Adam Raised a Cain

Season 2, Episode 20, Aired
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John is one step closer to catching Weaver while on his mission to rescue Skynet's latest target. Sarah and Ellison's reunion causes a change in their plan. Weaver discovers Ellison's secret.
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  • Character deaths, Cain and Able and a haunting rendition of 'Donald where's yer troosers' make amongst other things, this one of the best episodes of the series

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    By AegisAtreyu, Apr 01, 2011 Report Abuse
    I loved this and it's many memorable scenes. First is the death of Derek which comes without warning and is over quickly. At first your like 'Did they just kill Derek!' and yet his death is very subtly done. The main thing is the grieving by John and Sarah which gives the death meaning. So many shows would skip over this part or present it as an out of character moment, both deal with it in there usual hard man way refusing to cry, you can even see John sort of struggling and he even admits it. Other stand out moments involved Weaver and Ellison, when she told him off for saying she didn't care about Savannah as much as John-Henry, I literally felt a chill from her reaction. Also John-Henry and his story of whether he was Cain or Able, and the Internet messaging to Savannah at school and the teacher's reaction.

    One of the odd but extremely effective choices was at the end of the episode. When John-Henry and Savavannah sing 'Donald where's your troosers' and make it seem haunting I was truly amazed. I don't think I've ever heard the full song as well so that was kinda nice.

    Terminator has been a great series even though it drags, with cancellation possibly looming this penultimate episode makes me hope that a renewal may happen. This prepares me for the last episode nicely, which I hear is absolutely great.moreless

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  • The stakes are raised. (Spoilers!)

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    By D0NNER, Oct 01, 2010 Report Abuse
    Lordy lordy wow. It's been a while since I've seen a show dispose of a major character in such a sudden and brutal fashion and as soon as Derek turned that corner and took the bullet to the head, my jaw hit the ground in complete shock and disbelief. As soon as that terrible event happened, it was completely clear that the stakes have been raised and all bets are off.

    This is a marvelous "set up" episode gearing up for next weeks season finale -- sadly, probably the series finale as well. Personally, all expectations I've had so far is out the window and, as far as I'm concerned, anything can happen, anyone can die, and the future is unwritten.

    Too bad this show has spent the last two months in a coma. It's only getting good again at the end.moreless

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  • Not a bad episode. Interesting developments.

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    By hashiba, Oct 01, 2010 Report Abuse
    It was a well done "shock value" of a main character's death. It's not how it typically happens on tv but more than likely happens that way in real life. I also like Cameron's one-liners. Her logic is simplistic in how she views dealing with a threat, i.e. Ellison. Speaking of, his cluelessness is getting on my nerves. He can't seem to "see" the Weaver's odd behavior even though he has numerous experiences with machines acting human. I'm also surprised that Sarah walked into that the trap at the end. It almost seemed obvious. I don't think the setup for that was as well done as it could have been. I'd like to see the show get another season because I think it may be starting to find its identity.moreless

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  • It is sad, how Derek was retired so meaninglessly. Too many things happen too quickly. I hope that last episode will deliver.

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    By n00bKilla, Oct 01, 2010 Report Abuse
    I think Derek death was poorly written. He died like he was not even there. Did Sarah and John hated him that much? It was interesting how the other Terminator, John and the gang found themselves at Savanna's house at the same time. What is this other Terminator about? What I like that is happening is the development of John Henry. He seems to develop human emotions and attachment to religion. I have a feeling that he could turn out to be an ally to humans, preventing Skynet from becoming our demise. Sarah gets arrested again, been there done that. I'm surprised how Weever did not get alarmed by Sarah Connor. Looks like her only objective is ensuring the progress of the AI. One question that I hope will get answered is this, in the last episode: who are those man, that lurke in the background attack Sarah, and know so much about the robotics, and Weever is after them. What is their story. I want this to go on forever, I love this show.moreless

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  • Strong opening act.

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    By bogaty, Oct 01, 2010 Report Abuse
    The almost casual way in which Derek's death transpired was one of the reasons I like this series. It ignores the accepted storytelling conventions and, in doing so, produces some very powerful episodes. The fact that Reese dies in such an offhand manner with no fanfare, none of the usual foreshadowing, melodramatic soliloquies, or mournful accompanying soundtrack made it resonate much more powerfully than it would have had it been done in the clichd manner most TV series would have used. It's a shame that the rest of the episode didn't live up to the potential of the opening act. The interplay between John Henry and Ellison was fascinating, as always. I always enjoy how the director is able to imbue John Henry's innocence with a sense of foreboding. Too bad the scenes with Savannah were so weak. As a side note, did anyone else notice that Ms. Manson is looking more and more haggard and sick with each episode?moreless

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    • Goof: When Derrek is burried, the marker says 2009. At the beginning of the season it was still the year 2007. Not enough time has passed for it to be 2009. It could only be 2008. Edit

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    • Original International Air Dates: Norway: November 7th, 2009 on TVNorge Sweden: December 3rd, 2009 on TV6 Finland: January 17th, 2010 on Sub Czech Republic: January 21st, 2010 on Prima COOL Slovakia: October 22nd, 2010 on Markiza Edit

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    • Derek: My brother buried out there, I thought … that counted for something between us. Sarah: Well, John counts for more - and you keep too many secrets for my tastes. Derek: Sorry about Charley John: (sighs) Well, everybody dies for me, right? Edit
    • Savannah: (referring to her teacher) She said bad things about John Henry. Weaver: What did she say? Savannah: She said if you talk to somebody on the computer, they could come to your house and hurt you. Weaver: John Henry would never hurt you. But there are some people who wouldn't understand him, and people are afraid of things they don't understand. Savannah: If they knew him, they'd like him. Weaver: That may be, but for now, I don't want you to talk to anyone about him. Is that clear? Edit
    • John Henry: Do you think my brother looks like me? Ellison: John Henry, wherever your brother might be, he's a … computer. He doesn't look like anyone. He certainly doesn't have your face. John Henry: I know that, Mr. Ellison. I simply meant, I wonder how similar his data is to my data. I wonder if we share the same thoughts. Ellison: I have no idea, but … I imagine … you're unique. John Henry: Yes, I am unique. But we may still reach many of the same conclusions given similar data sets. Ellison: You may think alike. John Henry: I'd like to know if we do. The human brain is an amazing computer. Its raw clock speed is 20 billion calculations per second. Its storage is functionally infinite. But it's flawed. Ellison: How is that? John Henry: There's nowhere to download it when you die. Edit

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