Happy Tuesday TV fans! After watching Fox’s The Passage season 1 episode 7, we learned that “there’s some scary stuff coming,” but when will it arrive? Will Amy bring it forth or will her humanity help her see the light? Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “You Are Like the Sun,” we learn more about Brad and Lila’s past and find out how they lost their daughter, Eva. Meanwhile, Carter attempts to connect with Amy, Jonas refuses to give up on Elizabeth, and Shauna confronts Fanning. My top 5 moments from The Passage season 1 episode 7 are:
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“I’m gonna find them.”
During the episode, Clark makes the decision to go after Brad and Lila to help them. Brad and Lila are separated from Amy, which is definitely not a good sign, as the government is looking to eliminate any possible threats to Project Noah. Clark has previously been an obedient soldier, but he now realizes that Project Noah is a horror show and he is looking to finally do the right thing. We learn that this is not the first time that Clark has saved Brad after learning more about Brad’s past, but it looks like Clark is ready to join the good fight. Welcome to the team!
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“We’re waiting on you.”
Fanning has been promising for quite some time that bad things are coming, but it seems like a lot of talking so far. Even Shauna confronts Fanning within his mind, realizing that Fanning has become too preoccupied with Elizabeth joining them. Shauna reminds him that Elizabeth may not choose him and also talks about having a “humanity hangover,” admitting that she does care about Clark, which is important. Previously, I got the impression that Shauna was merely manipulating Clark, but now it seems like her humanity is still present, as her feelings for him are real. We know that there is a connection between Shauna and Clark, but what will happen when the glass wall between them shatters? Will Shauna choose darkness or humanity? We’ll have to wait and see.
3
“I choose you.”
Elizabeth’s condition continues to get worse, but Jonas does not want to give up on his wife, which is heartbreaking to see. Dr. Sykes does all she can to help, but tries to remind Jonas that Elizabeth has the same symptoms as the other subjects, which is not a good sign. Fanning continues to try and lure Elizabeth over to the darkness, tempting her with life over death, but ultimately Elizabeth chooses Jonas. Elizabeth tells Jonas to shut off the machines, accepting her fate. Jonas doesn’t want to say goodbye, but he respects his wife’s wishes and tells her he loves her over and over again, which brought tears to my eyes. While I didn’t think that Elizabeth would make it, I’m happy that she made the decision to stay away from Fanning’s offer, but this will only fuel Jonas that much more. Jonas is ready to eliminate Fanning, but what will happen when these two finally face off? I personally can’t wait to see it.
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“You are more powerful than you realize.”
While Amy worries about Brad’s fate, she receives a mental visit from her buddy, Carter. She recognizes that Carter has changed; reminding us that Amy is very capable of seeing things as they are, even though she is just a child. Rather than tempting Amy with darkness, Carter appears to be warning her and tells her that he is trying to be better, but “hunger makes you do weird things.” Can Carter be trusted here? Initially, I thought so, but it looks like this may have been a different strategy, as Carter tells Amy that she can go anywhere. Amy confides in Carter about her guilt over her mother’s death and she desperately wants to see her again. Amy’s mind projects herself into her old apartment with her mother, as she embraces her and tells her how much she loves her, which is a touching moment. However, the happiness is interrupted when Amy hears a knock at the door and immediately recognizes Fanning on the other side. Amy used her abilities to do something she truly desired, but does that mean that she has now invited the darkness in as well?
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“Start over. It is possible.”
We get an important glimpse into Brad and Lila’s past, which is beyond tragic. We see Brad and Lila’s daughter, Eva, who is full of love and life. After her soccer game, Eva explains that she needs markers and Brad makes the decision to go over to the convenience store across the street. The store is held up by a robber and Brad tries to keep him calm, but Eva walks in the door and startles the robber, causing him to turn around and shoot her. We witness one of Brad and Lila’s therapy sessions and Lila tries to talk about getting back to work so that she can help people, but Brad seems distant and unable to even comprehend this as an option. Brad does not identify the suspect in a lineup and ends up taking his life with his own hands. Clark has been Brad’s best friend for a while and he intervenes and covers it up to protect him. Brad’s guilt begins to overwhelm him and Clark is the one to suggest that he joins him at Project Noah so they can make a difference, which is how this all started.
Brad and Lila’s past is so horrific and it’s understandable that they drifted apart, but they are now being thrown together repeatedly, but it is under extremely dangerous circumstances. We have seen several signs of a renewed spark between these two, but I’m not sure if they will get the chance to pursue it. Either way, their connected past is revealing and it’s understandable why Brad feels such a close bond with Amy, as he will do anything to protect her. Lila gently reminds him that Amy is not Eva, but Brad wants to keep her safe no matter what, as he is still holding on to his grief.
Overall, I thought this episode was more of a setup for what’s to come, but there were some truly heartbreaking moments within it. We only have one more episode left before the two hour season finale. There has been so much talk about Fanning’s plan, but I would like to see the vampires escape at this point so that we can witness what they are truly capable of. The vampires have been in a bubble for a while now, so I think it’s about time that they are unleashed onto the world, but will anyone be able to stop them? Stay tuned!
I hope you enjoyed the list and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on The Passage in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!
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How close is this show in keeping with the book? I’m interested in The Passage because the book rules but I am always a little afraid of TV adaptations…
It’s doing a good job for what they are going for. A lot of what is happening is focused on part one of the book and they are taking some liberties, but I think that overall they are staying close to the book, but also creating a focused world within it. The book is one of my favorites of all time and I am not unhappy with the series as of yet.
Good to know…thanks
The girl playing Amy is a fantastic young actress! She had me in tears when she was talking to Carter about her mom.
Totally agree! She’s fantastic!