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WAYWARD PINES Took Us Back to the Beginning in “Sound the Alarm”

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WAYWARD PINES Took Us Back to the Beginning in

By William Mitchell

Last night's "Sound the Alarm"came like a set of brakes on the Wayward Pines rocket ship, finally allowing the world to catch up.

In the last episode we saw an emerging Abby from the creepy merry-go-round approaching Lucy's brother Frank who was rooted to the spot in fear. The ever watchful Jason dispatched the guard to save the night and to protect the town from fear, alarm and knowledge.

An astute Kerry identifies the Abby as different, a female of the species and as such requires a little more restraint when dealing with the threat. The female Abby goes quietly with the guards. No snarling, no biting, no struggle. What could be wrong?

Meanwhile, Pilcher's seduction of Rebecca Yedlin for the role of grand architect of Wayward Pines was explored in a series of flash backs. Money and contracts, sumptuous food and wine and promises of building a better world were all heaped upon Rebecca. Her thoughts of a utopian world then smashed as she realized Pilcher was serious.

Frank's trip to the clinical procreation program suite was also awkward to watch. The stern 'Madam' taking role call and the 50's love song blended with clean sheets, school badge bath robes made it all seem so sterile. Frank's hitherto unknown sexuality is awakened.

Kerry's visit to the hospital however brought her into contact with the 'Receptionist Protectionist' in Arlene, sketching her white knight in Dr Yedlin. Yedlin exerts his position of strength once again. This time to secure control of all thing medical and science.

The bombshell of Xander and Rebecca's marriage for the past year explodes in Dr Yedlin's face. Another unrequited love interest in Hessler as he begged forgiveness from Theresa for his part in the loss of her husband and son. He did it all for love.

And, a sidelined Megan reveals her thoughts to the restrained female Abby 'Margaret' and continues in her contemptuous pursuit of her goals and experiments on the Abby Margaret in spite of Dr Yedlin's instructions.

The rocket ship of a story that is Wayward Pines looks set to take off once again, Abby's are telepathic

What Does the future hold? Do the Abbys Know?

The courtship of Rebecca Yedlin the architect was as surreal as any story line in the show. However, the thought of architects building utopia is not a foreign concept. Many architects when building homes and towns consider more than the timber, bricks and mortar. The development of community, those who live there, their wellbeing. Developing open spaces for the social inclusion and interaction. (sounds like Megan).

Pilcher’s vision of Wayward Pines was shared to the growing team. Bringing Rebecca to develop plans for the town was a master stroke in Pilcher’s eyes. Whether she bought in or not, he would have the plans. It’s clear Rebecca was taken against her will, like so many others.

This adds to the love triangle intrigue of Xander, Dr Yedlin, and Rebecca. Xander clearly made Rebecca worldly wise to Wayward Pines and in the process fell in love. The future for the three is a story to watch unfold.

The emergence of a clearly higher functioning Abby is a new twist to the story. Is there a hierarchy of Abby’s too? Are there new generation Abby’s controlling the knowledge and population outside the fence. What’s the interest in Dr Yedlin, did ‘Margaret’ see something in the good Doctor?

This clearly opens up the story to a whole new dimension, can the Abbys and the Wayward Pine residents live together?

The only way to find out is to continue watching Wayward Pines on Fox, Wednesday 8/9c.

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