Shackles - Episode 3x10 - Dead Weight

Angelo, you are such a genius. I must say that I always had a gut feeling that Matilda was alive. I never thought that she would be Xera’s ‘grandmother’ though. I had a feeling we wouldn’t see her alive and well until the finale, possibly when and if we find out who the Architect is. Nonetheless, I am excited to see her not show up until that final page, once again. It is always great when you see an unexpected guest star appear.

Now, this episode was a huge step up from the previous (3x09). ‘Protector’ definitely had its flaws, but I feel safe with saying that they were made up for in this episode. However, this episode did make me realize something which I’m really not all that happy about.

The realization is concerning Mister S. / Sheng. The problem that I have is that ever since we found out that Mister S. was actually Sheng, the character seems to be written differently than before. In the past, Mister S. was quiet and mysterious, even to his fellow workers. However, now (as Sheng), he is talking quite a bit more and is a lot less held back (Whether the official leader or not. He had always been giving orders, according to Brett). On top of this, Sheng now appears to be involved with whatever is going on with the Architect and the Poisoned being hired by him. Nonetheless, he is still a great character, I just feel like he changed too quickly for my taste and that change just so happened to be when we found out who he really was.

My last theory doesn’t seem like it is going to hold up that well. It was hinted by Brett that it could be a woman. This makes me think that it could possibly be Matilda, or a different person entirely. Needless to say, that statement doesn’t confirm that it a woman, it is just hinting at it. So, there is a chance it could still be a man (i.e. The Arabian).

I’m only one episode away from being completely caught up with Shackles! I can’t wait to read the finale! With all of the guest stars on taps for the finale, as well as it being extended like normal Shackles finales, it’ll probably be one hell of a ride.

Jimbo’s Next Theory
The voice on the telephone (and outside Epoch’s window in the Flashbacks) will turn out to be Matilda – calling people all the way from the jungles of Kenya.