Um, was this an episode of The Ark or a very dark and gritty episode of Impractical Jokers? “It Will Be Over Soon” played like an episode of Big Brother that turned into a “reverse heist.” Is that a thing?
Either way, the writers and hands behind this episode certainly made good use of every second. With this being the last episode before the finale, there’s no time to waste on anything other than the main plot.
You know things are only going to get worse before they get better. I also have a sneaking suspicion we are about to see the return of an “ally” to The Ark.
The Big Bad Wolf Is Knocking At The Ark One’s Door, And It Might Very Well Be Evelyn Maddox
If you read my review for The Ark Season 2 Episode 10, you already know I think Maddox is about to make a return. We know Evelyn is a cold-hearted mistress who was ready to toss her own daughter in the trash as a “failed experiment.”
The last time we saw her, she almost blew up Sharon and her crew because some of Maddox’s crew wanted to jump ship from The Ark Fifteen to The Ark One. I guess loyalty matters to the calculated captain, which is surprising because she seems loyal only to herself.
More to the point, what do you think she has been doing all this time? Give it a good hard think. I would be shocked if Evelyn Maddox hadn’t cooked up the insanity of this episode herself.
However, I don’t think she is working alone. Remember that lovely question Sharon asked her crew? “Are we the bad guys?” It’s possible that little Miss Maddox has told a few stories about Sharon, and now the GSA could be working against The Ark One’s best interests.
This is all speculation, and I encourage any and every reader to share their theories in the comment section.
As for Evelyn (Jelena Stupljanin), I wouldn’t mind seeing a reunion between her and the daughter she abandoned.
Between Comas And People Getting Lost In Space, Now Is Not The Time For Romance
At this point, Kelly is my favorite character. She has grown so much since she first boarded The Ark One. Even though she has had one awful thing thrown at her after another, she still desires to be helpful.
How sweet was that scene of her pleading with Doctor Marsh to use her special blood robots to help save a fellow crew member? One that, as far as we know, she had never even met.
As much fun as watching a character be ruthless and raze their own path is, it’s also nice when they actively choose to be a better version of themselves.
At this point, I would not be surprised if Kelly, with the good hair, formed some kind of post-human support group.
I am such a sucker for a redemption arc, and the writers really went in with her character. She’s been surprisingly productive for a technical prisoner. Maybe she can help Angus find a purpose.
What does Angus (Ryan Adams) even do anymore?! For the last few episodes, he has done nothing but cart around vodka. In this episode, he was treated like an emotional support dog for Alicia.
I get that a lot is going on, but come on. If Sharon could find use for all the Fifteeners, surely they can utilize Angus somehow. I hate that apart from surviving the Season 1 finale, his only other accomplishment has been having bad sex with Alicia.
While I ship Angus and Alicia, now is not the time to be acting like teenagers who just discovered sex. People are falling into comas. Others are getting lost in space. And now, with this Big Brother situation, their puppy love is the last thing on everyone’s minds.
For that matter, Ian could also show a little restraint.
The Ark Wastes No Time In Speeding Up The Grieving Process
The captain has barely cracked a smirk after losing Spencer (Reece Ritchie) a few episodes ago. To see her so joyous, having finally arrived at Trappist was heartwarming. So, imagine my surprise when there’s, gasp, ANOTHER catastrophe to derail them. Sharon can’t catch a break!
Does anyone know how we are supposed to feel about Sharon and Ian’s situation? She was heartbroken over Spencer’s death and then got caught in a lifetime coma. “It Should Have Been You” was an amazing episode that really sped up the connection between Sharon and Ian. But was that the right move?
It almost feels disrespectful to Spencer’s memory for Garnet to even entertain the idea of being with Ian. However, it’s also hard for viewers because it’s the same actor playing the twin clone. So, it doesn’t entirely feel like we lost Spencer. Is that messed up? I honestly don’t know.
Although love is likely the last thing on Sharon Garnet’s mind after the insanity of The Ark Season 2 Episode 11. Especially when whoever blackmailed Felix is waiting for The Ark One on Trappist.
On The One Hand, Felix Was Blackmailed, And On The Other, He Now Knows His Daughter Is Alive
When this episode first started, I let out an audible groan when I thought it was another catastrophe of the week. Don’t get me wrong, they are fun, but this is the finale eve. I want to see what kind of chaos we have coming our way.
Thankfully, I was dead wrong, and it was just a case of Felix (Pavle Jerinic) being blackmailed. No big deal. Does anyone else think it’s strange that we are only now circling back to Felix’s MISSING DAUGHTER? That feels like a priority.
I get that Felix is a professional who doesn’t let his personal life interfere with his work, but to not even bring it up to Sharon until now feels a little out of character. In a way, Felix should be grateful to the blackmailers.
Hear me out. Sure, they sucked for going to such lengths to kill Trust, but Felix wouldn’t know his daughter was alive if they hadn’t used her as leverage. Now, Felix can go Liam Neeson in Taken on whoever has his daughter. You know that man has so much bottled-up anger.
Speaking of Trust, who has this man pissed off now? Does everyone in the universe want this man dead? They probably have a solid reason, but sometimes you have to move on. Is it wrong that I chuckled when Felix cut Trust’s tether during the spacewalk? His reaction was hilarious.
We’ll see if the self-proclaimed genius makes it out of The Ark Season 2 alive. For now, my money is on Maddox coming back with a whole bunch of nonsense to give Sharon (Christie Burke) another headache.
If you’ve read my previous reviews, you know I have theories about the crew of The Ark and where their story is headed. If the GSA and Maddox are behind the attempted assassination of Trust, it will all but confirm my suspicions that The Ark and The EF will form their own colony.
All we can do is buckle up and get ready for what will likely be an epic finale!
Who do you think was trying to kill Trust?
What are your thoughts on Sharon and Ian’s situation?
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