Episode 10 of "Trigger" commences with Lee Do and Moon-baek savoring a meal together in a cozy café, the ambiance warm yet charged with unspoken tales. Moon-baek delves into Lee Do's childhood, probing gently yet inquisitively. He then poses a poignant question: does Lee Do harbor thoughts of retaliation? Lee Do responds thoughtfully, asserting that tracking down the intruder who violated their home and pulling the trigger isn't a worthwhile endeavor. Revenge, he posits, isn't invariably the righteous path, particularly when it precipitates ruin for another soul.
As for the nurse, she reaches her breaking point amidst the cacophony of her mother's concerns and relentless bullying from fellow nurses, exacerbated by weeks of relentless night shifts. With resolve hardening, she grabs the gun and strides forth, intent on terminating her tormentors. However, her resolve wavers amidst the turmoil of riotous demonstrations in the square. The vision of Lee Do, intertwined with that of an innocent child, stays her hand. Instead, she surrenders the firearm to the authorities, amid a collective act of civic disarmament as citizens voluntarily relinquish their weapons.
Regarding Moon-baek, he orchestrates a contentious rally advocating for gun legalization. The venue buzzes with electric tension, as proponents and opponents clash in heated debates. Moon-baek dramatically arrives in a truck laden with firearms, distributing them freely to the crowd. His mission: to prove to Lee Do that, when given the choice, humanity will embrace violence, contrary to Lee Do's unwavering belief in their capacity for moral rectitude and his conviction that guns are harbingers of destruction. Moon-baek stands firm in his conviction that firearms empower the masses.
Amid the protest's fervor, Moon-baek is felled by a gunshot, igniting chaos as protesters start firing indiscriminately. He slumps to the ground, leaving ambiguity as to whether he self-inflicted the wound to propel his agenda or if he fell to another's hand. Though critically injured, he doesn't succumb to his wounds; instead, the episode concludes with him lying in a hospital bed, trapped in a coma, his fate hanging in a delicate balance.
What transpires with Lee Do? After bidding farewell to Hyun-sik's burial, Lee Do marches towards the Free Guns' protest. Moon-baek summons him to a secluded room, delivering a monologue that lambasts Lee Do's lofty moral stance. Lee Do stands firm, arguing that firearms are not the panacea Moon-baek portrays them to be; rather, they herald only devastation upon the nation. In response, Moon-baek deserts him, leaving him at the mercy of his armed men. Just then, a truck rumbles into the protest, distributing firearms freely. Yet, Lee Do swiftly overpowers his captors and trails Moon-baek outdoors, his resolve unwavering to bring Moon-baek to justice.
As the turmoil escalates, Moon-baek deploys smoke bombs, plunging the scene into chaos. Faced with this dilemma, Lee Do refrains from firing, fearing that a solitary gunshot could ignite a frenzied shooting spree among the protesters. Lee Do's hesitation is palpable. Amidst the rabble-rousing rally, he discards his weapon and dashes to rescue a young boy trapped in the maelstrom. Enveloping the child in an embrace, he shields him from the hail of bullets. This heart-wrenching image of Lee Do protecting the boy captures the admiration of the populace, as he prioritizes humanity over personal gain.
The series concludes on a poignant note. Moon-baek, though surviving and admitted to the hospital, clings to life by a thread, hampered by severe blood loss and a pre-existing cancer battle. Jake, disappointed by Moon-baek's failures, decides to replace him, orchestrating an end to his life. Jake's mantra of spending a dollar to gain five falls flat with Moon-baek's performance. The nation, meanwhile, reverts to its gun-free status as citizens voluntarily surrender their firearms to the authorities. Lee Do retains his position as a police officer, finding contentment in his life and nurturing the boy he rescued amidst the tumult.
Could there be a hint of a second season on the horizon? Imagine the scene: a blonde woman, armed with a gun, strides into Moon-baek's hospital room, her presence electric with mystery and intent. As Jake orchestrates the rollout of a fresh scheme, could this woman step into Moon-baek's shoes in South Korea, carrying forward the clandestine mission to infiltrate the country with firearms? Such intriguing developments certainly pave the way for a potential second season.
