The significance of a 1993 flashback reveals an important secret that was kept from Nadia Howlwadaag (Yusra Warsama) and her brother Abdi (Barkhad Abdi), which now threatens their entire relationship with Pop Merrill (Tim Robbins). Pop alludes to it during his 'good-bye' speech at the Mellow Tiger, but Nadia confirms it directly by confronting her adoptive father. Meanwhile, a zombie cult that's claimed the body and soul of Ace Merrill (Paul Sparks) comes to light when Ace stabs his brother Chris (Matthew Alan), alluding to his transformation with the words in my summary line. It's ironic that Pop Merill sought the advice of Father Drew (Aaron Staton), since the priest has already gone over to the other side, so to speak, and winds up finishing the job that Ace started. It gets more intense with each episode, and hasn't even reached the half way point yet.
Review of Restore Hope
