Episodes 3 & 4 are not bad, but they are certainly not the best, losing much of the steam and identity the first two episodes worked so hard to generate.
The Underground Railroad is so much different than anything Jenkins has ever worked on before; it’s grander and more ambitious, it plays with magical realism to a brilliant result
While it takes the series a few episodes to find its footing, it eventually settles into an even pace, supported by the strong performances and adaptation.