For six years, (Jennifer Connelly) maintained the illusion that Mr. Wilford was at the helm of Snowpiercer. In this episode, that "house of cards" finally collapses.
"The MPC in E08 is the most realistic depiction of a police force collapsing under an unjust system. They don't turn evil overnight. They just keep following orders until the orders are genocide. That’s the horror." snowpiercer s01e08 mpc
As with previous episodes, social commentary on class, oppression, and survival continues to be a theme, reflecting on real-world issues through the microcosm of the train. For six years, (Jennifer Connelly) maintained the illusion
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