If DEVS was from anyone other than Alex Garland I would have turned it off well before the final episode. However, the final episode redeems things significantly, but possibly far too late. But Garland seems to be picking up bad habits the older he gets. I loved Ex Machina/Dredd/Never Let Me Go/28DL. But found Annihilation a bit of a grind.

Here, just like in Annihilation, the characters all talk s l o w l y the whole way through and it is a trait I really hope Garland learns to omit in future films/shows. It is not something that makes words sound deep, it just serves to annoy (me at least). I muttered to myself "just get on with it!" numerous times.

I found the soundtrack incredibly annoying throughout also with its unwelcome bursts when you are least expecting it.

The plot is achingly slow based on dubious science.

However, the final episode did make me reassess everything and was interesting enough to make me want to rewatch some earlier scenes. I just wonder how many people will get that far.......