Travis plays a big part in changing my allegiances in this week’s episode, “30 Minutes to Air,” through his actions in the flashback. Knowing he’s about to be captured, he conspires to paint his daughter and her mother as Corporate Congress loyalists in order to protect them. When contrasted with Dillon’s dangerous use of his daughter as a Liber8 infiltrator, albeit a willing one, it’s hard not to want to give Travis a big hug… that is, until I saw the look he gave the poor make-up lady. Continuing in the background is the newly dubbed “Piron Alec” becoming more and more the corporate overlord of 2077, severing ties with Kellog, Kiera, Emily, and his other self. Meanwhile, Alec from one week hence is slowly shedding his “Darth” fan-moniker as his scar heals. I have to agree with Kellog, though: why does time-traveling Alec not have more of a plan? He saved Emily – now what? I’m feeling more positive about Carlos, though, as he takes a leadership role in the hostage situation and accepts Kiera’s praise of his abilities. I don’t expect this good will to last long, but his quick thinking in using Betty to feed Liber8 the necessary satellite codes not only saved a lot of lives; it also won Betty some double agent credibility while sticking it to the evil corporation, Fermitas. To use a phrase that takes on a whole new meaning when Continuum is involved: “Time will tell!” Want more Continuum discussion? Join me and Dave over at continuumpodcast.com each week for predictions, nitpicks, and plenty of fan interaction!
