Episode 5 of *The Terminal List: Dark Wolf* opens with Ben jolting awake from what seems like a near-death slumber. It turns out Eliza's bullet had only struck him where his bulletproof jacket provided cover, a narrow escape from the brink. Meanwhile, Raife is in the process of disposing of the car when he catches sight of a surviving Khalid Network operative. Seizing the opportunity, he rescues the agent—only to subject him to a gruesome interrogation, desperate to wring out information about the ambush that nearly cost Ben his life.
Haverford and Ben, their paths now intertwined in pursuit of the truth, are hot on Eliza's trail as she flees to Zurich. Ben tracks her down, confronting her at gunpoint in a tense standoff. Eliza remains steadfast in her denial of involvement in the ambush, instead pointing the finger at Haverford and the enigmatic Shepherd as the true masterminds. Just as the tension reaches its peak, their confrontation is abruptly interrupted by a hail of gunfire from a group of Farsi-speaking assailants.
Despite his lingering distrust, Ben can't help but notice Eliza's resourcefulness when she manages to get her hands on a weapon and fights back, saving him from certain doom. Once they've managed to break free from the ambush, Eliza is forced to relinquish her gun, as Ben now holds the crucial Molnar bearings. She tries to convince him of her sincerity, revealing that she and Tal are on a mission to take down Shepherd, who she believes is manipulating Haverford for his own sinister purposes.
Across town, Raife and his captive agent find themselves locked in a tense stalemate. The agent, sensing Raife's internal turmoil, attempts to provoke him by mocking his identity as a mercenary without a cause. Consumed by rage, Raife resumes his brutal interrogation, only to have the agent shock him with the revelation that his convoy had no prior knowledge of the ambush. Left reeling and uncertain, Raife waits anxiously for further communication, his thoughts consumed by worry for Ben's safety.
Ben, nursing his injuries and giving Eliza the cold shoulder, establishes a makeshift base. As he examines the Molnar bearings, he discovers a discrepancy—they're not an exact match to Molnar's original sample. Eliza seizes the moment to reiterate her claims, insisting that Shepherd is behind everything, from the counterfeit bearings to the deadly ambush. She informs Ben that Tal is on his trail in Munich and that their next move should be to Berlin, where they might find the answers they seek.
He casts a disbelieving glance at her, his heart heavy with the betrayal she's inflicted. She, unflinching, reveals the harsh truth—she was under orders to eliminate everyone. Her voice cuts through the tension as she points out the stark reality: had their roles been reversed, he wouldn't have hesitated to end her life. She embraces this ruthless code of survival, a sentiment that finally pierces his resolve and resonates within him.
Back in the grim setting of the interrogation room, Raife returns to his brutal work, drawing on his knowledge of hunting animals to inflict torment. The agent, pushed to his breaking point, finally divulges his true allegiance—he belongs to German Intelligence, not Khalid's faction. A wave of panic washes over Raife as he realizes the gravity of his mistake; the agent is an ally of the CIA. Despite his frantic efforts to save the man, his attempts prove futile, and the agent succumbs to his injuries.
Meanwhile, in Munich, Tal's fingers dance across the keyboard as she infiltrates someone's computer system. Her digital intrusion doesn't go unnoticed, and the owner of the computer discovers her breach. A violent confrontation ensues, culminating in Tal's decisive action—she eliminates the threat.
In another part of the world, Ben and Eliza embark on a journey northward, their spirits lifted by the classic rock tunes that fill the car. Their laughter is tinged with irony as they discuss Haverford's directive for Ben to steer clear of Mossad. However, their momentary peace is shattered when two bikers, with malevolent intent, plant a bomb on their vehicle. In a heart-stopping escape, they barely manage to flee before the explosion tears through the car.
The aftermath leaves Ben grappling with PTSD, his mind reeling as he struggles to fend off the bikers. In a desperate fight for survival, he overcomes them, but the victory is bittersweet. As he turns to check on Eliza, his heart sinks—she hasn't made it. Overwhelmed by grief and anger, he stands there for a moment, his expression a mixture of sorrow and fury, before he suddenly takes off, disappearing into the distance.
