FBI season 1 episode 10 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

In Istanbul, Jennings and Chalmers discuss an assignment, focusing on ensuring an individual's departure to America. Meanwhile, FBI agents are briefed on capturing arms dealer Martin Vickers, using Agent OA to impersonate recently assassinated broker Otan Reis. OA undergoes intensive training and despite challenges and personal reasons, decides to proceed. The operation becomes complicated when Vickers' daughter, Arianna, tests OA's trustworthiness. The climax reveals Arianna's secret dealings with the Los Zetas cartel, leading to a dangerous confrontation. The FBI team successfully thwarts the arms deal, capturing the Vickers and preventing a missile sale, with OA getting injured but surviving.

Full Episode S01E10 Recap

### Scene 1: Istanbul Assignment Discussion - Jennings and Chalmers discuss their upcoming assignment in Istanbul. - Chalmers expresses his disdain for the ambassador, but acknowledges his importance. - They agree their only duty is to ensure a certain individual boards a plane to America. ### Scene 2: FBI Agents Preparing for a Meeting - Two FBI agents discuss being summoned to the Joint Operations Center (JOC). - They express uncertainty about the nature of the meeting. ### Scene 3: Briefing at the JOC - At the JOC, agents learn about an operation to capture arms dealer Martin Vickers, nicknamed "The Merchant of Venom." - FBI Agent Quinn, an undercover instructor, has flipped a black market broker, Otan Reis, to assist in the operation. - However, Reis is assassinated, and the agents consider using Agent OA, who matches Reis's appearance, to complete the mission. ### Scene 4: OA's Undercover Training - OA undergoes intense training to impersonate Reis. - He struggles with details crucial for the undercover role, showing tension with Instructor Quinn. ### Scene 5: OA's Decision to Proceed - Despite reservations, OA decides to proceed with the mission, citing personal reasons related to a past tragedy. - OA's partner, Maggie, expresses support for his decision. ### Scene 6: Planning the Operation - The team discusses the details of the operation, including the sale of Javelin missiles. - OA is chosen to meet with Vickers, and the team prepares for potential complications. ### Scene 7: Undercover Operation Begins - OA and Quinn, posing as Reis and his associate, attend a meeting with Vickers's daughter, Arianna. - The meeting is tense, with Arianna testing OA's knowledge. - The operation faces a setback when the team loses audio and visual contact with OA. ### Scene 8: Confrontation and Trust Test - Arianna takes OA on a drive to test his trustworthiness. - She reveals her father's creed about arms dealing and tests OA's alignment with it. ### Scene 9: Finalizing the Deal - The deal progresses, and OA meets Martin Vickers. - However, the operation is compromised as Arianna is secretly working with another buyer, the Los Zetas cartel. ### Scene 10: Operation Climax - A shootout ensues as the FBI intervenes to stop the arms deal. - The team successfully captures the Vickers and prevents the missile sale. - OA is wounded but survives, and the mission is deemed a success. ### Scene 11: Aftermath and Reflection - OA reflects on

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main objective of Jennings and Chalmers in Istanbul?

Their main objective is to ensure a certain individual boards a plane to America.

Who is Martin Vickers?

Martin Vickers is one of the world's biggest arms dealers, nicknamed "The Merchant of Venom."

What was the role of Agent Quinn in the operation?

Agent Quinn flipped a black market broker, Otan Reis, to assist in capturing Martin Vickers.

Why does the FBI consider using Agent OA for the mission?

Agent OA is considered because he physically matches the assassinated broker, Otan Reis.

What personal reasons motivate OA to proceed with the mission?

OA is motivated by a past tragedy related to the Baga Massacre in 2015.

What is being sold in the undercover operation?

The sale involves Javelin missiles, highly sought-after in the black market.

Who tests OA's trustworthiness and how?

Arianna Vickers, Martin's daughter, tests OA's trustworthiness by taking him on a drive and discussing arms dealing principles.

What complication arises during the undercover operation?

The operation is compromised when Arianna is revealed to be working with the Los Zetas cartel, a competing buyer.

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