This podcast is very good at drawing you in, despite having a fairly mundane introduction. The framing device of these tapes being involved in a police investigation is brilliant, and makes the listener want to find answers. Who is Gideon? What is his relationship to the main character?
The twist about Ulara is fairly obvious by episode 2, but the podcast is short enough that it isn’t an issue. And despite the story’s simplicity, there’s a lot of emotional depth between River and Harmony brought to the surface through their phenomenal acting.
The story is good, and the production quality is great. The reason I’m giving 4 stars instead of 5, is that the ending leaves a little to be desired. It’s not unsatisfying, but a footnote from the police force investigating Gideon would have gone a long way. Just a few lines explaining how the footage was obtained, Gideon’s fate, and River’s whereabouts would have been sufficient, even if it’s just to say that it’s currently under investigation.
