I don't want to give any spoilers, but feel free to skip this episode. It was painful to go through.
While some may appreciate a break from the main arc to explore character backgrounds or side stories, this episode failed to strike a balance. It lacked the depth and substance that viewers have come to expect, and the storytelling felt forced, almost as if the writers were struggling to fill the episode quota.
Instead of building anticipation for future developments, the episode left a sense of frustration and wasted potential.
Viewers who invest their time in a show expect a cohesive and meaningful narrative, and this episode fell short of those expectations, ultimately feeling like a complete waste of time. Here's hoping the series quickly regains its footing and gets back on track with the main story in the upcoming episodes.