The Checklist

In the second instalment of the mini-series based on the works of sci-fi author Philip K Dick (PKD), we see two ordinary tour operators, Ed and Brian, roping themselves into a  journey from the main spaceship they work on to, a long since inhabited, earth. The reason for their journey is an older lady, Irma Gordon, who wishes to see Carolina where her ancestors used to live. She offers the men money in return for the trip, which they both readily agree to. However, assuming the lady wants to simply view earth from the tourship, they set the autopilot to a different planet, a closer one that still looks like earth from a distance.  So, I had very high hopes for this episode. Last weeks The Hood Maker  was so good and so atmospheric and tense that I assumed this would be more of the same. Don't get me wrong, the immersive nature of the programme and the world building was all still there courtesy of PKD. However, on the whole, I just didn't really get it. I ...