Ep 3. Jacob

In Travelers season 2 episode 3, titled "Jacob," the team faces a moral dilemma when their mission involves the assassination of a high-ranking official who they later discover is a beloved family man. As they struggle with their decision, one of their own, Trevor, is confronted with his past as a troubled teenager and must come to terms with his actions before he joined the program.

The episode opens with the team assigned to prevent a catastrophic event that will result in the death of thousands. Their mission leads them to Jacob, a government official who they are tasked with eliminating. However, when they infiltrate his personal life, they discover he is a loving husband and father who seems to have a genuine desire to serve his community. The team is torn between completing their mission and the consequences of taking an innocent life.

As they struggle with their decision, Trevor is forced to confront his troubled past. A powerful scene unfolds as Trevor revisits the group home where he lived as a teenager, struggling with drug addiction and violent outbursts. Through a series of flashbacks, we learn the root of his struggles and witness the moments that led him to turn his life around.

As Trevor grapples with his past, the rest of the team navigates their moral dilemma. They debate whether to go through with the assassination, knowing the devastating impact it will have on Jacob's loved ones. Ultimately, they come to a decision that aligns with their mission but not without consequence.

The episode ends with the team reflecting on their actions and grappling with the reality of their choices. Trevor, in particular, is forced to come to terms with how his own actions in the past have resulted in the present-day impact of the mission. The emotional weight of the episode leaves the audience questioning the true cost of the team's actions and the world they are trying to save.

Overall, "Jacob" is a standout episode that showcases the nuance and depth of the Travelers' characters while grappling with the weight of their actions. The powerful performance of Jared Paul Abrahamson as Trevor adds an emotional layer to the episode, making it one of the series' most memorable episodes.