Ep 13. Destiny
- TV-PG
- September 15, 2002
- 44 min
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7.5 (155)
Johnny Smith is the protagonist of Dead Zone Season 1, and Episode 13: "Destiny" sees him struggling to come to terms with the fact that he has a remarkable gift - the ability to see things that others can't. At the same time, he's also trying to figure out what his place is in the world now that he has this gift, and how he can use it to make a positive impact.
The episode begins with Johnny running into Sarah, his former girlfriend, at the grocery store. Johnny and Sarah had a passionate relationship before Johnny's accident, which left him in a coma for six years. Now that he's awake, he's struggling to come to terms with the fact that he's no longer the same man he was before the accident.
As Johnny and Sarah catch up, he suddenly has a vision of a young boy in danger. He sees the boy running through a field and then falling into a pond, struggling to stay afloat. Johnny realizes that this vision is something he has to act on, and he tells Sarah that he has to go help the boy.
Johnny sets out to find the boy, who he eventually discovers is named Evan. Evan's mother had been murdered, and he's been on the run ever since. Seeing Evan in danger, Johnny decides to take him under his wing and try to protect him from those who are trying to harm him.
As Johnny tries to uncover more about the people who are after Evan, he is thrown into the middle of a dangerous game that he seems unable to win. He is arrested for a crime he didn't commit, and he is forced to rely on the help of his friend Bruce to get him out of jail.
Throughout the episode, Johnny struggles with his own fears and doubts about his powers. He wonders whether he is actually doing any good by using his abilities to help other people, and he is haunted by the fact that he can't save everyone.
As Johnny races against the clock to save Evan and bring his mother's killers to justice, he comes to realize that his powers are both a blessing and a curse. He sees that he has the ability to do great good, but also that he has a responsibility to use his powers wisely and to avoid becoming consumed by them.
By the end of the episode, Johnny has saved Evan and brought his mother's killers to justice. He has also come to accept that his powers are an integral part of who he is, and that he must use them to help others whenever he can. Despite his fears and doubts, he knows that he has found his true purpose in life.
Overall, Dead Zone Season 1, Episode 13: "Destiny" is a thrilling and engaging episode that delves into the nature of identity and the power of responsibility. It is a must-watch for fans of the show, and it will leave viewers eager to see what Johnny will do next.