Ep 2. Sanctuary For All: Part 2

In episode two of Sanctuary season one, the continuation of the story from the first episode, Dr. Helen Magnus and her team are still trying to capture and contain an abnormal who has been causing chaos in the city. The episode begins with the team trying to stop the abnormal from causing any more damage to the city. As they work, we learn more about Magnus and her team’s specialty in dealing with abnormals. They are a group of scientists who have built a Sanctuary for abnormals, beings with extraordinary abilities and characteristics. The Sanctuary is a place where they can live in peace without being hunted or feared.

Soon, they are successful in capturing the abnormal and bringing it back to the Sanctuary. However, their troubles are far from over as the abnormal is not the only problem they are facing. There are those who seek to destroy the Sanctuary and everything it stands for. The episode introduces us to the Cabal - a secret society of humans who believe that abnormals are a threat to humanity. They want to capture them and use their powers for their own selfish purposes. This puts Magnus and her team in danger as they fight to protect those who are under their care.

One of the most interesting parts of this episode is the exploration of the relationship between Dr. Magnus and her protégé, Will Zimmerman. Will is a forensic psychiatrist who has always been fascinated by Magnus and her work. In episode one, he joins the team after witnessing first-hand the existence of abnormals. In this episode, they butt heads over how to deal with the captured abnormal. Magnus wants to keep it locked up in the Sanctuary while Will feels it’s important to study it in order to better understand its abilities. The tension between the two characters makes for interesting viewing, especially as Will begins to question the motives behind Magnus’ actions.

The episode also delves into the backstory of one of the abnormals that the team has taken in - a girl named Kali who has the ability to make people feel pain through telekinesis. Kali is afraid of her own abilities and wants to learn how to control them. In flashback scenes, we see how she was mistreated and abused because of her powers. This adds a poignant touch to the episode, as we see the lengths that abnormals have to go to in order to survive in a world that doesn’t understand them.

The climax of the episode involves a confrontation between Magnus and one of the Cabal members who has infiltrated the Sanctuary. This leads to a tense standoff where Magnus has to prove that her Sanctuary is worth protecting. The final scenes are filled with suspense and action, setting up future conflicts that will undoubtedly arise as Magnus and her team work to protect the abnormals under their care.

Overall, Sanctuary season one episode two, Sanctuary For All: Part 2, is a thrilling episode that builds upon the foundation established in the first episode. The world of abnormals is expanded upon, introducing new dangers and conflicts for Magnus and her team to face. The character development is strong, particularly with the exploration of Magnus and Will’s relationship. With its blend of science fiction, drama, and action, this episode cements Sanctuary as a show with a lot of potential.