If We Built It Today
Overview
Exploring monumental architectural feats from history, If We Built It Today poses a compelling question: could modern technology replicate and enhance these iconic structures? Each episode delves into legendary projects that have withstood the ages, assessing how advancements in engineering and design might lead to even more impressive versions. Viewers witness the intersection of innovation and tradition, as experts evaluate the original builds and envision their potential reimagining through contemporary techniques. This thought-provoking series celebrates human creativity while pondering the possibilities of what we could achieve today.
Episodes
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1
Secrets in the Pyramid
The Great Pyramid of Egypt stands as one of the most enigmatic and remarkable structures in history. In this episode, experts utilize state-of-the-art...
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The Girl in the Sea
Title: The Girl in the Sea Plot: Dianne Bates arrives at the underwater facility ORCA with her sons, Jason and Bret, for a six-month research project...
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Battle of Brooklyn Bridge
The Brooklyn Bridge in New York stands as a monumental engineering feat, renowned globally for its significance. This episode delves into the perilou...
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Set Adrift
Vanessa Lane arrives at ORCA and finds herself in Jason's class. Meanwhile, Brett, Zoe, and Froggy decide to pull a prank on her, but Vanessa turns th...
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3
Wall of Death
Jason takes the boat driving test and heads out to sink a net. Unfortunately, Charlie the whale becomes trapped in the net, and when Neri attempts to ...
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3
Ghosts of the Colosseum
The Colosseum in Rome stands as the world's most iconic arena, constructed through advanced engineering techniques and the legacy of a fallen emperor....
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4
Hunt for Noah's Ark
The Bible describes Noah's Ark as an extraordinary engineering marvel, showcasing advanced construction techniques of its time. In this episode, spec...
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The Earthquake
Vanessa and Jason set out on a boating mission, but Neri cautions Jason about an impending earthquake, prompting their quick return. Commander Lucas i...
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5
Human Tears
Brett's birthday celebration goes well with his friends, but he feels let down when his father doesn’t give him a gift, given their parents' divorce...
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Rise of the Aqueducts
The aqueducts of Rome stand as a testament to ancient engineering prowess, showcasing remarkable feats of construction that came with considerable ris...
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Property Developers!
Title: Property Developers! Plot: After Jason's excessive boating leads Commander Lucas to impose a one-week ban on him, he finds himself unable to s...
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Secrets at the Great Wall
The Great Wall of China stands as an iconic feat of engineering, showcasing both its historical significance and the perilous techniques employed duri...
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Toxic Waste
Neri alerts Jason about a toxic waste site in the ocean that's affecting Charlie's health. After Jason faces criticism for abandoning a crucial projec...
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Fortress of the Gods
The Pantheon in Rome conceals the key to the unparalleled strength of the Roman Empire, crafted through perilous and innovative engineering. Specialis...
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Day Pass
Title: Day Pass Plot: Jason offers to give Neri a tour of their home at ORCA. In a scheme to make her visit tedious, Brett swipes one of Vanessa's un...
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Doomsday in Venice
Specialists leverage modern technology to assess whether constructing Venice in the present day would pose the same hazards as it did historically. Th...
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9
Romance
Title: Romance Plot: As the group gears up for their break at Port Jackson, Neri unexpectedly shows up, prompting Jason and Brett to include her in t...
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9
Resurrecting Notre-Dame
The devastating fires that engulfed Notre-Dame in April 2019 left the iconic monument in shambles. In this episode, specialists harness cutting-edge t...
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10
Major Breakthrough
With the installation of new monitoring gear, Dianne and Winston can eavesdrop on Neri's conversations with Charlie. However, when Charlie's tracking ...
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11
Industrial Spy
Dianne seeks Neri's assistance for her whale research, particularly intrigued by how Neri communicates with Charlie. Plans are set for Neri to stay on...
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12
Neri's Secret
The spy delivers the purloined whale recordings to Dr. Hellegren at UBRI, who is eager to be the first to establish communication with whales. Meanwhi...
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Tough Decision
Title: Difficult Choices Plot: Jason and Brett gather their friends to embark on a mission to save Charlie, but Jason faces the challenge of revealin...
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Washington, DC Reborn
Washington, DC, originally established as the capital of a groundbreaking nation, is celebrated for its remarkable landmarks. In this episode, special...
