FBI season 6 episode 4 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Gary's breakup with Tina over his career choice intertwines with a broader narrative involving the murder of Judge Charles Pollan. The investigation leads Gary and his FBI team to suspect a terrorist cell, orchestrated by Yardan Qadir, with links to a Saudi financier. The plot thickens when a young man, Adil, influenced by radical ideas and groomed by undercover FBI agent Hassan Khalil, is identified as the shooter. As the team thwarts another potential attack, ethical questions about Hassan's methods surface, culminating in professional scrutiny and personal reflections on identity and duty within the FBI.

Full Episode S06E04 Recap

### Gary and Tina's Breakup - Gary discusses with a colleague how Tina moved out because she watched him sleep and realized he'd never change. - Tina wanted Gary to leave the DA's office for a less negative private practice. ### Mugging and a Plea for Help - Gary is mugged by an assailant who quotes an Islamic phrase after threatening him. ### Gary's Involvement in a Case - It's revealed Gary was involved in a case where Cate was shot, causing tension with Gemma who feels betrayed by his withholding information. ### Judge Charles Pollan's Murder - Federal Judge Charles Pollan is murdered, and Gary and his team investigate, identifying the shooter as a Middle Eastern man wearing a blue hoodie. ### Suspect Amir Barakzai Interrogated - Suspect Amir Barakzai is interrogated due to his threatening letters to Judge Pollan but denies involvement, highlighting his dislike for Pollan's sentencing practices. ### Hassan Khalil's Undercover Role Revealed - Hassan Khalil, initially thought to be a janitor and suspect, is revealed to be an undercover FBI agent investigating a potential terrorist cell. ### The Investigation Deepens - The team digs deeper into the case, uncovering links to a possible terrorist cell led by outspoken Yardan Qadir and connections to a Saudi banker known for funding terrorism. ### Qadir's Takedown and Adil's Role - Qadir is taken down, but the focus shifts to a young man, Adil, seen wearing the shooter's hoodie, suggesting Qadir might not be the judge's killer. ### Adil Kazem's Involvement - Adil, a young, influenced man, is identified as a key figure in the plot, with his parents revealing his recent radicalization by an unknown older man. ### Hassan's Controversial Methods Exposed - Hassan admits to befriending Adil as part of his undercover operation, leading to ethical questions about his approach to grooming Adil as an informant. ### The Showdown and Aftermath - The team prevents another potential attack by Adil during a public ceremony, leading to a confrontation where Adil is subdued, and Hassan's methods are further scrutinized. ### Professional and Personal Reflections - The episode concludes with professional challenges for Hassan due to his methods and personal reflections on identity and duty within the FBI.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Tina leave Gary?

Tina left Gary because she realized he would never change, as she wanted him to leave the DA's office and he was too negative.

Who was Charles Pollan?

Charles Pollan was a federal judge who was murdered at close range by a Middle Eastern man wearing a blue hoodie.

What is Amir Barakzai's connection to Judge Pollan?

Amir Barakzai sent threatening letters to Judge Pollan due to a sentence Pollan gave to Barakzai's friend, but he denies killing the judge.

Who is Hassan Khalil?

Hassan Khalil is an FBI agent who was undercover at the Islamic Center, initially mistaken for a janitor and suspect in the investigation.

How does the team uncover Adil's involvement in the plot?

The team discovers Adil's involvement through investigation and information from Qadir's apartment and Adil's parents, revealing his radicalization.

What ethical concerns does Hassan's approach raise?

Hassan's approach of befriending and grooming Adil as an informant raises ethical concerns about the influence and manipulation of vulnerable individuals in undercover operations.

How is the potential attack at the public ceremony prevented?

The potential attack is prevented through quick action by the FBI team, leading to a confrontation where Adil is subdued without harming others.

FBI season 6 episode 4

Creating a Monster