The Ark Episode 4 Overview: We Weren’t Presupposed to Be Awake

This The Ark overview comprises spoilers.

It seems The Ark went for the outdated “area hallucinations” episode fairly early in its run. There’s a motive this trope is such a staple of sci-fi storytelling, in fact; exposing the fears and fantasies of the crew members reveals loads about their personalities with little or no effort. The issue is that this methodology typically emphasizes amount over high quality, and such is the case with “We Weren’t Presupposed to Be Awake,” an episode that uncovers extra mysteries that aren’t fairly as compelling as these which might be within the means of being solved.

It’s all properly and good, for instance, to be taught that Garnet is a clone and never a bloodthirsty assassin. The genetic manipulation carried out on her and her sister might have been unethical, however it is smart given the dire circumstances on Earth and the uncertainties concerned in colonizing one other planet. And clearly Garnet’s immunity to the toxin within the comet water supplied a handy if considerably implausible decision to this week’s The Ark. All that’s comprehensible.

However hidden among the many enlightening character moments are hints of a conspiracy throughout the officer ranks, revealed by the spectral Susan Ingram as she reminds Baylor that he wants to seek out “like-minded” folks among the many remaining crew. The truth that she recommends Lieutenant Lane suggests a sure fundamentalism could also be at play, however it’s tremendous obscure and never all that compelling. Frankly, ensuring Baylor doesn’t harm Alicia might be extra essential to followers, regardless that he appears to have dismissed Susan’s needs ultimately.