Ep 5. Awakening (5)

In Gargoyles season 1 episode 5, titled "Awakening (5)," the story continues as the trio of Gargoyles awaken in the present day New York City after their thousand-year-long stone sleep. The episode starts with Hudson, Goliath, and Brooklyn discovering that their clan has been destroyed by humans while they were in their stone sleep. Goliath blames himself for failing to protect the clan, but Hudson advises him to move forward and embrace their new reality.

As they try to adjust to the modern world, the Gargoyles face a new threat in the form of the Hunters. The Hunters are a group of humans who have been hunting and exterminating Gargoyles for centuries. Led by a mysterious figure known as the "Hunter," the group is determined to wipe out the remaining Gargoyles, including Goliath and his team.

Meanwhile, Elisa Maza, a New York Police Department detective, investigates the disappearance of the Gargoyles' stone statues and stumbles upon their awakening. She befriends the Gargoyles and helps them navigate through the complexities of the modern world. Through Elisa, the Gargoyles learn about technology, popular culture, and societal norms, and develop a friendship with the human world.

As the Gargoyles and Elisa work to uncover the secrets of the Hunters, the Hunter himself makes a powerful move against them. In a fierce battle, Goliath and the Hunter face off, culminating in a shocking twist that changes the course of the series.

"Awakening (5)" is an action-packed episode that combines elements of science fiction, fantasy, and crime drama. It delves deeper into the mythology of the Gargoyles and explores the themes of identity, self-acceptance, and human nature. It is an exciting installment in the series that sets the stage for the events to come.