Ep 5. Never Let Me Go

In Alphas season 1 episode 5, titled "Never Let Me Go," the team investigates a string of deaths linked to a high school girl named Lisa. Lisa possesses the ability to absorb life force and leave the victims dead. Dr. Rosen and his team are tasked with finding her before more people are killed.

The episode begins with a group of teenagers playing a game where they dare each other to touch Lisa, who they believe has an STD. One of the teenagers dies after touching her, and the team is called in to investigate. They soon discover that Lisa has Alpha abilities and can absorb the life force from anyone she touches.

While investigating Lisa's background, they learn that she was abandoned by her parents and taken in by a woman named Wendy, who exploited her powers for financial gain. Wendy convinced Lisa that the people she killed were bad and deserved to die. Lisa believes that her powers are a curse and wants to get rid of them, but she doesn't know how.

The team tracks down Wendy and confronts her, but she escapes. In the meantime, Rachel takes Lisa under her wing and tries to help her understand and control her powers. It's a risky move, as Lisa can kill Rachel with a single touch. Rachel's empathy and compassion win over Lisa, and the two form a bond.

Meanwhile, Gary and Bill investigate the death of a man who was found in a hotel room with a broken neck. They discover that he was a victim of Wendy and Lisa and was killed because he had a heart condition that Lisa's touch aggravated. Gary uses his abilities to track Wendy's movements and convinces Bill to join him in a risky plan to capture her.

The team eventually learns that Wendy and Lisa are planning to run away to Mexico, and they race to stop them. In the climactic scene, Rachel convinces Lisa to let go of her anger and absorb the energy from a nearby power plant instead of killing anyone. The team apprehends Wendy, and Lisa is taken into custody to receive the help she needs.

Overall, Alphas season 1 episode 5 is a powerful exploration of the effects of exploitation and trauma on a young person with superhuman abilities. The episode showcases the team's empathy, resourcefulness, and bravery in the face of danger, and it packs an emotional punch with Rachel and Lisa's relationship. Fans of the show will enjoy the complex character development and the high-stakes action.