FALLING SKIES SEASON TWO LOVE AND OTHER ACTS OF COURAGE EPISODE NUMBER - 205 A boy who betrayed and deserted the 2nd Mass is found among the rubble of a battle, and leads Tom to an injured Skitter -- who he and Ben say is part of a resistance against the invaders. Hal and Maggie get close on a recon mission. VISIT THE EPISODE GUIDE >> |
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Wow first one here huh? Well the episode had more than a few surprises.
Spoiler:If I didn't know any better I'd say the writers are looking this forums up because as I recall the possibility of skitter resistance or rebellion was discussed here and alas in this episode we get exactly that tantalizing possibility and I love how we get to see for the first time the skitters as not just brainless murderous drones doing the overlord's bidding.
I hope that that skitter is the genuine article and that there is indeed some sort of internal resistance among the Skitter ranks that Earth's own resistance could use to it's advantage, I dont see the rebel Skitters and the humans becoming buddy/buddy as with Teal'c and the Jaffa in Stargate or the rebel Visitors in the V series both the original and remake as the differences are just too great but if true cooperation at least on a casual basis might be possible.
It was good to see Margaret opening up at last, her vulnerabilities make her character more realistic.
Awesome episode a solid 8 out of 10The world hath known no greater love than this, to give one's life for his friends. John 15:34
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Originally posted by RJLCyberPunk View PostWow first one here huh? Well the episode had more than a few surprises.
Spoiler:If I didn't know any better I'd say the writers are looking this forums up because as I recall the possibility of skitter resistance or rebellion was discussed here and alas in this episode we get exactly that tantalizing possibility and I love how we get to see for the first time the skitters as not just brainless murderous drones doing the overlord's bidding.
I hope that that skitter is the genuine article and that there is indeed some sort of internal resistance among the Skitter ranks that Earth's own resistance could use to it's advantage, I dont see the rebel Skitters and the humans becoming buddy/buddy as with Teal'c and the Jaffa in Stargate or the rebel Visitors in the V series both the original and remake as the differences are just too great but if true cooperation at least on a casual basis might be possible.
It was good to see Margaret opening up at last, her vulnerabilities make her character more realistic.
Awesome episode a solid 8 out of 10Spoiler:I have to say I didn't see the skitter rebellion coming and only hope for the humans sakes that there is a genuine skitter rebellion. It is a possibility since we saw in last season that the skitters are also harnessed. It would be interesting to see them get more into the backstory of these overlords and what they really want from earth and the other planets they have conquered. I did like Maggie's vulnerability shown. Before I thought her character was just okay and kind of there, but now she really does seem human. Guess Hal and Karen are done for.
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Well now, isn’t this turning into a strange kettle of anorexic fishes? I for one believe Red Eye. His actions towards Tom on the space craft looked like a wise tactical move to me. I never believed that our species after being harnessed would take on the appearance of a skitter. Change yes, but still keep our own basic make up.
I thought some might become allies… those that could resist the harness and still be willing to fight for their freedom, provided they could align with others willing to do like wise. The trust factor is going to be a major obstacle, but I guess that’s the next chapter.
What was up with all the mangled Macks? I haven’t been able to put that together yet.sigpic
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Originally posted by Lady Midnight View PostWhat was up with all the mangled Macks? I haven’t been able to put that together yet.
Loved this episode. Ben is really struggling with who he is and where he is going.
Dad struggling to understand while dealing with his own fears. Maggie showing her vulnerable side and the skitters rebellion was a nice surprise....plus Matt stepping up to the plate the best that someone so young can...he's going to grow up fast!
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This episode was really great. I honestly didn't see the part about the Skitter rebels coming. I really thought Red Eye was bad, and I do believe I was very wrong. Hopefully, in time, these rebel skitters can prove themselves to the 2nd Mass.
The storyline with Hal and Maggie was nice to finally see. They both deserve some happiness. I just hope circumstances don't get in the way for them.sigpic
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Originally posted by Rosehawk View PostI suspect the skitter resistance group meeting was found out and that one of the Macks was a bomb!
Loved this episode. Ben is really struggling with who he is and where he is going.
Dad struggling to understand while dealing with his own fears. Maggie showing her vulnerable side and the skitters rebellion was a nice surprise....plus Matt stepping up to the plate the best that someone so young can...he's going to grow up fast!
Wonder when Pope's coming back???sigpic
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Originally posted by the fifth man View PostThis episode was really great. I honestly didn't see the part about the Skitter rebels coming. I really thought Red Eye was bad, and I do believe I was very wrong. Hopefully, in time, these rebel skitters can prove themselves to the 2nd Mass.
