This episode at least had continuity with the previous episode. The dynamic that Naomi and Rouge had established last episode was a bit broken this time through some thoughtless comments by Naomi. It seemed a bit weird with all her talk last episode about Rouge growing up to be an adult to then turn around and call her equipment in this episode. I feel like the Nean rights movement and Rouge’s free will is going to be a recurring theme through this series…well…because of course it was. I think that is an obligatory theme that needs to be included in any seemingly sentient robot story.

We got to see more of the “doctor” that was on the bus with them to find out that he is a doctor for Neans (and apparently a drug dealer to humans). Through the Nean that he was trying to keep alive we get to see more themes about Nean free will when he talks about how they aren’t even given the option to die. I am curious to find out how this doctor is connected to framing Rouge for the murder near the end of the episode, at least that is what I assume happened.

Overall, I think the story is just beginning to come into focus a tiny little bit. I really really want to like this series, so I am willing to stick with it for now. It is looking more and more like the first episode was really just meant to establish vibes and be a showcase for the show rather than have coherent story. We will see.

As a side note, I love this OP. Half the reason I want to stick with this show I think is because I just want to listen to the OP some more.