Yes, the schmaltz was again poured on too much, but "Sanctuary" sets up an intriguing situation, regardless of how ludicrous the setup is. Up until now, the humans have being running away from aliens and fighting back when possible. But now, we learn of this collaborator Clayton who is luring kids to his ranch to give to the skitters. There's lots of interesting places the writers can go with it, so it's a welcome change given that the first five episodes haven't exactly had much.
Score: 8.7/10