for their own reasons help her, yet are motivated by personal agendas.

The cinematography creates a stark and emotional tone throughout the episode, with a mix of somber and thought-provoking shots. The episode is filled with long shots of the landscape, showing a desolate land virtually barren of progress under the yoke of oppressive forces. As the episode unfolds, the camera follows the characters as they move through the dangerous terrain of their new reality, finding themselves constantly trapped between their political and personal axes.

In conclusion, "The Man in the High Castle" season 3 episode 1, titled "Now More Than Ever, We Care About You," offers a gripping start to the series by setting the events of the season in motion. The episode presents an immersive alternate world where the audiences are introduced to the man in the high castle, his role, and purpose. The action-packed episode succeeds at raising many questions for viewers and promising a complex and rewarding season to come.