i still think this show is better than most tv.
it feels more dragged out because you have to wait so long between seasons and episodes. but i like the detail that you learn of each character because of this. they are focusing a bit too much lately on the jack experience, and sometiems it is a bit slower than others. i thought this episode was a bit weaker than others, and the promotion about them answering 3 questions was a bunch of overhyped nonsense.
but overall i think the depth is worth the other sacrifices. just the waiting is a PITA.