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The Return
Jason and Brett are excitedly anticipating Neri and Charlie's return, a sentiment shared by Dr. Hellegren from UBRI, who is particularly interested in...
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Atlantis Rises
In this episode, specialists delve into the feasibility of creating a contemporary underwater city reminiscent of Atlantis. They explore cutting-edge ...
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Where No Whale Swims
Title: Where No Whale Swims Plot: Neri returns to ORCA for the first time and shares her desire to uncover her origins with her friends. Together, Ne...
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Code of the Parthenon
The Parthenon stands as a masterpiece of ancient Greek architecture, constructed using an enigmatic mathematical principle known as the golden ratio. ...
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Fathers Message
Neri and Jason discover an underwater entrance to the spaceship and venture inside, where they find some of her father's possessions. Upon returning t...
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Resurrecting the Titanic
A team of specialists employs advanced technology to explore the feasibility of constructing a contemporary ship that matches the grandeur and luxury ...
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4
Records and Recollections
The hunt for Neri's sister, Mera, is in full swing. Mick enlists Froggy to hack into his grades, but Froggy refuses. Commander Byrne is frustrated wit...
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Mera
Title: Mera Plot: The group discovers Mera, who goes by Jane Seaforth now. After a tumultuous journey through various foster homes, she's settled at ...
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Transcontinental Secrets
The construction of America’s transcontinental railroad was pivotal in establishing the nation as a global superpower. In the present day, innovati...
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The Institute
Jason, Brett, Froggy, and Zoe head back to the institute to rescue Mera, only to find Dr. Hellegren there, intent on taking her back to UBRI. Just in ...
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Legend of Machu Picchu
Specialists explore the intricate process required to reconstruct the iconic Machu Picchu. They delve into the historical significance, architectural...
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No Place Like Home
Mera struggles to adapt to island life while Neri leaves her to assist with the survey once more. Meanwhile, Mick enlists Froggy to use HELEN for eave...
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Eiffel Tower Decoded
A team of specialists delves into the innovative engineering that brought the Eiffel Tower to life. They explore the techniques and designs that made ...
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Engineering the Home
The evolution of housing spans from primitive cave shelters to sprawling, multi-wing estates. In this episode, experts explore the integration of cont...
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Our Island
Title: Our Island Plot: Dr. Hellegren grows suspicious of a link between Neri and Jane Seaforth, prompting him to dispatch UBRI agents Forsyth and Li...
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Underwater and Undercover
Neri returns to assist Dianne with her oceanographic survey, leaving Mera on the island to deal with a UBRI search team on their tail. Mick spots Neri...
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Secrets Out
Before embarking on the final survey mission, Dianne discovers that Commander Byrne has chosen Froggy, Zoe, Joanne, Rocky, and Kimberly to join her cr...
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Sabotage
Title: Sabotage Plot: Jason invites Neri and Mera for a swim near the ORCA platform. Mick, discovering their outing, sets off on a jetski but takes a...
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The Arrival
Neri departs ORCA, determined to rescue Mera and Charlie by surrendering to UBRI. Brett pursues her but collides with a UBRI vessel, only to be rescue...
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Return
Neri and Mera decide to head back to the Ocean Planet to persuade Diane to continue her important research. Meanwhile, Froggy manages to repair HELEN ...
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Empire State Building Decoded
Explore whether the iconic Empire State Building could be constructed in today's world at an unprecedented pace. This episode delves into the challeng...
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Danger in the Reef
Winston reaches out to Diane and her sons during their vacation to inform them that UBRI has secured the contract for ORCA City, which poses a risk to...
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Rebuilding the Hoover Dam
The project to revitalize the Hoover Dam presents an exciting opportunity for advancements in renewable energy. As engineers and environmentalists com...
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Amnesia
Title: Lost Memories Plot: Brett persuades Jason and Neri to search for a way into the spacecraft hidden on Neri's island, but their efforts yield no...
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Statue of Liberty Secrets
The Statue of Liberty stands as a remarkable feat of artistry and the world's most recognized emblem of liberty. In this episode, specialists employ ...
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Draining the Spaceship
Title: Emptying the Spaceship Plot: Jason and Brett pilfer a pump from UBRI supplies aboard ORCA to drain the spaceship. Meanwhile, Cass and Brett in...
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Fortress of Sound
In this episode, specialists discuss innovative designs for the concert halls of tomorrow. They explore cutting-edge architectural techniques and aco...
