Here is the sixth of a weekly installment discussing an episode of the popular TV series – Jericho – which aired originally back in 2006. Every Tuesday night we are watching an episode and then will discuss what happens the following day. It can be watched free on Netflix or purchased on VUDU. Jericho is also available on DVD.
Summary:
Episode 6 starts off with a bang – literally. The missiles seen at the end of the last episode explode high above the United States sending out an EMP that knocks out most all electrical items. Jake has a run-in with old friend Mitchell Cafferty. Apparently there is bad blood between them. Mitchell causes more trouble as he steals horses from the Green’s family ranch as well as supplies from Gracie’s Store. He’s caught and thrown in jail after taking a beating from Jake.
The history of why Jake left town and the relationship between Mitchell and Jake start to come out. A new character – Jonah Prowse – is introduced and has obviously had a close relationship with Jake in the past. Gray Anderson returns with new information about the attacks.
This episode had a lot of character and story development versus action.
Discussion:
The townspeople are extremely calm since losing all power via the EMP. Not the most realistic portrayal but as an entertainment television show it could not be too dark and dreary. I found it interesting that Halloween was still celebrated. This would have been a huge morale booster for the kids.
The lack of electricity emphasizes the need for alternative lighting and communication method. When Mitchell is busted out of jail there were no walkie-talkies to alert police officers. Yelling was the communication method available. Flashlights, batteries, lanterns, candles, etc would be extremely valuable.
Older vehicles are important commodities as newer vehicle are no longer running.
Good episode. If a remake was done it could be a lot darker – especially on cable. Imagine the number of people that died in the local hospital without the machine that were previously being powered with a generator.
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This episode showed the importance of keeping a few HTs and a base unit in a faraday container – last few episodes have a unintentional message of communication within them, Hawkens and his laptop/satellite dish, before pulse the reliance of radios, the shortwave radio in episode 1 & 2. But I agree, the first couple of weeks after the pulse people would be going nuts without their technology at their finger tips. Would knowing this make you think about the living history museums or just museums in your area that have operational equipment for your town OR for your retreat members to access/use? Even some as simple as a bell, our neighborhood actually has two houses with the old ‘school bells’ as decoration, yet they still work. Both people ring them on New Years and 4th of July and can be heard throughout the neighborhood. Lots to think about with this episode.
Good points jh.
One of the scenes filmed, but not used, was at the Jericho museum. It is one of the extras on the DVD.
Great reminder, I totally forgot about them doing that in the extras section. Wish that would have been included, there had to of been dozens of hours of filming related to preparedness that were cut out because it didn’t fit with the drama/love story line it became.
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Have been wondering about “knowing the time” ….the correct time as well as staying coordinated on the time with those around you. Digital watches/clocks would most likely be taken out with EMP or rendered useless if batteries were not available in a grid down situation. Any thoughts from you great puzzlers out there ? Thanks….joyce
Joyce- We have a wind up clock stashed for an emergency.Theres always the position of the sun but of course inclement weather would interfere.I sense clock-time would no longer
be as urgent as it is now.Native Americans used to plan their meetings by the moon-full-half etc. We take so much for granted !!!
To anyone in Hurricane Hermaines path-prayers for your safety. Lightning
Theres also sun dials but they are very expensive.Lightning
I agree Rourke with your thoughts on the episode. I like most that it makes me think and evaluate what I would do in such a situation. Another reason I enjoy your site, posts and the input of others! – Keep Looking UP
Good comments. A minor point, Rolexes are 100% mechanical and would be fine post EMP. Someone goofed.
I have been proceeding ahead, no spoilers but nothing is predictable here, some well written episodes.