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Splinter
⚠ Spoiler alert This recap gives away what happens in this episode.
Episode Summary & Review
Summary
A drama based on Terry Gilliam’s 1995 sci-fi adventure begins when a time traveler from the end of the world future arrives in the year 2015 on a mission to save mankind from a deadly plague that will eventually decimate 93.6% of the human race.
Our Take
A busy pilot that spends most of its runtime establishing rules instead of earning interest. Aaron Stanford makes a serviceable lead and the time-jumping hook has potential, but the clunky dialogue and rushed setup make it hard to care about anyone yet. Give it an episode or two before deciding, though the premise deserves a smoother launch than this.