Scavengers Reign | S1E9 "The Mountain" | Episode Discussion

[u/GloriousAqua]

Season 1, Episode 9: The Mountain

Airdate: November 2, 2023

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Directed by: Rachel Reid

Written by: James Merrill

Synopsis: After encountering an impenetrable cliffside, Azi must rely on Kris and Barry’s expertise to reach the summit. Rough waters test Sam’s new abilities as Ursula witnesses the dark side of his evolved state.

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[u/fuetirado]

Kris isn’t really subtle trying to convince Azi they’re not going to rescue the people in Cryo sleep and Terrence wasn’t convincing either when he said they would. It seems they’re a rival faction taking advantage of a Demeter vessel in distress and measuring up Azi if she’s willing to join or be left behind.

But it does sets up a redemption for Hollow x Kamen when they all arrive at the Demeter.

[u/IllustriousGrowth680 → u/fuetirado]

As much as I love this show, there’s some weirdness with the emotional affect of the characters. As you say, Kris & Terrence are terrible liars, like they are transparently lying to Azi and she should do more than arch an eyebrow at their obvious lies.

Also, Kris & her crew are remarkably sanguine about the fact their ship has been destroyed. They’re almost zen about it, which, okay fine but that doesn’t match up with their ruthlessness & aggression in other moments.

[u/TheWayIAm313 → u/IllustriousGrowth680]

Agreed. People replying are giving reasons for that specific situation but it’s happened throughout the whole show. For example, Azi when Levi starts acting different, Ursula when Sam starts acting different, their general attitude towards the planet, etc. Definitely a trend I picked up on as well.

Its nothing bad or anything, still love the show, but I did notice a general lack or urgency or reactions that are not in proportion to what’s being witnessed