As a watcher of this show for all 3 seasons, this episode left me feeling depressed yet satisfied--but not wanting to watch anymore future episodes.
The interaction between Joe Carroll (James Purefoy) and Ryan Hardy (Kevin Bacon) was just what I wanted to see--they both shed some tears together when Ryan admitted that he felt satisfaction when killing (most likely Ryan's satisfaction comes from those that "deserved" it doing heinous crimes) and Joe shedding tears knowing that he was responsible for Ryan's satisfaction when killing.
The last five minutes of the show would have been perfect for a Series Finale. Since there is talk about canceling the show, and not renewing for a 4th season, it would have been a great time to give fans closure--Joe Carroll finally meeting his maker and Ryan Hardy toasting to Joe Carroll by saying, "Here's to you..." and Joe (in Ryan's head) correcting Ryan by saying, "To us." This, I speculate indicates that Joe will live on through Ryan in his head. I couldn't help but wonder if Ryan would become a killer, only killing for the good, and not just for satisfaction as a true serial killer like Joe would.
I was depressed when Joe was executed, satisfied that Ryan and Joe had a tearful "moment of truth" and if it was the last episode of this show, I would have had the closure I need to not feel like the series was canceled out of nowhere--which may be the case if they don't renew for Season 4. I'd also like to add that James Purefoy is a great actor and made the show as well as this episode.
The interaction between Joe Carroll (James Purefoy) and Ryan Hardy (Kevin Bacon) was just what I wanted to see--they both shed some tears together when Ryan admitted that he felt satisfaction when killing (most likely Ryan's satisfaction comes from those that "deserved" it doing heinous crimes) and Joe shedding tears knowing that he was responsible for Ryan's satisfaction when killing.
The last five minutes of the show would have been perfect for a Series Finale. Since there is talk about canceling the show, and not renewing for a 4th season, it would have been a great time to give fans closure--Joe Carroll finally meeting his maker and Ryan Hardy toasting to Joe Carroll by saying, "Here's to you..." and Joe (in Ryan's head) correcting Ryan by saying, "To us." This, I speculate indicates that Joe will live on through Ryan in his head. I couldn't help but wonder if Ryan would become a killer, only killing for the good, and not just for satisfaction as a true serial killer like Joe would.
I was depressed when Joe was executed, satisfied that Ryan and Joe had a tearful "moment of truth" and if it was the last episode of this show, I would have had the closure I need to not feel like the series was canceled out of nowhere--which may be the case if they don't renew for Season 4. I'd also like to add that James Purefoy is a great actor and made the show as well as this episode.