If I'm a paranoid pessimist, this two-parter was a watercooler moment. Honestly, it made me find y'all and tell you to make sure not to miss it, and I'm sure that I'm not the only person to find lapsed, indifferent, or I'll-catch-up-later friends and make sure they check in.
The measured ratings show an increase in viewership from part one to part two, and I know that doesn't count streamers like me. By putting it prior to the season finale, it increases interest and possible viewership, making it more likely Fox doesnt pull a Fox and send it to die.
I'm sure I'm overthinking.