Overview

• Reviews describe Episode 3, “Metamorphosis,” as a high-intensity hunt sequence that functions as a centerpiece and a masterclass in tension.
• Critics highlight the show’s ongoing interrogation of what separates humans, synthetics, and hybrids, with memory and loyalty pushed to the fore.
• Coverage notes escalating creature threats across multiple life stages, emphasizing adaptability and raising stakes without relying on twists.
• The episode is credited with strengthening key character dynamics, particularly the bond between Wendy and Hermit, alongside expanded attention to Kirsh.
• Morrow is framed as a more imposing human antagonist, while world-building broadens to a textured 2120 Earth and revisits Alien lore through the lens of synthetic characters.