The Strain season 4 episode 9 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Tension mounts as the team discusses the safety of a nuclear bomb intended to defeat the Master. Suspicion surrounds Zack's return, with Ephraim questioning his son's loyalty after a long period under the Master's influence. The group captures Sanjay Desai, interrogating him about his complicity in human exploitation, revealing moral complexities of survival in a dystopian world. Zack admits the Master released him to spy and locate the nuclear bomb. The final showdown looms as they prepare to confront the Master at the Empire State Building, with personal conflicts and doubts intensifying.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the team concerned about the nuclear bomb's safety?
The bomb is unattended, raising concerns about its security.
What is the group's plan to locate the Master?
They plan to capture Sanjay Desai to find the Master's location.
What role does the Master have for Zack?
Zack is chosen by the Master for an important, yet unspecified role.
Why is Zack locked up by Ephraim and the others?
The group does not trust Zack due to his past with the Master.
What does Sanjay Desai justify during his interrogation?
He justifies his actions as necessary for survival in a dystopian world.
What does Zack reveal about the Master's intentions for him?
The Master let Zack escape to spy and find the nuclear bomb's location.
Where is the Master's nesting place revealed to be?
The Empire State Building.
How does Ephraim react to Zack's return?
He is suspicious and confronts Zack about his true intentions.
What significant revelation does Zack make about his mother?
He reveals that his mother is still alive within the Master.
What is the team's final plan for confronting the Master?
To attack the Master at the Empire State Building with the nuclear bomb.