Ep 12. Deliverance
- March 20, 1978
- 49 min
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6.9 (206)
Blake's 7 season 1 episode 12, titled "Deliverance," follows the adventures of Blake and his crew as they attempt to rescue two of their own who have been taken captive by an alien race known as the Federation. The episode begins with Avon and Vila making their way through a dense jungle, attempting to locate their missing comrades.
After a tense encounter with a Federation patrol, Avon and Vila are led to a nearby village where they believe their friends are being held. The village is inhabited by a peaceful tribe of primitive aliens, but their attempts to rescue Jenna and Gan are complicated by the arrival of a group of Federation troops.
Meanwhile, Blake and Cally are held captive aboard a Federation spaceship, being interrogated by the ruthless commander who has been tasked with capturing the rebel leader. Despite their best efforts to remain silent, the commander is determined to extract information from them and will stop at nothing to achieve his objective.
Back on the jungle planet, Avon and Vila find themselves caught in the middle of a conflict between the primitive tribe and the Federation troops. With time running out and the odds stacked against them, they must use all of their skills and ingenuity to rescue their friends and escape the planet before the Federation can catch them.
As the episode progresses, the tension mounts as the different storylines converge towards a explosive conclusion. With its intricate plot, engaging characters and exciting action sequences, "Deliverance" is a standout episode in the first season of Blake's 7, and remains a favorite among fans of the classic British sci-fi series.