“Terrible things happen in this world, and the only comfort we get is that we didn’t cause them.”
“Lens” is the best of both worlds: we’re treated not only to answers to several mysteries, but also to a fascinating character parallel between Erika Murphy and Nora Durst. There’s quite a bit going on in this episode, but this dynamic is the centerpiece; it’s hard to take your eyes off either actress, and their characters’ stories converge in one of my favorite scenes this show has produced thus far. Seriously, this is just a powerhouse scene for Carrie Coon and Regina King, and it cements their performances as two of the best currently on television.
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