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Kal Who Knows No Fear
As Jason and Brett attempt to pry open the chamber, Neri discovers the controls that release its occupant. When the door opens, a man named Kal emerge...
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Secrets of Stonehenge
Scholars and specialists delve into the engineering and planning required to replicate the iconic Stonehenge in modern times. They explore the challe...
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Diving Around Obstacles
Worried about Kal's progress, Neri asks Jason to have a word with him. Kal, determined to stay by Neri’s side, follows her to ORCA. Meanwhile, Brett...
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Winston and Water
Jason encourages Neri to give him a tour of the spaceship to prevent Kal from returning to ORCA. Meanwhile, Kellar and UBRI threaten Winston's positio...
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A Super-Sportsman
Neri visits ORCA to check on Jason and Brett's progress with the Synchronium search. Dianne seizes the moment to ask for her assistance with Winston's...
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Extraterrestrial Abilities
Neri wakes up on the island to discover that Kal has gone to ORCA. Meanwhile, Jason and Brett introduce him to Diane and Winston. Neri soon arrives an...
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The Capsule in the Desert
Brett discovers another fragment of Synchronium and interrupts Jason's training to share the exciting news. Meanwhile, UBRI has also tracked down the ...
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Benny in Trouble
Title: Benny in Peril Plot: Neri hides the Synchronium piece in her concealed underwater cave for safekeeping. Benny faces his father's disapproval f...
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Cassandra's Nightmare
During a visit to ORCA, Neri and Kal find themselves discussing their emotions. Cass starts to have vivid dreams that hint at her past experiences on ...
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12
The Helicopter Exam
Neri continues her lessons with Kal about emotions. Meanwhile, Cass is haunted by dreams of her time on Neri's island and recalls Brett's presence the...
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13
Lena's Betrayal
Neri dreams of Mera, who warns her that time is running out. Upon arriving at ORCA, Neri alerts Dianne that UBRI's project must be halted. Kellar conf...
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Changes
HELEN is uncooperative as the kids continue their quest for more pieces of the Synchronium. Meanwhile, UBRI has found another piece. With no place to ...
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15
The Spy
Winston is thrilled when his friend Camilla Sabato (Robyn Gibes), a science writer, arrives at ORCA. After giving her a tour, Winston and Dianne are a...
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Gamma Level: Radioactive
Title: Gamma Level: Radioactive Plot: Dianne calls for a tribunal to halt UBRI's operations, but Hellegren insists there's no link between the recent...
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17
Charlie is Stranded
Brett struggles to persuade Kal to exit the spaceship. Meanwhile, Dianne is given a chance to speak at a tribunal about her worries regarding UBRI's c...
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The Love Letter
Title: The Love Letter Plot: Kellar shares her footage of Kal on the sandbar with Dr. Hellegren, who immediately identifies him and decides to captur...
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Jason and the Abyss
Neri persists in her search for Kal, but Jason believes that Kal might just be trying to teach them a lesson by staying hidden. Mera sends Neri anothe...
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20
Eavesdropper
Kal enjoys a life of comfort at UBRI, surrounded by an array of toys and games. Kellar, reflecting on her past with Lena, provokes Dr. Hellegren by im...
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Water in the Desert
Title: Water in the Desert Plot: Neri insists that Kal promise to stay on the island for good. Meanwhile, Lena employs HELEN to track down another fr...
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The Safe Deposit Key
The cadets receive their exam results, and after reviewing hers, Sallyanne suggests to Jason that he should find a new partner. Mera shares with Neri ...
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The China Man
A powerful earthquake strikes, preventing Lena from reaching HELEN to search for more Synchronium. Meanwhile, Cass and Benny covertly enter the UBRI o...
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The Stone Fish
As seismic tremors increase, Commander Wellington orders ORCA personnel to consider voluntary evacuations. Cass snaps at Morgan, telling her to "drop ...
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Time Bomb in the Jungle
The newly discovered "Winston Seth" fault line is causing widespread evacuations across the Pacific Rim, affecting ORCA. Lena finds the last piece of ...
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The Last Chance
A major earthquake leads the commander to order the evacuation of all ORCA staff under 18. Dr. Hellegren is assembling the Synchronium when Kal insist...
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Operation Sphinx
While testing a new diving suit, Brett and Jason spot a mysterious bright light underwater, prompting them to rush back to ORCA to consult Neri. Meanw...
