Extant‘s lackluster first season came to a messy end, failing to tie up several loose threads by closing credits. However, the two major plot lines involving Ethan and the Offspring finally merged, and — as we suspected — they ultimately faced off in the roles of protagonist and antagonist, respectively.
With episodes 11 and 12, Extant is sprinting toward the finish line, upping the drama before Wednesday’s Season 1 finale. The thrills, however, come too little, too late. If I were watching as a regular viewer (and not as a critic), I would’ve checked…
For the past two weeks, Extant has aired two episodes back-to-back, with 7 to 8 and 9 to 10 each functioning like continuous two-hour mini movies. They marked a turning point for the sci-fi series, which until now, had been largely bland and derivative…