Exception Plot Synopsis
The show’s first episode introduces us to the characters and sets the stage for what’s to come. The team is made up of a diverse group of people, each with their own motivations and goals. They’re all trying to find a new home for humanity, and as the episodes go on it becomes clear that Planet X-10 may be their best chance. The show is set up as a mystery, with each episode revealing something new about the planet and its inhabitants. So far, it’s been fascinating to watch as the story unfolds and we get a better understanding of what’s going on. ..
The crew of a spacecraft emerge from a 3D printer to complete their mission. One of the crew members comes out with a wrong print, becoming animalistic and threatening the whole project. Will the team be able to stop this monster? Or will they all die in space?
Who is the traitor?
As the series progresses we learn that someone has stolen the RA Bomb to sabotage the whole mission. While the group initially believe it’s Misprint Lewis, it’s soon revealed that he’s not responsible, and nor is Mack either. So who is it?
It has been revealed that the Patty that was printed and planted the RA Bomb on the Atmospheric Transformer was actually not the original Patty. Another Patty, who had conspired to take the RA Bomb and even took material from the printing room, was printed before the original. This means that not only did this alternate Patty commit a crime, she also stole something from those who trusted her. ..
Patty is a new printing technology that is being smuggled aboard a small, next-generation ship. It prints extremely fast.
The two Pattys are activists who care about animals and the planet. They received data that the Planetary Development Agency had been hiding. If they terraform the planet, they’re going to kill off the species already there.
Patty A and B will not allow humanity to perform another genocide. The original Patty went to sleep knowing all of this, while the Patty clones here intend to go down to Planet X-10 and study the lifeforms until they die. This brings us along to the finale. ..
What happens on Planet X-10’s surface?
As the RA Bomb begins to detonate, Lewis and Mack part ways. Lewis promises to get Mack what he originally wanted- that being linked to memories of Kate of course. However, as the bomb detonates, Lewis finds himself clinging to a reprint of his own book, which he had originally wanted for himself. He promises to get Mack what he originally wanted- that being linked to memories of Kate of course.
Patty maneuvers the ship to land on the planet, while Nina’s escape pod with Patty B lands on “humanity’s haven.” Misprint Lewis makes it down as well. Oscar is still alive, but he’s actually stuck inside the Womb and running out of air. ..
Patty B takes the suit for herself and leaves Nina, intending to stop Mack and Misprint from finding the RA Bomb. Mack finds Nina and manages to give her a suit to keep her alive, and together they cross the desolate wasteland.
Who is responsible for Lewis’ misprinting?
Oscar decides to check on the gravity generator, while Patty B finds Misprint Lewis.Apparently, she’s the one responsible for his printing going wrong, not the solar flare as they initially thought.
Patty B monologues about her plans to take over the world, but Mack gets the jump on her and stops her before she can do any damage. This misprint has helped him learn more about Patty’s true intentions and prevented her from carrying out her plan. ..
Nina, Mack and Misprint realize that the RA Bomb is being kept in the Beanpod, as foreshadowed earlier in the season with the beansprout terraforming. They find it and unhook it, but unfortunately the bomb cannot be disarmed. The only solution is to parachute it out…but the two Pattys show up to fight it out. Mack tries to hold them both off while Lewis manually releases the levers.
Does the RA Bomb explode?
A fight breaks out on two fronts, Patty A attaches to the parachute which releases the RA Bomb. Patty B can’t be without her double so she jumps onboard too after besting Mack, holding hands as they face their fate. Speaking of which, Mack gasps for air as the bomb explodes overhead and kills her.
The explosion destroys many of the characters’ belongings, including Oscar’s suit. Nina and Misprint Lewis are the only two survivors. They endure some difficult times in what followed, but together they decide to complete their mission. They honour the fallen with makeshift gravestones, with Misprint eventually passing away, leaving Nina the only survivor.
How does Exception end?
A woman launches a beanstalk into the atmosphere on a calm day. The seedlings land and take root, eventually creating a network across the planet’s surface as the roots come into contact. This then connects to the Atmospheric Transformer for energy, analyzing the soil and growing straight into the air as a result. ..
Nina’s remaining time on the planet focused on researching the life forms that could potentially live on the new soil. She theorized that those life forms were destined to go extinct. The water and rain followed, eventually leading to the atmosphere stabilizing for fresh air. This, in turn, saw the planet now habitable. ..
Nina makes preparations as the years press on, deciding to print the biometric data for Kate, which was Lewis’ final wish. She won’t be here when the migrant vessel arrives, but Kate will.
The scene cuts to Kate stepping out from the chamber and looking upon a lush, habitable world. Lewis is there too, and the pair embrace. “Everything’s been reborn here Kate, we have another chance.” Lewis says, as the camera zooms out and shows the migrant ships arriving on the lush new world.
The Episode Review
Exception has been an interesting project, with its share of positives and negatives. The CGI animation has been pretty rough at times, with the super saturated visuals at the end on Planet X-10 really poorly rendered. However, story-wise, it’s been good so far. There’s been a lot of thought-provoking ideas thrown in here, too. ..
The article discusses the story of Misprint Lewis, a man with dwarfism who has embraced his deformities as a plus. The article discusses how this has helped Lewis to find meaning in his life and to better understand his place in the world.
The Nightflyers is a show that definitely has a lot in common with 2018’s Nightflyers, especially during the first half. The show has been quite a good little mystery at times, but ultimately excels during its aforementioned thought provoking moments about what it means to be human.
Overall, the series has been a mixed bag with some good moments and an ending that is at least decent. ..
Exception is a gripping crime drama that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The first season is full of suspense and mystery, and it’s sure to leave you wanting more. ..
