[s2e1] The Time Of Two Engines -

: While outside the train to investigate the docking, Melanie Cavill (Jennifer Connelly) manages to infiltrate Big Alice . When Wilford orders the trains to uncouple and leave Snowpiercer to freeze, Melanie triggers a "sticky charge" that fuses the two trains together permanently.

: There is a stark contrast between the two locomotives: Snowpiercer is a battle-worn "work-horse," while Big Alice serves as Wilford’s opulent, private estate. Critical Reception [S2E1] The Time of Two Engines

: Andre Layton (Daveed Diggs) leads a chaotic breach into Big Alice using Pike as a distraction with a bribe of fresh fruit. They are ultimately repelled by Icy Bob , a giant man who appears nearly immune to subzero temperatures. Thematic Elements : While outside the train to investigate the

: Melanie finally confronts her long-lost daughter, Alexandra Cavill (Rowan Blanchard), who has been groomed as Wilford’s protégé during their seven years apart. Critical Reception : Andre Layton (Daveed Diggs) leads

: While Snowpiercer attempts to transition into a democracy under Layton's leadership, the arrival of Wilford forces the train into martial law.