Resurrection - Forsaken & Aftermath - Review: "History Repeating"

Resurrection returned after a three week hiatus to less than stellar ratings. I enjoy this series, but if they want any chance at getting a third season renewal they will need to plan on something outstanding in the last 4 episodes. It especially doesn't help now that they are on another break until the new year.

The last two episodes showcased the "True Living" group and the damage they can, and did, cause around town; scaring the 'returned' and their families as well while resorting to vandalism. The True Living group was a great addition to this show, but I wish they would have done more with them than just paint people's homes and rough up Henry. Hopefully, in the episodes remaining this season (let's hope it is not the last season) they increase the True Living's menacing behavior.

"I'm Sure Fred is doing all he can"
- Henry

In season one we saw Fred as the main antagonist as opposed to the True Living group we have this season. The citizens of Arcadia seem to forget he was the one who brought the federal government to town and is probably, for the most part, the reason for most of the exodus of the 'returned' to the government facility this season. However, I am starting to like Fred more this season and, although he has yet to completely redeem himself, he is well on his way to becoming a hero before the final four episodes are done. Standing up to his 'returned' mother, Margaret, and getting Henry out of that factory deal with Brian Addison is a great start.

"And the little child shall lead them"
- Janine

The writers are definitely making Rachael's baby out to be some sort of savior even before he is born. Maggie discovered a way to use Rachael's amniotic fluid to cure the virus that has been ravaging the 'returned' (and Ray, whom we have to identify as being a 'returned' or not). Marty used his phone's location to track down the government facility he was in and his boss, Agent Forrester, actually came to the rescue providing the necessary serums for the cure. Rachael does manage to escape Janine's clutches, but it is still unclear what will become of her or where she will go at this point hence stopping at the railroad crossing.

I have said since the beginning of this season that I hoped they would focus more on Jacob's story. With the introduction of Michelle Fairley, as matriarch Margaret Langston, most of the screen time has gone to her and the factory storyline. I have enjoyed this season, but Resurrection is going to have to start doling out answers to the most important questions soon or risk hemorrhaging more viewers each week. I hope the show gets renewed for a third season, but the numbers do not look good for that to happen.

Thoughts and Discussion

- There are quite a few moments found in Resurrection that have foundations sourced from religious teachings. There is, as some fans think, a divine hand guiding these events, or at least it appears as such at times. Take for example when Janine touches Rachael's belly; she quotes from the Bible while asserting and hinting that the "child" will be the one to "lead" them. When she touches Rachael's belly in "Aftermath" she says, "The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat, the calf and the lion and the yearling together; and a little child will lead them." This is from the Bible found in 'Isaiah 11:6'.

- Margaret Langston, whom is still much of a mystery to us, has been hinting lately at history repeating itself. Could this mean that the 'returned' will be hunted like we have seen from the 1930's? We are already witnessing something like that in the form of the True Living and what they have been planning.

- Will Margaret grant Jacob's wishes and do to him what she did to Barbara a few episodes back? I imagine that all the 'returned' will be involved in some sort of 'mass exodus' at some point this season. It would be nice if some of them could remain, but the show is about loss and the willingness to let go.

- I was looking forward to a standoff between Margaret and Michael Kirk. Now that the factory deal is not going through what will become of that story line? Will Michael Kirk find another way to get his revenge on the Langston's?

Thank you for checking out my Review! The next episode is not until early January so I hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday season! Have a great weekend everyone!

About the Author - Geo N

Geo N is from Detroit, MI. His favorite shows include The Blacklist, Hell On Wheels, The Walking Dead, Game of Thrones, LOST, The Leftovers, The Strain, Sons Of Anarchy, Sleepy Hollow and countless others. When he's not watching tons of TV, he enjoys reading, playing hockey, comic books, weightlifting, and writing. Thanks for checking out my post.

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