Alex Rider season 1 episode 1 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Michael Roscoe cancels his lunch with his son Parker to fly to London for urgent discussions about Parker. Meanwhile, Alex Rider is immersed in school life and a friend's documentary project. Alex's world is shaken when his uncle, Ian Rider, is killed, and the death is staged as a car accident. Alex investigates and discovers Ian's involvement with MI6. Confronted by MI6 and learning about Ian's secret life as an agent, Alex is coerced into cooperating with them to protect his close associate, Jack Starbright, from deportation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Michael Roscoe cancel his plans with Parker?
He arranges a trip to London to discuss a concerning matter about Parker with Alan Blunt.
What does Michael Roscoe leave a message about for Alan Blunt?
He expresses concerns and urgency about his son, Parker.
Who is Alex Rider?
A school student and the nephew of Ian Rider.
What is the project Alex Rider is approached for?
A documentary project by his friend Tom.
Why does Alex break into the school?
To retrieve Tom's confiscated phone.
Who is Ayisha?
A girl attending the party that Alex and Tom discuss.
What happens to Ian Rider?
He is betrayed and killed by a contact named Yassen.
How is Ian Rider's death disguised?
As a car accident.
What does Alex discover about his uncle's death?
He finds out that it was a cover-up and Ian was involved with MI6.
Who is Alan Blunt?
The head of MI6.
What does Alan Blunt reveal to Alex?
That his uncle was a field agent for MI6 and proposes a job to Alex.
How does MI6 coerce Alex into cooperating?
By threatening Jack Starbright's immigration status.
Who is Jack Starbright?
A person close to Alex, threatened with deportation by MI6.
