Reviewers from Entertainment Weekly and The Young Folks noted this episode's intense tone and pivotal "Gandalf-style" sacrifice. The Shannara Chronicles Recap: Episode 6 “Pykon”

The episode ends as the trio attempts to escape across a chasm on a zipline. betrays them by cutting the line, sending Wil, Amberle, Eretria, and the pursuing Reaper plummeting into the abyss. Cast & Credits Wil Ohmsford Austin Butler Amberle Elessedil Poppy Drayton Eretria Ivana Baquero Allanon Manu Bennett Ander Elessedil Aaron Jakubenko Jon Brazier

: Stabbed by Arion and seemingly destroyed, vanishing in shadows and flames. The Cliffhanger

: Succumbs to a crossbow bolt while helping the trio escape.

: Sacrifices himself to hold off the Reaper so the others can escape.