The Heart of the Journey: Part 2 

The Earth explodes before Harper makes his visit, the Andromeda manages to save Harper from destruction and runs from a Nietzschean attack fleet coming from the ruins of the planet. ... See full summary »

Director:

Jorge Montesi

Writers:

Gene Roddenberry (created by), Robert Hewitt Wolfe (developed by)

Stars:

Kevin Sorbo, Lisa Ryder, Gordon Michael Woolvett

Cast

Episode complete credited cast:
Kevin Sorbo	...	Captain Dylan Hunt
Lisa Ryder	...	Beka Valentine
Gordon Michael Woolvett	...	Seamus Harper
Steve Bacic	...	Telemachus Rhade
Laura Bertram	...	Trance Gemini
Brandy Ledford	...	Doyle
Lexa Doig	...	Andromeda Ascendant
Emmanuelle Vaugier	...	Maura
Ty Olsson	...	Morehead
Cobie Smulders	...	Rhade's Wife
Jim Byrnes	...	Virgil Vox (voice)

Storyline

The Earth explodes before Harper makes his visit, the Andromeda manages to save Harper from destruction and runs from a Nietzschean attack fleet coming from the ruins of the planet. Analyzing fragments of the destroyed planet, Romy finds radical isotopes, proof that the Abyss aided the Nietzscheans in the destruction of Earth. Dylan consoles Harper for his loss, then prepares for the battle against the joined Nietzschean fleet, comprised of the Drago-Kazov, Mandau, and Sabra-Jaguar fleets.

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Plot Keywords:

series finale | exploding planet | 

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Drama | Sci-Fi

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 May 2005 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Andromeda V Productions, BLT Productions, Fireworks Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

43 min 43 min (DVD)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Dylan's emphasis on the fact that he is finally home would seem to suggest parallels for the series as a whole with Homer's "Odyssey".

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Quotes

Seamus Harper: That's a pile of ships.
Andromeda Ascendant: Two thousand one hundred and three to be exact.
Seamus Harper: Like I said, we're about to be neck deep in a big pile of ships.

User Reviews

The final confrontation with the Abyss

As season five, and the whole series, comes to an end Andromeda and her crew must face one of its greatest battles to date. Earth has been destroyed and the Nietzschean fleet is amassing around Terazed... vastly outnumbered Dylan must choose whether to fight against the odds or accept Maura's offer and return to the Seefra system; and thus condemn the three galaxies to destruction. Not surprisingly they fight. The Nietzscheans aren't the only problem though; it is apparent that they are being guided by The Abyss and ultimately that threat will have to be faced.

Not surprisingly the series finale provides lots of action as well as serving to wrap up most outstanding plot threads. The battle against the Nietzscheans is impressive with Andromeda shooting at thousands of enemy ships. We then get a nice twist involving The Abyss before the final confrontation. This takes us almost to the end of the episode after which we get a few nice conversations between the crew as they prepare for less chaotic lives. Inevitably as it ends there is a touch of poignancy as it feels as though we are bidding farewell to old friends.