Kindred S01e04 (SIMPLE)

In the novel, preparation is often futile because the horrors of the 1800s are psychological as much as physical. In this episode, the series explores the of surviving history:

: Kevin visits his sister, Penny, to gather supplies. This scene highlights the cultural and racial disconnect between Kevin (a white man who immerses himself in Black culture) and his sister, who is far less accepting of his life choices. Kindred s01e04

: Dana is horrified by the idea of using her own "mortality" (life-threatening situations) as a trigger for time travel. She begins looking for a way to stop the jumps while simultaneously bracing for them. In the novel, preparation is often futile because