Ep 15. Keep it in Check, Mate
- TV-14
- February 13, 2017
- 43 min
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7.5 (429)
The TV show Scorpion follows the lives of a group of geniuses who tackle complex global problems such as cyber-attacks and terrorist threats. Season 3 episode 15, Keep it in Check, Mate, is a continuation of the dramatic events from the previous episode.
The team is summoned to assist in an undercover mission to secure the archives of a foreign country that are in serious danger of being stolen by the enemy. The archives are crucial for the country's national security and contain sensitive information about the country's weapon systems, military strategy, and counterintelligence.
While the team is analyzing the situation and formulating a plan, they stumble upon a plot by one of their own team members, who seems to have gone rogue and is working with the enemy.
Meanwhile, Cabe Gallo, the FBI agent, is struggling to take a break from his duties, and as such, has trouble trying to bond with his new girlfriend. Gallo is also torn between keeping his relationship a secret from his colleagues or exposing it to the team.
As they continue with the mission, tensions run high as a character starts to question if his sacrifice is worth it. It is at this point that the team realizes that one of them needs to make a difficult decision that will change the direction of the mission and potentially the future of the country.
A parallel storyline plays out where Sylvester Dodd, one of the team's geniuses, is trying to deal with his anxiety issues. His anxiety stems from an incident that happened in the past when he lost a brilliant mathematician who was his mentor. Dodd is determined to prove to himself and the team that he can overcome his anxiety and perform his duties without risking any lives.
As the mission unfolds, the team finds themselves in the midst of a dangerous game of chess with high stakes, where one wrong move could lead to disastrous consequences. They must outsmart the enemy who seems to have gathered intel about their plans, and at the same time, resist the temptation to turn against each other as suspicions grow among the team members.
The events of Keep it in Check, Mate, are intense, with a perfect mixture of action, suspense, and character development. The audience is treated to a rollercoaster of emotions, from moments of heartwarming camaraderie to tense moments of suspense, wondering if the characters will make it out alive.
In conclusion, Scorpion season 3, episode 15, Keep it in Check, Mate, is a perfect representation of the show's thrilling premise. This episode keeps the audience on the edge of their seats as the team grapples with an enemy within their midst, trying to protect a country's secrets, and dealing with personal struggles that threaten to impact their performance.