Ep 12. Crossings
- TV14
- January 18, 2004
- 43 min
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7.7 (464)
Sydney Bristow, a highly trained spy working for the CIA, must infiltrate a dangerous organization known as The Covenant in order to recover highly sensitive information. In season 3, episode 12 titled "Crossings," Sydney and her team are in pursuit of The Covenant's virus, which has the ability to kill millions of people worldwide.
The episode begins with Sydney and Dixon in France, where they meet with one of Sydney's contacts, Pascal. Pascal has information on the virus and is willing to trade it for protection and a new identity. As they head back to their hotel, they are ambushed by Covenant agents, leading to a high-speed chase through the streets of Paris.
Meanwhile, back at the CIA, Jack Bristow is working on a way to unlock the virus, but he needs a key piece of information from his ex-wife, Irina Derevko. With his daughter in danger, Jack reluctantly reaches out to Irina for help.
Back in France, Sydney and Dixon manage to escape their pursuers and meet up with their contact, Pascal. However, things quickly go awry when it is revealed that Pascal has been working with The Covenant all along. He hands over the virus to his Covenant handlers, and Sydney and Dixon are taken into custody.
The rest of the episode follows Sydney and Dixon as they are interrogated by The Covenant. They must use all of their skills to maintain their cover, avoid suspicion, and ultimately, escape. Along the way, they discover a shocking truth about one of their own team members, which could have serious ramifications for the mission and their relationships moving forward.
"Crossings" is an intense and action-packed episode that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. The episode does an excellent job of balancing the high-stakes action with character development, as we see Sydney and Dixon pushed to their limits and forced to rely on each other in new ways. The twist at the end of the episode is sure to leave viewers eager to see what happens next.
Overall, "Crossings" is a thrilling installment in the Alias series and a must-watch for fans of spy thrillers and action-packed dramas.