HALFWAY, BABY

The drift begins. They talk less and less about the show. But it's still technically about The Big Bang Theory Theory.

We've all but abandoned the premise this episode. Long live the new flesh. 

More so than usual, Nick and Kyle talk about things they actually enjoy, in spite of this episode having three whole (unsatisfying) plots.

It's the tenure episode! The nerds all fight about who will get tenure until it's ultimately revealed that they'll all get tenure. Bad show.

All of Wolowitz's friends learn a secret about his past that not even he knows, but will any of them reveal it? Who cares. We're more interested in level tables.

It's fine.

Nick thinks Raj is most relatable when he's most pathetic, and shows a trademark lack of self-awareness at the implications of that connection. Kyle loves Mega Man Battle Network.

It's a real Valentine's snooze. Nick worries he's falling out of love with Bayonetta. Kyle yearns for the Loop.

In spite of the many dramatic confrontations in this episode, it's a bit of a snooze. Fortunately Nick and Kyle can still bond over cyberpunk.