Neon Genesis Evangelion enters its “monster of the week” phase, now that the table has been set. The show also begins to roll out less-central characters and expand on its setting. Joseph and Ian point out the show’s intricate worldbuilding, as well as the first of several philosophers it will openly quote: Arthur Schopenhauer. Your hosts also begin to dive deep into the main character, Shinji Ikari, and the way that the action in the series mirrors his psychological development. Analysis: 8:34