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Helix S2E12 — The Ascendant

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Helix•Season 2•Episode 12

The Ascendant

7.1/10 · 341 votesApr 3, 201545 min

Ranked #9 of 13 in Season 2•−0.1 vs season avg

While Kyle and Jordan try to escape the island as the followers hunt them, Walker and Alan search for the Mother Tree so that Walker can halt ILARIA's deadly plan.

Directed byJeff Renfroe

Written byJavier Grillo-Marxuach

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Cast12

Billy Campbell

Billy Campbell

Dr. Alan Farragut

Meegwun Fairbrother

Meegwun Fairbrother

Daniel Aerov

Jordan Hayes

Jordan Hayes

Dr. Sarah Jordan

Mark Ghanimé

Mark Ghanimé

Major Sergio Balleseros

Neil Napier

Neil Napier

Dr. Peter Farragut

Kyra Zagorsky

Kyra Zagorsky

Dr. Julia Walker

Steven Weber

Steven Weber

Brother Michael

Matt Long

Matt Long

Dr. Kyle Sommer

Cristina Rosato

Cristina Rosato

Leila Weisner

Hiroyuki Sanada

Hiroyuki Sanada

Dr. Hiroshi Hataki

Severn Thompson

Severn Thompson

Sister Anne

Alison Louder

Alison Louder

Sister Amy

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Javier Grillo-Marxuach

Writer

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Jeff Renfroe

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Ascendant" is episode 12 of Helix season 2. It scored 7.1/10 from 341 votes, ranking #9 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Jeff Renfroe and written by Javier Grillo-Marxuach, it aired on April 3, 2015.

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