Sumith Prasad
In the second episode of AMC’s post-apocalyptic series ‘Snowpiercer’ season 4, Melanie Cavill leaves the Snowpiercer after handing over the command of the train to Bennett “Ben” Knox. Her decision to depart from her “home” is rooted in her meeting with Dr. Nima Rousseau, a renowned scientist who has been leading a scientific community ever since the world collapsed. As Melanie leaves the train, along with Ben, the viewers cannot help but wonder whether she will return. Jennifer Connelly’s character has disappeared from the show previously for a long while. We can assure you that the absence won’t be permanent this time as well! SPOILERS AHEAD.
Melanie Joins Nima’s Research Team
Ever since Admiral Anton Milius steps foot on the Snowpiercer, the mystery behind his motives drives the narrative of the fourth season of ‘Snowpiercer’ forward. After hijacking the train and making a turn that didn’t even exist three months ago, he scares Melanie and Ben. Their journey eventually ends with a meeting with Dr. Nima Rousseau, an influential scientist who has been surviving with a small group of his peers after getting saved by the United States government. Nima and his team have been trying to make Earth a liveable planet again. The community’s efforts to make the world warmer gave birth to New Eden at the horn of Africa.
Nima asks Milius for the Snowpiercer because he wants to make the entire planet habitable by extending the boundaries of the warm spots until they connect each other to cover the entire globe. Since the train travels around Earth, the Snowpiercer gives them the opportunity to move forward with their mission. Nima presents his data to Melanie, who is convinced that the scientist has found a way to save the entirety of the world. She then leaves the Snowpiercer to join his team and lead the mission with him. Melanie looks at the bigger picture and realizes that her and Nima’s combined efforts can make a difference for a better tomorrow.
Melanie has always been self-sacrificial when it comes to the expansion of knowledge and the rescue of the world. She has previously left the train to do these things. When Nima presents her with an opportunity to do them again, she accepts the chance. As a mother, she wants to ensure that Alexandra “Alex” Cavill will have a habitable world to grow old, and her decision to leave the train can be attributed to this wish as well.
Jennifer Connelly Will Remain a Part of Snowpiercer
Melanie’s self-sacrificial actions have previously resulted in Jennifer Connelly’s temporary exit from ‘Snowpiercer.’ However, this time, the actress won’t be gone for long. Yes, it is true that Connelly will not appear in every episode of the series’ rest of the episodes. Paul Zbyszewski, the showrunner of the fourth season, confirmed that his team had to work around the actress’ schedule, indicating that she doesn’t feature throughout the installment. “Jennifer’s obviously a very in-demand actress. We’re very grateful for any time that she gave us. And so, we tried to write her in as much as possible and as much as her schedule can accommodate,” the showrunner told Screen Rant.
However, we can expect Connelly to feature in the final episodes of the season to wrap up the series satisfyingly. She has already teased the ending of the post-apocalyptic drama. “I really like the ending of it. I think it was really positive for ‘our team.’ It ends on a note of unity and community, with a hopeful note that I really enjoyed,” the actress told TVLine. Connelly’s words make it clear that the actress was involved in the climax of the fourth season. Therefore, Melanie is not gone for good, even though she won’t be featured in every episode to come. After completing its mission, we can expect the Snowpiercer to pick her up from Nima’s research hub.
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