Ep 3. Traitor

Blake's 7 season 4 episode 3, titled "Traitor", follows the crew of the Liberator as they encounter a former ally who is betraying them to work with the Federation.

The episode opens with the crew on a mission to acquire a new weapon on a desolate planet. While there, they receive a communication from a former member of their crew, who they believed to be dead. The crew is initially overjoyed at the prospect of being reunited with their old friend, but soon discover that he has been working with the Federation against them.

The traitor reveals that he had been captured by the Federation and offered a deal to betray the crew in exchange for his release. He took the deal and now has to convince the crew to surrender themselves to the Federation in exchange for his continued safety.

The crew is torn between wanting to trust their old friend and knowing they cannot risk the safety of the entire rebellion for one person. They decide to confront the traitor and attempt to convince him to change his mind and rejoin their cause.

The traitor is skeptical at first but slowly begins to see the error of his ways. He reveals that the Federation had been blackmailing him with information about his family, who they had been holding hostage. The crew devises a plan to rescue the hostage family, which involves the traitor assisting them in infiltrating a high-security Federation base.

The heist is successful, and the crew is able to save the family while also acquiring valuable intelligence for their rebellion. The traitor, after being confronted with the reality of the consequences of his actions, decides to turn himself over to the Federation in exchange for the safe return of his family.

The episode ends on a bittersweet note, as the crew is forced to say goodbye to their old friend once again, knowing that he will likely be facing severe consequences for his actions. They are left to grapple with the difficult decision of whether to trust people from their past or put the safety of their cause first.

"Traitor" is a gripping episode that explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and redemption. The characters are faced with difficult choices and must weigh the consequences of their actions. The episode builds tension and suspense throughout, culminating in a thrilling heist and satisfying resolution. Fans of action-packed sci-fi dramas will not want to miss this installment of Blake's 7.