Overview

• Shauna, Tai, and Lottie reject a rescue opportunity in Episode 8, with Shauna leveraging Lottie's beliefs to enforce the decision.
• The introduction of a 'third timeline' begins to explore the survivors' post-rescue years, adding depth to their reintegration struggles.
• Hilary Swank debuts as adult Melissa, whose return intensifies her complicated dynamic with Shauna and revisits unresolved tensions.
• Showrunners confirm the series remains on track for its planned five-season arc, ensuring a deliberate unfolding of its mysteries.
• Shauna and Melissa face off in a pivotal confrontation, reflecting their fraught history and escalating present-day conflict.