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Season 2 – Alias

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A young woman learns she has a familial history of undercover work and agrees to become an international spy for a supposed secret branch of the CIA. The secrecy complicates her social and love lives, but it's nothing compared to what happens when she finds out her employer has no ties to the CIA.
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Alias — Season 2

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Critics Consensus

Turning classic TV tropes on its head, this second season of Alias knows how and when to fold its cards, brilliantly laying the groundwork for one of the most intriguing and satisfying shows in recent memory.

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Kelly Connolly Entertainment Weekly Oct 10, 2018
The result was an hour of TV storytelling that felt as risky and exhilarating as jumping out of a plane, which Sydney does. Go to Full Review Ryan McGee AV Club Mar 27, 2018
"Phase One," in many ways, defines my love of television, its narrative possibilities, and the belief that it's worth loving more than is probably healthy. Go to Full Review Robert Bianco USA Today Jan 26, 2018
4/4
What sets Alias apart? For one thing, there's writer J.J. Abrams (Felicity), who knows how to surprise you without making you feel as if you've been duped. Go to Full Review Carey-Ann Pawsey Orca Sound Mar 30, 2022
3/5
Without giving away any more of the plot lines, rest assured that season two is even hotter and more twisted than season one. Go to Full Review Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Feb 28, 2020
My problem with Alias from the start was that it's too derivative of other series with mythological story arcs; that its supposed surprises were actually pretty predictable. Go to Full Review Joe Reid Decider Oct 10, 2018
I can't remember the last time a mid-season episode shook up a show's world order in this way. It was utterly thrilling. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Meddy S @RT51609981 Jun 12, 2026 It was a very good series to watch. The story is inspiring. The gifted actress finds herself working for an agency she thought was a branch of the CIA. It's when she discovers the truth that the series takes on a whole new dimension. I encourage you to find out what happens next. See more J @Latinalove Jan 3, 2023 The series continues to deliver and you will want to keep hitting next episode. Garner shines in this role. See more steve d @RT35616104 Jul 24, 2020 It's added mythology and strong character growth continues to make Alias a treat. See more May 24, 2020 I miss Syds school and friend relationship from season 1 and I hate how unfortunate Will and Frans life becomes in season 2. I love how disciplined Syd and Vaughn were about not acting on their feelingS for one another until they put an end to SD-6. Once Phase one is complete post Alliance the storyline falls apart and they don't develop the storyline as well as they did in season 1 and Sloane plans and obsession with rambaldi really doesn't make sense. I like the ideal of parental connection also that we get a chance to see Irina. I think they make Syd really emotional in this season when it comes to her parents I would have thought sense she essentially raised herself that she would kept them at arm length not getting all attached or trusting. I did not like the disguises I'm this season the were culturally incentive for brown facing and cultural appropriation is never ok See more Nov 15, 2018 Season 2 of Alias takes the show to a whole new level with even more shocking twists and turns that completely reinvents the series. When Sydney's mother turns herself over to the CIA and begins to cooperate, Sydney starts to connect with her and begins to question everything that she thought she knew; meanwhile Stark and Sloane form a new alliance and continue to search for Rambaldi artifacts. Terry O'Quinn and Lena Olin join the cast and deliver incredibly strong performances; especially Olin, who does an excellence job at playing Sydney's mother, and makes her a complex and captivating villain. Also, the writers do an extraordinary job at constructing the story arcs and creating mystery and suspense. Additionally, a number of big-name guest starts make appearances; including Faye Dunaway, Rutger Hauer, Ethan Hawke, Olivia D'Abo, Christian Slater, Danny Trejo, and David Carradine. And the game-changing season finale leaves audiences on the edge of their seats. Extremely ambitious, Season 2 of Alias is full of compelling drama and thrilling action. See more Read all reviews
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Jennifer Garner

