25 Jahre nach dem Ausbruch eines verheerenden Krieges zwischen den Menschen und einer Armee von Engeln. Erzengel Michael (Tom Wisdom) hatte einer Gruppe von Menschen beim Überleben geholfen. Die haben das ehemalige Las Vegas zur neuen Festungsstadt Vega ausgebaut. Es ist eine der wenigen Enklaven der Menschheit, die nach den Dekaden des Krieges noch übrig sind.
In der Stadt ringen zwei mächtige Familien um die Vorherrschaft – auf der einen Seite der „Kriegsheld“ General Edward Riesen (Alan Dale), auf der anderen Seite der durchtriebene David Whele (Anthony Head, „Buffy – Im Bann der Dämonen“), ein ehemaliger Fernsehprediger. Auch zu anderen Enklaven der Menschheit gibt es Kontakte, die für politischen Zündstoff sorgen.
Unterdessen findet der junge, rebellischer Soldat (Christopher Egan) heraus, dass er der „Auserwählte“ ist, um die Menschheit zu retten. Derweil lauern vor den Toren der Stadt Gabriel und seine Scharen – niedere Engel, die in die Körper von Menschen fahren (müssen), um auf der Erde existieren zu können.
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Episode 1
Alex and Noma head to New Delphi after an attack; Claire begins to understand her responsibilities.
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Episode 2
With Gabriel in pursuit, Alex and Noma search for an ally; Claire befriends her assassin.
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Episode 3
Alex wants to prove himself to the new ally; Claire asks for help from an old friend.
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Episode 4
Alex, Noma and Riesen uncover the truth behind Julian's origin; David attempts an alliance.
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Episode 5
Alex spearheads a plan to intercept Michael and Gabriel, who have breached the walls of New Delphi in pursuit of their mutual target; Claire begins the negotiation process with the revolting V1s; at the same time, David attempts to restore his legacy by any means necessary.
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Episode 6
Alex attempts a dangerous eviction in an effort to save Vega from an impending attack; at the same time, Michael plots their escape from New Delphi; and Claire desperately navigates the fallout of Civil War as Gates travels behind enemy lines to kill a broadcast that threatens peace in the city. Elsewhere, David procures his role in the rebellion following correspondence with an unexpected ally.
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Episode 7
Alex finds unexpected shelter to nurse a wounded Noma, with the New Delphi army hot on their trail; at the same time, Michael and Gabriel attempt to escape their mutual captivity while revisiting a past that haunts them both; and Claire calls for a dangerous parlay as David puts a plan in motion to secure his legacy in Vega.
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Episode 8
Alex, Noma and Michael near Vega; at the same time, Julian presses Riesen for the location of the amphora by dredging up his past. Meanwhile, a military standoff ends in disaster, forcing Claire to make a harrowing decision; and an unexpected face wanders the city streets claiming to be the Chosen One.
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Episode 9
Alex, Noma and Michael hit an unexpected road block; Claire’s judgment call threatens the security of Vega; Julian changes tactics; Arika and Gates wrestle with the cost of survival.
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Episode 10
Michael faces the repercussions of his time in Mallory; Alex and Gates try to save Vega from destroying itself; David comes to terms with his past; Gabriel unleashes an unspeakable evil.
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Episode 11
The Darkness overtakes the citizens of Vega; William wrestles with the truth about his time in the desert; Arika becomes the victim of her own manipulations; Michael grows concerned about Noma; Alex searches for the Amphora.
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Episode 12
With Vega smoldering, Michael squares off with Gabriel; Noma’s past is explored; Arika contemplates her escape; William makes a decision that seals Vega’s fate; Alex tries to save everyone.
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Episode 13
The 8-Ball Army breaches the walls of Vega at the same time, David makes one final sacrifice to secure his survival. Meanwhile, Gabriel forces Michael back to Mallory; Noma’s dark secret is revealed; Claire is desperate for closure; and Alex fights for control of the only home he has left.