Ep 8. Post Traumatic Slide Syndrome

The show Sliders is a science fiction series that takes place in a parallel universe. In episode 8 of season 2, named Post Traumatic Slide Syndrome, the protagonists of the show find themselves in a universe where Earth has been taken over by a hostile alien race called the Kromaggs.

The main character of the show, Quinn Mallory, and his friends Rembrandt "Crying Man" Brown, Prof. Maximilian P. Arturo, and Wade Welles, are accidentally transported to this parallel universe through a wormhole while trying to return home to their own universe. In the universe where Earth is being invaded by the Kromaggs, the group decides to help a resistance movement that is fighting against the aliens.

In Post Traumatic Slide Syndrome, the Sliders have just left a world where they narrowly escaped a Kromagg invasion and are dealing with the aftermath of their traumatic experience. They have been transported to another parallel universe where they encounter a group of survivors who have also escaped from a Kromagg invasion. The survivors are traumatized and struggling to cope with what they have been through.

As they explore the new world, the group of Sliders discovers that the Kromaggs have developed a way to track their slides and are determined to capture them. They also learn that one of the survivors, Maggie, has been implanted with a tracking device and is being used as bait to lure the Sliders into a deadly trap.

As they work to save Maggie, the Sliders also face the challenge of helping the traumatized survivors cope with their experiences. Quinn, who has been struggling with guilt over the previous slide, takes it upon himself to lead a support group to help the survivors deal with their trauma. Meanwhile, Rembrandt becomes emotionally attached to one of the survivors, a woman named Sidney, and tries to help her overcome her traumatic past.

Post Traumatic Slide Syndrome is a gripping episode that explores the emotional impact of trauma on individuals and how it affects their interactions with others. While the Sliders are caught in a dangerous situation, they must also address their own traumatic experiences and help others overcome their trauma. The episode also raises important questions about the ethics of tracking technology and how it can be used to control and manipulate people.

Overall, Post Traumatic Slide Syndrome delves into complex issues while maintaining the thrilling action and sci-fi elements that make Sliders such an enjoyable show. Fans of the series will definitely appreciate this episode and its exploration of the emotional and ethical dilemmas that arise when dealing with trauma and invasive technology.