Overview

• Episode 4 unveils a long-concealed betrayal that reframes key events from earlier in the series.
• The revelation plunges the Empire’s chief advisor into an existential reckoning over her programmed directives.
• A Cleon clone’s ruthless decision following a nanite-related betrayal highlights deepening distrust within the dynasty.
• Another clone defects to the Second Foundation, signaling accelerating fractures in imperial authority.
• Evidence of the Mule’s lingering influence points to potential sleeper threats within Foundation ranks.