Directed by Sergio Mimica Gezzan
Written by Jennifer Johnson & Paul Redford
Kirkman continues struggling to establish his authority after a press conference raises serious doubts about his ability to lead the country out of its crisis. A leaked video, in which the terrorist organisation Al-Sakar claims responsibility for the Capitol bombing, doesn't help matters. FBI Agent Wells questions the survivor of the bombing — Peter MacLeish — and realizes that he isn't telling her the truth.
Tropes in this episode:
- Bitch in Sheep's Clothing: Agent Wells begins to suspect Representative MacLeish of being one of these.
- False Flag Operation: Majid Nassar and his Al-Sakar organization are a fake front for the real perpetrators of the Capitol bombing.
- Loved by All: Peter MacLeish has emerged as a national hero after being the Sole Survivor of the Capitol bombing.
- What the Hell, Hero?:
- Alex chastises Leo after finding out that he has dealing illegal drugs, and pointed out that Penny found them.
Alex: Oh, really? Because I think my teenage son is dealing drugs. Possession with intend to distribute and that is a felony. Penny found it. Do you know what would have happen to her if she taken even one of those?Alex: And what's your excuse?- Tom gives Aaron one when he finds out that he was the one who leaked the Al-Sakar video.
