By the end of the hour, Samaritan begins its next phase—accessing the New York Stock Exchange to trigger a massive economic crash. Key Character Developments
The title reflects the ideological battle between the two AIs, fought primarily through surrogates and manipulation rather than direct open warfare—mirroring the real-world Cold War. Person of Interest 4x10
The summit highlights the fundamental difference between the systems: The Machine operates with a moral code instilled by Finch, whereas Samaritan operates on cold, calculated logic aimed at absolute control. By the end of the hour, Samaritan begins
Flashbacks to 1973 reveal Greer’s origin as an MI6 agent who was betrayed by his superior. This betrayal led to his disillusionment with human leadership and his belief that a superior, impartial intelligence should govern humanity. Flashbacks to 1973 reveal Greer’s origin as an
The Machine eventually agrees to talk. Root (acting as The Machine's avatar) meets with a young boy named Gabriel Hayward, who serves as Samaritan's mouthpiece. During the summit, Samaritan offers an ultimatum: The Machine must give itself up, or Samaritan will destroy it and its human agents.
The episode revolves around Samaritan's attempt to force a summit with The Machine by demonstrating its total control over New York City.