iZombie season 4 episode 9 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Seattle faces turmoil with the escape of a convict during a prison transport, leading to a citywide lockdown. Renegade's operation, turning humans into zombies, faces scrutiny. A murder investigation reveals tensions among rapper brothers and the brutal legacy of Zombie Killer Cain. Real estate schemes and an auction for zombie cures on the Dark Web highlight the desperation in New Seattle. The episode climaxes with the murder of the mayor, turned human again, and the revelation of Isobel's unique immunity to zombie transformation.

Full Episode S04E09 Recap

### Prison Transport and Zombie Gear - Seattle's worst criminals are being transferred to Walla Walla. - A criminal escapes during the transfer. ### Introduction of Michelle - Michelle, a new uniformed officer, is introduced. ### Renegade's Operation - Renegade's operation turns humans into zombies. - A character volunteers to take over the scratching responsibilities. ### Isobel's Health and Humor - Isobel jokes about Freylich Syndrome, a condition she has. - She denies having any nosebleeds, a symptom of her illness. ### Investigation of Prison Bus Murders - The team investigates the dismemberment of prisoners. - They speculate that the mob was starving, leading to the gruesome scene. ### Real Estate Scheme - A plan is discussed to buy cheap properties inside the wall, anticipating a future surge in values. ### Lil' Driz and Dirty Reign - Investigation into a murder involving rapper Weston and his brother Walden. - Weston's hostile relationship with his brother is explored. ### Zombie Killer Cain's Escape - Zombie Killer Cain is identified as an escapee from the prison transport. - His history of killing zombies, including his own family, is revealed. ### Fillmore-Graves Lockdown - A citywide lockdown is initiated due to Cain's escape. - Tensions rise among the characters as they deal with the lockdown. ### Cain's Confrontation with Chase Graves - Cain confronts Chase Graves, accusing him of being the real murderer. - Graves scratches Cain to turn him into a zombie for execution. ### Murder of the Mayor - The mayor is murdered after being turned back into a human. - The case is handed over to the police, implying the murder of a human, not a zombie. ### Auction of Zombie Cures - An auction for zombie cures is set up on the Dark Web. - The top bid reaches 10 million, showing the desperation of millionaires to avoid being zombies. ### Isobel's Decision and Immunity - Isobel refuses to return home, wanting her life to have meaning. - It's revealed that Isobel is immune to becoming a zombie. ### The End of the Lockdown - The lockdown ends, but questions about Isobel's future and her immunity remain.