If we're talking badass, let's throw Selene into the mix. The first Underworld was killer.

…and the hightop Chucks.

Yessssssssss. Alien and Alien3.

sniveling snobberisms

"they're more like a new 'breed' or 'race' of humans"
or a genetic anomaly gaining prevalence?

1) Strong casting. I say give it a chance to grow on you.

Theory: The writers meant to name him Jedediah and made a typo (d and k are both middle finger keys.) Then they thought the use of the k was more sci-fi.

In part, this is a story about a teen coming of age. I don't think they'll go much farther with the triangle thing. I do like it that this chemistry adds some level of complication, so the relationships are not clearly drawn. Makes them more interesting. Cara has trust issues, as we are learning. Stephen's inherent…

I am not familiar with the original show. Aliens?

Yeah, but they did add some more backstory for Cara this Ep. Her past life was pretty hellish.

Yeah, I thought they could've put off this reveal about John's capability a little longer. But the story this week really built on John's character—now we understand why—besides the obvious reasons—he hates Ultra—and the evil Jed, in particular—so much.

I would differ with RK about the casting. I was hooked the moment I saw Mark Pelligrino in the role of the draconian, manipulative Uncle Jedekiah. Pelligrino, a seasoned player of sociopaths, maneuvers with creepy cool between affable uncle and ruthless head of Ultra. "The real world is filled with dark, warped,…

Right, he did, huh? Good Bear!

Thanks, Root, for dropping another clue to Shaw's past. Shaw had a knife to her throat by way of saying, "Off limits for discussion." We can guess it's something bad.

Lol, hold that thought, @Heliphyneau! Liked for mention of Emily Dickinson.

I will sleep better tonight knowing you're watching where the bullets go.

Faraday cage. Thank you..

He hasn't joined the team yet—he was this episode's poi, and he got nods from Reese and Fitch as a decent investigator, so IT SEEMS HE MAY work with the team in future episodes. We're speculating here, based on the hint that was dropped. Since I like Acevedo, I am hoping he comes back.

"Reese still hates Fusco. Like wow. Like Reese wouldn't blink if Lionel got hit by a truck."

If Bear decides he likes Root, Shaw will have more competition. You think she dislikes Root now…?