In this episode of The Night Agent, the focus is on “Betrayal”. Agent Zhong Li discovers who has been leaking information to the Shadow Group.

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The episode starts with Zhong Li meeting with his handler, Director Wang. Wang is a member of the Shadow Group. Director Wang tells Zhong Li that he believes he is compromised and that he needs to convince his team that he is still on their side. He tells Zhong Li that the Shadow Group is planning a major attack on the government and that Zhong Li must stop it.

Zhong Li returns to his team and tries to act normal. He is clearly struggling with the guilt of betraying them. When they receive a tip about a Shadow Group meeting, they set up a sting operation to capture the members. However, the Shadow Group already knows about their plans and sets a trap of their own.

During the operation, Zhong Li is captured by the Shadow Group and brought before their leader, Chen Wei. Chen Wei reveals that he knows that Zhong Li is a double agent and that he has been informing Director Wang. Zhong Li is in shock and tries to deny it, but Chen Wei has evidence to prove it.

Chen Wei tells Zhong Li that he can either tell the Shadow Group everything he knows or he can die. Zhong Li refuses to betray his country and receives torture for information. Meanwhile, his team manages to escape the trap and wants to rescue him.

They track down Zhong Li's location and launch a daring rescue mission. During the mission, they discover that Director Wang is actually a mole for the Shadow Group. He has been working with them all along. They discover that the Shadow Group's attack is not on the government, but on a specific target within the government. That target is President Lee.

The team fights their way through the Shadow Group's headquarters, Zhong Li manages to escape his captors and joins the fight. Together, they manage to stop the Shadow Group's attack and capture Chen Wei. However, Director Wang manages to escape.

In the aftermath of the operation, Zhong Li is filled with guilt over his betrayal. His team forgives him and tells him that they still trust him. They also reveal that they have uncovered evidence of Director Wang's treachery and plan to bring him to justice.

As the episode comes to a close, Zhong Li reflects on the events that transpired. He realizes that there are some things worth fighting for, even if it means betraying those closest to you.

Overall, "The Betrayal" is a thrilling and action-packed episode of Night Agent that explores the theme of betrayal in a nuanced and compelling way. The episode sets up several major plot points for the rest of the season, including the ongoing hunt for Director Wang and the Shadow Group's plans for President Lee. Fans of the series are sure to be on the edge of their seats as they wait to see how these storylines unfold in future episodes.