The episode shifts the setting from the grimy L.A. streets to the "heavens" of the city—high-altitude police stations, Joseph’s apartment, and the Grant family penthouse. This upward move physically manifests the social hierarchy Elle is challenging.
: While Elle’s love for her mystery boyfriend is likely a programmed "emotional cushion", the episode argues her present grief—such as for Miu—is undeniably real. Technical and Visual Execution [S1E6] The Persistence of Memory
The episode's title, a nod to Salvador Dalí's surrealist masterpiece, mirrors the episode's focus on the fluidity and instability of time and memory. The episode shifts the setting from the grimy L
Critics noted a significant step up in production quality for this specific installment. : While Elle’s love for her mystery boyfriend
: Reviewers observed better-crafted facial expressions, suggesting more care in post-production than earlier episodes.
“Elle brings a sword to a gun fight. Marlowe brings a gun to a sword fight. And the result is amazing.” TV Obsessive · 4 years ago