With apparently only one more episode to go Stars Align is moving through things rapidly and yet has almost zero chance of dealing with all the issues it has heaped onto its own plate. Episodes 10 and 11 are enjoyable and offer some solid moments but the overall pacing and narrative are still suffering.
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