While Maura suspects her father is the "Wizard" behind the curtain, Daniel seems to be a rogue element trying to break the cycle from within. By the end of the episode, we see Henry looking out at a massive black pyramid in the distance as "The Wizard" by Black Sabbath plays—a perfect, ominous needle drop for a man who seems to be playing God. Final Thoughts
This episode finally pulls back the curtain on the "supernatural" elements. When a mob tries to throw the mysterious boy overboard, Maura tries to intervene, and Daniel stops time using a small pyramid device. This confirms that the reality they are in is highly malleable—likely a simulation or an experiment. 1899.S01E05.The.Calling.720p.NF.WEB-DL.DDP5.1.A...
Maura finally confronts her father, Henry, in this mental asylum setting. He suggests she is not asking the "right questions" and demands she "bring me the boy". Who Is Running the Show? While Maura suspects her father is the "Wizard"