Because the episode has to wrap up several massive plot threads (the Holy War, Michael’s purpose, and the Adriel/Reya dynamic), some of the secondary characters’ resolutions feel slightly rushed.
The episode doesn't pull punches. The decision Ava makes regarding the Ark and her own survival provides a high-stakes resolution that feels definitive yet leaves a tantalizing trail of breadcrumbs for the lore of the Reya. Warrior Nun - Season 2Eps8
The "Avatrice" chemistry is the episode's soul. Their final moments together are handled with a maturity and tenderness that feels earned after two seasons of slow-burn tension. Because the episode has to wrap up several
