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A year later, shes part of the Construction Corps, deforesting a region of Inner Mongolia.
Wenjie has heard stories about how the base affects animals, not to mention the humans who work there.
But she immediately accepts a lifetime dedicated to high-security research, agreeing never to leave that summit.
But how does this all connect to 2024 London, where most of the series will take place?
(For one, we later learn that Wenjiewilleventually leave the base.)
But puzzling over those questions is the key to enjoying this strange, ambitious show.
When Vera becomes the latest scientist to end her life, her funeral brings the five back together.
This particularly affects Saul, who was already worried about his wasted potential as a scientist.
Theres our connection to the past, and the reveal immediately makes everything more interesting.
When she tries it out, she discovers a stunningly realistic VR game, though she doesnt last long.
Jin rips the helmet off in a panic, understandably shaken.
And the occurrences in Auggies story line are even more inexplicable.
The neurologist is no help, and the numbers just keep going, maddening in their interminability.
She tells her that the countdown will stop if she shuts down her lab.
That, Clarence, is our enemy, muses Wade.
Indeed, if it wasnt clear before: This is an alien show.
Its not a weapons program; its for communication with whomever is out there.
If this show ends up prioritizing existential thrills over visceral action, thats fine by me.
Weiss, who have some experience adapting a difficult-to-adapt series.
I still wish more of this were set in China with Chinese characters, though.
Ifeltthat splash of cold water in that already frigid cell.
So thats something to keep in mind.
Ditto the weird sexual tension with Auggie and Saul, who seem to have a history.
