The Cleansed: A Post-Apocalyptic Saga

"The River" - Part 3 of 4 A harrowing portion of the Penobscot River called "Crib works" lays before our heroes, a mighty force of nature that will test their mettle and bring their frail equipment to the brink.  Because even though they ride to face a monster of human making, the river plays no favorites and has no mercy. Part 3 of Episode 10 of The Cleansed: Season 2, an episode titled "The River."

"The River" - Part 2 of 4 Maria wakes early in the morning and is spooked by John, who is contemplating the river.  A great journey awaits them, and there is eerie calm and tension before the storm.  The party must unite for the trials ahead. Part 2 of Episode 10 of The Cleansed: Season 2, an episode titled "The River."

A war of words erupts between Saul and Paul - one on blaring television screens, and another through wind-up radios. As the sides clash for control over the minds of the people of Corinth, each hatches an idea to thwart the other once and for all. Meanwhile, John's party prepares for a dangerous descent of a raging river. Interpersonal conflict is squelched under the roar of nature. Six people descend in canoes, and only four stay in.

"The River" - Part 1 of 4 A war of words erupts between Saul and Paul - one on blaring television screens, and another through wind-up radios.  As the sides clash for control over the minds of the people of Corinth, each hatches an idea to thwart the other once and for all. Part 1 of Episode 10 of The Cleansed: Season 2, an episode titled "The River."

Part 4 of 4 Crime and punishment in Saul's army isn't pretty.  Lawrence approaches Saul, tail between his legs, in the aftermath of the bomb blast in the city square.  Saul pulls from a chapter of Dostoevsky and makes an example of him. Part 4 of Episode 9 of The Cleansed: Season 2, an episode titled "The Hunters."

A run-in with the coydog leaves Maria wounded, and Sam's vision for what to do with it is different than the teenagers... With the fate of the dog in doubt, a lone cry in the middle of a starlit night reminds our heroes that the trail they tread is fraud with danger.

Part 2 of 4 We open up the scene to find Lucian and Amos deep in dangerous missions for Paul and his band of 'Angels.' Do violent ends justify the means? Meanwhile, a new faction is introduced to the world, as two members of 'The Family' negotiate with Saul and his Wolves. Part 2 of Episode 9 of The Cleansed: Season 2, an episode titled "The Hunters."

Part 1 of 4 As the curtain rises on Season 2, we find our motley band of heroes traveling a treacherous river.  Luke is stricken with mind-freezing nightmares and learning to hunt.  John fears the challenges of the raging river and Maria tries to befriend a wild creature. Part 1 of Episode 9 of The Cleansed: Season 2, an episode titled "The Hunters."

The Dweller compound has survived an attack and our heroes are headed south along a treacherous river.  Luke is stricken with mind-freezing nightmares and learning to hunt.  John fears the challenges of the raging river and Maria tries to befriend a wild creature, but Sam has other ideas. Meanwhile, in the City, things are heating up in the battles between the Believers and Saul's force, the Wolves.  Lucian and Amos launch a strike that goes awry, and learn about yet new forces that enter the battle.

WARNING: SPOILERSDownload Season 2 Series RecapMiss previous episodes of The Cleansed?  Haven't listened in a while and need to brush up?  Recap the story thus far with this quick recap to prime you for Season 2.Previously On The CleansedFifteen Years have passed since a man-made apocalypse destroyed the world as we know it [Clip from Pilot]Luke and Maria, two youths from an off-grid outpost called The Refuge, in rural Maine, are pulled into a grand adventure when John Prophet appears [Clip from Ep1]Prophet claims an insidious force, called the Republic, has set up a totalitarian regime in the ashes of old New York, and plans to now conquer the rest of the world with their remnants of pre-collapse military might. [another clip]No one believes him at first, but when a Republic fighter jet attacks them, the rival factions of The Refuge and The Dwellers unite behind Prophet's mission. Prophet, Luke, and Maria set off to stop the Republic, joined by survivalist youth Marc [clip] Marc's mother, Caitlin, a healer [Caitlin] and Maria's mother, Sam, a tough ex-Army staff sergeant [clip]They set off downriver to face the Republic, but what is happening in New York is more menacing than even Prophet imaginedA so-called 'Wolf of Abaddon,' Saul, has assassinated the leaders of the Republic and assumed control for himself.[clip with Saul]Saul is ruthless and will kill anyone who gets in the way of his rise to power. Saul's only antagonist is Paul, who claims he is Jesus reborn, and has a group of fervent Believers who will fight and die for him. [clip with Paul]We see this coming battle forming through the eyes of ordinary people who have been roped into the warring factions. A working man, Lucian has joined with the believers [clip with Lucian] Lucian bonds with a kid of streets, Amos [clip with Amos] ; on the side of the Wolves is Zeke, a boy who used to follow John, but who now is Saul's disciple [Zeke and Saul]As the curtain raises on Season 2, our heroes are learning to trust each other and have to endure the dangers of a fast moving river. In the city, wheels are in motion that will set up the greatest battle this broken world has yet seen. And now, Season 2...The post Season 2 Series Recap (SPOILERS) appeared first on The Cleansed.

The end is here. Out of the ashes, the players left standing look towards the road ahead - and it is one fraught with challenges. Can two disparate groups band together to successfully thwart a common enemy? Or is that enemy too powerful - too ruthless - too determined - to be stopped?

Maria makes a stand. Panic strikes the Dwellers. The boys have come down charging from the mountain - horror, horror on the horizon. Fire rains from the sky. And all that stands between the scraps of society and annihilation is one determined young girl behind the sights of an aircraft cannon. Part 4 of 5 of Episode 8: The Revolt. Hear this episode in its entirety by following link to paid download.

This is the big one. Paul and his angels spill into the streets of the Republic, bearing arms and determined to destroy the Citadel - the source of electricity for the city. Meanwhile, Saul, the master of the shadows, has his own designs. The stage is set for a mighty war, and no one will be unscathed in its wake.

Victory is at hand for Richard and the New Republic. The coordinates of Prophet and the Dwellers is known. A ship is deployed, a bottle of scotch is opened, and a rare thing - music - is turned on. But a shadow lurks behind this puppetmaster, and even as Richard watches his greatest plans unfold, our heroes and heroines must unite if they are to survive the Republic's strike.

The stage has been set for an incredible battle. John Prophet is locked up, awaiting his fate at the hands of the Dwellers' justice. Their "BOL" in rural Maine seems far, far away from the troubles afflicting old New York, but this feeling of safety is about to be annihilated. Because in an open field, as a band plays fiddle and Marc and Luke watch the stars, a darker shape looms on the horizon...