These Are His Revolutions is the eighth episode of the first season of Snowpiercer. It is the eighth episode of the series overall.
Synopsis
Revolution has finally come, and Layton (Daveed Diggs) leads the lower classes forward in armed rebellion. Melanie’s (Jennifer Connelly) house of cards collapses and she’s in danger of becoming the first casualty in the battle for control of Snowpiercer.
Plot
Miles enters the engine room and begins flashing the lights as a clear indication to LJ Folger — who watches from her carriage — that their plan is in motion. LJ arrives at the Engine Room and Miles grants her access, where she is able to witness Javi driving the train. Despite Miles’ warnings, LJ approaches Javi, but finds herself unable to hurt him. They enter the bedroom and Miles explains that what Layton said is true; Cavill is the real face of Snowpiercer.
In Third, Layton, Audrey, Bess and the others plan for the revolution. They plan to hit them on Third where they know the territory. Bess explains that she cannot presume to know which side the Breakman will chose, but nonetheless, Layton explains that there will be casualties. Bess arrives in Jinju’s room to ask her to stay in Third that day. Bess is reluctant to reveal anything about the revolution; she warns her to stay out of Third that day and leaves.
Meanwhile, Ruth is again called by Nolan, Lilah and Robert who each reveal that they have a reliable source who has revealed that Wilford is not in the Engine Room. Ruth does not believe them, citing that Nolan himself has seen Wilford, however he cites that he hasn’t seen Nolan since they departed. Melanie is called to First where the allegations are brought against her. She tells Ruth, Nolan and the rest of First that they are out of their minds and Wilford is in the Engine Room, but First are unwilling to listen and a riot breaks out between several members of Nolan’s team. Nolan orders that all available units are called to first, despite Melanie exclaiming that those units are needed down train to keep the peace; Nolan remarks that he doesn’t take orders from Melanie anymore, and orders that she be arrested.
With all of Nolan’s men moving up train — just as Layton predicted — the Tailies and Third enact their plan. Meanwhile, in the Hospitality Office where Melanie is being held, she activates a buzzer that sends an alert to the Engine Room, which Ruth and Nolan’s men are approaching, alerting them to lock down the Engine. Bennett tells Javi to lock it down, but he is reluctant and believes they should tell the truth. Despite Bennett dismissing this, Javi opens the door and allows Ruth and Nolan through; Bennett stops him before they able to enter through the final door, however, and when asked, Javi tells Ruth that Wilford has been dead since departure and that Melanie is running the show; she took the train from Wilford.
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Trivia
- At the beginning of the episode, Snowpiercer is about a day and a half from Chicago and the end of its current revolution.
- According to Javier De La Torre, the real Mr. Wilford has been dead since departure and Melanie "took the train." Melanie later tells Ruth Wardell that she is the true mastermind behind Snowpiercer while Wilford was a fraud who "sold tickets" and didn't believe in saving humankind.
- It is revealed in this episode that Melanie killed the real Wilford because he was selfish, didn't believe in saving humanity, only wanted to live out the rest of his life in luxury and "wouldn't last one revolution," leaving him behind to die.
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