Burning Questions: The Children's Crusade

Revolution's seventh episode was one of those where the flashbacks far outshined the main story line. "The Children's Crusade" finally gave us a much-awaited glimpse at the story behind the notorious blackout. Check out what we learned and seven other burning questions. [Spoilers ahead]

Where it all began: Creator Eric Kripke wasn't joking around when he said he'd answer questions quickly. Only seven episodes in and Revolution has already revealed the cause behind the blackout (well, to an extent).

Through flashbacks, we see that Ben (Tim Guinee), Rachel (Elizabeth Mitchell) and Grace (Maria Howell) were part of a start-up the couple conceived to attempt to generate clean, low-cost electricity. But, lo and behold, they accidentally discovered a way to inhibit all electricity! (Those crazy scientists. Can't they get anything right?)

In a moment dripping with irony, Ben insists to Rachel that a contract with the Department of Defense is the only option for the struggling company. "Another month, we won't be able to keep the lights on," Ben tells his wife, thankfully unable to hear my amused chuckles.

And though Rachel resists selling the technology to the government, it appears her opposition didn't last too long.

Eric Kripke Reveals Important Answers

   Eric Kripke talked about the first season of Revolution and revealed a lot of things about upcoming episodes. Attention, this article contains too many Spoilers!

   Since NBC's "Revolution" has emerged as one of the few true hits of the new season, creator/showrunner Eric Kripke realizes the pressure is on to keep his audience hooked.

   During a conference call to discuss the season so far and what's ahead in the remaining 18 episodes, Kripke revealed he has no intention of frustrating viewers by making them wait for answers. He's got a plan. Even when it comes to the show's central mystery: what caused the worldwide Blackout?

   "You should look for clues everywhere," Kripke teases. "There was a phenomenon that we have up our sleeves as to what caused the blackout. What you see in that globe shot [of the blackout creeping across the Earth] is an accurate representation of what we're working on. Currently, in the writers room, we're talking dangerously about revealing that secret before the end of the first season."

   That decision wouldn't be made simply to satisfy viewer curiosity, it's about what's best for the long term value of the show. "The longer you drag out an answer the more pressure there is that it's the greatest answer given in the history of man," Kripke explains. "Frankly, I'm not that smart. I'd rather answer a question and open a door to a bigger room. Even if we do answer the question of what caused the blackout it leads directly to a bigger and scarier mystery."

List of Names on Grace's Computer

   I'm sure many of you didn't notice what Grace was typing on the computer, and it's really interesting! Click on the image to enlarge.

   On the screen you can see a list of names that Grace is encrypting and emailing to who knows. Recognize the third name? This is probably people that worked together and know everything about the Blackout.

Any ideas on Randall?

Casting for the Role of Grace's Son

Chet Parker will play the role of Grace's Child.
There´s no information if he'll appear only in flashbacks or not.

Source:  SpoilerTV

Maria Howell Talks to Revolution Is On

   Maria Howell, Grace in Revolution, has tweeted Revolution Is On (@RevIsOnBlog) to talk about her character. The tweet is short actually, but it reveals something quite interesting. Here is the conversation.

@MariaSingsActs Hi Maria! Can you tell us something about your Revolution character Grace? Thanks :)
@RevIsOnBlog Sure...she is smart, wise and holds a secret. Enuf? :-)