The Kindness Of Strangers – The episode opens with Boyd (Harold Perrineau) at the top of the well, face-to-face with his rescuer. With pistol drawn, Boyd asks the prisoner to identify himself and why he is shackled. The man identifies himself as Martin (Robert Varlaque). While removing the restraints, the man’s distinctive Marine tattoo catches Boyd’s eye.

The Diner – Donna (Elizabeth Saunders) and Kenny (Ricky He) have managed to get the majority of the newcomers inside the diner. The scene is complete pandemonium. She stresses the urgency of remaining inside the diner. Bakta (Angela Moore) tries negotiating their freedom. Donna assures her that they have no intention of harming them. None of the newcomers, especially Randall AJ Simmons) believe her. Donna catches everyone off-guard when she mentions the downed tree.

In The Woods – Reeling from a narrow escape, Tabitha Matthews (Catalina Sandino Moreno) and Victor (Scott McCord) head in the direction of town. Victor suggests staying in a nearby cargo van that he visits often. He stresses the importance of staying quiet since there is no talisman.

Back To The Diner – Kristi (Chloe Van Landschoot) and Mari (Kaelen Ohm) have found a quiet private corner to hash it out after an unexpected reunion. They were lovers in the past. Confused and upset, Mari tries to grasp her last six months of pain while Kristi was only two hours away in a town of maniacs.

Under The Collapsed House – Brick (Seamus Patterson) is seemingly still out cold, under a pile of rubble. Jim Matthews (Eion Bailey) and Tom (Reid Price) quietly discuss their circumstance. Suggesting he has a fractured rib, Jim asks if has ever ridden out a night like this before. Tom asks if it would matter if he answered “yes.” After coming through, Brick screams and flails when he realizes his predicament. Their effort to calm him fails until he and Tom make eye contact.

Above The Well In A Castle-Like Chamber Room – Boyd hits Martin’s restraint with a rock. Martin suggests it would do little good to help him get free. Boyd says if necessary, he will carry him to town before describing each of the town’s residents. He admits to finding the talisman which does nothing to improve Martin’s mood. When a music box begins playing, they realize something is approaching. Getting a closer look at the music box with a ballerina and mirror, Boyd is disturbed by the aging image staring back at him.

At The Diner – Looking in the direction of her father pinned in the debris, Julie Matthews (Hannah Cheramy) grows more anxious by the second. Kelly (Ricky He) warns her concern is attracting more attention to the area. Armed with a shotgun, Donna notices Randal in a heated debate with several newcomers.

The Town’s Makeshift Bar – Fleeing from the shotgun debacle, Brian (Taras Lesiuk) and a woman are hiding in the town’s makeshift bar. Their mood is lightened when they discover a supply of bootlegged liquor.

In the Street – Elgin (Nathan D. Simmons) and other newcomers hide behind an old vehicle. Ellis (Corteon Moore) and Fatima (Pegah Ghafoori) try to coax them to safety. Spotting the Western Cowboy creature (Wil Lang) and his female counterpart walking in their direction, they flee into a Post Office. He utilizes a drape to block their entrance while she tries to get Elgin’s attention. A nurse creature (Terri Smith-Fraser) walking in their direction watches Fatima’s meltdown.

The Collapsed Matthew’s Home – The threat becomes real for Brick for the first time when he hears loud shrieks. When he realizes it is coming from the monsters, he begins to panic again. Tom makes eye contact with him to calm him down. Brick coughs up blood.

At The Diner – Randall tries to get out the door but Kenny blocks the entrance. He struggles to understand why they’re not assisting the people being slaughtered by the monsters. Donna explains having a gun will do little good. After taking Kenny’s gun, Randall utilizes him as a hostage. Kenny and Donna try to convince him to not go outside. She makes it clear that Kenny’s life will not sparred if it means keeping him inside the diner. Kenny snatches his gun from Randall, calming the chaotic scene.

