Gungrave Season 1 Episode 11 Heat
- TVMA
- December 15, 2003
- 24 min
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6.9 (131)
Brandon confronts Harry over the recent bloodshed, questioning his true motives, but Harry only responds with a cryptic message about "ascending to new heights." Meanwhile, with Milly and Mika supporting her, Maria prepares to make a public announcement regarding Millennion's participation in the city's restructuring, but the occasion is interrupted when two men open fire at her from across the street. As Maria flees the scene with Mika, they are pursued by a group of attackers and are forced to hide in an abandoned building.
Brandon receives word of the attack and rushes to their location, facing intense opposition from the pursuing gunmen. With Milly's help, he manages to fend them off and escort Maria and Mika to safety. Later, they receive a call from Big Daddy, who reveals the extent of Harry's corruption and warns them that they must eliminate him before he can inflict any more damage.
As Brandon and the others try to come up with a plan to take down Harry, they are confronted by a new threat: six members of the syndicate who have been augmented with powerful, cybernetic implants. These "Resurrected" soldiers prove to be nearly invincible, with the ability to regenerate from injuries and even reattach severed limbs. Brandon is forced to fight them off alone, pushing his abilities to their limits in a desperate attempt to protect his friends and defeat the enemy.
As the battle rages on, Brandon invokes memories of his past and the people he has lost along the way. He holds a private conversation with his former mentor, Bear Walken, acknowledging the guilt he feels over his actions as a member of Millennion and vowing to make things right. In a moment of clarity, Brandon resolves to sacrifice everything to eliminate Harry and bring an end to the cycle of violence perpetuated by Millennion.
In the explosive finale of the episode, Brandon and Harry face off in a final, climactic battle. Brandon's transformation from a loyal henchman to an avenging angel is complete, as he unleashes a torrent of destruction on Harry and the remaining members of Millennion. The episode ends with the fates of the major characters hanging in the balance, as the viewer is left to wonder which side, if any, will ultimately emerge victorious.