Helix Season 2 Epi 11 Review: Just Because Youre Immortal Doesnt Mean You Cant Die

I've been one of the biggest supporters of "Helix" since the beginning but I'm afraid it's jumped the shark. This story line has gone on way too long without many major payoffs. I'm ready for it to be over. The pacing of the episodes seem to be off. At least we saw Amy kick the bucket this week (I think). Unless the two upcoming episodes hit it out of the park, I'm not sure I'll be up for a season 3. Am I way off base? Please leave your thoughts in the comments below.

For those keeping track at home, Plan A was to contain the virus on St Germaine Island. If that didnt, Plan B (which is the title of this episode) was to kill everyone. So guess where we are at day 11?

Yep We're All Going To Die

"Plan B" begins with a monkey being gassed while a group of military brass look on. They want to purchase all the gas canisters currently in storage. This cant be good. And what does this show have against monkeys? Remember back in season 1 there were lots of monkey deaths? Stop it with the monkey-hating already.

Give Me My Own Spinoff SyFy or Else

Back on the island, we find out what became of Landry and Sergio after last week's battle inside the bell tower. Landry (who's looking more like a blob each day) is still alive. I assume he's immortal since he had some of Sarah's spinal fluid. He beats some guy to death with a shovel. Anne finds her son hiding. She tells him his mind has been polluted by his sister (Amy). Poor Sergio is really dead though. Julia and Sarah find the body. Julia takes his gun. You can bet the fan girls are not happy about this.

Julia and Alan finally meet. The last time they saw each other was at the end of season one when she flew away in the chopper. Her last words to him were "find me" so that's what Alan has been trying to do. Julia tells him they have to find Mother (in order to sterilize most of the men) or Ilaria will exterminate everyone on the planet. Alan doesnt like either option.

Next Winger tells Alan that the military plans to kill everyone on the island in order to stop the virus. Alan, being a good scientist, vows to find the cure and save the day. Meanwhile he has time to waste showing Soren his blood in a microscope and chit chatting with Peter. Seriously? Get it in gear dude! You'll have time for that later.

Welcome To "Helix's" Newest Dysfunctional Family

Anne is still pumping up Peter to be King of the Inbreds. He does have prior experience since last year he was King of the Vectors. This is where they lost me. What is wrong with you Peter? You dont have many morals but murder seems a far jump. Why keep stabbing that soldier over and over again? Why hang the disemboweled guy upside down in the church? And why do you keep holding that baby (after you slit it's mother's wrists last week)? I dont understand Peter's motives at all.

Why Is Soren The Smarter Person On This Show?

Peter also previously told Kyle (who is still suffering from the effects of the virus) to kill Alan. Off Kyle goes. He is almost successful in hanging Alan. One Eyed Soren, learning of the situation, puts some of his blood/red sap/something in a syringe and stabs Kyle in the leg. Hopefully now Kyle will regain his senses.

This Will Be More Fun If We Do It Without Anesthesia

Julia and Sarah perform surgery on Amy (to implant Sarah's immortal fetus). Amy goes sliver eyed. And just then, the planes carrying poisonous gas fly over the island. I dont know about such things but I dont think they need that many planes. This is a waste of tax payer dollars. I'm calling my congressperson immediately.

Yeah! I'm immortal. Oops, Never Mind.

Amy runs outside and twirls around while making a speech about being immortal. But the joke is on her. Julia and Sarah never made her immortal. They only turned her eyeballs silver. Psych! That was Julia's plan B.

Elsewhere Peter refuses to let Winger into the building. Previously Anne had sabotaged their hazmat suits. As a result Winger and the soldiers suffocate and dies. All of this occurs to the tune of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" (which adds a layer of creepiness to the scene). Julia, seeing the gas dropping, puts on her hoodie and runs to the tree where Amy hid Mother. She brings it back to Sarah but it appears the root is dead.

Peter and Anne emerge from the building after the gas clears. She says Peter saved the abby but now must finish the job (and hands him an axe). Peter begins to drag off the bodies (including Amy). And end scene.

Favorite Quotes:

Just remember I gave you a chance to apologize."- Anne to Amy.
Alan: "What happened to the woman I fell in love with?" Julia: "She became immortal."
"Thank you for your sacrifice. You died to ensure his glory."- Anne to mutilated dead guy.
"Just remember if anything happens to me, you'll never find Mother. I made sure of that."- Amy to Julia.
"Just because you're immortal doesnt mean you cant die."- Julia to Amy.

Grade: 3 1/2 Monsters (out of 5). The crazy story line is losing me but bonus points for Amy's meltdown and death (I think). I dont believe anyone is for sure dead on this show till we see their body. Excellent double cross by Julia and Sarah. Amy, you should know never to trust an immortal. But ya cant say that girl didnt have it coming.

There are only two episodes to go till the end of the season (and possibly the series). I assume we'll finally see a smackdown between Peter and Alan. That rivalry is getting old too. I just hope we get a satisfying ending after all our time spent wandering around the island of St Germaine.