The Show Must Go On is the ninth episode of the second season of Snowpiercer. It is the nineteenth episode of the series overall.
Synopsis
Wilford presses forward on his endgame, as Layton sinks to new lows.
Plot
As another day aboard Snowpiercer under the totalitarian rule of Mr. Wilford begins, Ruth explains that the system aboard the train has become more rigid. Ruth explains how each of the leaders of the train have used hope as a powerful weapon, but that Mr. Wilford's rule is not what they thought it would be. Nonetheless, things seem to be running smoothly, but there is a sense that Ruth has lost faith in Wilford, as have numerous other passengers. Ruth is called into the Brakemen's chambers where she talks with Zarah and Till about Layton; Zarah reveals that Layton is being kept in "the Swamp", and the trio seem worried about what the future may hold for Layton. Till explains that she has been summoned by Wilford but Ruth tells her not to worry.
In First, Wilford has a suit fitting for his special occasion aboard Snowpiercer. He tasks Ruth and Kevin with working together to conduct a census of all passengers aboard the train, remarking how unhappy he is that things have become "muddy" now that classes are mixing together following Layton's governance. With this, the two attend the hospitality office where Ruth is displeased to find that all of Doctor Pelton's confidential medical records have been taken in aid of the census. Ruth becomes increasingly aggravated when she is handed a survey that Wilford wishes everyone to complete; Ruth explains that she knows every passenger aboard the train and feels herself responsible for them.
Meanwhile, problems arise in Snowpiercer's Engine when Javi is transferred from the Engine aboard Big Alice. Javi worries that things will go downhill, but Bennett assures Javi that he will be find but needs to keep the trains moving given how close they are to rendezvous with Melanie despite the fact that they have not heard from her in over a week; Bennett tells Javi to keep this a secret. Arriving in Big Alice's Engine, Javi's attempts to grow closer with Alex are immediately rebuked on several occasions. Despite Javi's attempts to relate Alex and Melanie, Alex grows cold and tells Javi to drive the train whilst she attends a special event that he is not invited to.
In the Headwoods' lab, Josie demands to know what has been done to her without her consent and how she can now withstand the cold. Melanie expresses that she will not help them and will not become the next Icy Bob, but the Headwoods remark that she is leaps beyond anything possible with Bob.
At the special event, which Kevin later reveals as the opening of cart 272 — the "carnival cart" — Wilford puts on a spectacle through the use of puppets in which he details the events leading up to his takeover of Snowpiercer and Melanie's "death". Bennett tries to push aside the remarks, but it soon is revealed that Bennett lost contact with Melanie ten days ago. Although this is chilling for Alex, Bennett remarks that Melanie is a fighter and not to give up.
Cast
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Quotes
Trivia
- In trying to retain Bess Till as his new advisor, Joseph Wilford casually admits to not really feeling a sense of right or wrong; this is a major characteristic of a psychopath.
- When Javier is entering in Big Alice Engine he looks at Francisco Goya's painting "Saturn Devouring His Son". He will eventually be eaten by the Jupiter.
- Wilford and Miss Audrey are playing and signing the song "Crusing Down the River" from Russ Morgan.
- Oz is playing and signing the song "Winter Song" from Sara Bareilles and Ingrid Michaelson.
- During the orgy scene in the Big Alice Engine, we hear the song Incubus Succubus II by Xmal Deutschland.
- Oz is revealed to currently be the Head of Sanitation after Terence's death as well as a talented pianist.
Body Count
- 100 Big Alice passengers (culled by Joseph Wilford to save resources; mentioned only)
- 8 people, the Breachmen's killers (executed with Lung of Ice by Joseph Wilford)
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