The River season 1 episode 7 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Tess organizes a search for her missing husband, Emmet Cole, leading a team to a remote research facility. There, Lincoln, Emmet's son, and the team discover signs of Emmet's presence and a room full of corpses. They encounter infected creatures and a survivor, Rabbit, who hints at Emmet's past presence. Uncovering a failed genetic experiment, they find Emmet alive but unresponsive. After a tense escape battling the infected, the team takes Emmet, still in a nympha-like state, back to their boat, unsure of his recovery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Emmet Cole?
Emmet Cole is a beloved television host who has been reported missing.
Why is Tess determined to find Emmet?
Tess is determined to find Emmet and agrees to a filmed expedition to locate him.
Where is Lincoln when he learns about his father's disappearance?
Lincoln is in a classroom learning about genomics when he receives the call about his father's disappearance.
What do they discover at the research facility?
At the research facility, they discover Emmet's belongings, books on genetics, bloodied footprints, and a room full of corpses.
What speculation is made about the purpose of the research facility?
The team speculates the facility could be a mission, a research facility, or a drug-running operation.
Who is Rabbit and what does she reveal?
Rabbit is a survivor found by the team. She reveals Emmet was at the facility but she hasn't seen him since the incident.
What are the creatures encountered in the facility?
The creatures encountered are "infected" beings, presumably a result of a failed experiment.
What discovery is made in the lab about the experiments conducted there?
The lab was conducting unethical genetic experiments, attempting to find a cure for cancer using a specific gene sequence from the Xulos.
What is Emmet's condition when found?
Emmet is found alive but in a nympha-like state, unresponsive and seemingly in hibernation.
What happens to Emmet after he is found?
Emmet remains unresponsive as the group escapes the facility and takes him back to their boat, planning to get him to a hospital.
How does Tess react to Clark after the expedition?
Tess thanks Clark for his help and warns him to choose his words carefully when telling the story of what happened.
What is the status of Lincoln and Lena's relationship?
Lincoln and Lena reflect on their relationship, with Lincoln revealing he has someone back home, leaving their relationship uncertain.
What confrontation occurs with one of the infected?
Kurt confronts Hanna, one of the infected, and after hesitation, kills her.
What is the group's plan after escaping the facility?
The group plans to stop at the first village to get Emmet to a hospital and then find their own way from there.
What is the final scene of the episode?
The final scene shows the group preparing for more potential attacks from the infected as they head home.