What a season finale of The Irrational! This episode really takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions and suspense.
The story kicks off with Alec still laser-focused on getting Derek out of Russia. There's a lot going on with Derek Johnson’s imprisonment, and Alec’s clearly drained, but his determination to see things through is palpable. The stakes have never been higher, and he’s juggling it all with his usual mix of intellect and grit.
Alec negotiating this exchange has been a lot and trying to get Yuli to include Derek in the exchange. Boris being the big get for Russia they are willing to include Derek after much debate only to try and back out of the deal, much to Alec’s dismay.
Alec is running on empty by this point, but he pushes through, uncovering hidden truths and keeping the operation together. His exhaustion is clear, especially as he reflects on how much of his life has been consumed by these high-stakes missions. You can see he’s starting to question whether the cost of it all is worth it.
Meanwhile, Rose has a moment of reckoning of her own. She's offered the chance to return to MI6, which would be a huge career move, but the offer comes at a price. You can see she's torn, and this world she’s been a part of has shaped her, but at the same time, she’s changed. Her relationship with Alec is becoming more central to her decision-making, and it’s clear she’s looking for a different kind of balance.
The action doesn’t slow down, though. The tension builds around the sabotage attempts on the prisoner exchange, including the bomb on the plane. Alec and his team, as expected, manage to disable it just in time. But things get even messier when they uncover the mastermind behind everything—a former FSB agent Yuli who had orchestrated the whole plot to frame Boris and stop the exchange.
Alec, for his part is, contemplating his next move, looking to carve out a new path on his own terms. In a way, both Alec and Rose are at a crossroads. Marissa’s also navigating a similar situation, deciding to sell her place and start over. For all of them, it’s about closing one chapter and moving on to something new.
The finale also gives us a quiet but powerful moment when Alec is deciding which picture to use for his book. He picks the scarred one, acknowledging everything he’s been through and how it’s shaped him. It’s a small, yet significant choice that speaks volumes about his character.
And of course, Rose’s decision to move on from MI6 and letting Alec know that she has decided to open her own investigation agency in DC because she wants to make their relationship a priority that they are both ready to make. This step answers the question from the beginning of the season. Will Rose choose Alec? We now know the answer and it warms my heart to see season 2 end with Rose and Alec solid.
Just when it seems like things are winding down, things take a turn. Alec realizes he’s being followed, setting up the next season of his story. It’s that signature "The Irrational" suspense, keeping us on our toes right until the very end.
What a season finale. We can’t wait to see where the next season takes them.
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