First Wave· Season 2 · Episode 18
Gladiator
An alien experiment involving bare knuckle fighters draws Cade Foster and an old prison friend to enter a boxing competition.Quatrain 63, Century 9: "In a city risen from blue grey ash, gladiators vie for blood stained glory / The fabric of man undergoes lethal alchemy / A patron of his own destruction".
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Guest stars
Andrew Airlieas Dr. Bern Galloway
Paul Ecksteinas Omar Healy
Barbara Tysonas Dr. Mira Ruben
Brenda Jamesas Rae
John Tierneyas BurgessBrad Wattumas Guard #1
Paul Wahlenas X-15
Andrew Keiltyas Mutated Husk
Mike Dopudas Fighter #1Eric Brysonas Fighter #2
Cameron K. Smithas Ringside Brawler
Brad Loreeas Rudolph
Rick Pearceas Guard #3Crew
Alex PappasDirector
Michael ThomaWriter
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