Fans praised the high-concept alternate history and the introduction of veteran actors like Vladimir Epifantsev. It is often compared to shows like Lost for its mystery-driven narrative.
A mysterious figure named Nikita joins the group, later revealed to be an older version of Pasha from another timeline.
The team seeks out Claire Mattison , the woman responsible for the American NPP explosion, and encounters Michael Ogden, a priest who performs an "exorcism" on a character possessed by the Zone.