The Last Ship Season 2 Episode 8 Safe Zone

After a harrowing journey to acquire the seeds necessary to grow a cure for the Red Flu, the crew of the USS Nathan James returns home to America to find chaos and destruction. In season 2 episode 8, "Safe Zone", the crew discovers a beacon signal for a safe zone in Virginia and sets off to investigate.

As they approach the safe zone, they are met by a team of heavily armed men who demand that they surrender their weapons and submit to a search. Captain Chandler (Eric Dane) and his crew refuse, insisting that they are there to help and need to see the leader of the safe zone.

After a tense standoff, the leader of the safe zone, Amy Granderson (Alfre Woodard), arrives and agrees to meet with Chandler. Granderson reveals that she has created a community that is free from the Red Flu virus and has been working to restore order in the area. However, she tells Chandler that she is hesitant to let him and his crew into the safe zone, as she fears that they may bring the virus with them.

Chandler assures Granderson that his crew has been cleared of the virus and promises to help her with whatever she needs. He also asks about the fate of his family, who he believes may be in the area. Granderson tells him that his family is safe and under her protection.

Meanwhile, Dr. Scott (Rhona Mitra) and her team work to cultivate the seeds they acquired in the previous episode, hoping to create a cure for the Red Flu. However, their progress is slowed by a lack of resources and the high demand for food and supplies within the safe zone.

As the crew settles into the safe zone, tensions rise between them and the locals, who are suspicious of the outsiders and their motives. When a group of armed men attempt to hijack a supply convoy, Chandler and his crew must take action to protect the safe zone and its residents.

As the episode comes to a close, Chandler discovers a shocking truth about Granderson and her motives for creating the safe zone. He realizes that he and his crew may be the only ones who can stop her from carrying out her dangerous plan.

"Safe Zone" is an intense and action-packed episode that showcases the challenges faced by the crew of the USS Nathan James as they work to save humanity from a deadly virus. With high stakes and plenty of twists and turns, it sets the stage for a thrilling conclusion to the season.