Ep 3. Access Is Power

In Snowpiercer season 1 episode 3 titled "Access Is Power," the tension on the train continues to build as the tail-end passengers become more and more desperate for better living conditions. Layton, a former homicide detective from the tail section, is recruited to investigate a murder that occurs in third class.

As he delves deeper into the investigation, Layton discovers just how unequal the social structure on the train truly is. Third-class passengers have access to luxuries like saunas and gardens, while those in the tail section struggle to survive with minimal resources. The investigation takes Layton to the upper-class sections of the train, where he witnesses the stark contrast between the haves and the have-nots.

Meanwhile, tensions between first-class passengers and the train's leadership continue to simmer. Melanie, the train's head of hospitality, tries to maintain order while also keeping a close eye on the train's temperature, which continues to fluctuate erratically.

Back in the tail section, the passengers are growing restless. Many are sick and dying, and they are desperate for any kind of help. They begin to organize and plan a revolt, hoping to gain access to the rest of the train and the resources they need to survive.

As Layton and his team continue to investigate the murder, they uncover a conspiracy that goes all the way to the top of the train's leadership. They must race against the clock to expose the truth before it's too late.

Overall, "Access Is Power" is a thrilling and suspenseful episode that showcases the stark inequalities of the Snowpiercer's social structure. The tensions between different classes of passengers continue to grow, setting the stage for an explosive conclusion later in the season.