Ep 5. Ten Years Gone

In The Crossing season 1 episode 5 entitled "Ten Years Gone," we see the refugees facing a new challenge as they attempt to settle into their new lives in Port Canaan. The episode begins with the arrival of a new group of refugees from the future, including a familiar face, who is seeking asylum in the present. The arrival of the new refugees put the already strained resources and manpower of the Port Canaan authorities to the test, as the town deals with a communication outage that has isolated them from the rest of the world.

As the refugees settle into their new surroundings, they are forced to confront their past mistakes and the consequences they have caused. Sheriff Jude Ellis and his team take it upon themselves to investigate the death of one of the refugees, which leads them to uncover a shocking truth about their true origins. Meanwhile, Emma Ren, a federal agent investigating the case, is conflicted about her true loyalties.

As tensions rise among the refugees and within the Port Canaan community, the arrival of another familiar face further complicates matters. The episode's title, "Ten Years Gone," hints at the reunion of two characters who once shared a close relationship, but have since been separated for a decade. Their emotional reconnecting will ignite a glimmer of hope that the refugees' journey may not be in vain.

Throughout the episode, we see the inner workings of both the refugees and the Port Canaan community as they continue to struggle with their newfound fate. We see the intricacies of the relationships between the refugees, some of whom have long-standing grudges, while others try to move on from their past. Meanwhile, the community at Port Canaan is fraught with distrust and uncertainty over the refugees' presence, seeing them as both a potential threat and valuable assets.

As the episode comes to a close, the refugees and the Port Canaan community are faced with a pivotal decision that could determine their collective fate. The episode builds up to a climactic final scene that sees the stakes raised higher than ever before. The decision made will not only impact the refugees and the Port Canaan community but will also have far-reaching implications for the rest of the world.

"Ten Years Gone" offers a thrilling, emotional rollercoaster ride that explores complex themes like identity and the impact of choices made in the past. The episode does an excellent job of balancing action-packed scenes with quieter, more intimate moments that showcase the richness of the characters' personalities. Fans of The Crossing will not be disappointed.