(Gordon Michael Woolvett): The central figure forced into the engineering challenge.
While investigating mineral smuggling aboard the Eureka Maru , Dylan Hunt, Seamus Harper, and Telemachus Rhade are ambushed by ships. The attackers specifically target Harper, leading to the crew's capture. It is revealed that the mission was orchestrated by The Patriarch (played by Michael Ironside), an old enemy who was presumed dead but is seeking Harper’s engineering expertise. Plot Breakdown Abridging the Devil's DivideAndromeda : Season ...
: Harper agrees to build the device only on the condition that Rhade is not executed. (Gordon Michael Woolvett): The central figure forced into
( Kevin Sorbo ): Negotiates for his crew's safety while planning a counter-strike. It is revealed that the mission was orchestrated
: The episode is written as a clear thematic homage to the classic film The Bridge on the River Kwai , focusing on the psychological toll of a prisoner being forced to build a masterpiece for his captors. Key Characters & Cast
: While guest star Michael Ironside is the focal point, the episode also features Gary Jones as "Woody".
: While Harper works under duress, Dylan remains hidden behind a holographic wall initially but is eventually drawn into the conflict to sabotage the project.