Helix 2×1 Review: “San Jose”
Syfy’s Helix is back, but this time, we are far away from the icy Arctic Biosystems. Instead, we are taken to a mysterious island, with a mysterious group of people running it. Just as we were completely isolated and claustrophobic in the Arctic, so are we on Saint Germaine Island. Also, the show runners really seemed to up the “squick” factor for this premiere episode, so if you are easily grossed out, you may want to tread lightly.
Warning: Minor spoilers ahead, and try not to eat while watching this episode.
This is where the bulk of the episode takes place, as the CDC team believes that is where the ship’s crew was infected. While trekking through the island for clues, Leila’s behavior becomes erratic, and she runs off. During their search for Leila, the CDC team becomes surrounded by a group of robed people with torches. The group demands that the CDC team follow them to “the compound.” This compound is revealed to be an abbey, which is led by a mysterious man, Brother Michael (Steven Weber). It appears that this island is inhabited by some sort of religious cult, and they may just have the answers to the cause of the outbreak.
Elsewhere, we see another familiar face stopping off on Saint Germaine Island: Dr. Julia Walker (Kyra Zygorsky). Complete with her new bionic finger, Julia is encountered by a very strange, masked man who asks her repeatedly, “Do you know the way to San Jose?” Julia does not seem to understand the relevance of the question, or the answer, and the masked man kidnaps her and ties her up in a hut on the island. The strange man continues to question her, but after a while of getting no response, the man removes Julia’s brown contact lenses to reveal her silver eyes. The man removes his mask and introduces himself as Caleb. He agrees to help her find the source of an outbreak that is also endangering the immortals of Ilaria.
Overall, this was a great season premiere! There were so many twists and
What did you think of the premiere episode? What is behind the infection? Who is Caleb? How do you feel about Dr. Sommers? What happened to Sarah’s baby? Let us know in the comments!
Author: Erin
Erin has reviewed many shows over the years including Orphan Black, iZombie, Penny Dreadful, and Killing Eve. She has a keen eye for on-screen chemistry, and loves to tackle the subject of casting. She is also our horror aficionado. She live tweets shows, and loves to share her feelings. Erin has a BA in History, and likes to analyze the lore behind historical fiction. She attends San Diego Comic Con every year and has also attended C2E2 and WonderCon.
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