'Counterpart' Season 2: Episode 8 takes the use of symbolism by Starz show to another level
The latest episode uses the relationship of German poet Rainer Maria Rilke with an older lover to cast light on the relationship between Emily Alpha and Howard Prime
The sheer ingenuity of the Justin Marks-created show 'Counterpart' lies in its use of symbolism in the narrative. Throughout the last seven episodes of season 2 of the Starz show several symbolic props -- be it a book, a song, or even a piece of clothing -- have been used to signify a character's stance in the unruly versions of their world.
The use of symbolism is taken to a whole new level with Episode 8, where a book is used to indicate a character's internal conflict.
Starring JK Simmons as Howard Silk, Olivia Williams as Emily Silk, Harry Lloyd as Peter Quayle, Nazanin Boniadi as Clare, and Christiane Paul as Mira, Episode 8 is probably one of the most mind bloggling episodes in the show so far.