Killjoys, “The Sugar Point Run,” was written by Jeremy Boxen and directed by Chris Grismer. Boxen, who is also co-exec producing, should also be familiar from Lost Girl. Grismer also directed the first episode, so there’s a nice continuity already in the look and feel of the show. This second episode picks up right from the first, but there’s a great re-cap to start off. It’s another fast paced episode, with some great action.
In case you missed the first episode, the re-cap reminds us that D’Avin (Luke Macfarlane) had to have done something in order to have had a warrant placed on him in the first place. For his own part, D’Avin is curious about Dutch (Hannah John-Kamen). D’Avin points out to John (Aaron Ashmore) that someone put a lot of time into training her. D’Avin wonders that John isn’t more curious to know who. We are also reminded that the mysterious man from Dutch’s past has given her a red box, and in the past, that has always meant that she will have a duty to perform.
Not surprisingly, the episode revolves around a warrant. In this instance though, the company gives Dutch no choice but the take the warrant – it’s usually the reclamation agent’s prerogative whether they do or not. We learn more about the political state of the Quad and Westerly in particular. The group must go to the Sugar Point of the title in order to carry out the warrant. In many ways the episode felt a bit like Escape From New York to me.
Our group of killjoys end up between a rock and a hard place and then have to split up in order to complete their mission, with D’Avin and Dutch teaming up again. We see some new weapons. Dutch manages to impress D’Avin in a tight situation, and Dutch makes D’Avin an offer. Dutch also goes looking for answers.
Once again, the episode moves along pretty well, with some nice one-liners thrown in to break the tension. We get to see a little more character development as well. I liked that there weren’t a lot of flashy special effects so that the ones they do use are good.
Here are a few quotes – as always, they are in no particular order and I’ll leave it up to you to figure out who is speaking!
“Yeah. Well, I know what end’s pointy.”
“Asses in both hands – we’re coming in hard.”
“Copy that. No buying love.”
“You stuck your head in the wrong door.”
“Enjoy your night boys. I’ve got some business to square.”
“Warrant served by a neutral party helps keep things clean.”
“I think I’m about to do something crazy.”
“This is Westerly. Low is the standard.”
Don’t forget to tune in to the
Killjoys on
Friday, June 26 at 9/8c on Syfy!
About the Author - Lisa Macklem
I do interviews and write articles for the site in addition to reviewing a number of shows, including Supernatural, Arrow, Agents of Shield, The Walking Dead, Game of Thrones, Forever, Defiance, Bitten, Glee, and a few others! Highlights of this past year include covering San Diego Comic Con as press and a set visit to Bitten. When I'm not writing about television shows, I'm often writing about entertainment and media law in my capacity as a legal scholar. I also work in theatre when the opportunity arises. I'm an avid runner and rider, currently training in dressage.
