The episode, titled “The Double-Edged Sword,” focuses on the infiltration of the masquerade ball and a shocking betrayal within the intelligence wing.
The Masquerade Infiltration
The episode opens at a lavish, high-security masquerade ball hosted by the mysterious arms dealer, Vikrant. Jagadhatri, disguised as a high-end socialite, and Swayambhu, acting as her bodyguard, successfully bypass the biometric scanners. Their mission is to clone the “Digital Key” hidden in Vikrant’s ring, which contains the names of the moles embedded within the police department.
The Dance of Deception
In a classic Jagadhatri sequence, Jas is forced to dance with Vikrant to get close enough to use the cloning device hidden in her bracelet. During the dance, Vikrant comments on her “warrior-like” grip, heightening the tension. Meanwhile, Swayambhu discovers that the security team is using real-time facial recognition that can see through masks. He has to create a diversion—a staged “blackout”—to prevent Jas’s face from being logged into the syndicate’s permanent database.
Koushiki’s Suspicion
Back at the Mukherjee house, Koushiki finds Jagadhatri’s “Special Branch” burner phone hidden in a stack of old files. She notices a series of encrypted messages from an unknown sender (Swayambhu). Koushiki, who has always sensed Jagadhatri is more than she appears, begins to track the phone’s GPS location, which leads her straight toward the high-security zone where the ball is taking place.
The Climax: The Mole Revealed
The episode ends with a shocking twist. Just as Jagadhatri successfully clones the data, she receives a priority alert on her earpiece. The data reveal that the mole isn’t a low-level officer, but Deputy Commissioner Chatterjee, her own mentor. Before she can process this, Chatterjee himself appears on the balcony of the ballroom, looking directly at her through his mask. He whispers into his radio, “The eagle is in the nest. Eliminate her.” The final shot shows snipers laser-targeting Jagadhatri’s heart.
Major Highlights
- The High-Stakes Heist: Jas successfully clones the syndicate’s data under the nose of an international arms dealer.
- Swayambhu’s Quick Thinking: He saves Jas’s secret identity by blowing the mansion’s circuit breakers.
- Koushiki’s Pursuit: Koushiki is dangerously close to discovering Jagadhatri’s secret profession.
- The Ultimate Betrayal: The revelation that DC Chatterjee is the “Red Dragon” mole flips the entire series on its head.
Precap for Tomorrow:
Swayambhu takes a bullet meant for Jagadhatri, allowing her to escape with the data. Jagadhatri must now choose between taking Swayambhu to a hospital (which would expose them) or finishing the mission to take down Chatterjee. Meanwhile, Koushiki arrives at the gates of the venue just as the gunshots ring out.
