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I think it was supposed to be that way. They leaned heavily into the peter pan story, and were developing more universe background around the corporations and synthetics.
On paper I'm good with that. In practice, it kind of got old watching kids. Hats off to the actors, because they did a great job being a kid in an adult body. But at the end of they day, is watching a bunch of 8 year olds as the main attraction entertaining? It almost felt like watching a bunch of mentally disabled people since they were in adult bodies.
That was my issue. I explained it elsewhere, but to me the screen is about entertainment. The books based on the Alien universe do a great job at exploring the question of humanity and consciousness in the synths, the brutal capitalism, and social issues. It's harder to read/write about xeno battles, so I get it.
The actors, the props, and all that was awesome. I liked the show for what it was, but I expected xenomorphs in the Alien show, and not pet xenos, but actual uncontrollable ones. Maybe something like a zombie outbreak but with xenos.
I'm also kind of tired of coming-of-age stories, tbh. Maybe I'm just too old for it.
I'm right there with you bro.