The Wild Wild West season 4 episode 24 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Secret Service agent James West disrupts a Jupiter Corporation board meeting to unveil an assassination plot. Amidst skepticism, he navigates through resistance and a monkey's distraction to alert the board. Investigating further, West encounters Amelia Bronston, the acting chairman, hinting at deeper machinations within the corporation. Tensions escalate as West and Amelia's nephew, Lionel, uncover a rehearsal for a mass assassination, revealing Amelia's scheme to control the corporation through stock manipulation and murder. In a climactic showdown, West foils Amelia's final attempt, securing the board's safety and ushering in Lionel's hopeful leadership.
Full Episode S04E24 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is James West?
James West is a Secret Service agent who infiltrates a Jupiter Corporation board meeting to prevent an assassination attempt.
What is the Jupiter Corporation?
The Jupiter Corporation is a major supplier of defense needs, heavily involved in government contracts and the focus of assassination attempts.
Who is Amelia Bronston?
Amelia Bronston is the acting chairman of the board for the Jupiter Corporation, later revealed to be the antagonist orchestrating murder and stock manipulation.
What is the significance of the monkey at the board meeting?
The monkey's presence at the board meeting serves as a distraction that allows James West to gain entry and warn the board members of the impending danger.
How does James West propose to protect the board?
West proposes a security plan that requires giving him a free hand to ensure the board's safety, which is initially blocked by Amelia Bronston.
Why does Amelia Bronston oppose James West's security plan?
Amelia opposes West's plan because it undermines her control and exposes her as the mastermind behind the assassination attempts and stock manipulation scheme.
What evidence suggests the board members' deaths were not accidents?
The pattern of deaths and the circumstances surrounding them, combined with West's investigation, suggest that the board members were murdered as part of a larger scheme.
How are the murders connected to stock manipulation?
The murders are part of a scheme to manipulate the Jupiter Corporation's stock prices, allowing the perpetrator to gain control of the company through a dump-and-panic strategy.
Who ultimately gains control of the Jupiter Corporation?
After the thwarting of Amelia Bronston's plan, Lionel, Amelia's nephew, is elected as the new chairman of the board, indicating a new direction for the corporation.
What role does Lionel play in resolving the crisis?
Lionel plays a crucial role in uncovering the plot against the board and supports James West in the final confrontation, leading to his election as chairman.