You should read Neil Gaiman's short story The Problem with Susan. It's definitely dark and twisted, but it's pretty cool.

Oh geez, this show. I'm glad you're getting to watch it; the combination of suspense and artistry and UTTER PAIN is right up your alley. I'm excited to read your take on it!

Can I just say the acting in this is just ridiculously amazing? I mean, I know they're just doing their jobs, but WOW. How Hugh Dancy slides through all these serial killers' minds, but you never stop feeling Will's abject horror at having done so? And Mads. I haven't actually seen Silence of the Lambs (I know, I know, it's on the list), but I have an idea how Hopkins played Hannibal and it's neat that Mads is going in a totally different direction with it. He is able to communicate so much with just the tiniest facial quirk.

Also also, I <3 Beverly in this episode. I like that you see her build a camaraderie with Will, but it's not necessarily romantic. And Alana...! Freddie is fabulously deplorable. Anyhoo...

In case you didn't know, Cleolinda has done recaps of the first season, and they're very enjoyable and informative. I figure they can't influence you too much if you've already written your recaps. Here's episode 1: http://cleolinda.livejournal.com/1040206.html Enjoy!

omg my advisor swears my Strunk and White and is ALWAYS correcting our split infinitives. It's so annoying! Our language is changing, dude! Get over it!

Also, yes to all of the above. Not so much spiders, but definitely the existential dread parts.