John Proudstar finally embraces his comic book identity, donning warpaint and using a hatchet to take on Jace Turner and the Purifiers in a brutal alleyway fight.
Reviewers from Den of Geek noted the episode felt "bigger and more grandiose," featuring iconic wide shots and the show's best action sequences. The Gifted - Season 2Eps16
To stop Reeva, whose power destabilizes other mutants, Reed Strucker realizes his own unstable energy is the only weapon that can stop her. He confronts her in the Inner Circle penthouse and purposely loses control, incinerating both Reeva and himself. Critical Analysis John Proudstar finally embraces his comic book identity,
In a pivotal character moment, Lorna (Polaris) appeals to Esme’s conscience. Esme turns against her sisters, Phoebe and Sophie, allowing the Underground to free the Strucker children. He confronts her in the Inner Circle penthouse
Reed’s journey from a mutant-prosecuting attorney to a hero who dies for the mutant cause is a complete, poetic circle.