Ep 9. Countdown

Blake's 7 season 2 episode 9, Countdown, follows the crew of the Liberator as they stumble upon a Federation research base on the planet Saurian Major. The crew's mission is to infiltrate the base and retrieve a volatile substance that could potentially destroy the Federation's Supreme Commander.

However, in their attempt to complete their mission, the crew realizes that the base is on full alert with security at an all-time high. They must work fast and under extreme pressure as Avon, Vila, and Cally race against the clock to retrieve the substance before the base self-destructs in just ten hours.

Meanwhile, Blake and Jenna are attempting to take out the base's communications systems to buy the team more time. They find themselves in trouble when they are captured by Federation soldiers and brought before the new commander of the base. This new commander is unlike any they have seen before - ruthless, intelligent and determined to use everything at his disposal to stop the crew of the Liberator.

With the base's defenses closing in, and time running out, the crew must work together more closely than ever before if they are to escape alive and complete their mission. But as the minutes tick by, it becomes clear that one of their own may be working against them.

Countdown is a thrilling episode full of intrigue, action, and suspense, which will keep the audience on the edge of their seats. The tension builds expertly throughout the episode as all the characters fight against the harsh conditions, the clock, and their own doubts about their abilities. The storyline is complex, well-crafted and clever, with a perfect balance of action and character development. The audience will be hooked from the start as they are drawn into the exciting world of Blake's 7, where nothing is as it seems, and every move could mean the difference between life and death.

Overall, Countdown is a must-see episode for fans of Blake's 7 and those who enjoy science fiction action series. It is a well-crafted, tense and exciting episode that will keep the audience captivated from start to finish. With an excellent cast, expert direction, and a clever and unpredictable plot, the episode is nothing short of a masterpiece.