In this episode Methus-2, the Seefra system's second artificial sun, is due to turn off for an hour; Harper believes he has a way to extend that time to three hours. During this time the others plan to head into the sun's core in order to repair it. If successful they will save the system from Trance's approaching sun. Once inside they find themselves in a maze of corridors and soon they are all separated. If that weren't enough they aren't alone; Trance's 'sister' is also there and her sole concern is persuading Trance to re-join the nebula; even if that means endangering her friends.
This was a really gripping episode; the fact that there was a fixed deadline for them to repair Methus-2 meant the tension rose steadily as the clock ran down. The crew encounter various snags during the mission; including one that leads Harper, who is back in his bar, to suspect they may have all been killed. It was interesting to hear more from Trance's 'sister'; her comments give us further insight into their kind and make it clear that Trance isn't typical. Laura Bertram did a fine job in the dual role of Trance and her identical sister. There are some clichés of course; the way they are separated and even more notably how close they get to the fixed deadline... not really a problem though as it served to raise the tension well. Overall a fine episode.
This was a really gripping episode; the fact that there was a fixed deadline for them to repair Methus-2 meant the tension rose steadily as the clock ran down. The crew encounter various snags during the mission; including one that leads Harper, who is back in his bar, to suspect they may have all been killed. It was interesting to hear more from Trance's 'sister'; her comments give us further insight into their kind and make it clear that Trance isn't typical. Laura Bertram did a fine job in the dual role of Trance and her identical sister. There are some clichés of course; the way they are separated and even more notably how close they get to the fixed deadline... not really a problem though as it served to raise the tension well. Overall a fine episode.
