Episode 10 of "The Hunting Party" kicks off with the long-awaited revelations from Lazarus, shedding light on a decade-old mystery. Ten years ago, Whitmore embarked on the development of a groundbreaking drug named GWB45, an empathy modulator intended to manipulate empathetic responses in humans—either amplifying or dampening them at will. This scientific marvel was experimentally administered to inmates in the Pit, with the ambitious aim of fostering empathy to facilitate their rehabilitation. This context provides clarity on the investors' presence in Silo 12 and the peculiar circumstances surrounding an inmate during the harrowing slaughter.
What transpired within the confines of Silo 12? A fierce opposition emerged from the military, who envisioned a diametrically opposed application for GWB45. Upon discovering Whitmore's endeavors, the military seized control, intent on breeding empathy-devoid soldiers for the battlefield—soldiers impervious to the likes of PTSD.
James Whitmore's project spiraled out of his control, precipitating a blind rage within him. In a fit of fury, he dispatched a tactical squad into Silo 12 with orders to secure the test subjects and eliminate anyone who stood in their path. However, within the labyrinthine tunnels of the Pit, they encountered unexpected resistance, leading to several test subjects remaining untraceable to this day—among them, Jenna Wells, the inmate who escaped in this very episode.
The devastating explosion at the Pit was merely a smokescreen, designed to obscure Whitmore's involvement with the strike team. Ultimately, the motive behind these manipulations has always been rooted in monetary gain. Odell, who holds a deep trust in Lazarus's veracity, finds solace in knowing that Lazarus was once rescued by her from a dark abyss—a reference to the traumatic fire that still haunts Odell and Bex's minds.
Who, then, is Jenna Wells? Shane discovers that Dr. Dulles has slipped into a coma following a devastating fall. Initially, he harbors hope that presenting him with the tapes might elicit some progress, but that option has now been cruelly snatched away. In light of this turn, Shane resolves to enlist the expertise of Morales to perform a vocal recognition analysis on the video footage he possesses.
Meanwhile, within the confines of a club known as the Tap Room, nestled deeply in the pulsating heart of Denver, Colorado, a woman named Anna finds herself descending into a whirlwind of chaos. It appears that her drink has been tampered with, leading her to accuse the man seated beside her. However, the culprit is none other than the blonde woman perched on the opposite side – Jenna Wells, also known as the Killer Chemist. With a grim tally of twenty-four victims, Jenna expertly administers her deadly potions by poisoning their medications with almost imperceptible toxins.
The woman now ensnared in this perilous web? Anna Thomas, a pharmacist herself. It seems that Jenna harbors ambitions to usurp Anna's life and reclaim her former role as a chemist. Jenna is a psychotic entity, utterly deranged, deriving sinister delight from the omnipotent control she wields over others. Bex believes that certain individuals are born with such twisted dispositions, trapped in an inescapable abyss, with their killings springing from mundane jealousies that have spiraled into monstrous proportions.
What is Jenna up to? Bex and the rest of the group swiftly uncover that Anna is merely the second target in Jenna's sinister plan. Prior to Anna, Jenna had already ensnared someone named Margaret Albright, so convincingly transforming herself into Margaret that when police pulled her over at a traffic light, they were fooled into believing she was the real deal.
Upon arriving at Margaret's residence, Bex and company are horrified to discover that Margaret is deceased, cruelly entombed within a chest freezer. Jenna has effortlessly assumed Margaret's identity, and it seems she intends to replicate this charade with Anna.
After delving into her finances, Hassani and Bex head to the club, where the owner divulges that pseudo-authorities arrived yesterday, probing suspiciously. However, it becomes evident that these individuals are far from legitimate law enforcement; they are, in fact, Whitmore's ruthless enforcers. Later in the episode, it transpires that these "heavy hitters" are indeed Whitmore's minions. With the owner's assistance, they gather information about Anna, only to find her lifeless upon their arrival at her home.
Bex promptly contacts Lazarus, who reveals a startling truth: Jenna was administered the maximum dosage of GWB45. This potent substance wrought a "profound effect" upon her, pushing her over the precipice into a state of psychotic empathy. Consequently, whoever she fixes her gaze upon, she becomes. So, where is Jenna heading next?
It turns out that Whitmore is hosting a lavish gala that very night, with James Whitmore himself playing the role of the host. Tragically, the guests begin to succumb one by one, victims of Jenna's nefarious act of spiking their beverages with neurotoxins.
With a gleaming knife clutched in her hand, Jenna shadows Whitmore into the dimly lit corridor, where it seems no security personnel are present, their attention diverted by events transpiring outside the building. Bex, Shane, and Hassani burst in, intent on apprehending Jenna. Nevertheless, Whitmore asserts his ownership over Jenna, swiftly instructing his armed security men to hold the trio at bay with weapons drawn.
Suddenly, Whitmore crumples to the floor. At the very moment he hits the ground, Hassani is struck by a bullet, igniting a fierce brawl in the hallway. The fray only ceases when Bex manages to defuse the remaining guard with her calm demeanor. Hassani is hastily transported to the hospital, while Jenna remains at large. To everyone's astonishment, Elizabeth Mallory Announced a bold decision - disband this group She intends to shut down the Command Center and introduce a new team to take its place... but there's a catch.
Jenna has set her sights on another target: Bex. She seizes Bex's gun and badge, making her way to see Odell. Shane dashes after Jenna, but his pursuit is interrupted by a call from Sarah with startling news. Dulles has regained consciousness! If Shane wishes to uncover his past, he must go now, yet Odell's life hangs by a thread. While Bex endeavors to talk Jenna down, Shane arrives on the scene and fatally shoots Jenna.
Meanwhile, Sarah presents her father with a video of Shane, confirming beyond doubt that the boy is indeed hers. Furthermore, Jenna's mother is revealed to be "no longer down there," implying she has graduated from the Pit. And who is this enigmatic woman? None other than Lazarus! This is how she possessed such intimate knowledge of the project, and it seems the drug has ultimately been perfected. She is the pinnacle of Whitmore's creation, the drug working wonders within her.
Tragically, Odell succumbs to the neurotoxin administered by Jenna. As he clings to life in Bex's embrace, the screen fades to black, leaving their fate hanging in the balance.
