With “R04DK11,” we’re officially in the penultimate episode of Twisted Metal Season 1. The chaos is bigger, the betrayals sharper, and the stakes higher than ever. Every mile John and Quiet travel feels like it could be their last, and by the end, it’s clear we’re headed straight for a fiery showdown in the finale.
John and Quiet’s Final Stretch
The bond between John and Quiet has been tested all season, but in this episode, their partnership feels both stronger and more fragile at the same time. They’ve grown to depend on each other, yet the pressure of the mission and the ghosts of their pasts threaten to break them apart. Their dynamic keeps the emotional engine of the series running even in the middle of pure chaos.
Road Kill Chaos
The title doesn’t lie—this episode is packed with carnage. Rival drivers, traps, and high-octane chases dominate the story, and the vehicular mayhem feels straight out of the Twisted Metal games. Watching the cars crash, burn, and explode brought me right back to the matches where half the fun was just trying to survive the madness. It’s fast, it’s brutal, and it’s pure mayhem.
Sweet Tooth Still Reigns
Sweet Tooth continues to be the wild card no one can control. His violent comedy and unpredictable madness turn every one of his appearances into a highlight. I always go back to when I used to pick his ice cream truck in the games—it was never about strategy, it was about unleashing chaos. That same energy radiates here, and it makes him impossible not to love as a villain.
First Impressions
“R04DK11” sets the perfect stage for the finale. It’s relentless in its pace, filled with action and danger, while still letting us feel the weight of John and Quiet’s choices. The carnage on the road feels bigger than ever, but it’s the emotional stakes that make this episode land.
Personal Reaction
This episode was pure adrenaline. The car battles felt like a direct callback to the Twisted Metal matches I remember—loud, explosive, and completely unpredictable.
I also loved how John and Quiet’s relationship continues to carry the heart of the show. They’ve grown so much since Episode 1, and even though they bicker and clash, you can tell they’ve become each other’s lifeline.
And of course, Sweet Tooth—still my MVP. He’s exactly the kind of villain who keeps me hooked, and he brings me right back to the days of seeing his truck dominate the game screens.
Episode 9 is the kind of build-up you want right before a finale: wild, emotional, and brimming with the promise of an even bigger explosion to come.
