Ep 8. Banks of the Lethe
- TV-PG
- November 20, 2000
- 43 min
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7.0 (300)
In Andromeda season 1 episode 8, titled "Banks of the Lethe," the crew of the Andromeda Ascendant must come to terms with the realization that they have been living in a constructed reality. When they begin to experience strange and terrifying visions, they realize that something has gone terribly wrong with their perception of reality.
As they investigate the source of the problem, the crew discovers that they have been living in a holographic simulation of the Andromeda Ascendant, designed to keep them safe from a deadly radiation storm outside. However, there is a glitch in the system, and the crew is slowly losing their grip on reality.
As the situation worsens, the crew must work together to find a way to escape the simulation and return to reality before it's too late. But the longer they stay in the simulation, the more their grasp on reality slips away, and they begin to forget who they really are.
To make matters worse, a group of people from the past, believed to be dead, suddenly appear on the ship. They seem to have their own agenda, and it's up to the crew to figure out whether they are friend or foe.
As the crew tries to find a way out of the simulated reality, they must also contend with their own personal demons. Some must confront painful memories, while others must come to terms with past mistakes and regrets.
Ultimately, the crew must band together and use their skills and ingenuity to overcome the challenges they face. Will they be able to escape the simulation and return to reality? Or will they be trapped forever in a world of their own creation? Find out in Andromeda season 1 episode 8, "Banks of the Lethe."