The Season 1 finale is noted for its "mind-blowing" and "monstrous" twists:
The planet itself is filled with mysteries, including "devolved" humans, giant pits leading to the core, and radioactive food. Key Character Arcs
Father discovers that the "monsters" on the planet are actually humans who have de-evolved over millennia. Raised by Wolves (S01)
The only surviving child of the original colony, who must navigate the conflicting ideologies of his android "parents" and the newly arrived Mithraic children. The Finale: "The Beginning"
After years of struggle and the death of most of their children (except for a boy named Campion ), a Mithraic colony ship arrives, leading to a violent struggle for the children’s souls and survival. The Season 1 finale is noted for its
Mother, believing she is pregnant with a new human hybrid, gives birth to a giant flying serpent .
Played by Travis Fimmel, he is an Atheist soldier who stole the identity of a Mithraic leader to survive. Over the season, he begins to hear a voice he believes is the Mithraic god, Sol , leading him toward religious extremism and madness. The Finale: "The Beginning" After years of struggle
In an attempt to kill the serpent baby, Mother and Father fly a lander into one of the planet's pits. Instead of burning in the core, they emerge in the Tropical Zone on the other side of the planet, where the serpent escapes. Critical Reception