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When Emery was 6 years old, an alien spacecraft crash-landed in her small town. Whether they came in peace or with more sinister intentions didn't matter: a fierce battle erupted as humans fought for control over their new rivals, an alien species called the Atrians. In the midst of the conflict, Roman, a 6-year-old Atrian boy, found his way to a shed behind Emery's house, where she protected him from harm, bringing him food, comfort - and friendship. In their brief time together, Emery and Roman forged a deep bond, but the authorities wasted no time tracking Roman down and capturing him in a violent confrontation. Emery has grown up believing that Roman was killed that day. Ten years later, the Atrians have been acclimated to life on Earth, but they are interned in a heavily-guarded camp known as the Sector to keep them separate from humans. Now, for the first time, a group of Atrian teens will enroll in a suburban human high school, with the goal of testing the feasibility of human/alien integration. The eyes of the nation and the whole world are fixed on this historical social experiment, an endeavor fraught with suspicion and fear. In the mayhem of the first day, Emery is amazed to learn that Roman was not killed by the authorities and is, in fact, one of the Atrian students. Their childhood bond is quickly rekindled - in a school and a society that distrusts everything about the Atrians, Emery and Roman have found each other again. However, their relationship is threatened by the small-mindedness of their respective communities and the political agendas of people in power. While the world around them rages with anger and prejudice, their bond becomes increasingly strong and increasingly dangerous. As an epic Romeo and Juliet romance unfolds, a violent encounter between Roman's father and Emery's father occurs in the Sector. Can Roman and Emery's love - and peace between the species - survive?
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- 01
Give Me a TorchSophia suspects Taylor is pregnant with Drake's baby. Sophia tells Emery and the two research Atrian pregnancies. Vartan stumbles upon the information and mistakenly believes Emery is pregnant, so he kidnaps her. Vega tasks Teri with finding the Iksen's key, which they need to complete the Suvek. Meanwhile, Roman and Castor testify before the Hwatab about the day the spaceship crashed. Also, Eric shares a nice moment with Julia. - 02
What Storm Is This That Blows SoHurricane suddenly hits the town and everyone is trapped inside the school. Teri drugs Roman, which leaves him very paranoid and very angry. While drugged he says some very hurtful things to Emery that alter their relationship. Taylor convinces Drake that they should go public as a couple. However, when Grayson overhears the couple talking, he blackmails Drake into breaking up with Taylor. Meanwhile, Julia turns to Emery for help after Eva threatens her. - 03
Stabbed with a White Wench's Black EyeWhen Emery is confronted by a tabloid photographer with video of her talking about cyper, she enlists Julia's help to find a replacement story for him. Meanwhile, Drake tells Roman that Grayson's parents are the leaders of the Red Hawks. When Grayson's parents throw a big charity ball at their house, Drake makes plans to go, at Vega's request, to undertake an important mission. Roman goes to the party to make sure Drake stays out of trouble, but gets caught in the middle of a kidnapping scheme.
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Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
PilotFebruary 17, 2014When Emery Whitehill was 6 years old, an alien spacecraft crash-landed in her small town and she met Roman, a 6-year old Atrian boy, who sou - S01E02
These Violent Delights…February 24, 2014Roman and Sophia prepare for a funeral. Roman is surprised and suspicious when his Uncle Castor shows up in the sector offering to help the - S01E03
Our Toil Shall Strive to MendMarch 3, 2014It's the tenth anniversary of "Arrival Day" and the town is preparing a commemoration for the fallen soldiers. Gloria selects a small group - S01E04
And Left No Friendly DropMarch 10, 2014Roman is furious when the sector guards ransack his family's pod looking for restricted technology. However, he is taken aback when his moth - S01E05
Dreamers Often LieMarch 17, 2014When Gloria tells the Atrian Seven they are allowed to spend some time outside their sector, Roman sees it as an opportunity to further inve - S01E06Stabbed with a White Wench's Black EyeMarch 24, 2014When Emery is confronted by a tabloid photographer with video of her talking about cyper, she enlists Julia's help to find a replacement sto
- S01E07
To Seek a FoeMarch 31, 2014Grayson continues to seek solace from Emery after the incident with his mother. Feeling guilty for her part in everything, Emery tells Julia - S01E08
An Old Accustom'd FeastApril 7, 2014Roman invites Emery inside the sector to celebrate Dinaskyu, an Atrian holiday that celebrates the family. Emery asks Sophia for tips on how - S01E09
Some Consequence Yet Hanging in the StarsApril 14, 2014Roman argues with Emery about whether he can trust his uncle Castor. However, when Roman asks his uncle about the day their spaceship crashe - S01E10What Storm Is This That Blows SoApril 21, 2014Hurricane suddenly hits the town and everyone is trapped inside the school. Teri drugs Roman, which leaves him very paranoid and very angry.
- S01E11Season's bestGive Me a TorchApril 28, 2014Sophia suspects Taylor is pregnant with Drake's baby. Sophia tells Emery and the two research Atrian pregnancies. Vartan stumbles upon the i
- S01E12
This Trick May Chance to Scathe YouMay 5, 2014After Roman and Drake discover the Trags are building a bomb known as a Suvec, they realize they need help and turn to an unexpected source - S01E13
Passion Lends Them PowerMay 12, 2014After Roman is badly hurt, Emery turns to an unexpected ally for help. Meanwhile, Grayson, Drake, Sophia and Lukas race to find the stolen S
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