Ep 5. Absalom

In season 2 episode 5 of Taken titled "Absalom", the team led by Bryan Mills is tasked with rescuing a group of activists who have been kidnapped in Yemen. The activists are part of a group advocating for democracy and human rights in the country, and their kidnapping is suspected to be the work of the government.

As Bryan and his team begin their mission, they quickly find themselves under attack from a group of well-armed militants. The team manages to fight off the attackers and continues on their mission, determined to rescue the activists and expose the corruption of the Yemeni government.

In the course of their mission, Bryan is forced to confront his own past when he comes face to face with a former colleague who betrayed him and left him for dead years earlier. The encounter brings up painful memories for Bryan but also gives him a chance to settle old scores and find closure.

As the team gets closer to rescuing the activists, they discover that the kidnappers are not just government agents but also include members of a powerful mercenary group. The mercenaries are determined to stop the team from exposing their involvement in the kidnapping and are willing to do whatever it takes to protect their interests.

With time running out, Bryan and his team must navigate a series of dangerous obstacles to reach the kidnapped activists and bring them to safety. The team faces a final showdown with the mercenaries, leading to a tense and action-packed finale.

In "Absalom", Taken delivers another thrilling episode filled with high-stakes action and political intrigue. As the team battles against powerful enemies to rescue innocent victims, Bryan Mills is forced to confront his own demons and rediscover his sense of purpose. The result is a gripping and emotionally-charged episode that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats from start to finish.