Broken

"Broken" is the fifth episode of the first season of Vanished. It was directed by John Pedler and written and edited by 'James Smith. This episode marks the first appearance in the series of supporting protagonist Daniel Alnop (portrayed by Liam Kavadas) and minor character Tree Guy'. It originally aired on March 21st, 2016.

Synopsis
Evan decides to set out on a hunt for Joseph, after not handling Edmund's death very well. Evan runs into a stranger in need of "Help".

Summary
FIRST SEQUENCE

Evan has a PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) attack, suffering from flash-backs of Edmund's murder. Evan throws fits, kicking doors, punching floors and crying. Evan decides to distract himself and sets out on a hunt for Joseph, Evan grabs a knife and leaves his house. Evan walks through a field calling out Josephs name.

SECOND SEQUENCE

While searching for Joseph, Evan comes across a man (assumed to be dead) sitting up against a tree, holding a Carbine Rifle. Evan walks up to the man and grabs the gun, as Evan grabs the gun, the man wakes and gasps for air, Evan stumbles back and trips, the man then returns to being lifeless, feeling pity for the man, Evan cocks the Carbine Rifle and shoots the man out of mercy. Evan turns around to discover that the gun shot has gained the attention of a horde of Drifters, Evan changes the shooting mode on the gun and begins spraying at them, he eventually runs out of ammo and decides to run off.

THIRD/FINAL SEQUENCE

Evan returns home, he walks in his house to discover a man holding his pistol, the two both raise their guns at each other, Evan questions the man on how he obtained the pistol he is holding, before the man can reply, Joseph steps out from the room behind Evan and informs Evan that he has returned.

Appearances
*only show's characters who either first appear or die in this episode.

FIRST APPEARANCES DEATHS
 * Daniel Alnop (portrayed by Liam Kavadas)
 * Tree Guy (portrayed by Lachlan Northey)
 * Tree Guy (portrayed by Lachlan Northey)

Credits
ACTORS OTHER CREW
 * John Pedler as Evan Reed
 * James Smith as Joseph Alnop
 * Liam Kavadas as Daniel Alnop
 * Lachlan Northey as Tree Guy
 * Directed by John Pedler
 * Produced by Jack Zaza
 * Edited by James Smith
 * Written by James Smith
 * Cinematography by James Smith
 * Visual Effects by James Smith