Class Episode 7 Review - The Metaphysical Engine, or What Quill Did

The Metaphysical Engine, or What Quill Did finally gives Miss Quill the spotlight she deserves in Class, and boy, does she make the most of it.

This episode runs parallel to the previous one, so I was already loving it, but while the others are dealing with detention and shadow monsters, Quill is off on a reality-bending, belief-challenging journey through worlds created by faith. It’s surreal, complex, sometimes a little confusing (I'll admit, I wasn’t totally sure at first what Ballon was or what he was really doing), but it never stops being interesting. Even the confusing elements pull you in, making you want to understand more.

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The idea that a place can exist simply because someone believes in it is one of the most fascinating things Class has explored. There's a quiet, unspoken theme here about religion, belief, and the power of faith. It feels especially relevant today, in a world where belief can be used both to heal and to harm. The episode seems to say that it doesn’t really matter if something is objectively true. If it brings meaning, connection, or strength, then it has power. And that’s a sentiment I really respect.

I’ve found myself thinking about that in today’s world. For example, the way some Christians can support figures like Trump feels to me completely contradictory to the words and compassion of Jesus or God. That kind of hypocrisy is deeply uncomfortable, even vile. I don’t call myself a believer, but I’m not a non-believer either. I sit somewhere in the middle. I respect those who hold their faith and use it for good, and it saddens me that we live in a time where that's increasingly rare. What’s worse is when people mock others for believing at all. It frustrates me when I see this kind of sneering come from people on the left, who are supposed to be the kind and compassionate ones.

Yes, don't get me wrong, a lot of people use religion for bad. But whilst people are slating people for what they believe, from the relative safety of social media, people who do have faith are out in the world are doing good things because of said faith. It really pisses me off actually - just because you say Trump is bad it does not make you on the right side of history and all that shit!

But back to Class. One of the most compelling parts of the episode is Dorothea. She’s a standout character. She is fun, calm, calculating, and secretive in all the best ways. The Governors remain mysterious and exciting, and I love how the show continues to keep them in the shadows, giving us just enough to stay curious.

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Quill’s journey is brutal and moving. She gets her freedom, but at a heartbreaking cost as she ends up having to kill someone she’s grown to care for. It's a perfect reflection of how Class often blends the emotional with the ethical. Nothing is simple, and that’s what makes it compelling.

In the end, this episode doesn’t just fill in the blanks from Episode 6, it deepens the entire show. It challenges ideas of morality, faith, and freedom, and sets up the finale.

If Class had more time to expand on stories like this, it could have grown into something truly special. As it stands, The Metaphysical Engine, or What Quill Did is one of the strongest episodes, and one that leaves a lot to think about.

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