I liked episode 2 much more than ep 1 because it was more realism.

Seasons 1 and 2, there was surreal moments sprinkled in.
But it was mainly realistic. Earn being homeless and dealing with relationship issues. Al balancing fame. Van trying to pass a drug test. Darius selling a dog.

The first episode made the surreal the main event. Wheelchair Karen who can track down an air fryer anywhere. The haunted mall where exes are banished to. The mall emergency exit that leads to Al on his dead rapper scavenger hunt.

Episode 2 was more grounded in real life like season 1 and 2. Even though Earn's extreme vindictiveness borders on surreal lol