Mission: Impossible season 6 episode 17 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In a complex plot to dismantle a vast vice operation, the IMF team targets Emil Gadsen, who plans to flee to Tangiers to avoid indictment. Gadsen's power lies in a secret list of corrupt officials, protected by his unwillingness to sell a valuable stamp collection. Posing as psychic Maurice Revalier, Barney hypnotizes Gadsen, leading to a daring operation to steal the stamps and uncover the list. Amidst psychic connections hinting at a deep bond between Gadsen and a professor, possibly Siamese twins separated at birth, the team orchestrates a rescue. The list's discovery in Gadsen's watch culminates in the police's arrival, suggesting the crime syndicate's end.
Full Episode S06E17 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Emil Gadsen want to flee to Tangiers?
To avoid a federal indictment due to its lack of extradition laws.
What is the source of Gadsen's power in his criminal operations?
A secret list of public officials on the take.
What proposition does Gadsen make to Hauser and Coffin?
To continue their partnership with a 50-50 share of profits.
How does the IMF team plan to get the list from Gadsen?
By infiltrating his organization and manipulating him through a psychic guise.
Who poses as Maurice Revalier and why?
Barney, to hypnotize Gadsen and influence his decisions.
What item is central to the plot for moving cash safely?
A valuable stamp collection.
How are Gadsen and the professor connected?
They experience a symbiotic reaction, hinting at them being separated Siamese twins.
What does the psychic reading reveal about Gadsen's fate?
It suggests imminent danger and potential death due to enemies and evil magic.
How is the professor kidnapped and why?
Due to his uncanny resemblance to Gadsen, suggesting a plot to leverage their psychic connection.
What ultimately leads to the rescue of the professor?
The team's use of Gadsen's and the professor's psychic connection to track the location.
Where is the list of corrupt officials finally found?
Hidden in a compartment of Gadsen's watch.
What role does the stamp collection play in Gadsen's plans?
It is intended as a portable way to move his cash.
How does the team plan to enter Coffin's secured home?
By using a tunnel for a stealthy approach.
What is the outcome for Gadsen and Coffin's criminal organization?
The police arrive, suggesting their apprehension and the dismantling of their operation.
How does the psychic connection between Gadsen and the professor affect the plot?
It is used by the IMF team to locate and rescue the professor, leading to the climax.