Ep 4. The Kentucky Contract

In Treadstone season 1 episode 4, titled "The Kentucky Contract," the action shifts to Kentucky, where we get a glimpse into Bentley's (Jeremy Irvine) past as a marine. The episode opens with Bentley and his team being dispatched to carry out a mission in the Iraqi desert. However, things go awry when they're ambushed by enemy insurgents, resulting in the death of one of Bentley's team members.

In the present day, Bentley is grappling with PTSD and attempting to pick up the pieces of his life when he's approached by a former colleague, Tara Coleman (Tracy Ifeachor), who's now working for the CIA. Tara enlists Bentley's help in tracking down a corrupt Russian politician who's responsible for the murder of a CIA operative. The catch? The politician is currently in Kentucky, and Bentley has a past connection to the region.

Bentley agrees to help, but soon realizes that he's being followed by another Treadstone agent, SoYun (Han Hyo-joo), who's been tasked with tracking him and Tara down. As Bentley and Tara dig deeper into the politician's operations, they discover that he's linked to a local militia group, and they begin to suspect that their mission may be more dangerous than they initially realized.

Meanwhile, the episode also continues to follow Doug (Brian J. Smith) as he's taken in by a wealthy couple who believe him to be a down-on-his-luck artist. As Doug works to maintain his cover and avoid suspicion, he also continues to struggle with the haunting memories of his past as a Treadstone agent.

The episode culminates in a thrilling showdown at a local sawmill, where Bentley and Tara face off against the militia and SoYun in a tense and action-packed sequence that leaves the outcome of their mission in doubt.

Overall, "The Kentucky Contract" offers another satisfying installment in the ongoing saga of Treadstone, introducing new characters and plot threads while continuing to explore the complexities of the Treadstone program and the toll it takes on those involved.