Snowpiercer Recap: Who Killed The World?

As a seasoned viewer of Snowpiercer, I must say that this episode was a rollercoaster ride of emotions, twists, and turns. The plot thickened as we delved deeper into the characters’ pasts, uncovering layers of deceit and betrayal that have shaped the world we know today.

This week on Snowpiercer, a monster (or possibly two) was vanquished only for another to rise in its place. The return of Jennifer Connelly added more intrigue to an already complex plot. The main focus revolved around Layton and Wilford’s desperate attempt to flee the basement of the silo, as they were pursued by an army sent to eliminate them both. Alex managed to provide them with a wristband granting access to every door, but Wilford accurately guessed that it was deactivated once he discovered it had been stolen. With little time before the first wave of Admiral’s troops arrived, Layton and Wilford split up. As Layton engaged in combat, he was swiftly overpowered until his Morlock ally intervened to help him fortify an elevator. Meanwhile, Wilford dispatched Alex through the air vents, instructing her to locate Melanie while he left a legacy for her by doing so. In a chilling display of his calculating nature, Wilford armed a sonic weapon and exploited music’s power to bring the soldiers to their knees, allowing Layton to blast open the staircase door. This act enabled the former adversaries-turned-allies to escape and continue their ascent toward the surface.

As Melanie arrives from her research, there’s a sense of urgency about her since she’s concerned that the Gemini compound might not only be unfinished but potentially harmful to both humanity and the environment. She stands out as the one character who isn’t cowed by the Admiral, even challenging him. Intriguingly, he doesn’t retaliate or undermine her; instead, he conceals recent events.

In search of Alex, Melanie encounters Layton and Wilford, and the trio decide it’s necessary to confront the Admiral, who is leaving the silo and intending to use the trains as the foundation for his new realm. Melanie eventually locates Alex, and she fills her mother in about Ben’s fate and her research in New Eden. Layton manages to get aboard the Snowpiercer as well, but only after discovering Josie and Liana – whom they successfully persuade Doctor Headwood to part with.

In simpler terms, Wilford goes to face off with the Admiral, asking his companions to wait with the trains. However, as expected, it’s not a simple task. The Admiral manages to capture Wilford and forces him back to the basement, threatening him this time with a gun, aiming to ensure he freezes to death. But in an unexpected twist that’s quite unusual for Snowpiercer, Wilford’s long history of conducting strange experiments on people, including exposing himself to unknown substances, proves beneficial. Miraculously, his frostbite vanishes, and he miraculously begins to breathe and function normally in the freezing cold.

It seems that he’s similar to Josie now, possessing an extraordinary ability to withstand extreme cold without any issues. This is undeniably the most science-fictiony element the series has introduced so far. Although it would have been intriguing to delve deeper into the specifics of this power, the writers have certainly not shied away from embracing the unusual aspect of it. Wilford manages to subdue the Admiral, sever his suit’s ventilation system, and watch as he succumbs to the cold, eventually losing his life. Admiral Anton Milius’s influence reached too far, and after seven episodes of causing misery for the Snowpiercer passengers and being a constant source of annoyance, he meets his end.

1. After the Admiral’s departure, Wilford swiftly assumes command over the Silo, yet it’s too late to halt Snowpiercer due to Nima persuading the remaining troops to prioritize their mission over their allegiance to Milius. Contrary to his seemingly submissive demeanor under the Admiral’s rule, Wilford had been the one orchestrating every move for his own purpose rather than their collective goal. He is more driven by the desire to be the savior than the actual salvation of humanity. Melanie confronts the scientist, warning him that the radiation from Gemini is far worse than when the ozone layer was destroyed; they must delay its launch. However, Nima dismisses her concerns, believing they can withstand the radiation and nosebleeds, even if she portrays a grim future. If launched, Gemini won’t just reverse the cooling CW-7 agent that froze the world, but also erode the atmosphere and deplete all breathable oxygen before humanity disappears. Although her theory is largely based on Alex’s bird experiment data from New Eren’s climate pockets, Alex is the only one who has gathered data on the environment from live subjects at high altitudes. Yet, Nima refuses to heed Melanie’s calls for a thorough check of the data. Having spent 15 years working on this project, he is unwilling to be told he’s wrong. But here’s an interesting point: the freeze occurred only nine years ago; how could Nima have been developing a warming agent for so long?

It’s revealed that only Wilford understands the extent of Nima’s deceit, as they both possess similar egos and pride. Interestingly, Wilford manages to sneak onto the Snowpiercer from outside its boundaries. Unlike Icy Bob’s mutant form, he is resistant to cold but not invincible. As for Layton, he’s been waiting for Wilford all along. This is the climactic moment – the end of Joseph Wilford. Despite his pleas for mercy, Layton remains unmoved. Instead of executing him directly, Layton offers Wilford one final cigarette, which contains a lethal dose of poison. As he succumbs to the poison, Wilford shares a startling revelation – Nima, not the Admiral or himself, was the true threat. Blinded by pride, Nima was responsible for launching CW-7 and freezing the world. Now, in an attempt to correct his error, Nima intends to set everything ablaze.

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The narrative kicks off by recounting the Admiral’s history, revealing that his descent into madness was fueled by his unauthorized human experiments with the Gemini compound. It’s disclosed that he discovered his wife had betrayed him by reporting him to her superior, leading to his dismissal. In retaliation, he contaminated the lowest strata of the silo with the Gemini compound, unwittingly turning those below into unwilling test subjects and ultimately taking revenge on his wife by causing their demise.

• “I’ve never begged for anything in my life. People beg me!” It is very ironic that Wilford said this in the same episode he dies, isn’t it?

• “Do all scientists take an oath of pessimism?”

Regrettably, Wilford’s demise dominates the episode so significantly due to two reasons: firstly, it was an exceptional death scene reminiscent of the show’s finest; secondly, Clark Gregg delivered an outstanding performance as a compelling antagonist.

• See, what did I say? Just bring back Jennifer Connelly and the show is immediately improved.

In the final three episodes, who might manage to save Layton, Josiel, and Liana, as they’re stranded in the last car that became detached from the Snowpiercer train?

This week’s predicament in New Eden: power is dwindling as Big Alice remains stationed beyond town, unable to approach without triggering explosions. Though Javi retrieves the detonator and cools it for safe handling, we abruptly switch scenes to witness the aftermath of a massive explosion near the tracks. Could this be the demise of Javi? Is Snowpiercer growing any more ruthless?

2024-09-02 06:55

Snowpiercer Recap: Who Killed The World?

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