Sydney Bristow

Victor Garber

Jack Bristow

Ron Rifkin

Arvin Sloane

Michael Vartan

Michael Vaughn

Lena Olin

Irina Derevko

Bradley Cooper

Will Tippin

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 29, 2002 The Enemy Walks In Sydney comes face to face with her mother, who has something sinister in store for her daughter; Sydney continues to hunt for Vaughn, not knowing if he is dead or alive. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 6, 2002 Trust Me Sydney must decide whether to accept her mother's goodwill gesture at face value; Sloane is made a full partner in the Alliance of Twelve. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 13, 2002 Cipher Sydney must outwit Sark in order to find a crucial piece of intelligence; Jack faces Sydney's mother for the first time in 20 years; Sloane is haunted by his wife's death. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 20, 2002 Dead Drop Jack takes drastic measures to protect Sydney from her mother; a mysterious woman confronts Will about his story on SD-6. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 3, 2002 The Indicator Sydney discovers a terrifying secret while searching for a cache of weapons; Vaughn suspects Jack is setting up Sydney's mother for a fall, while Sloane tells Jack the truth about Emily's death. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 10, 2002 Salvation Jack makes a great sacrifice in order to regain his daughter's fading trust; Sydney and Vaughn may have been exposed to a deadly virus in Taiwan. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 17, 2002 The Counteragent Sydney must make a deal with Sark for the antidote to Vaughn's potentially fatal illness; Will's research uncovers troubling inconsistencies involving 20-year-old IQ tests. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 1, 2002 Passage Jack, Sydney and Irina go undercover as a loving family to seize nuclear warheads from an unfriendly nation. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 8, 2002 Passage Sydney and Jack learn where Irina's loyalties lie when she meets up with Gerard Cuvee (Derek de Lint); Sloane informs the Alliance that Emily may still be alive. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 15, 2002 The Abduction Ariana Kane (Faye Dunaway), the head of counterintelligence for Alliance, meets with Jack in her investigation of the disappearance of Emily. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 5, 2003 A Higher Echelon Marshall's life is put in danger; Ariana Kane (Faye Dunaway) suspects Jack is behind the disappearance of Sloane's wife. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 12, 2003 The Getaway Ariana Kane (Faye Dunaway) tracks Sydney in hope of catching Jack; a romantic dinner may have compromised Sydney and Vaughn's cover. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 26, 2003 Phase One With Sloane missing, Sydney and Jack are confronted by the new director of SD-6 (guest star Rutger Hauer); romantic sparks are kindled between Francie and Will. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 2, 2003 Double Agent The identity of a CIA agent (Ethan Hawke) is in question after his deep-cover mission is compromised. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 9, 2003 A Free Agent Sydney must make a decision about her future with the agency; Dixon reveals the truth of his occupation to his wife. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 23, 2003 Firebomb Renegade Sloane has the secrets to a mysterious Rambaldi device; Vaughn begs Dixon to assist the CIA in rescuing Sydney. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 2, 2003 A Dark Turn Sydney learns that the agency is investigating Vaughn; Irina and a manuscript are the bait to trap Sloane. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 16, 2003 Truth Takes Time Sydney faces off with her mother; Emily Sloane (Amy Irving) must decide whether to side with her husband or betray him. Details Episode 19 Aired Mar 30, 2003 Endgame Sydney defies her father to rescue a kidnapped scientist; Francie uses an unsuspecting Will for his agency connections. Details Episode 19 Aired Mar 30, 2003 Endgame Sydney trotsar sin far i ett försök att rädda en kidnappad forskare (Christian Slater), medan Sloane vill hämnas och blir farligare än någonsin. Under tiden manipulerar Francie den godtrogne Will på grund av hans koppling till CIA. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 27, 2003 Countdown The agency races to stop an apocalyptic event prophesized by a Rambaldi artifact; a Nepalese monk (David Carradine) makes a life-changing revelation to Sloane. Details Episode 21 Aired May 4, 2003 Second Double Sydney questions Will's identity when he is arrested for espionage; Sark and Irina plot to recover the Rambaldi heart. Details Episode 22 Aired May 4, 2003 The Telling Sydney confronts her mother, who reveals her true motivation; Will struggles to figure out who is behind the setup. Details

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Alias — Season 2

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Season Info

Director
Ken Olin, Lawrence Trilling, Craig Zisk, Guy Bee, Jack Bender, Nelson McCormick, Perry Lang, Dan Attias
Executive Producer
J.J. Abrams, John Eisendrath, Ken Olin
Screenwriter
Alex Kurtzman, John Eisendrath, J.J. Abrams, Robert Orci, Crystal Nix Hines, Jesse Alexander, Jeff Pinkner, Roberto Orci, Erica Messer
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Action, Adventure, Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 29, 2002
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