Why all the terrible reviews (and terrible I do mean poorly written and incoherent)? Half the commenters don't even seem to have an accurate understanding of the episode's events.
This was where it all came together. I'll admit that through the first four episodes, I have mostly been yawning at the tropes, the gratuitous indulgence, and the seemingly directionless story. But this was when I realized that many of the themes and characters that have been building are in fact carefully and cleverly weaved. The episode was well paced and the crescendo dance sequence was thrilling.
I still don't know where it's all headed, but for the first time during this series I'm actually eager to get to the next episode and see if it all comes together.
And even if the plot ends up disappointing me, the acting is great and the art direction and cinematography is enough for me to say this show wasn't a waste of my time.