Dominion finds a new angel floating in The Flood.
Instead, the show offered up more of a thinking mans angel-fueled post-apocalypse.
A new angel is introduced into the unstable mix.
Two minor characters are unceremoniously snuffed out.
Bullets are fired, lines drawn.
Seemingly, a lot happened, but really, not much happened plot-wise.
Instead, the usual action seen in previous episodes took a knee to better flesh out Alex Lannon.
Spoilersfrom this point on.
As far as the people of Vega are concerned, the chosen one has yet to return.
But walk among them he does, his identity a secret.
And this secrecy is fine with Alex.
He is willing to endure abuse and slander to protect the ones he loves.
His suffering is a true act of sacrifice.
Alex has always been portrayed as conflicted yet just, a flawed, troubled hero.
This revelation devastated Alex.
His very existence is a liability to those closest to him.
Hence his reluctance to reveal his true identity.
If the tattoos are a roadmap to salvation, Alex is just as lost as everyone else.
Which is where Claire comes in.
Which is a good thing, at least from a storytelling standpoint.
As a character, Claire needs to come into her own.
Its a strange balancing act for Alex and Claire.
He wants to handle his own affairs, but Claire knows he cant do it all alone.
Theres a real soulfulness between these two thats really starting to shine through.
I like seeing them togethertoo bad its not under better circumstances (yet).
Which brings the notion full circle that those closest to Alex are at the greatest risk.
In this case, though, Frost didnt die for his sins; he died because of his faith.
Who is this mystery faith healeris it Michaels older sister, Uriel?
Uriels introduction is one of the pleasures of tonights show.
In the absence of their Father, the higher angels only have each other.
Faith, love, loyaltytheyre all up for grabs.
Uriel pledges her sword to Michael.
Later, however, she promises her sword to Gabriel.
So whats her endgame?
That being said, Uriel clearly has her own issues.
Like her holy brethren, she pines for an absentee Father who clearly cherished his mortal creations.
In tonights episode its called into question whether angels are capable of love.
Certainly angels are susceptible to foibles of the flesh and hamstrung by the basest of human desires.
This continued exploration of angel mythology is like manna from heaven.
Old habits die hard, I suppose.
Whele may no longer be a card-carrying believer, but he still retains the tricks of his former trade.
Arika is bad news.
That she is intuitive and charming makes her all the more dangerous.
Whether or not Noma is willing to drink the Kool-Aid Arika is peddling remains to be seen.
We lost Bixby tonightat the hands of David Whele.
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Rating:
3.5 out of 5
