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Ghost in the Machine
From Painkiller Jane
A 60-minute sf episode from Painkiller Jane, Season 1, Episode 11.
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After Connor has his hand scalded and his leg nearly shredded in a pair of bizarre accidents, he and Jane join Andre and Maureen at a local warehouse in order to confront a teenage Neuro and his gang of goths. Suddenly, an eardrum-bursting sonic blast emerges from the Neuro. Though the terrible noise ceases when Jane chips the Neuro, Connor nearly has his skull crushed by a loading-dock door as the team leaves the warehouse. Connor chalks it all up to bad luck, but Jane insists that more insidious forces may be at work - perhaps even a vengeful enemy from Connor's shady past. Though Jane's attempt to prod Andre for information on Connor's past ultimately proves futile, Andre suspects that she may be on to something and asks Riley to investigate further. It seems that nearly a decade ago Connor had belonged to an elite police unit, and that every one of his partners have been killed in the same kind of accidents that have recently befallen him as of late. Andre urges Connor to lie low for a while, and when Jane visits Connor's workshop discovers a violent intruder. Though the intruder does indeed turn out to be Connor's former senior officer William, William proves to be the least of the team's worries when a vengeful former squad member-turned-Neuro turns headquarters upside down by controlling the machinery with he power of his mind.
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FAQ
How long is Ghost in the Machine?
Ghost in the Machine runs for 1h for this episode.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of episode is this?
It is tagged under SF, action/adventure, adaptation.
How big is the series commitment?
This series currently shows 21 episodes across 1 seasons.
Series Binge Profile
Total Content Density: 21 hours 0 minutes (21 episodes)
Intensity Rating: Moderate Burn Story-dense episodes. Best spaced out over a week.
Binge Milestones
1 episode/day: 21 days
3 episodes/day: 7 days
5 episodes/day: 5 days
Episodes (21)
- S01E01 - Pilot
- S01E10 - Portrait of Lauren Gray
- S01E11 - Ghost in the Machine Viewing
- S01E12 - Something Nasty in the Neighborhood
- S01E13 - The League
- S01E14 - The Amazing Howie
- S01E15 - The Healer
- S01E16 - Thanks for the Memories
- S01E17 - Playback
- S01E18 - Jane 113
- S01E19 - What Lies Beneath
- S01E02 - Toy Soldiers
- S01E20 - The Beast of Bolnar
- S01E21 - Reflections
- S01E22 - Endgame
- S01E03 - Piece of Mind
- S01E04 - Catch Me If You Can
- S01E05 - Nothing to Fear But Fear Itself
- S01E07 - Higher Court
- S01E08 - Friendly Fire
- S01E09 - Trial by Fire
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Same DirectorBrent-Karl Clackson
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