Snap (20 Jun. 2009)

Madison's words ostracize Abby from the group, but they all determine to leave the island. Henry and Abby stop to pick up Cal and Chloe but are dismayed to learn that the sheriff is gone. ... See full summary »

Director:

Steve Boyum

Writers:

Ari Schlossberg (creator), Christine Roum

Stars:

Elaine Cassidy, Christopher Gorham, Katie Cassidy

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Elaine Cassidy	...	Abby Mills
Christopher Gorham	...	Henry Dunn
Katie Cassidy	...	Trish Wellington
Cameron Richardson	...	Chloe Carter
Adam Campbell	...	Cal Vandeusen
C.J. Thomason	...	Jimmy Mance (as CJ Thomason)
Jim Beaver	...	Sheriff Charlie Mills
Matt Barr	...	Christopher 'Sully' Sullivan
Gina Holden	...	Shea Allen
Cassandra Sawtell	...	Madison Allen
Claudette Mink	...	Katherine Wellington
Brandon Jay McLaren	...	Danny Brooks
Ben Cotton	...	Shane Pierce
Ali Liebert	...	Nikki Bolton
Beverley Elliott	...	Maggie Krell

Storyline

Madison's words ostracize Abby from the group, but they all determine to leave the island. Henry and Abby stop to pick up Cal and Chloe but are dismayed to learn that the sheriff is gone. When state troopers arrive for custody of JD, they get an unpleasant surprise. Trish is let in on the secret of the attic. An attack on the marina leaves Henry injured but spells worse for Jimmy. Henry tries to shield Abby from accusations as the group holes up in Cannery Row bar, where the killer mounts a fresh attack and leaves a surprise. Chloe exchanges a tender goodbye with Cal before he and Sully depart on a desperate mission. Sheriff Mills makes a shocking confession to his daughter; Madison admits a lie; a killer is revealed.

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Plot Keywords:

sheriff | state trooper | marina | bar | attic | 

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Genres:

Drama | Horror | Mystery | Thriller

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Details

Official Sites:

BBC [uk]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 June 2009 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Cecil Green Park House - 6251 Cecil Green Park Road, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Junction Entertainment, CBS Paramount Network Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 44 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The bottle of scotch has a label bearing the name of the director of photography, Robert McLachlan.

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Goofs

The survivors have barricaded themselves into the bar, which has no electricity, as evidenced by their lighting candles in the evening to see by. However in the afternoon, Abby plugs in an electric kettle to make a cup of tea for Madison.

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Connections

References BioShock (2007)

User Reviews

Harper's Island-Snap

"Snap" has the state troopers arriving by plane to Harper's Island. So the troopers will fly in and save the day, right? Wrong! The sheriff arrives to meet them, and they are greeted with bullets to their chests! Just like that rescue is eliminated. We never see Sheriff Charlie's face, however, just the recognition of the troopers who are immediately stunned and then shot before they could even defend themselves. Quite a hook for the opening of the show, and these violent couple gunshots to the police doesn't paint a swell picture for the sheriff in the least. But there's more to this that meets the eye and it does involve Wakefield. Madison has a revelation for Trish involving a lie she had to tell Abby in order to keep her mom safe. Jimmy's boat explodes, and the gang (those still alive, that is) now find themselves holed up in the local Harper's Island bar. A gunman sniper shoots at them from a distance, and when Cal and Sully head for a local girl's car this madman fires at them (Maggie is lynched by a rope by the gunman when she tries to leave the bar, believing she's safe from harm because she's not technically part of the entourage associated with Abby). A key to Abby's room at the resort is left on the person of Jimmy, delivered from Charlie's truck, his body falling from the hood to the ground, concluding that she will have to meet her father there. But someone else has a surprise in store for Abby. At least, Abby learns that she is Charlie's daughter, not Wakefield, but a trap has been set that ends the episode…Charlie sacrificed himself for Jimmy, a rope trap meant for him with Abby having to see it firsthand. Cal endures a gunshot to the shoulder and Sully will have to tend to it once they reach the dock where another boat is located. Attempts at getting off the island have yet to work so time will tell who of the number can accomplish such a difficult feat. Oh, and Shawn continues to be an ass, drowning his miserable existence with as much liquor as is available to him. Four people actually die in this one, with yet another pivotal character exiting the show in Charlie Mills. His departure packs an emotional punch: set up as a possible killer, enduring knowing Abby will watch his death but saying goodbye with terror and anguish in his face and eyes, Charlie departs with good graces instead of bad. Potent stuff. That fade to black when Abby meets face-to-face with her nemesis is quite a cliffhanger for the next episode.