Ep 5. The Web
- January 30, 1978
- 49 min
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6.6 (259)
Blake's 7 season 1 episode 5, titled "The Web," centers around the crew of the ship Liberator as they become trapped on a seemingly abandoned planet. Initially, they land on the planet looking for a mineral resource necessary for the ship's functioning, but soon discover a vast and intricate web-like structure that seems to be alive.
As the crew investigates, they become trapped in the web, unable to move or escape. The web appears to be controlled by an unknown force, which begins to toy with the crew by creating visions and hallucinations that play on their fears and weaknesses.
The tension builds as the crew struggles to maintain their sanity and find a way out of the web, while also interrogating each other to determine who among them may be working against the others. As the situation becomes more dire, alliances begin to shift and trust is broken, leading to a suspenseful and unpredictable finale.
Overall, "The Web" is a thrilling and suspenseful episode that explores the psychological manipulation of the crew in a high-stakes setting. With intricate plot twists and strong character development, this episode is a standout in the first season of Blake's 7.