2x2 — Altered Carbon

: Poe continues to struggle with memory corruption. He refuses to "defrag" because it would erase his memories of Lizzie and Kovacs, creating a growing risk to their mission. Human Perspectives

A core theme explored in this episode is the loss of agency. Kovacs—the ultimate rebel—is literally betrayed by his own skin due to the military hardwiring in his sleeve. Similarly, the mystery of Quell involves whether she is truly herself or merely a "sleeve" being piloted by another consciousness. Altered Carbon 2x2

The fan reception for this episode highlights a shift in tone that some viewers found jarring compared to the first season. : Poe continues to struggle with memory corruption

“"Time is the greatest of all warriors. What it doesn't destroy, it alters beyond recognition. Time tears down everything." — Takeshi Kovacs” IMDb Altered Carbon Season 2 Episode 2 Recap: 'Payment Deferred' “"Time is the greatest of all warriors

“The scene in which Kovacs learns he has higher tolerance settings in this sleeve that are hurting his ability to get drunk is pretty clever.” Vulture · 6 years ago