Leviathan (Harsh Realm)

Infobox Television episode
Title="Leviathan"
Series=Harsh Realm
Season=1
Episode=2
Airdate=October 15, 1999
Production=102
Writer=Chris Carter
Director=Daniel Sackheim
Guests=John Pyper-Ferguson
Michael David Simms
Mark Rolston
Max Martini
Kate Luyben
Prev=Pilot
Next=Inga Fossa

Leviathan is the second episode of the short-lived Fox science-fiction action series "Harsh Realm".

Plot synopsis

As Hobbes (Scott Bairstow) comes to grips with the reality of his situation, Mike Pinocchio (D. B. Sweeney) is lured into a trap by a mercenary bounty hunter. Aided by the mute Florence (Rachel Hayward), Hobbes goes in search of Pinocchio however gets captured himself in the process. The bounty hunter (Mark Rolston), behind the back of his female partner (Kate Luyben), cuts a deal with Santiago (Terry O'Quinn). In exchage for money, the bounty hunter wants access to the mythical portal that allows individuals access to both Harsh Realm and the real world. The Female bounty hunter senses something is going on behind her back and therefore helps Hobbes and Pinocchio escape.

Meanwhile, in the real world, Hobbes's fiance (Samantha Mathis) doubts the circumstances surrounding his death. A woman named Inga Fossa (Sarah-Jane Redmond) hints to the fact that he is still alive and knows where he is and tells her that men like Hobbes have been reported to have been killed on missions but are still alive.

Trivia

The farmhouse used in this episode was also used in the controversialFact|date=February 2008 1996 "X-Files" episode "."

Music used

"Run On" by Moby

Allusions

* This episode is named after the 1651 book by philosopher Thomas Hobbes.
* John Cabot is named for a 15th Century explorer.