Ep 10. Chinatown

In Timeless season 2 episode 10, titled "Chinatown," the Time Team finds themselves in San Francisco’s Chinatown in the midst of the Tong Wars of the late 1800s. The team must navigate through the dangerous and complex social hierarchy of this time and place in order to prevent an act of violence that could change history forever.

Lucy, Wyatt, and Rufus must work together with a group of revolutionaries, including the famous San Francisco detective Charlie Siringo, to infiltrate the rival gangs and locate a deadly bomb that could destroy the city. Jiya struggles with her visions of the future, while Agent Christopher continues to search for answers about Rittenhouse.

As the team gets closer to preventing the act of violence, they realize that their interference may have unforeseen consequences that could threaten everything they have been working for. Tensions rise and alliances are tested as they race against the clock to preserve the timeline and protect the people of San Francisco’s Chinatown.

Throughout the episode, viewers are treated to stunning glimpses of late 1800s San Francisco and the vibrant culture and history of its Chinatown community. The Time Team must navigate through opium dens, secret tunnels, and complicated political alliances to uncover the truth behind the deadly plot and save the city from destruction.

"Chinatown" features standout performances from the entire cast, particularly Goran Visnjic as Garcia Flynn, who continues to wrestle with his own complicated history and motivations. The episode also confronts issues of racism, sexism, and violence in a thoughtful and nuanced way, highlighting the challenges faced by marginalized communities in the past and present.

With action-packed sequences and suspenseful moments, "Chinatown" is a thrilling addition to the second season of Timeless, offering a unique and engaging look at a turbulent period in American history. As the team faces new challenges and grapples with the consequences of their actions, viewers are left eagerly anticipating what lies ahead for the Time Team in future episodes.