S2E4
The Worry Men
⚠ Spoiler alert This recap gives away what happens in this episode.
Episode Summary & Review
Summary
Wealthy socialite Veronica Vreeland returns from Central America, bringing tiny handmade dolls for all her friends. According to native legend, once placed under a pillow, the dolls do the sleeper’s worrying for them. Unknown to Veronica or her guests, each of the dolls was made by the Mad Hatter, and contains a tiny microchip which plants hypnotic suggestions inside the sleepers’ brains.
Our Take
A gimmicky premise that never quite earns its runtime. The Mad Hatter’s doll scheme is clever on paper, but the pacing sags in the middle and Veronica Vreeland isn’t interesting enough to carry so much screen time. Some nice noir atmosphere and a solid final act save it from being forgettable, but it’s a middle-of-the-pack outing at best.