Ep 6. Let the Chips Fall

In Salvation season 2 episode 6, titled "Let the Chips Fall," tensions continue to rise as the countdown to the asteroid hurtling towards Earth draws closer. Darius Tanz (played by Santiago Cabrera) and the team of scientists and engineers at the Pentagon work tirelessly to complete the EM drive that they hope will push the asteroid off course.

Meanwhile, Grace Barrows (played by Jennifer Finnigan) struggles with her relationship with Darius and her loyalty to her husband Harris (played by Ian Anthony Dale), who is now working with a group of powerful Russian oligarchs. Harris is tasked with finding a way to use the asteroid for profit, which puts him at odds with Darius and the rest of the team.

As the deadline looms, tensions between the United States and Russia continue to escalate. The situation becomes even more complicated when a military airplane carrying a Russian general crashes in the United States, sparking fears of a new Cold War. Darius and Harris both see an opportunity in this crisis, but their plans threaten to tear the team apart.

Meanwhile, Liam (played by Charlie Rowe) and Jillian (played by Jacqueline Byers) continue to work on their own solution to the asteroid problem. Their plan involves hacking into a satellite and using it to create a gravitational pull that will divert the asteroid's trajectory. However, their progress is slow and time is running out.

As the clock ticks down, all of the characters must confront their own personal fears and doubts. Darius struggles with the possibility that his plan might not work, while Grace must make a choice between her loyalty to her husband and her love for Darius. Harris must decide whether to continue his pursuit of profit or to do what is best for humanity.

"Let the Chips Fall" is a tense and action-packed episode of Salvation that highlights the complex relationships between the core characters. The episode sets the stage for an explosive confrontation in the season finale, as the team races against time to avert a global catastrophe. Fans of the show will not want to miss this thrilling installment.