“I really liked that gunfight, it was tense. I think the planning and execution were pretty believable.” Reddit · r/tvPlus · 3 years ago Echo 3 - Season 1 Episode 9 "Scorched Earth" Recap & Review
Critics and audiences were divided on the episode's extreme realism and moral ambiguity.
The episode is defined by a 45-minute tactical assault led by Prince (Michiel Huisman) and Bambi (Luke Evans) alongside a cadre of Colombian mercenaries. Echo 3 S01E09 FRENCH HDTV
“I actually sweat in this episode cause of the tension, absolutely amazing.” Reddit · r/tvPlus · 3 years ago
The team breaches the facility's defenses during a distraction created by local fireworks. After a brutal shootout, Bambi finds Amber in a cell filled with flammable gas. Unable to use explosives, he uses a sledgehammer to break her out. “I really liked that gunfight, it was tense
Conversely, a review from Cult of Mac found the episode "sickeningly repetitive" and "revolting," criticizing the numbing 30 minutes of near-constant, graphic headshots.
The operation results in massive loss of life, including both guards and "innocent people" caught in the crossfire. Amber's primary captor, Graciela, is also killed during the chaos. Critical Reception “I actually sweat in this episode cause of
Reviewers from The Review Geek lauded the episode as the peak of showrunner Mark Boal's military storytelling, praising the "athleticism" of the lead actors and the seamless action sequences.