Welcome to our review of the “Impulse Revisionism” episode titled “Crossing the Threshold.” In this episode, we see a day in the life of Henry, which turns from bad to worse. But there’s also a mix of small joys and intriguing character insights. Henry’s day starts off on a tough note when she sees Clay on TV. He’s determined to keep searching for his dad and mentions that someone out there knows where his dad is. This adds stress to Henry’s already challenging day. Besides dealing with this news, Henry has to work at her new, somewhat boring job at a pizza place to help out at home.

Despite the dullness of her job, Henry finds a bit of happiness. She gets to recite the pizza menu to Nikolai, whose displeasure somehow brings joy to Henry. It’s a small win, but it lights up her day amidst the routine. This episode also explores how well we truly know the people around us. For instance, Jenna and Townes have different levels of knowledge about their friends. Jenna isn’t sure about Zack’s favorite drink, and Townes doesn’t even know what Zoe looks like. This makes Jenna question whether Zoe might be someone playing a trick on Townes, especially since Townes has never met Zoe in person.

Further deepening the character exploration, we learn more about Townes. He’s revealed to be autistic, which makes him sensitive to loud noises and in need of a structured routine and normal sleep. Despite these challenges, Townes is exceptionally gifted in science. Additionally, we learn that Townes has a supportive sister who is gay and attends Colgate University. She’s always there to comfort him with treats when he’s upset.

The episode also touches on some philosophical ideas through a conversation where a girl mentions that we are all just imaginations. She suggests that, in essence, we are merely electrical and chemical reactions in our brains. This thought is expanded with the idea that we never truly touch each other since atoms are mostly empty space.

“Crossing the Threshold” is a thought-provoking episode that mixes everyday challenges with deeper reflections on personal identity and our connections with others. It cleverly intertwines the mundane with the profound, making us ponder about the nature of reality and our relationships.