Snowpiercer‘s fallen into chaos with the recent murders being pinned on tailies. Wilford also might have his first defection delivering a blow to Snowpiercer. “Our Answer for Everything” is a tense episode full of action as things spiral. As Layton and Till investigate the murders, Wilford leads Miss Audrey down a dark path.

“Our Answer for Everything” feels like an episode that examines paths and choices that are made. Layton and Till are attempting to keep things together on Snowpiercer while Wilford slowly corrupts Miss Audrey, using her to enact his will. It’s an interesting parallel episode as you watch the two leaders act.

“Our Answer for Everything” gives a clear line between the two as one leader is willing to literally sacrifice himself to stop a riot while the other wants to be further worshipped playing games with those around him. We see the sadism that Wilford brings. While not everything is right on Snowpiercer, things would be far worse under Wilford.

There’s also some impressive moments given to Ruth who has her standout performance here. Actress Alison Wright has been amazing in this series but this is the episode where she must choose. While others clearly have drawn a line, Ruth still isn’t sure what to do. In “Our Answer for Everything” her loyalty is really put to the test as she makes a stand. She also realizes the horrors she’s committed on others. Hers will be the character to watch as the season progresses as this is the episode that we’ll see her growth launch from.

“Our Answer for Everything” is an episode where to many gains are lost. The tailies are being attacked, blamed for murders and it’s clear forces want that to happen. We see the angry mob at work, stoked by Wilford and his supporters. Snowpiercer’s “peace” is tenuous at best. We see betrayal in multiple ways and at multiple levels as the sharpest lines are drawn.

The second season of Snowpiercer has been an intriguing one exploring what leadership means to the future of the train. We see the sharp contrast between two philosophies and glimpses as to what might happen depenind on who wins. One person wants to rule only for himself while the others are hoping to deliver so sort of democracy and allow the people to determine their future in multiple ways. “Our Answer for Everything” is a pivotal episode that brings tensions to a boiling point and spills over.

Overall Rating: 9.0