A pivotal episode for season 2 if there is a season 2? Up Helly Aa creates three strengths for Halt and Catch Fire's story line. 1) The revelation of the Gordon/Joe relationship, which the viewer believes was Gordon being dependent on Joe, is actually a codependency relationship. Gordon has the technical, and analytically skills of computers and computer people, and is very adaptive to changes in the field which is needed by Joe. Joe's ability, to gather talent, think on the fly, motivate, and adaptation skills inspires Gordon. The computer convention and Gordon is the one who saves the day with Joe's help. 2)the unethical con Gordon plays on save Cardiff's computer displays the ruthlessness of business. Viewers learns more about Gordon's character. Maybe Gordon is learning from Joe? 3)Cardiff gets hit by similar business methods by another organization. Joe has to make a decision based on business vs relationships. The fate of the Cameron character is in the balance. A new sub story for season 2, and Joe has made a mistake or sees an opportunity. The three mentioned strengths combined with the excellent acting, and directing creates great new sub-stories if there is a season 2? A must see episode. Eight out of ten.
Review of Up Helly Aa