The storyline with Hal and Maggie was nice to finally see. They both deserve some happiness. I just hope circumstances don't get in the way for them.
I liked the scene between Hal and Maggie. It brings some hope into play for a future that looks rather grim. In the beginning I thought they would get Karen back so they could continue the story between her and Hal. Then being a woman I changed my mind and thought she would be more useful left with the Skitters so we could see what the harness does to our species. After the exchange between Hal and Maggie I sort of gave up on Karen altogether....then there was the preview for next week and I thought..gee, bite me why don't you? No wait a minute...I'll take a pass on that..sigpic
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I am beginning to think that the bug that they took out of Tom's eye in a previous episode might have been some kind of device that protected Tom from getting shot in the first episode.
The red-eyed skitter said that he saved Tom's life....Tom was the only one released who wasn't shot...the bug-in-his-eye didn't stick around after it was removed so it most likely wasn't a tracking device......sigpic
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Another interesting episode.
So my hutch about the skitter rebellion was correct. I do not entirely trust red eye sob story through, he did not even blink when he killed Jimmy. So it will be interesting to see how honest he is being. An whether he really part of the rebellion or just one of the Overlord loyal solders trying to destroy it.
We need to learn more about these over lords and why they conquered the Skitter home planet and Earth. If that indeed how it went down. That the missing piece of the story.
Enjoy the relationships in this episode, a lot of loving going on in the second Mass, only ones not getting anything is poor Matt, Weaver and Ben.
Matt look cute guarding the truck even through we know he more than capably of taking down a skitter or two with that gun.
I think the reason they are interested in Tom is he is a educator, may be both the Skitter and Overlords are trying to learn something from the humans. Despite Red eyes warning that we would die if we did join together so far we been doing pretty well against the Overlords and their skitter army.
An Tom was right, we have never seen a skitter flinch whiles killing us.Last edited by knowles2; 11 July 2012, 04:21 AM.
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Originally posted by Rosehawk View PostI am beginning to think that the bug that they took out of Tom's eye in a previous episode might have been some kind of device that protected Tom from getting shot in the first episode.
The red-eyed skitter said that he saved Tom's life....Tom was the only one released who wasn't shot...the bug-in-his-eye didn't stick around after it was removed so it most likely wasn't a tracking device......sigpic
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Originally posted by knowles2 View PostAnother interesting episode.
So my hutch about the skitter rebellion was correct. I do not entirely trust red eye sob story through, he did not even blink when he killed Jimmy. So it will be interesting to see how honest he is being. An whether he really part of the rebellion or just one of the Overlord loyal solders trying to destroy it.
We need to learn more about these over lords and why they conquered the Skitter home planet and Earth. If that indeed how it went down. That the missing piece of the story.
Enjoy the relationships in this episode, a lot of loving going on in the second Mass, only ones not getting anything is poor Matt, Weaver and Ben.
Matt look cute guarding the truck even through we know he more than capably of taking down a skitter or two with that gun.
I think the reason they are interested in Tom is he is a educator, may be both the Skitter and Overlords are trying to learn something from the humans. Despite Red eyes warning that we would die if we did join together so far we been doing pretty well against the Overlords and their skitter army.
An Tom was right, we have never seen a skitter flinch whiles killing us.
The Skitter story is a major factor and I am trying to keep track of what little info we have. We do know that they are subservient to the Over Lords (OL's). That kneeling and bowing act spoke volumes...and made me gag. They are harnessed so their display of respect would not seem to be by choice. (Hitler and the Generals with the bomb at Valkyrie). The Skitter in charge of the small group of children appeared more parent like than watch dog. Of course that doesn't mean they all feel that way about their charges, but it does show they are capable of compassion, where as the (OL's) so far seem to have none. In the end we a least know that it is tough to fight a war on two fronts....have the OL's been there too?
Yes I believe they seek human history to learn our strengths and discover our weaknesses. I have to wonder if they are making a collection of educators like the aliens did with scientist in (V). But then again, haven't they been studying us for years? What, they need a refresher course??
Question: If on our planet they are only harnessing children and young adults...is that what the Skitters were on their world?sigpic
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Originally posted by Lady Midnight View PostQuestion: If on our planet they are only harnessing children and young adults...is that what the Skitters were on their world?
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This episode was even better on a second watch. My wife doesn't always get to watch it live with me on Sunday nights. I always seem to pick up something I missed on the first time around.sigpic
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"...phu...ah..."
"Anyone know what SENTIENT means???"
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