In The Castle-Like Chamber – Boyd manages to free Martin’s right arm. When he moves to his left arm, Martin asks, “Do you ever wonder if Abby was right.” Boyd questions how Martin knew about a past conversation he had with his wife. Martin doubles over in pain. Parasites moving underneath the skin on his left arm catch Boyd’s attention. The music box stops playing as Martin stabs Boyd in the arm with the shackle. Before Boyd breaks his arm free, Martin warns they now share the same blood before dying. He grabs a torch in search of the exit when the scene transforms before his eyes. He makes his way to a wall before slumping to the ground.

At The Diner – Kenny is brewing tea when he notices Mari who appears to be upset. He offers her some tea. After she leaves, a teary-eyed Kristi approaches. He suggests she comfort Mari because she will need it in the coming days.

The Makeshift Bar – Brian and a female are hiding when they hear shrieking. She suggests it is coyotes. He reminds her of his growing up on a farm and knows animal noises. While peeking out the window, he recognizes her fear and tries to comfort her by saying their experience will turn into one heck of a story to share with friends and family. They’re startled by a knock at the door. She advises against opening the door but the female visitor’s story similar to theirs urges him to play the savior.

In The Diner Parking Lot – The smiley creature (Jamie McGuire) stalks the parking lot outside the diner when the bus grabs his attention. Smiley searches the bus when a sound from the rear. Husband (Nigel Thorpe) and wife (Lee Surette) stare at the creature in horror. Smiley warns they chose the wrong refuge. The attack isn’t shown, but the shrieks and pained screams can be overheard throughout the entire town.

Back In The Woods – Boyd sees a dog in the distance. He takes off through the woods where he encounters the Boy in White (Vox Smith) and several other creatures. He immediately puts out his torch before taking refuge behind trees and dense foliage.

The Cargo Truck – Victor is deep in his pursuit of food, while Tabitha questions him for the first time about the Boy in White. He says they’re friends but they haven’t seen each other in a long time. The boy’s return makes her question how long he has been in the town. He tells her that it isn’t something he is interested in discussing. She asks about his collection of items. He claims some of it belonged to his mother. Sparked by the painful memory, he tries to settle his mind by searching for other snacks. Boyd and Elgin join them as three creatures are approaching. Elgin tells him about the bus which none of the others saw arrive.

The Collapsed Matthew’s House – Brick’s internal injuries have now reached a physical level and he’s having a problem keeping the pain to himself. Tom and Jim do their best to keep him calm. Jim promises him the best pancakes he has ever eaten. With the pain out of control, Jim takes his last breath. A female creature goes for Tom. The attack isn’t shown, but as the scene pans out, the pained screams echo through town.

At The Diner – Knowing the creatures are coming for Jim, Julie darts for the door. Kristi gets there in the nick of time to stop her from exiting. When Donna intervenes, Julie collapses on the floor sobbing.

The Cargo Truck – Boyd treats his wound as best he can. Tabitha writes in her journal while Victor sketches the puppet from the tunnel. Elgin is asleep on a nearby cot. Boyd makes a comment about them being alive. Victor says for the time being. Boyd asks about his sketch. Victor explains how he likes to document all the horrible things he sees before hanging the sketch on a wall.

At The Diner – It is daylight when Julie wakes, she rushes outside. Katia finds Tom’s lifeless body lying on the lawn. Julie calls for Jim while working to remove the debris. His response prompts a rescue effort. Bakta finds the bloodbath left behind by Smiley.

In The Cargo Truck – Rolling up the cargo doors, and stepping into the refreshing sunlit, Tabitha, Victor, Elgin, and Boyd are eager to approach the new day. As they make their way back toward town, Boyd realizes he is infected with the same parasite that plagued Martin. The episode comes to an end.

 

From Review

Some mysteries behind the story are revealed while others come to mind. Martin’s death provides an interesting take on Boyd’s past. It was daring to kill off Tom which I found intriguing. Leaving the tunnel behind, their next challenge is just around the corner.

The show isn’t for everyone but I find it quite enjoyable. The episode deserves a 6. Get more From recaps here. Support Reel Mockery by clicking the link. Our onsite advertising builds online awareness for e-commerce brands.