This episode proves that creator Damon Lindelof, the producers, and the actors all read the graphic novel, understand the graphic novel, and somehow have managed to greatly expand on the heart and soul of the graphic novel in new and unexpected ways. So often with perfect examples of literature or film do we not want a sequel. Movies like Predator, The Karate Kid, The Silence of the Lambs, et cetera operate so much better as stand alone films. Books like The Giver, Catch 22, Rosemary's Baby, et cetera all did not need to be tainted by an additional novelizations. I initially categorized Alan Moore's Watchmen as something I would never want to see have a sequel. I wasn't even too fond of Zack Snyder's film. Basically, I figured the only thing that could make this show not a dumpster fire was Damon Lindelof, Regina King, and Jeremy Irons. And oh my god, do these incredible people not disappoint. Lindelof CLEARLY has a deep understanding of what gave Watchmen its charm, depth, originality, and enjoyability. He expands on the graphic novel in many ways, unafraid to make controversial choices with characters and plot, something the original Watchmen did as well. Lindelof has captured the spirit of Watchmen beautifully and has proven that un-sequel-able mediums can have more story while still feeling earned and genuine. Not nearly enough people realize how great an achivement this show is.