Episode 6 of *The Terminal List: Dark Wolf* erupts into action with a guilt-ridden Raife slipping away from a macabre scene—leaving the lifeless body of a German agent sprawled in a dimly lit church. Meanwhile, Ben, battered and bloodied, tends to his wounds with gritty determination, his hands steady despite the pain.
At the Geneva Convention, the atmosphere crackles with tension as Cyrus takes center stage as the lead negotiator for a high-stakes nuclear deal. His smooth rhetoric and calculated moves appear to be steering the negotiations in his favor, impressing Minister Yousef. Yet, Yousef's sharp eyes note the conspicuous absence of Vahid, whose crucial role in securing Molnar’s bearings for the deal has suddenly become shrouded in mystery.
Across the city, an injured Tal stumbles into Geneva, her heart heavy with grief upon learning the devastating news of Eliza’s death. The weight of loss lingers in the air as she processes the tragedy.
In Stein, Germany, Mo, Landry, and Haverford huddle together, their mission hanging by a thread. Raife joins them, his presence tense, his conscience still plagued by the regret of attacking allies. Yet, he remains, driven by loyalty to Ben and the mission at hand.
Through piecing together fragments of information, the team uncovers a chilling revelation: German Intelligence had been orchestrating a covert operation to sabotage Iran’s nuclear ambitions. By masquerading as Khalid agents and deploying counterfeit bearings, they had hoped to derail the entire program. It becomes clear that Shepherd—secretly Vahid—had manipulated Haverford’s team to thwart this sabotage, ensuring the real bearings stayed hidden.
Now, the tables have turned. Haverford, having aligned with Mossad, captures and tortures Shepherd (Vahid) in a desperate bid for answers. As Yousef begins to probe into the CIA’s activities, Vahid’s silence becomes a ticking time bomb. Fearful of his double life being exposed, Vahid unleashes Qud Agents in a frantic attempt to silence the team, culminating in the harrowing ambush in the tunnels and the tragic hotel attack that claimed Eliza’s life.
During the brutal interrogation, Vahid’s facade crumbles. He admits to a moment of panic—a “cold feet” scenario—but insists the plan remains intact: the Iranians will receive the fake bearings, securing the deal. In a coded message to his brother, he confirms the Molnar bearings are safe. Seizing the moment, Haverford coldly executes Vahid, severing the thread of deception.
As Ben stands resolute, his eyes burning with a singular focus to see the mission through, Raife hesitates, his internal turmoil etched across his face. The weight of their actions, the cost of their loyalty, and the shadow of betrayal linger in the air, leaving the team at a crossroads.
Tal establishes contact with Mossad and divulges that she possesses access to the portal linking Shepherd and Haverford. Her shock is palpable when her agency declares her mission accomplished. Meanwhile, Raife is eager to depart with Ben, but Ben is determined to see the mission through to its end. A battle of wits ensues as they attempt to guilt-trip each other into submission, only to reach an impasse. Ultimately, Raife opts to leave solo, asserting that Ben's chosen path will lead to his demise. Unencumbered by guilt, Ben refocuses his energies on the mission at hand. He enlists Landry's help, having earned his trust by rescuing Mo. Their plan is to masquerade as Khalid Agents, hand over counterfeit bearings to Yousef, pocket the money, and make a swift exit.
Before they embark on their scheme, Haverford delivers a rousing speech, proclaiming that although their efforts remain unknown to the world, they are indeed making it a better place. Tal persists in her analysis of Shepherd's portal. Suddenly, she strikes gold – Haverford had dispatched a location via the portal merely an hour after Vahid's demise. The exchange is slated to take place at a private airfield, just before Yousef's departure for Iran.
The operation commences smoothly, with Yousef unveiling a test for the bearings. To everyone's astonishment, the bearings pass with flying colors, proving to be genuine. Mo, Landry, and Ben are left stunned. Simultaneously, Haverford meets with Cyrus, who is grieving the loss of his brother. It is revealed that Cyrus is the true Shepherd. Vahid had been collaborating with them but betrayed their cause by making contact with German Intelligence. To coerce the team into proceeding with the exchange, Cyrus had sacrificed Vahid. Haverford offers solace to Cyrus, promising him the position of Foreign Minister and vowing to avert any nuclear conflict. It also becomes apparent that Haverford intends to manipulate Cyrus as a CIA puppet.
Tal arrives at the designated location, which happens to be Cyrus's residence. She hacks into the CCTV system and spots the two men in conversation. She promptly alerts the team, who are now in a state of panic at the airfield. Furious at Haverford's betrayal, Ben resolves to reclaim the bearings, with Mo and Landry rallying behind him. A firefight ensues, leaving a trail of bodies in their wake. However, not before Yousef manages to call Cyrus. Cyrus and Haverford listen in horror as Ben guns down Yousef and retrieves the bearings.
Nearby, we catch sight of Raife perched like a hawk, his eyes trained through the sights of a sniper rifle, observing every move with keen intensity. With a silent nod and a murmured wish of good luck to Ben, he slips away into the shadows.
Accompanied by Tal, the team makes their way to the base, their resolve steel-hard as they prepare to face Haverford head-on. But when they arrive, Haverford is nowhere to be found. Instead, they discover a damning online report filed with the CIA—a report in which Haverford accuses Mo, Landry, Ben, and Raife of going rogue, alleging that they’ve formed an alliance with Iran. The situation grows dire when they realize they possess no concrete evidence to disprove Haverford’s claims.
Yet Ben, ever the strategist, refuses to surrender. "We’re not out of options yet," he declares, his voice steady. "We still have the real bearings—our ace in the hole."
