: Sheriff Dale Bishop manages the aftermath of an encounter involving Maddie, Ryn, and a man from Susan's past. He frames the death of a drug dealer as a drug-related accident to protect his family.

: Ben Pownall discovers his family's involvement with a "Big Oil" company planning a pipeline that would devastate the local ecosystem. After a failed attempt to expose the deal through journalism, Ben directly confronts his parents.

Reviewers from The Review Geek noted that the episode successfully increased pacing and tension, leading toward the mid-season finale. While not considered the "best" of the season, it was praised for its thematic implementation of environmental issues, specifically man's impact on the ocean, without feeling forced. Tell-Tale TV highlighted the compelling moral growth of Ryn as she transitions from a predatory creature to a strategic leader. Siren – Season 2, Episode 6: “Distress Call”

: Ryn's attempt to unite the fragmented mermaid pack against a shared human-led threat to their ocean home. Core Plot Summary

: Katrina continues to use force to bring the mermaid pack under her control. Xander is taken hostage on his own boat by Katrina and Cami, where he is trapped with a wounded Levi. Ben eventually rescues them.

The episode follows multiple high-stakes threads as the town of Bristol Cove faces internal and external turmoil:

: Ryn uses diplomacy to lure Katrina to a "burial ground." Instead of a physical fight, Ryn proposes a truce, convincing the merpeople and humans to unite against the oil company's ship. Key Cast & Characters Role in Episode Ryn Eline Powell Acts as a diplomat to unite the sirens. Ben Pownall Confronts his family's greed and rescues Xander. Maddie Bishop Fola Evans-Akingbola Deals with her mother's relapse and the ocean crisis. Helen Hawkins Protects the pack and counsels Ryn on leadership. Katrina Aylya Marzolf A fierce rival leader who eventually agrees to a truce. Xander McClure Ian Verdun Taken hostage but eventually joins Ben's cause. Critical Reception

The following report provides a detailed breakdown of Season 2, Episode 6, titled "Distress Call." This episode, which first aired on February 28, 2019 , on Freeform , serves as a pivotal moment in the second season, intensifying the conflict between humans and merpeople while introducing a looming environmental threat. Episode Overview Title : Distress Call Season/Episode : Season 2, Episode 6 Original Air Date : February 28, 2019 Genre : Drama, Fantasy