With the information that Max Thieriot accepted a sequence common position on Fireplace Nation, it was arduous to not suppose that we had been approaching the tip of Clay’s journey.
SEAL Staff Season 6 Episode 1 was a masterclass in writing, appearing, and directing as Bravo Staff fought for survival following the ambush that ended SEAL Staff Season 5.
This crew had been thrown into essentially the most harrowing ordeal of their lives, and it was a miracle that any of them made it to security.
The crew has at all times had tenacity, and so they confirmed it throughout this combat like by no means earlier than, even once they thought their pal and ally, Clay, was a goner.
Truthfully, the primary half of the season premiere was difficult to observe. Usually, reveals with such a giant season finale would begin the following season with a time bounce.
However the writers deserve a lot credit score for taking viewers into the grueling combat for survival.
It was obvious Clay was in unhealthy form. The decrease half of his leg was just about blown to smithereens.
Any try and preserve it collectively was only a short-term measure till they might get to security.
Even when it regarded like Clay was a goner, he managed to bounce again and patch up his accidents in the easiest way he may, given the circumstances.
There needed to be extreme ramifications from this mission to be the driving drive for the season forward.
Even on the hospital, Clay’s situation did not give me the fuzzies. He was hanging by a thread, and it was inevitable he would flatline at one level.
Stella: What’s it?
Jason: Clay’s been stabilized.
Stella: What are you not telling me?
Jason: Nicely, the an infection was spreading. So the medical doctors did what was obligatory with the intention to save his life.
TV reveals love having their characters flatline within the hospital, however many elements right here led me to imagine we might be saying goodbye to Clay.
Fortunately, he pulled by way of… for now, and possibly Thieriot might be off-screen for a while because the actor works on Fireplace Nation.
He’ll wrestle within the aftermath of his leg being amputated. He was vocal about wanting to go away Bravo Staff behind, and this shut name has modified his outlook on life.
Sonny staying behind to take care of Clay was as full-circle as a second we’ll get between these two.
They’ve had their points up to now, however now, they’re bonded for all times.
Stella studying concerning the scenario with Clay made for some intense scenes.
Understandably, her first intuition was to attempt to contact him, so it was extremely satisfying to see them video chat with each other later within the episode.
The households of Bravo Six come collectively when certainly one of their very own is in peril, which was on full show right here.
Jason blaming himself for Clay being on the mission, to start with was par for the course, however at the least it confirmed that he is considering extra critically about his actions.
Sonny: Look, I would not do Stella no good pacing round all anxious-like. Let me keep and watch over him. Okay, boss?
Jason: Care for our boy.
Sonny: Roger that.
One among his main flaws is that he bottles every little thing up, which does not assist in the long term.
Coming clear to Mandy about his thought course of shocked her as a result of she was so accustomed to him not speaking to her.
That is partly why their relationship hit a snag on SEAL Staff Season 5, however now, they’re speaking significantly better.
Perhaps there’s hope for this relationship but, however loads can go unsuitable with one other 9 episodes forward of us.
For now, I am joyful they’re at the least shifting in the correct route.
The thriller surrounding the ambush will possible be a giant driving drive for the season forward.
Blackburn telling Davis to overlook about it was a shocker, however do we actually suppose Davis will let this slide?
It is horrifying that Davis is not allowed to have a concept or an opinion with out it being diminished.
Jason: All proper. You’re taking this tablet.
Clay: I am hungry, man. However I need a Huge Mac and a few fries.
Jason: There you go. Take that tablet, then you possibly can have your fսcking Glad Meal, okay?
Absolutely, after such a giant, cataclysmic occasion, an investigation into how such a well-coordinated assault on Bravo Six could be excessive on the agenda.
It sounds extra like everybody else needs to brush this underneath the rug, however that will not appease any of the crew members and people of their orbit.
Each single member of the crew may have been killed and possibly would have if it wasn’t for Jason going into the lion’s den.
Jason understood the task to avoid wasting his crew; sadly, it would not sound like anybody past their households, and Davis cares about it.
“Low Influence” featured high-stakes and a number of pay-off for long-term followers of the sequence.
If that is the form of issues to come back within the shortest season so far, then we needs to be very excited.
Fewer episodes often imply a present is nearing the tip of its run, however this can be a response to the transfer to Paramount+.
Jason: Hey. We’re not gonna final quarter-hour right here.
Ray: Not with these RPGs handing us our ass.
Jason: We gotta take out that place.
Streaming reveals sometimes have round 10 episodes per season, and personally, a extra concise season with a transparent route is one of the best foot ahead.
SEAL Staff is again and extra charming than ever.
What are your ideas on Clay’s leg being amputated?
Did you suppose he would die?
What are your ideas on Jason opening as much as Mandy?
Do you suppose Davis will hand over on her seek for solutions?
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SEAL Staff continues Sundays, completely on Paramount+.
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