Brainiac (11 Jan. 2002)

When Asha's militant group, S1W comes under fire, Max discovers that it is all because of a Manticore strategist - another transgenic called Brain. Although Max doesn't trust him completely... See full summary »

Director:

Stephen Williams

Writers:

James Cameron (creator), Charles H. Eglee (creator),

Stars:

Jessica Alba, Michael Weatherly, Jensen Ackles

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Jessica Alba	...	Max Guevera / X5-452
Michael Weatherly	...	Logan Cale
Jensen Ackles	...	Alec / X5-494
Martin Cummins	...	Ames White (credit only)
Kevin Durand	...	Joshua (credit only)
Richard Gunn	...	Calvin Theodore (credit only)
J.C. MacKenzie	...	Reagan 'Normal' Ronald (as J.C. Mackenzie)
Valarie Rae Miller	...	Cynthia McEachin (credit only)
Ashley Scott	...	Asha Barlow
Michael Bower	...	Brain (as Michael Ray Bower)
Terry Chen	...	S1W Member
Cary Shields	...	S1W Leader
Noel Callahan	...	Vid Kid
Thomas Milburn Jr.	...	SWAT Guy 1
Simonee Chichester	...	S1W 1

Storyline

When Asha's militant group, S1W comes under fire, Max discovers that it is all because of a Manticore strategist - another transgenic called Brain. Although Max doesn't trust him completely, Brain sets out to protect Max in the best way he can as they discover who really betrayed S1W.

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Genres:

Action | Drama | Mystery | Sci-Fi

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 January 2002 (USA)

Filming Locations:

British Columbia, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cameron/Eglee Productions, 20th Century Fox Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

45 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

In the scene with Max and Brain sitting behind a Police desk, and after the poetry book has been taken off the desk, a shot looking at Max shows the book back on the desk.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Asha Barlow: I didn't think you'd be here.
Logan Cale: I figured I'd stick around. So you got it?
Asha Barlow: Oh, just barely.

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Connections

Features The Invisible Man Returns (1940)

User Reviews

Very entertaining episode!

I'm re watching all the Dark Angel eps as I recently got the DVDs. Since I first saw it air on Channel 5 in the UK one episode really did stick with me, it was this one.

Firstly from a sci-fi perspective it's so interesting how complex mathematics can predict the future. That's all Brain did all in his head.

The actual story was one of the best of the season too because it shows how nice of a woman Max is. Brain had a crush on her growing up and he reveals this to Max when they are looking through photos. Rather than be disgusted by it, or ignoring it, Max just acts cool and sweet about it. The ending especially was poignant, Brain decides to save Max's life going against all his genetic programming and living on emotions. That is the very opposite of cold, hard, mathematical calculations. Logan's showing of Brain on eyes only and Max's reaction topped off a very emotional episode.

The episode perfectly illustrates how Max, despite her beauty doesn't care about what people look like in order to care for them. It's the same with Joshua. What others may find frightening or repulsive Max is fine with.