Season 1, Episode 6 of "Paris Has Fallen" kicks off with Pearce being apprehended and escorted to headquarters under stringent security measures. Without resistance, he complies silently with each step of the process. Once inside an interrogation room, he clamps shut like a vice, refusing to utter a single word pertinent to the investigation. Instead, he drifts into memories, recounting the brutal torture tactics he endured at the hands of the Taliban, finding a grim humor in the fact that his current captors are unexpectedly kinder than his past tormentors.
Concurrently, Matis briefs Zara and Vincent that the IT team is delving into Pearce’s phone, hinting that it might uncover the identity of the mole by dawn. Vincent delicately inquiries if Zara still harbors resentment towards him for breaking cover to save Esin. She assures him her anger has subsided but grapples with whether her actions, pointing a gun at Esin, were overly harsh. Vincent reassuringly states that the situation necessitated drastic measures and commends her for her bravery.
Within the prison walls, the mole slips a cryptic note into Pearce's meal, delivering a silent message. Zara returns home, seeking solace in conversation with Thea, but her inability to divulge the intricacies of her work only deepens Thea's frustration.
The following morning, shockwaves ripple through the team as Lucas is unexpectedly outed as the mole. He's swiftly apprehended and grilled, but steadfastly denies the allegations. It transpires that Lucas, burdened by a gambling addiction, unwittingly facilitated a bank account used by Pearce for illicit transactions. A damning message from Lucas to Pearce is also uncovered, prompting Zara and Vincent to eavesdrop on Lucas's phone communications. His ex-girlfriend Simone expresses disbelief, marveling at how Lucas, who never footed their dinner bills, could betray them for money.
Pearce remains in custody, with Freja updating Richard on their strategies to secure him. She concedes that keeping Pearce silent is a monumental challenge, but asserts they are diligently working towards it. Richard's concerns linger that Pearce might crack, but Freja stands firm in her conviction that he never will. Zara attempts to coerce Pearce, but he retaliates with a chilling threat, addressing her by name and vowing to retaliate against her loved ones if she harms Esin.
Matis receives an urgent call from the Director, relaying the orders to transfer Pearce to the Evreux Military Base. This locale, a fortified stronghold, will effectively sever their access to him once he departs. Vincent, sensing an opportunity, volunteers to converse with Pearce in solitude, hoping to exploit the perceived camaraderie between them for strategic gain.
Pearce expresses gratitude to Vincent for rescuing Esin from the clutches of the debt collectors. Their discussion then delves into Pearce's bitter resentment against the President. Intrigued, Pearce poses a question, challenging Vincent's continued loyalty to the President. Vincent counters by inquiring if a public apology from the President would ease Pearce's grievances, pledging to broker such a conversation, yet Pearce remains noncommittal.
Later, Zara confides in Vincent, revealing that her contact at DGSE has informed her of a sinister twist: Pearce is destined for a clandestine facility in Morocco, authorized by the President as a preemptive measure to safeguard herself, with the ultimate intention of terminating Pearce there. The team intercepts a fresh message from Lucas's phone, hinting at an impending transfer of Pearce, sparking a cascade of urgency.
In unison, Matis, Vincent, and Zara concur on postponing Pearce's transfer. They craft a deceptive response, divulging a false route to the unbeknownst party, while deploying an assault squad to tail the convoy covertly. Meanwhile, Freja reaches out to Richard, confirming their readiness and positioning for the impending action.
Initially, the plan unfolds with precision, but a startling revelation unfolds—Lucas is not the mole; it is Simone. She expertly disables the decoy team and leverages Pearce's men to infiltrate the headquarters, cloaked in the guise of Raid officers. Vincent's suspicion is triggered only after a close encounter with one of the impersonators, prompting him to swiftly alert Zara, who is in close quarters with Pearce. As tension mounts, Pearce's incessant tapping of his restraints against the chair serves as an irritant to Zara, adding another layer of chaos to the unfolding drama.
By the time Vincent's call rings out, the men have already turned their focus onto Zara, and in a shocking turn of events, they brutally shoot Matis. Zara, amidst the chaos, manages to seize Pearce, but her efforts are swiftly thwarted by Simone, who intervenes and takes Pearce under her control. Simone then dresses Pearce in the Rid uniform, capitalizing on the turmoil and a strategic car bomb to divert the police's attention as they speed away.
The following morning, Lucas is unexpectedly released from his confines. Vincent conveys to Zara that Matis, despite the grim circumstances, still has a chance at survival. Their investigation shifts gears, now focusing intently on Simone. Determined to confront the President, Vincent heads to the palace, seeking justice for Pearce's near-fatal encounter. The President, however, stands her ground, refusing to apologize and insisting that she didn't orchestrate the mess; she's merely doing what she believes is best for the situation. She urges Vincent to wait for her, promising to engage in a discussion upon her return. Yet, just when things seem to be at a standstill, Vincent receives a call from Pearce, imploring him to relay a critical message.
Elsewhere, Pearce and his team load a devastating bomb into a truck and strategically position it on one of Paris's busiest streets, its potential impact looming over the city like a dark cloud. Upon the President's return, Vincent delivers Pearce's chilling message: unless the President surrenders herself within 48 hours, Pearce will detonate the bomb, unleashing catastrophe upon the metropolis.
