Avenue 5 season 1 episode 9 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In a chaotic turn of events, the crew mistakenly believes they're still on Earth and can exit the spacecraft, leading to several deaths. Matt, overwhelmed by guilt, changes the airlock codes to prevent further tragedies. The crew urgently needs these codes to jettison excess weight and return to Earth. Amidst searching for Matt and personal conflicts, they finally get the codes. However, Karen's error in the jettison process alters the ship's trajectory, extending their journey from six months to eight years, leaving the crew in shock and despair.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the crew members die after exiting the airlock?
They mistakenly thought they were on Earth and could safely exit, but they were actually in space.
What did Matt do to the airlock codes?
Matt changed the airlock codes to prevent further tragedies after witnessing the deaths.
Why did the crew need to find Matt?
They needed the airlock codes from Matt to jettison excess weight and return to Earth.
How did the crew plan to reduce the ship's weight?
By jettisoning excess items and materials from the ship.
What mistake did Karen make during the jettison process?
Karen mistakenly jettisoned items from the wrong side of the ship, altering its trajectory.
What was the consequence of Karen's mistake?
The ship's journey back to Earth was extended from six months to eight years.
Who is Matt and why was he hiding?
Matt is a crew member who was hiding due to his guilt and existential crisis.
What was the crew's reaction to the extended journey?
They were shocked and panicked, with some attempting to leave on a shuttle.
Why did Judd decide not to return to Earth?
Judd feared public backlash on Earth for his actions during the space journey.
What was the airlock code that Matt revealed?
The code was "0005," a simple code Matt believed rational people could guess.
Did anyone successfully leave on the shuttle?
No, the crew members attempting to leave were unsuccessful.
What was the crew's plan for returning to Earth before the mistake?
To jettison enough weight to make the ship light enough for the journey back.
How did the crew members feel about the extended journey?
They expressed frustration, regret, and a sense of despair.
What themes are explored in this episode?
The episode explores themes of responsibility, decision-making under pressure, and coping with unexpected challenges.
How does the episode end?
With the crew facing the harsh reality of being stuck in space for eight years due to the misjudged jettison.