Travelers season 1 episode 6 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Travelers' team faces a complex mission to deflect asteroid Helios 685 using an X-ray laser, to prevent global catastrophe. Wilson recovers from a coma, confused about a mysterious woman causing a blast. Dr. Delaney is interrogated by the military, suspected of selling antimatter. Amidst personal struggles

Full Episode S01E06 Recap

### Introduction: Abduction and Mysterious Woman - Wilson informs the team that the road is clear and he will be following just behind. - A woman standing in the middle of the road causes an accident, leading to a blast that puts Wilson's driver in a coma. ### At the River: Religious Gathering - A religious leader recalls Moses and Jesus's journeys, drawing parallels to their own journey back to the river where the followers were baptized. ### Hospital: Wilson's Recovery and Confusion - Wilson wakes up in a hospital, having been unconscious for weeks. He recalls the night of the accident but is confused about the events and the woman on the road. ### At Home: Personal Struggles and Relationships - Grant's wife discusses dinner plans, but Grant is preoccupied with work. - Patricia argues with her father about her attire and the dynamics of their relationship. ### Mission Briefing: The Importance of the Mission - The team discusses the importance of their mission to prevent Helios, which motivated them to come to the 21st century. - They prepare for their mission, taking necessary precautions against chemical exposure. ### Delaney's Abduction and Military Interrogation - Dr. Delaney is taken to a military facility for questioning about antimatter, suspected of selling it to foreign powers. ### Preparing for the Mission: Antitoxin and Deployment - The team takes an antitoxin to protect against the chemical in the air. - They discuss the potential consequences of their mission, including altering the course of humanity and their own existence. ### The Van Huizen Facility: The Mission Unfolds - The team arrives at the Van Huizen facility, ready to execute their plan. - They encounter military resistance and have to adapt their strategy. ### Escalating Tensions: The FBI and Military Clash - FBI agent MacLaren arrives at the facility, confronting Major Gleason about Dr. Delaney's whereabouts and the legality of the military's actions. ### The Final Countdown: Preparing the Laser - With only minutes left, the team struggles to unlock the antimatter containment with Dr. Delaney's retinal scan. - They reveal the plan to use an X-ray laser to deflect asteroid Helios 685 and prevent a global catastrophe. ### The Climactic Conclusion: Laser Activation and Sacrifice - Amidst a firefight, the team manages to activate the laser. - The episode ends with uncertainty about the mission's success and the fate of the characters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What caused Wilson's driver to go into a coma?

A blast caused by a woman standing in the middle of the road.

Why does the religious leader mention Moses and Jesus at the river?

To draw parallels to their own journey and the significance of the river in their faith.

How long was Wilson unconscious after the accident?

Several weeks.

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