This is clearly a really different take in comparison to Hill House, albeit similar style, the show shines in its own unique way. Memories are probably what constantly haunt everyone of us throughtout our life, no matter they are good or bad ones. What would become of us when all of those start to fade, bit by bit...until we become some faceless ghosts? ...
I actually embrace every minute of re-watching episode 5, it's just too fine for an episode from a TV show