At the heart of the character’s last few interactions with Xavier was a clear sense of melancholia.
“The Day” explored the hours before 25,000 survivors survived the end of the world.
For much of the episode, Xavier struggles to maintain his calm while ensuring Cal remains safe.
This is the moment that Xavier turned on Cal, transforming from a friend to an assignment.
Cal effectively manipulated his friend through lies to keep him focused.
It grounds the greater societal failing at the heart ofParadisein a very human betrayal.
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All of Xavier’s trust and faith in Cal is shattered in that one instant.
Cal finally becomes forceful in ordering him to board the plane and survive.
Cal saved his friend and ensured that Xavier’s children didn’t grow up without either of their parents.
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InParadise, the villains cynically exploit others, like Redmond.
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