The essential episodes of Salvation
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Salvation — each pick states its reason.
- 01
When MIT grad student Liam Cole discovers an asteroid is set to collide with Earth in 186 days, he joins forces with tech billionaire Darius Tanz and the U.S. government to try and stop it – and together they stumble onto the greatest conspiracy never told.
- 02
Darius and Liam work to invent a theoretically impossible piece of technology to divert the asteroid, and Grace risks everything to help Darius. Also, Liam heads home to Boston to track down critical research, but finds something shocking instead.
- 03
In order to prove to Harris and Grace that he’s not a traitor, Darius must reveal one of his most closely guarded secrets. Also, Liam helps Jillian adjust to her new job at Tanz.
- 04
Grace and Darius slip off to Russia behind Harris’ back in an attempt to stop a potential nuclear conflict. Also, Liam seeks solace with Amanda.
- 05
Grace and Darius seek answers from the President and Harris discovers deadly secrets.
- 06
Darius, Grace and Harris join forces to prove the president was murdered. Also, Grace tells Zoe the truth.
- 07
Harris, Grace and Darius must topple the illegitimate government, and Darius makes final plans for the ark.
- 08
After a nuclear incident, the secret of the asteroid becomes public, setting the world on a dangerous course. Darius, Grace, Liam and Harris must adapt to new roles in an ever-shifting landscape of fear and civil unrest.
- 09
Grace embarks on a dangerous mission, and Liam and Darius’ relationship is tested.
- 10
Grace forges a dangerous alliance with Claire’s brother, Alonzo. Also, Harris and Darius must work together to face down Bennett’s forces
- 11
Darius vows revenge on the hacktivist group ReSyst, no matter what the cost. Also, Harris discovers a dark secret and Grace reveals one of her own.
- 12
Darius, Grace and Harris uncover the darkest secret yet, and Liam reconnects with Jillian.
- 13
Darius forms a dangerous alliance in order to destroy the dark money forces of Q17. Also, Grace takes action when surprising news jolts her world.
- 14
A stand-off at the COPE compound leads to tragic results
- 15
One last mystery holds the key to saving the world, and Grace must choose how she spends her final days.
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