The seventh episode of Season 1 of "Paris Has Fallen" kicks off with a ticking clock casting an ominous shadow as Pearce prepares to unleash devastation upon the city with a bombing. His lookout, vigilant and alert, provides him with constant updates on the van's whereabouts. Meanwhile, the President's security detail whisks her away to a secure bunker.
At headquarters, a startling revelation unfolds: Simone, it transpires, had a past romantic connection with one of Pearce's team members. Her motive for aiding Pearce was rooted in a desire for revenge, not monetary gain. This discovery prompts them to visit Simone's sister, Celine, who they suspect is planning to flee the city.
Celine attempts to play the role of the innocent bystander, but their suspicions are confirmed when they discover a burner phone that Simone had given her. They lay out the gravity of the situation to Celine, pleading with her to assist them. Under the weight of their plea, Celine's resolve cracks, and she reveals that Simone contacted her last night, warning her to leave the city immediately.
Inside the bunker, the President convenes a meeting with her advisors, the air thick with tension. They debate the necessity of evacuating the city, acknowledging that a dirty bomb poses a grave threat and its impact would be difficult to mitigate. They collectively agree that surrendering to Pearce is not an option for the President.
She issues a directive to wait until 6 pm before issuing the evacuation order, clinging to the hope that the police will locate the bomb before then. In a private moment with her aide, the President confesses her fears about her legacy being tarnished. Her aide reassures her, arguing that if they can navigate through this crisis, she will emerge as a hero.
Elsewhere, the team leverages the information provided by Celine to track down Simone. They storm her hideout but overlook her concealed beneath the bed. Zara eventually spots her, leading to a fierce gunfight between the two women. The battle is intense, with Simone gaining the upper hand and overpowering Zara. Fortunately, Vincent intervenes, shooting Simone in the leg and enabling Zara to apprehend her.
With Simone in custody, they attempt to coerce her into revealing the bomb's location. They appeal to her conscience, wearing her down until she finally caves in and provides the information they need.
The team hastily returns to their headquarters, conveying to the President the critical update that they've pinpointed the bomb's location. However, a roadblock arises; they aren't yet in a position to detonate it. Pearce, armed with surveillance cameras mounted on the van and a vigilant lookout, monitors the live feed meticulously. Any attempt to approach would alert him, leading to a catastrophic explosion that could level the city. Thus, the team devises a plan to intercept and loop the live feed, buying them just fifteen minutes of precious time before Pearce detects the anomaly and realizes his spotter isn't responding to his calls.
Richard, meanwhile, tasks Freja with eliminating Pearce once the mission concludes. Prior to departing for the bomb's location, Zara reaches out to Thea, urgently warning her to evacuate the city.
As the IT team executes their plan to intercept the feed and Zara, alongside Vincent, neutralizes the spotter, they attempt to detonate the bomb. Alas, upon inspecting it, the bomb expert declares that disarming it will take a full twenty minutes—a luxury they can't afford.
With their options dwindling, Zara and Vincent make a desperate decision to relocate the van. Thea calls Zara, who informs her of her departure, noting Zara's odd demeanor during their goodbye. A chilling sense of foreboding grips Thea, but Zara abruptly ends the call, her voice tinged with love and urgency.
Meanwhile, Pearce becomes suspicious when the feed remains static and his spotter fails to answer his calls. Switching to the van's camera, he spots Vincent and Zara driving it, stuck in gridlock, every second ticking away like sand through an hourglass. In a cold, calculated move, Pearce calls Vincent and issues an ultimatum: bring the President to him by the original deadline or face the bomb's detonation. Vincent, prioritizing the safety of the citizens, reluctantly agrees to Pearce's terms. Abandoning the van, they flee on foot, with the fate of the city hanging in the balance.
He presents Vincent with an ultimatum: to deliver the President to him by the original deadline, or face the dire consequences of the bomb's detonation. Vincent, driven by his desire to safeguard the citizens, reluctantly agrees to the harsh terms. Abandoning their vehicle, they walk away, leaving behind a trail of tension and uncertainty.
The President learns of the situation and, in a press briefing, issues an urgent evacuation order. Panic grips the city as residents scramble to flee, their faces etched with fear and urgency. Amidst this chaos, Richard emerges as the sole beneficiary of the unfolding events.
Thea, filled with concern, calls Zara and pleads with her to leave the city and meet her. Zara, comforting her friend, promises to reunite soon. Unbeknownst to them, Pearce has issued a covert order to Freja, tasking her with kidnapping Thea as a precautionary measure. He harbors deep mistrust towards Vincent's loyalty in delivering the President.
Zara, seeing an opportunity, confronts Vincent with a bold plan. She urges him to broker a conversation with the President, convincing her to surrender herself as a bait to eliminate Pearce, who would least expect such a move. Vincent, though hesitant, acknowledges the plan's riskiness, particularly given the President's tight security detail that would never permit such a daring maneuver. Zara counters by suggesting they devise a clever strategy to circumvent the President's security.
Determined to explore every possibility, Vincent ventures into the bunker where the President is sheltering. With resolve in his voice, he outlines the daring plan, painting a vivid picture of hope and deceit that could turn the tables on Pearce.
