Much of this has to do with its characters, and also in how the writing remains too conservative with doling out answers. Outside of Mother, there’s not much depth to any of the central players. It works for Father, a supportive android with simpler programming, but less so for Marcus, Campion, and the remaining supporting characters. Outside of a kernel of motivation, these characters still aren’t well defined. Through Collin’s riveting performance, Mother’s emotional journey, and the quest for answers make everything else pale in comparison. That means that whenever she’s not on the screen, the series starts to drag. Except, that is, for the hints of world-building that has yet to fully reveal itself.