Warning: The following review contains spoilers for the episode
FLCL: Progressive’s second episode throws us right back into the chaotic lives of Hidomi and Ide, though their adventures are plagued by some uneven pacing. “Freebie Honey” is a bit of a slow starter, but is ultimately saved by a climactic final scene that escalates the relationships between our protagonists and drops more hints about the show’s connection to its past.
Progressive opens with another one of Hidomi’s dreams, though this time around its more like a nightmare. The animation takes on a 60’s horror flick aesthetic while presenting a gruesome battle between an undead Hidomi and her zombified classmates. It’s nice to see the series keep with its history of experimental animation styles, though some might find our protagonist’s dismemberment a little hard to stomach. Even as she is ripped to shreds Hidomi cheerfully analyzes the events, and it’s still unclear if these dreams are some kind of premonition or simply a metaphor for Hidomi’s views on the world around her. The following scene where Hidomi imagines herself as a zombie while sitting in class seems to hint at the latter.
Source: IGN.com FLCL: Progressive Episode 2 "Freebie Honey" Review