Episode 8 of Season 2 of "FUBAR" kicks off with DEFCON 1 sending ripples of panic across the United States. Moscow is in a frenzy, seemingly gearing up for a catastrophic nuclear confrontation, as the intricate pieces of the puzzle finally come together. It transpires that Dante Cress never intended to merely shut down the power; his ultimate goal was to ignite a nuclear Armageddon. This drastic reboot poses a monumental threat, especially since Cress is disrupting their communications with Russia.
The question looms large: how can World War III be averted? Greta insists on her innocence, claiming no prior knowledge of Cress's sinister plot. Fortunately, there's a glimmer of hope amidst the chaos. Luke reveals the existence of a failsafe—a covert backdoor they devised for emergencies. Four operatives alone hold the password to access the missiles directly, and Luke is the sole survivor entrusted with this crucial knowledge. Only his voice can deactivate them, prompting the team to race to the location in person without delay.
After an initial hiccup with the password, Luke eventually deciphers the code and gains entry, poised to halt the missiles in their tracks. With tension mounting, Luke swiftly inputs essential commands, transitioning DEFCON to level 5. Meanwhile, Aldon, armed with intel from Tina and Barry, sets out to track down Volek. However, a shocking revelation awaits: Volek is not Cress.
Who is Dante Cress, one might wonder? The revelation soon unfolds: Dante Cress is none other than Theodore Chips in clever disguise, proving the old adage that all warfare is built on deception. With swift precision, he brandishes a gun, holding a guard hostage and compelling the group to obey his commands.
Dante Cress harbors an ambitious goal – to seize control of the missiles and ignite the flames of war. Though Roo manages to disable most missiles by severing their connections, the one they occupy remains intricately linked to the command deck, ominously poised for launch in under five minutes. In the chaos, Dante Cress slips through the fingers of justice, while Emma dashes after him with relentless determination.
During their fierce shootout, Cress unravels his tale of wounded pride and resentment towards the world, citing his daddy issues as the root of his discontent. Emma remains unswayed, continuing her relentless pursuit of Dante. Meanwhile, Greta and Luke forge a partnership to thwart the impending missile launch. In a moment of selfless bravery, Greta decides to sacrifice herself, allowing Luke to survive, fully aware of his unwavering affection for Tally. As the blast doors seal shut, Emma watches in horror as Dante Cress is consumed by flames.
But what of Luke and Tally's scheme? The missile launch proves to be a false alarm, averting World War III. Miraculously, Greta is revealed to be still alive, albeit Emma reports her demise to the CIA, opting to hang up her spy boots for the time being and granting Greta her freedom. Emma offers an apology to Luke for mistakenly accusing him of compromise, while her father beams with pride at her adept balance of work and play.
However, the narrative takes a final, intriguing turn. It transpires that Tally and Luke never parted ways. Dr. P was the mastermind behind their pretended breakup, orchestrating the entire charade to sell the story of their split. This revelation explains his indifference to her "distress," as it was all part of the grand act. Luke expresses gratitude to the good doctor for his role in the plan and warmly welcomes him into their "family." Yet, this is not the conclusion of their tale.
How does the group bid farewell to each other? Aldon grants Hamsteak his freedom, whereas Donnie and Carter find themselves facing relocation to Greenland due to their dramatic entanglement with the motorcycle gang, Azrael’s Knights. The individual they had unfortunately slain was a highly esteemed member, leading to a substantial bounty being placed on their heads.
Elsewhere, Luke makes a resolute decision to retire, this time for real. He is stepping away from the treacherous world of espionage to embrace a simpler life, while Emma turns down an opportunity to join Unit 9, opting to remain with the CIA for the time being. Roo ascends to the position of Regional Director, filling the void left by Reed's departure, and it appears that everything is finally falling into place.
Afterwards, in the bustling cafeteria, Emma strikes up a conversation with Aldon and suggests they enjoy a leisurely dinner together. He eagerly concurs, relishing the notion of a casual "friends' hangout."
But how does Season 2 of FUBAR conclude? Well, Aldon has one final task to attend to before he can join Emma for dinner. He sets off to Finlald to secure the Great Dane, who is to be exchanged for Tina. During this poignant prisoner swap, Tina breaks Barry's heart yet again.
Ironically, the Great Dane had already informed the Russians about Tina's inconsistencies before his departure, aiming to bring her down a peg or two. Unfortunately, this revelation comes shortly after discovering that she had been a double-double agent, misleading the Russians with false information and cleverly evading detection throughout the entire ordeal. Oops, indeed!
