“I love that what the kids do in this show gives you almost as much anxiety as the actual enemies. Not knowing what's going to happen to them or what tricks they're going to pull out is just as nerve racking.” Reddit · r/anime · 7 years ago
“The entire episode is chock full of the kind of tension usually reserved for action shows like Attack on Titan, which is only accentuated by consistently excellent direction.” apieceofanime.com · 7 years ago Neverland 1x2
: The episode excels at creating a "creepy atmosphere" through stellar direction and a haunting soundtrack. A scene in the stairwell and the introduction of a stopwatch tracking device are highlighted by viewers for inducing genuine anxiety. “I love that what the kids do in
: The central trio's personalities are firmly established: Norman’s strategic brilliance, Emma’s unyielding optimism and refusal to leave anyone behind, and Ray’s pragmatic realism. : The central trio's personalities are firmly established:
The second episode successfully transitions the show from a shocking premiere into a high-stakes . Following the dark reveal of the first episode—where the children learn they are being raised as "meat" for demons—this installment focuses on the psychological tension between the trio of protagonists and their caretaker, "Mom" Isabella.