I've had a hard time getting this episode out of my head today...
which I think indicates how well done and impacting it was.
The article was a good read too, and helped me to digest it all. It is kind of too bad that this series was set up from the start to be only one season b/c I think it is one of the most thought provoking pieces of TV I have come across.
I disagree with Goldheart... it is not a wasted series, but it is not a happy happy joy joy show either. It is confusing and disheartening, but I think it does examine a whole part of human nature we do not like to be confronted with when we sit down for "entertainment" from the boob tube.
all in all

RTD