Byrne’s covert relationship with Maria Butina, a Russian gun rights advocate later revealed to be a Russian spy. Byrne’s involvement with U.S. intelligence and the FBI begins to blur the lines between law enforcement and political manipulation. As Byrne becomes a pawn in a larger geopolitical game, this episode reveals the complexity of espionage in the 21st century, with Byrne torn between loyalty to his country and the dark forces manipulating him behind the scenes.