In “A Minute Changes Everything,” the audience must picks sides. We have to decide whether the cop who shot Rebecca Kent-State-style is culpable or not. We have to decide whether to defend Carlos’ heart-first approach to law enforcement or Kiera’s blind-justice, future-tech system of investigation. And we have to decide which Alec to root for as one skulks around like Gollum and the other parts his hair and begins his oligarchic rise to power. The meeting of the two Alecs was definitely “very Marty McFly,” and both the old lab and Emily seem to be firmly in the grip of Future Alec. I enjoyed the implication that the two Alecs, both the original and the #TimelineSquatter (this week’s hashtag), will now be at odds, perhaps competing for influence over the future. But let’s not forget the historical impact of Theseus! Julian, although initially a reluctant participant, appears to be poised for a rise to media fame. In that sense, the incident at the Lions Gate University campus may have jump-started his movement even moreso than Kagame’s suicide bombing at the end of season 1. What does that say about me, that I relish the “good” guys’ downfall and rub my hands together in glee as the “bad” guys ascend? My redemption comes in the form of a behind-the-back handshake in this week’s flashback as Kiera chooses to save a young girl rather than two directors and a life credit manager. If such subversion within the ranks is possible, there is hope for 2077… and for my morally twisted viewing of this incredibly written show. Want more Continuum discussion? Join me and Dave over at continuumpodcast.com each week for predictions, nitpicks, and plenty of fan interaction!
