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Why would the prisoners attack the people who let them out? I can understand them being scared when a US Navy Warship arrives; I can see the answer to that but also, it sort of shows the incompetence of the Security force left behind in allowing them to get their hands on weaponry unless in that short time trust was established, and have it seem as if it was whole heartedly (I know that's probably not a word.)

I think the writer's just wanted a bad guy and might as well be the prisoners. Otherwise, what's the message being sent? Even in dire crisis terrorists are always just terrorists? I don't believe that. We as humans are survivalists and being such we'd team up with people we don't like, to survive. 'Good' people may turn 'bad' and 'Bad' people may turn 'good' based on the options set before them. The Security force let them go so the Security force wasn't a threat to them. I don't believe they would massacre them with the knowledge that humanity has lost so much. I do believe they might get scared seeing a Warship approach and may do something stupid in response but they were killing the Security force left behind way before then.

I gave this a 7/10 mainly for a technical rating (I'm a technical rater) but if I was just doing it for the story, 4/10.

This episode opens with Quincy speaking Russian, continuing his talk on a sat phone that began at the end of the pilot episode. What is he is up to and why? We know that the Nathan James is headed for Guantanamo Bay, as Chandler previously decided and announced to the crew that their duty is not just to the U.S. anymore, but to the entire world, and that they will do whatever it takes to stay alive at sea until they find the cure. Sounds like a setup for some really great action, and it seems that mostly, the crew is all in, especially after Chandler's infectious announcement showing his courage, loyalty, and hopefulness.

At this time, the crew has no contact with the government, knowing most leaders did not survive, there's no infrastructure, they're low on food, fuel, other supplies, and they possess what they need for the cure, so Chandler knows that it's all up to him to make the best decisions. He is handling it like a leader should, is confident and decisive, but it's evident that he really doesn't have a choice unless he just completely gives up, it's like he is telling himself, "We have to do this, no matter what the obstacles are, we will get it done."

Rachael takes stock of what supplies she needs to create a lab that is capable for producing the cure on the way to Gitmo, and the tactical teams practice for possible conflict. Chandler's idea to work on the cure at sea seems like the best option, and getting supplies for the lab and the ship at Gitmo seems like a good idea since it's an unmanned food and fuel station. I agree with Chandler about not going inland due to the chaos they seen on the news footage, because if they find the food, fuel, and lab supplies they need all in one place, it would save a lot of time and resources.

I like how the narrative moves quickly, they spend just the right amount of time in each scene. It's good to know that this series isn't only just action, drama, war, or science fiction, it's a mixture of all of these genres which appeals to many different viewers. There's scenes in this episode that deal with the crew's personal emotions and reactions to the apocalyptic virus and scenes with the science explained by Dr. Scott, yet this is far from a soap opera or medical drama. In saying that, there is one scene that I think they could have spent more time on the science, where Dr. Scott explains the basics of how to avoid exposure to the virus to the teams that will go ashore at Gitmo. Other than explaining how the crew must protect themselves from the virus, it seems that the scene was mostly concerned with how the crew does not completely trust Dr. Scott since she kept the virus a secret from them while their families were dying.

At Gitmo we see some interesting navy procedures, lots of action, the effects of the virus, and a new character teams up with the crew. This show has so many types of believable characters that viewers will find at least several to identify with. You can take this show seriously as the universe of The Last Ship is very close to real life. It's evident that a lot of time has been spent on details and even though thermobaricmanic Michael Bay executive produces, it's not all about flashy explosions and shots of the awesome maneuvers of an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer. I had to come up with a very special word for Michael Bay's work, I think I found a good one.

The episode cleverly ends with a cliffhanger that's a mix between a discovery and a surprise twist.

I like it! The captain goes on a landing party, like Star Trek. I don't care if this would never happen in the U.S. Navy. Like the captain said, this is a new world. So they are going to do things differently.

I am glad they went to Gitmo. It makes sense; if the detainees are in a high secure block, they would survive. Like Walter Matthau said in Fail- Safe, on who would survive a nuclear war: file clerks and prisoners. And call me right-wing patriotic, but I think that is exactly what would happen if you released those prisoners. I loved how the captain and XO 'communicated.' A good command crew can almost read each other's minds.

Liked the Chief Engineer and some of the other crew. Starting to jell. And of course, I just knew that the contact was not British. Different from the book; it is a surface vessel instead of a submarine. Should be interesting to see what happens.

I echo some of the other comments and give it a chance. Better than a lot of the crap on TV these days.

I just finished the GTMO episode. I was shocked to see that the self-absorbed, screechy scientist was still alive. Why? I don't know why. I can't stand her pushy arrogance and I still think she is the perfect shark food. Jaws where are you when we need you? Anyways…this woman's character needs to go - or become more in line with the rest of the cast. Also…tell me where all these officers are all coming from? The enlisteds are the knob turners and the switch setters…not the officers. The officers manage people. Speaking about officer stuff…why in the freaking world would you ever send ashore your Captain, and your CHENG? This makes no sense. Well that is enough of me picking on the mighty ship 'USS Nathan Whatever.' So here is what is new? The actors are getting comfortable in their roles…great. The plot, vague as it was in the beginning, has become completely undetectable - thanks to this episode, I am lost. Irritating as the cast was in the pilot, they have managed to top the irritability scale and the script is – ah – on par. I am trying to figure out the reason for this show. I thought it might end up being some kind of entertaining mindless fun, an adventure. I admit I might have been wrong. After deliberating a bit my conclusion is that this show is almost not supposed to be about anything. Apparently, the sole purpose of this program is to be some kind PC showcase...a teachable moment if you will.I might be wrong, but these PC massages are not subtle…they are very in-your face. Does this mean I will leave…oh no…I will be back. I am hoping to see some improvements. The pyrotechnics are still great though.