Mission: Impossible season 1 episode 13 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Elena Del Barra, a key agent, exhibits strange behavior, sending microfilm with her country's defense secrets instead of enemy plans. Tasked with uncovering the cause, the team investigates her mental state and connections to her father's death and political turmoil. They discover Elena is manipulated, possibly via hypnosis or drugs, to act against her will. The mission escalates as Elena nearly commits a drastic action, leading to a confrontation where a traitor is exposed, preventing a catastrophe. The resolution sees Elena's recovery, highlighting the complexities and personal costs of intelligence work.
Full Episode S01E13 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Elena Del Barra?
Elena Del Barra is a key agent with emotional disturbances involved in sending microfilm with her country's defense secrets.
Why is Elena Del Barra behaving strangely?
Her bizarre behavior is suspected to be caused by mental illness or manipulation related to her father's death and her country's political history.
What was the team's mission regarding Elena?
To find out why Elena is acting unusually and ensure she can continue her intelligence work or take action if she poses a threat.
Who is Jim Phelps?
Jim Phelps is the leader of the mission but cannot handle it personally due to his acquaintance with Elena.
What is the significance of the microfilm Elena sent?
The microfilm contains her country's defense secrets instead of enemy plans, indicating a potential threat or betrayal.
How does the team plan to investigate Elena's behavior?
By stressing her to observe reactions and potentially uncover mental manipulation or psychological issues.
What are the signs of Elena's emotional disturbance?
Hostile reactions to stress, references to her country's past, and near drastic actions under manipulation.
How is Elena manipulated?
Through mental conditioning, possibly involving hypnosis or drugs, related to her father's legacy and political turmoil.
Who is revealed as the traitor?
The investigation leads to the exposure of a plot against Elena and her country, revealing the true traitor.
What happens to Elena at the end of the mission?
Elena recovers from her crisis after the traitor is exposed, and the threat against her and her country is averted.