Cullen travels to Manila where he meets the secretive team behind 8chan, the site where Q posts. After looking into Fred Brennan's motives for starting the site, the investigation turns to Jim and Ron Watkins, the reclusive father/son duo who own and operate 8chan. Back in the U.S., prominent QAnons get booted from a far-right conference.

An anonymous insider gives Cullen a tip suggesting 8chan may have ties to Trump's inner circle. A rivalry emerges between old allies.

Jim goes before Congress for a hearing on hate speech. Cullen chases a lead suggesting Steve Bannon might be involved with Q.

As Cullen embeds with operatives seeking to exploit Q, Fred's rivalry with Jim escalates, forcing him to plan a great escape.

As QAnon-fueled conspiracies culminate in the U.S. Capitol siege, Cullen reveals the forces behind Q.