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The Mysterious Pyramid
Title: The Enigmatic Pyramid Plot: Dianne arrives at the ORCA Pacific headquarters for her job interview, only to be stunned to find her ex-husband c...
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The Transport
Title: The Transport Plot: Neri, Jason, and Brett stumble upon an archaeological site where they encounter Professor Malakat and Shersheba. Meanwhile...
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The Golden Ankh
Using a DNA sample from a strand of Neri's hair, Praxis determines she is an alien and prioritizes her capture. While searching for the Pyramid of Mys...
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Stranded in the Desert
Title: Stranded in the Desert Plot: After exiting the cave in search of assistance, Jason encounters Jackhammer, who agrees to drive him back to the ...
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The Lie Detector
After Jason and Brett return to ORCA, agents Shelby and Hauser quickly arrive, searching for Neri. In a bid to trap her, Praxis initiates a lockdown o...
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The Bug
Praxis tightens its grip and captures the kids at the farm, taking Jason and Brett back to ORCA while Neri is ferried by boat to the Praxis headquarte...
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A Wrong Friend
Title: An Unlikely Ally Plot: Shersheba unexpectedly arrives at ORCA, prompting Dianne to assign Jason the responsibility of showing her around the f...
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The Hunt for the Golden Ankh
Title: The Quest for the Golden Ankh Plot: With Praxis back at ORCA, Cass and Brett enlist Winston’s assistance to erase all traces of Neri from He...
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The History of the Whale Woman
Jakamarra leads Jason and Neri to the hidden location of the Golden Ankh. Meanwhile, Malakat discovers the cave's coordinates and alerts Praxis about ...
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Cheat
Neri is brought back to the Praxis headquarters for questioning. Concerned for her safety, Jason decides to hide the Ankh from Malakat and Shersheba b...
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Imprisoned in the Bunker
Malakat and Shersheba seek to harness the pyramid’s power but are informed by Shalamorn that the Ankh needs to be prepped first. Meanwhile, Praxis r...
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Attempt at Revival
Title: A Struggle for Life Plot: Neri is returned to ORCA, yet her revival proves impossible. Meanwhile, Malakat and Shersheba successfully energize ...
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The Snake Bite
Jason and Winston ascend the mountain on Neri's island to set up surveillance gear. As they head back down, Winston is bitten by a snake and tumbles t...
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A Spirit Appears
Jason and Brett head back to their father's farm with Neri to celebrate Jason's birthday, but their plans are interrupted when Paul gets called away f...
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Helen Learns the Laughter
On the Ocean Planet, Mera finds herself on the run from rebels but manages to seek refuge in the Pyramid of the Elders. Meanwhile, a faction of rebels...
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Mera Escapes to Earth
Mera's spacecraft lands in the ocean, and as she surfaces, she's quickly surrounded by Commandoes. Meanwhile, Brett, Neri, and Jason spot the craft de...
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The Race
Richter persuades Elly Hauser to team up again with Agent Shelby on the recently revived Project Phoenix. Meanwhile, Winston, Cass, and Brett configur...
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The Attack
Shelby requests the minifin to investigate the underwater pyramid more closely, but Diane reluctantly assigns Jason as the pilot. As they approach the...
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The Taking of Hostages
Title: The Hostage Crisis Plot: Budds Praxis starts relocating their gear to ORCA, which includes several nuclear arms. Jason and Brett head to the u...
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The Red Virus
Paul and Brett Bates meet with the Madam President of the Global Union to express their disapproval of Praxis's aggressive approach toward the aliens,...
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Before the Countdown
Title: Before the Countdown Plot: As the red virus infects the ocean, Jason struggles to prevent Neri from rushing to help Charlie. Meanwhile, Mera d...
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The Countdown
As preparations for an alien assault ramp up, ORCA begins evacuating all non-essential staff. Louis alerts agent Shelby that Hauser has excluded Ilona...
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The Ice Melts
As the polar ice caps continue to melt, Malakat seems indifferent about the looming threat of the red virus while preparing to invade Earth. Shersheba...
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The Blood Test
As Praxis readies to fire their nuclear torpedo at the pyramid, commandos invade ORCA, allowing Shersheba and Malakat to take control of the facility....
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The Queen
Late one night on her island, Neri dreams of her mother, who tells her that “it’s her time.” Neri confesses her fear about what lies ahead. Mean...