S1E9 - As The World Falls Down

Faraday and Justin must battle with rogue CIA operative Spencer Clay for their lives.

Interrogation begins, and things are revealed. Who are the real interrogators? Lisa’s role becomes clearer. Things get dire, but Faraday gets some help. We find out what really happened in Spencer’s past.

Meanwhile Edie makes some final decisions, and Clive decides to reveal what he knows about what really happened in her past.

The biggest surprise is in meeting Pressman Thorn.

Notable Quote:

"You’re obsessed with skin. Skin is one of your gods. You've created cults around it. Commit genocide. Murder every day in its name. One reason I was chosen is because Justin would have no rational reason to trust me if I looked like you."
- Faraday speaking to Clay

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Questions for Discussion

Why do you think the interrogation power dynamics shifted between Clay/Faraday and Lisa/Justin?
Do you see any more allusions to Christ in this episode?
Both Clive and Clay were dealt a lousy hand by their mothers. How do you understand where they ended up by the end of this episode?
How does the theme of “answering to something bigger” develop in this episode?
What does Faraday mean when he says, “If you’re only willing to kill you’re not ready. You have to be willing to die”?
The family names are Falls and Flood and Faraday’s thirst for water has no end. How does ‘water’ function metaphorically in the show?
Was Edie tragically conditioned to become who she became? What choices did she have?
Is the ending of the episode a surprise?

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