Polat uses Nina to reach the Russians, having her followed to uncover connections. Safiye receives new messages; Nergiz believes "fox" is someone who knows them. Laz Ziya ignores Akrep Bekir's calls to return, sensing impending trouble. İplikçi Nedim, who launders the council's illegal money, presents his file to Polat, explaining how economies influence power shifts and foreign capital enters the country. Tuncay's file covers cash and human trafficking, detailing how the new EU constitution could disrupt Turkey's political structure. The final person reached through Nina is revealed to be the Russians' most dangerous weapon.

Esad raids with commando units to capture Tilki Andrei alive, but Tilki kills Nina, leaves a message for Polat, and vanishes. Messages to Safiye advise her to focus on foundation work. Nergiz is now certain that "Fox" is Samuel. Laz Ziya takes action to secure his position. Nizamettin gives a press interview about principled revolutions in the new Turkish Penal Code. Halo briefs Polat on the massive increase in Afghan opium production after U.S. intervention. Samuel's file contains detailed information about world-controlling foundations, their structures, and operations. They discuss the U.S. economy's final move against Germany, Japan, and China. After meeting Tilki, Russian İbrahim convenes his council, marking the beginning of his inescapable end.

A fitting end awaits Akrep Bekir, who becomes part of Polat's plans through Halo. This allows Memati to eliminate İbrahim Ahıskalı and his council. However, Halo distrusts Akrep Bekir, believing that once a traitor, always a traitor. Laz Ziya shares files with Doğu Bey as his "retirement insurance." Safiye begins working with Samuel to continue her father's foundation work, intending to gather information about him while pretending to be manipulated. Elif wants to return to her old job but turns to Polat when she learns it's impossible. Polat has Laz Ziya arrested and sends Akrep Bekir into Tilki Andrei's hands, leading to a fate befitting Akrep Bekir's name.

During an argument with Polat, Elif chooses Ali after a long time. Laz Ziya accepts the warning given to him and doesn't provide information against the council while in custody. Nesrin agrees to take over her father's business. Tilki Andrei visits Polat, demanding Samuel in exchange for Ahıskalı, and kidnaps Polat's men to increase his bargaining power. A mysterious force begins implementing its own plans beyond everything else, messaging Safiye as "fox" while digitally imitating Polat's and Ali's voices. Meanwhile, Samuel discovers that Polat is Efe Karahanlı.

Is Fox really Tilki Andrei? Andrei breaks his promise to Polat and starts killing Polat's men before the deadline. Samuel's fate shocks everyone. Polat urges council members to flee Turkey quickly. Nizamettin finds a way to turn this death to their advantage, becoming the spokesperson for a "Clean Society" campaign with Polat's permission. Doğu suspects recent events were planned in Ankara and decides to intervene. Before the shock of Samuel's death subsides, news breaks of Safiye's kidnapping. Kılıç believes "fox" is Tilki Andrei and reaches him, only to face an unpleasant surprise. Meanwhile, the mysterious force continues to implement its plans.