Sully knew the ONI vids were bad news, they’re the only ones alive, he doesn’t know what’s going on, and now jokes that they are following a giant robot. This gives some slight comic relief, but not enough to take you away from the situation. A good move. Calm viewers down just a little bit so they can get prepared for what is to come.

Lasky shows his softer side, yet maintaining a leadership role when talking with Chyler. He gives her a helmet and says she’s going to be fine. He does this not as a generic comment, but with feeling and enough assurance that Chyler takes it to heart, even if she’s still scared. These small but engaging interactions are what help to make this series so believable even though it’s 500 years in the future.

A clang is heard, Sully and Orenski are scared. The music slowly crescendoes only to be cut off as Master Chief steps back into the picture. He asks, “Who’s the best shot here?” Sully jokes, “You probably.” Chief doesn’t comment on the remark. Lasky volunteers Chyler as the best and Orenski steps up to say she’s a good shot as well.

“Cadet Lasky, can you drive a Warthog?”

Ah yeah, sh.. is about to get REAL!

This sequence is the most lighthearted part of the episode, and yet there is still the right amount of tension and stress to keep the viewer engaged. I can’t say enough about the whole production. From Director Hendler, to the performers, to the editing, sound, lighting, music…This would only be made better if we were to see it on a movie screen! (I’m now keeping my fingers crossed!!!)

Next review of Episode 4: Part 9, Man down!