Ep 5. afterMath

In the fifth episode of season 2 of The Gifted, entitled "afterMath," we see the aftermath of the attack on the mutant underground station in the previous episode. The mutant community is in chaos and the underground is struggling to deal with the aftermath of the attack. The episode focuses on each individual character as they deal with their own emotional struggles while trying to come to terms with the events that have taken place.

One of the main storylines of the episode focuses on Reed Strucker, who is struggling with newfound powers that have surfaced after the attack. His wife Caitlin is worried about him and his family is trying to cope with his new abilities. Meanwhile, Lauren is trying to figure out how to control her own powers, which have grown stronger since the attack.

Elsewhere, we see Thunderbird and Blink trying to maintain order within the underground, while Polaris is dealing with her own emotional turmoil, having lost her child during the attack. She is also grappling with the fact that her father Magneto (yes, that Magneto) has reached out to her and is trying to contact her.

In addition to these main storylines, we also see more of the character Jace Turner, who has been struggling with his own beliefs since the attack. He is trying to reconcile his loyalty to the Sentinel Services with his growing belief that mutants should be allowed to live free from persecution. This storyline also involves the character Benedict Ryan, a newscaster who is using the attack to further his own political agenda.

Overall, "afterMath" is a tense and emotionally charged episode that deals with themes of trauma, loss, and the struggle for personal identity. The Gifted continues to explore the complexities of the mutant struggle in a way that is both compelling and thought-provoking.