Ep 4. Wake Up Grassroots

In BrainDead season 1 episode 4, titled "Wake Up Grassroots," things at Capitol Hill continue to become increasingly chaotic as the alien ants continue their takeover of the government officials. The episode focuses on a a senator whose love for the arts is turned against him as the ants hijack his creativity and turn it into a political weapon.

Meanwhile, Laurel, a documentary filmmaker and one of the show's main characters, continues her investigation into the ants and their sinister plans. She teams up with a documentarian who is known for his conspiracy theories and together, they try to uncover the truth behind the strange occurrences in the government.

As the ants' control over the officials becomes more apparent, tensions rise between the Republicans and Democrats, with both sides attempting to gain an upper hand over the other. However, the ants' influence reaches neither side and instead causes chaos within both parties.

Additionally, Laurel's brother, Luke, a Republican senator, continues his own investigation into the ants after his friend mysteriously dies. He discovers a connection between the deceased and the ants' takeover, leading him to further question the motives behind the ant invasion.

Overall, "Wake Up Grassroots" is a thrilling and humorous addition to the BrainDead series, with its political commentary and sci-fi elements providing a unique and entertaining viewing experience.