Survivors: The Hunt

"We're barreling back into hell."

Writer: Jonathan S Powell

Format: Audio

Released: June 2026

Series: Planet Krynoid 2.01

Featuring: Letty, Tiro

Synopsis

Blackmailed by the unscrupulous Raynor Cross, Sunlight survivors Tiro Hart and Letty Hodan must battle the icy remains of the life they left behind. But they are not the only ones with their sights set on a pod.

Verdict

The Hunt was a strong start to the Survivors second series of Planet Krynoid! I had no doubt that after the Nightfall opening series that we would get a sequel and this kicked things off very nicely with what very much feels like a follow on. I think the Krynoids are ripe for their own spinoff series and without them even featuring properly here, their mere presence and potential arrival on the scene was enough to have something of a fear factor. I mean, this is basically a sequel to the entire first series and pitting Letty and Tiro back to Sunlight is a scary prospect. The very idea from Cross to cultivate her own seed pod is laughable to the pair after everything they endured there so for them to be back on a mission to see the devastation that was left behind is unfathomable. They had good points in questioning why a robot couldn't do the job and I firmly am in agreement that their physical presence was not necessary! Some sham about local knowledge was provided but really it just felt a bit cruel. I thought this episode did a really good job in showcasing just how impactful the first series was and the extent of death was really sold here. Not many made it out so it makes sense for the umbrella title for this series to be what it is. It looks like Letty and Tiro are going to be our main characters for the series which is great as I find the pair really enjoyable. They have a shared experience of the Krynoids and that provides them with a strong relationship. I look forward to that continuing to develop as the series goes on. I thought Latch was a fascinating character and I couldn't tell if he was actually series about his comic effect intentions. The sacrifices and risks he was taking for a laugh felt a little awkward I must say! His sinisterness was on show in full effect though and in what is a huge compliment I felt like he had vibes of the Eleven. He was that kind of maniacal and deranged personality that is so engaging. His fate was pretty emphatic though and I did like how the line about being tied up came full circle. That felt rather fitting! Saber as the computer entity in the story was just fine if not a little annoying, but that's more a personal preference. I think K9 is my only exception to that sort of character as I'm not a big admirer of the likes of the Vlinx or similar. Finding out it was actually on the side of Cross was a bit of a surprise but so was her appearance stepping foot on Sunlight in the first place! To Letty and Tiro that must have felt like a bit of a slap in the face knowing she intended on coming the whole time anyway, but they'd found her pod and two efforts were better than one. It was sinister but there was certainly logic to it! I thought the idea behind the tendrils and a botanist who was scared of plants because she knew what they could do was excellent and a fun provoking thought. I'm intrigued to hear where things go from here with the Krynoids seemingly also finding their way off world and being drawn towards something. But what? That's an exciting prospect and I look forward to listening! A very good start to the series.

Rating: 8/10