Alphas Review, Season 2, Episode 12, “Need to Know”
Written by Michael Karnow & Adam Levy
Directed by Nick Copus
Airs Mondays at 8pm (Et) on SyFy
In times of war or impending terrorism, a predominant question asks how far authorities should go to stop an impending attack. Does the line for ethical behavior change when the clock is ticking? This conflict was a normal issue on 24, where Jack Bauer faced down nuclear attacks and other imminent threats every week. There were usually a few episodes during each season where he interrogated an enemy and did just about anything to gather intelligence. He even tortured his own brother to battle a looming menace. A similar dilemma takes center stage in this week’s penultimate episode of Alphas. Rosen’s actions have grown more unhinged since Stanton Parish killed his daughter, and they reach a new milestone this time. He seems willing to inflict...
Written by Michael Karnow & Adam Levy
Directed by Nick Copus
Airs Mondays at 8pm (Et) on SyFy
In times of war or impending terrorism, a predominant question asks how far authorities should go to stop an impending attack. Does the line for ethical behavior change when the clock is ticking? This conflict was a normal issue on 24, where Jack Bauer faced down nuclear attacks and other imminent threats every week. There were usually a few episodes during each season where he interrogated an enemy and did just about anything to gather intelligence. He even tortured his own brother to battle a looming menace. A similar dilemma takes center stage in this week’s penultimate episode of Alphas. Rosen’s actions have grown more unhinged since Stanton Parish killed his daughter, and they reach a new milestone this time. He seems willing to inflict...
- 10/17/2012
- by Dan Heaton
- SoundOnSight
Alphas Review, Season 2, Episode 4, “When Push Comes to Shove”
Written by Adam Levy
Directed by Omar Madha
Airs Mondays at 10pm (Et) on SyFy
During its first 15 episodes, Alphas has consistently depicted the fine line that exists between using the super powers for good or evil. Even the gentle Dr. Rosen has revealed that his intentions haven’t always been so positive in the past. The pilot episode depicted Cameron using his marksmanship to commit murder. He was under the influence of another Alpha, but that doesn’t make the actions less dangerous. In “Rosetta”, the apparently friendly Anna (Liane Balaban) was revealed as the leader of the Red Flag terrorist organization. Her group committed vile acts, but the government’s response to them showed plenty of reasons for their tactics. Even the villainous Stanton Parrish isn’t a one-note character who wants to destroy everyone for no reason. He...
Written by Adam Levy
Directed by Omar Madha
Airs Mondays at 10pm (Et) on SyFy
During its first 15 episodes, Alphas has consistently depicted the fine line that exists between using the super powers for good or evil. Even the gentle Dr. Rosen has revealed that his intentions haven’t always been so positive in the past. The pilot episode depicted Cameron using his marksmanship to commit murder. He was under the influence of another Alpha, but that doesn’t make the actions less dangerous. In “Rosetta”, the apparently friendly Anna (Liane Balaban) was revealed as the leader of the Red Flag terrorist organization. Her group committed vile acts, but the government’s response to them showed plenty of reasons for their tactics. Even the villainous Stanton Parrish isn’t a one-note character who wants to destroy everyone for no reason. He...
- 8/14/2012
- by Dan Heaton
- SoundOnSight
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