![]() ![]() Interestingly, it was Wyatt who introduced the idea of removing Jessica from the timeline, but Flynn clearly realized that if the team got distracted by the mission to save Rufus, they’d never be able to take down Rittenhouse. But most importantly, giving the outlaw time to discuss the merits of vengeance with Flynn tied in nicely with the former villain’s own quest against Rittenhouse, and the fact that he counsels Murrieta against it foreshadows one of the greatest hero moments of the show. They somehow managed to make reference to his tragic family history, his horse banditry, and his monte dealing - all part of his mythos - in a short space of time. The show even found time to highlight yet another under-recognized historical figure, Joaquin Murrieta, the inspiration for the legend of Zorro. In fact, it’s surprising that Timeless was able to pause for the necessary emotional beats at all, but fortunately it did. ![]() ![]() It was whiplash-inducing! Other than that, though, the accelerated pacing was as measured as it could be given the context. One moment, the team was being led through the woods by the pilot and the next they were recovering from a helicopter crash. The plot with the freshly recruited Rittenhouse sleeper agent in 1950’s Korea was particularly choppy. That’s not to say some elements weren’t rushed of course they had to be with such limited time. ![]()
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