User Reviews

This episode sees Callister Raynes return to Eureka; he had previously worked as a programmer for Global Dynamics and been involved with Deputy Jo Lupo but had left Eureka under a cloud following a lab fire. Shortly after his return things start going wrong with anything connected to Eureka's computer system... Sheriff Carter suspects this isn't unconnected to Raynes' return. That isn't Carter's only thing to worry about; it emerges that his rebellious daughter, Zoe, has been involved in credit card fraud.

This was a really solid episode that was heavily character led but with the expected sci-fi twist. Raynes was an interesting character who managed to provide a real surprise; this also led to some good character development for the usually unsympathetic Nathan Stark. We also get some good development for Carter and his daughter as they struggle to deal with personal differences. The story progresses well and leads to a surprisingly emotional ending. We are also treated to some amusing moments; my favourite being the effects of a magnetic fence on Carter and Allison. Overall an episode that fans of the series should enjoy.

Science fiction with a strong link to the human condition is arguably sci-fi at its very best and Right as Raynes is a lovely example. It is an episode where the complexities of the parent-child relationship are explored on a palette of the Eureka brand of almost magical science. Throw in some philosophy on life and what man creates, a little funny and sweet romantic tension, and a heartfelt performance by Ed Quinn which is his best of the series thus far, and the result is a very strong and affecting story.

This episode is absolutely fantastic. There is a lot of great character work throughout. It's one of the few times we see Stark actually have a character, and where he has interactions with Carter that aren't just "I hate you."

The episode features one of the best plot twists in season 1. It is a double twist. One for the characters, and then the camera pans to give another for the audience.

The episode features some great growth between characters, especially Carter and Stark, that unfortunately is gone by the next one. After this, they're back to "I hate you, you hate me." It's a shame they couldn't keep that up.

Want Sci-Fi, not whining teenager show. Get rid of Zoe.