Ep 7. Survivor Zero
- TVPG
- February 14, 2014
- 42 min
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7.6 (522)
In Helix season 1 episode 7, entitled "Survivor Zero," the CDC team continues their investigation as they search for the virus's origin. The episode begins with Dr. Julia Walker interrogating one of Dr. Hatake's former colleagues, Dr. Hiroshi Kurusu, who worked alongside Hatake at Ilaria Corporation. Kurusu initially appears to be uncooperative, but Julia eventually persuades him to talk.
Meanwhile, Dr. Alan Farragut and Dr. Sarah Jordan are in the arctic terrain outside the base, searching for any clues that might lead them to the origin of the virus. Their mission takes a dangerous turn when they realize that they aren't alone out there. They soon discover that the Arctic Biosystems' second remote outpost is up and running, and a group of Russian soldiers is headed towards them.
Inside the base, tensions boil over as the CDC team discovers that one of their own, Dr. Doreen Boyle, is infected with the virus. This discovery leads to an intense confrontation between Dr. Peter Farragut and Major Sergio Balleseros, who wants to quarantine Doreen before the virus spreads any further. The situation becomes even more intense when Doreen's friend and co-worker, Dr. Sarah Jordan, steps in to defend her.
As the episode progresses, the team learns that the infected patients have become increasingly violent, with one attacking and injuring a nurse. The team is forced to move quickly to contain the virus before it spreads even further. Dr. Alan Farragut decides to take matters into his own hands and ventures back out into the arctic wilderness to find the virus's origin, despite the danger involved.
The episode culminates with a shocking discovery and a major revelation about the virus's origin. The CDC team learns that the virus was not a natural occurrence and that it was intentionally released. The revelation leaves the team with more questions than answers, setting the stage for even more intense episodes to come.
Overall, Helix season 1 episode 7, "Survivor Zero," is a tense and thrilling installment that provides plenty of startling revelations and intense action. As the team races against time to contain the virus and uncover the truth behind its origin, the tension between the characters continues to grow, setting the stage for some even more harrowing events in the episodes ahead.