This episode expertly contrasts Ed’s desire to fit into post-war normal society with the harsh reality of his severe, undiagnosed psychological conditions and internal visions.
The episode highlights the horrifying collateral damage of street justice, where innocent family members pay the price for their relatives' actions. [S17E3] Monster
A heavy subplot details the absolute devastation of another individual, Alejandro, whose family was wiped out in a car crash. The subsequent insurance payoff or settlement left him wealthy but emotionally bankrupt. This episode expertly contrasts Ed’s desire to fit