Ep 3. Cryogenics, Lightning, Last Review

Cryogenics, Lightning, Last Review is the third episode of season three of the TV show Review. Joining the host, Forrest MacNeil, for another wild ride of experiences, the episode takes viewers on a journey into the world of cryogenics, lightning, and concludes with the last review Forrest will ever give.

In the first segment, Forrest investigates cryogenics by freezing himself for 75 years. He visits a facility where his body will be preserved until technology has advanced enough to bring him back to life. During his frozen state, Forrest has vivid hallucinations, and when he wakes up in the future, he experiences an emotional reunion with his son. This segment explores the ideas of immortality and the consequences of choosing to freeze oneself, and ultimately prompts the question, is immortality worth the waiting?

The second segment brings Forrest face-to-face with lightning. He interviews a man who's been struck by lightning seven times, and together they brave a storm to try and capture footage of a lightning strike on camera. The segment is both informative and exhilarating, as we learn about the dangers of lightning and the scientific explanation behind it. Forrest brings his sense of humor, even when dealing with potentially deadly circumstances, and his interactions with the lightning expert provide some of the most entertaining moments of the episode.

The final segment, Last Review, is by far the most poignant part of the episode. In this segment, Forrest will give his last review ever, as he will not continue the show beyond this point. What's more, he knows this is the end, and he's making his final review count. The review he chooses to give is of life itself. What follows is a bittersweet exploration of the highs and lows of human existence, the fleeting nature of our time here, and the profound beauty in simply being alive.

Throughout the episode, the humor is present, but it's balanced by moments of introspection and emotion, particularly in the last segment. For a show that often pushes the boundaries of absurdity, Review knows how to hit emotional beats when it needs to. Cryogenics, Lightning, Last Review is a fitting end to a great show, one that never shied away from tackling tough issues or straying far from conventional comedy. Fans of the series will be more than satisfied with this final episode, and it serves as a reminder of how unique and daring TV can be when creators are willing to take risks and break the mold.