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One character related issue I had with the latest episode was the "deal" struck between Jin and Kazuki.

Spoiler for The Bargain:

First, there is the questionable issue of what Jin thought gave him the right to barter one life for another, without even asking Gio if he was willing. Obviously, he values Toa's life more that he does Gio's, but the last couple episodes had indicated that he at least cared enough for Gio to offer him a place in their nacient "family". Now he is ready to just betray him with hardly a second thought?

Even setting that aside, what lead Jin to believe that he had the ability to commit Gio to such a bargain? Certainly Gio had done nothing to indicate that he considered himself in any way under Jin's authority up to this point. Why should Jin seemingly believe that Gio will automatically do as he tells him now?

I have to admit, this series really grabbed me with the first episode, but the sloppy plot and especially character development to date is really erroding my initial enthusiasm for the show.