Episode 4 leans heavily into the "Deep State" narrative. The mysterious "Richard Longcross" remains a spectral presence, and the tension between the Metropolitan Police and the Security Service reaches a fever pitch. The episode explores how intelligence is used as a weapon in political infighting.
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The central question of the series—"Who can David Budd trust?"—becomes the driving force of this episode. He finds himself interrogated by his own colleagues, specifically Deepak Sharma and Louise Rayburn, who begin to suspect his military background and personal connection to the Home Secretary might be compromised. Episode 4 leans heavily into the "Deep State" narrative