S1E9

A Reckoning

Aired 2015-07-16 60 min ★ 6.2/10 our take
⚠ Spoiler alert This recap gives away what happens in this episode.

Episode Summary & Review

Summary

After Harold attempts to break past the fence surrounding Wayward Pines, Ethan interrogates him about other insurgents who have gone off the grid. Meanwhile, Amy’s (guest star Sarah Jeffery) health takes a turn for the worse, Nurse Pam encourages Theresa to investigate Plot 33, Ben’s teacher, Megan Fisher (guest star Hope Davis), advises Ben to speak publicly about the current events effecting Wayward Pines and Ethan reveals the truth about the town to the residents.

Our Take

This is a busy hour that finally pushes some big reveals into the open, and the town’s reaction gives the season a jolt of energy it needed. Still, the pacing is lumpy, with Amy’s hospital storyline treading water while everything else rushes forward. Worth watching for the last ten minutes, but the middle stretch tests your patience.