Ep 8. Episode 8
- February 24, 2010
The show El Clon season 1 episode 8 picks up with Lucas visiting Leo who has been arrested for drug possession. Leo pleads with Lucas to help him the same way he helped him escape from the cult. Lucas is torn because he knows what Leo did was wrong but he also feels like he owes him since Leo helped him escape. Lucas decides to reach out to Ines for advice who encourages him to do what he thinks is right.
Meanwhile, Jade is struggling with her feelings for Lucas. She knows she loves him but she also knows it is impossible for them to be together. She meets with Said and tells him that she wants to return to Morocco with him but Said tells her that he is not going back and that he thinks she should stay in Brazil and be with Lucas. Jade is conflicted because she knows her family would never approve of her being with Lucas but she also feels like she cannot deny her feelings for him.
Later, while Lucas and Jade are in the park, Nando shows up and confronts Lucas about his relationship with Jade. Nando accuses Lucas of using Jade to hurt him and threatens to hurt Lucas if he continues to see her. Lucas tells Nando that he loves Jade and that he is not using her to hurt him. Nando leaves in a huff and Jade and Lucas are left feeling uneasy about their future together.
Back at the house, Albieri tells his assistant that he is ready to create a new clone. He shows her a picture of Jade and tells her that he wants to create a female clone because he believes it will be easier to control. His assistant is reluctant but Albieri insists that they must move forward with the project.
Meanwhile, Melissa tells Said that she knows about Jade and Lucas’s relationship and that she thinks he should leave Jade and return to Morocco with her. Said tells Melissa that he is not interested in her and that he loves Jade. Melissa is hurt but decides to leave Said alone.
The episode ends with Leo being released from jail and Lucas taking him to a rehab center. Lucas tells Leo that he cannot help him if he continues to use drugs but that he will support him in his recovery. Leo thanks Lucas and tells him that he owes him his life.
Overall, El Clon season 1 episode 8 is a tense and emotional episode that delves deeper into the complex relationships between the characters. The episode highlights the struggles of Jade and Lucas’s forbidden love and the challenges they face as they try to navigate their feelings. It also showcases the dangers of drug addiction and the impact it can have on individuals and their loved ones. The episode sets up for an interesting future as Albieri’s plans for a new clone start to take shape and the tension between Nando and Lucas continues to escalate.