Episode
Earth Abides: The Return
Overview
Ish catches Charlie assaulting Evie. San Lupo must decide how to punish evil. But will Charlie and his people accept their judgement? The virus returns. Joey falls ill, and Ish feels humanity’s future hanging in the balance.
Details
- Series
- Earth Abides
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 5
- Air date
- 2024-12-22
- Runtime
- 50 min
Episode context
The Return is Episode 5 in Miniseries of Earth Abides. It aired on 2024-12-22. The runtime is 50 min.
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Episode 4: Predators
A drought hits San Lupo. A nomadic group led by Charlie, comes. They know how to find water and want to trade. Ish has his doubts, but chooses to accept help. They strike water. But a trade might not be enough for Charlie...
Episode 6: Forever Is Tomorrow Is Today
San Lupo fights for survival against the virus. Ish realizes the answers to humanity’s future may not be in his books. That’s when Ish finds Joey’s secret project. There must be others out there. Joey might just hold the key...
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