Absentia season 3 episode 7 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

In a tense episode, agents at the Bureau investigate a security breach and suspect a mole within, leading to an off-the-grid investigation. Emily Byrne infiltrates a facility to rescue Nick Durand, negotiating with a figure named Jericho and facing betrayals. Meanwhile, Nick encounters refugee children and learns about a corrupt system. Tragedy strikes as Agent Thompson is found dead, likely connected to her investigation. The episode climaxes with Emily's dramatic rescue of Nick, revealing deep conspiracies and unresolved trust issues.

Full Episode S03E07 Recap

### Investigation at the Bureau - **Scene at the Bureau**: Agents discuss Special Agent Radford's login breach. - Suspects identified from building occupants. - Financial checks and background checks initiated for motives like greed, ego, patriotism. ### Planning the Old-School Way - **Office Discussion**: Strategy to keep investigation discreet due to a mole. - No electronic files, everything to be kept offline and personal. - An update on the arrest of Meridian members in Boston. - Discussion about Europe's involvement and cooperation with CIA, Interpol. ### Encounter in the Research Facility - **Confrontation at the Research Facility**: - Emily Byrne encounters a girl who recognizes her from videos shown to Nick Durand. - The girl reveals Nick was taken from the facility recently. - Emily decides to negotiate with Jericho, offering Kai's files for Nick's life. ### Financial Anomalies Investigation - **Office Discussion about Anomalies**: - Thompson and another agent discuss irregularities in financial backgrounds of suspects. - Webb takes over Nick's investigation due to its high profile. ### Emily's Plan to Save Nick - **Inside the Facility**: - Emily impersonates a guard to infiltrate deeper. - She learns about the project and Jericho, a key figure. - A failed attempt to present Nick leads to a heightened search for him and Emily. ### Nick's Encounter with Refugees - **Nick with Refugee Children**: - Nick, mistaken as someone else, meets Rafiq and Yara, refugee siblings. - The siblings reveal their plight and the corrupt involvement of police. - Nick tries to help by finding a phone to call the FBI. ### Emily's Desperate Search - **Emily's Continued Search**: - Emily, under pressure, confronts Cal about his past and possible betrayal. - She abandons Cal, suspecting him of being a mole. ### Agent Thompson's Tragic End - **Discovery of Agent Thompson's Body**: - Agent Thompson is found dead, suspected of being killed due to her investigation. - Speculation arises that the mole might know they are being pursued. ### Nick's Rescue - **Emily Rescues Nick**: - Emily finally locates Nick and frees him. - A touching reunion as Emily assures Nick he is safe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who accessed the Bureau's system using Special Agent Radford's login?

It could be any one of the people in the building at the time.

What are the common motivations for betraying one's country mentioned?

Greed, ego, and patriotism.

How is the investigation into the mole being conducted?

Through financial checks, background checks, and keeping everything offline due to the presence of a mole.

What update is provided about the Meridian members?

The remaining Meridian members in Boston have been arrested.

Who is Emily Byrne trying to save?

Nick Durand.

What does Emily offer to Jericho?

Kai's files in exchange for Nick's life.

What anomalies are being investigated at the Bureau?

Financial irregularities in suspects' backgrounds.

Who takes over Nick's investigation?

Webb.

Who does Nick meet in the facility?

Refugee siblings Rafiq and Yara.

Why does Emily distrust Cal?

She suspects him of being a mole and working for Meridian.

What happened to Agent Thompson?

She was found dead, suspected to be killed due to her investigation.

Who is suspected to be the mole?

It's implied that Cal might be the mole.

How does Emily find Nick?

She locates and frees him in the research facility.

What is the condition of Nick when Emily finds him?

He is tied up but alive and recognizes Emily upon rescue.

What is the status of the investigation after Thompson's death?

The investigation intensifies with the suspicion that the mole knows they are being pursued.

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