Trapped inside his own mind after relinquishing control of his body to Ultron, Vision searches for a way to escape. Along the way, he witnesses how Ultron interacts with Tommy and Jocasta before facing a decision that could unleash all the AIs into the world.

Warning: Spoilers Below

Guiding Tommy

Vision, E.D.I.T.H., F.R.I.D.A.Y., DUM-E, and U remain confined to the attic where Ultron was previously imprisoned. They need to find a way out, but first they must figure out what Ultron is doing with Vision's body.

E.D.I.T.H. comes up with a way to use the televisions in the attic to access security footage throughout the house. Unfortunately, the footage is delayed, so they are essentially watching events that happened hours earlier. Nevertheless, they manage to observe Ultron taking Tommy to a pub.

During their conversation, Ultron tries to get Tommy to open up about his relationship with Vision. Tommy admits that he doesn't really know what to make of his supposed father. Ultron takes the opportunity to question whether Vision is capable of loving him or truly being a father. Tommy turns the conversation around, suggesting that Ultron is afraid of never understanding human connections and will ultimately remain alone. Ultron allows Tommy to leave, claiming he has arranged transportation for him.

Mindspace

In the mindspace, the other AIs discover that the television guides in the attic contain encrypted messages. After deciphering them, they uncover communications between Ultron and Paladin. It turns out Ultron has been working with the bounty hunter and has provided him with information about Vision's whereabouts. Vision realizes that Tommy could be in danger and wants to get out of the attic immediately.

The problem is that the only way to escape is to lower the firewalls keeping Ultron contained. Doing so would also allow Ultron to access the outside world again. F.R.I.D.A.Y. strongly objects, knowing the danger that would create. Vision believes he has no choice if he wants to save Tommy.

Before making that decision, however, Vision investigates the footage of Ultron at the pub again. He notices something unusual and discovers that Ultron was actually meeting with the Butcherbird. The killer is revealed to be Jocasta, another synthezoid who was a love interest of Ultron in the comics.

Ultron and Jocasta

Vision and the others watch their conversation and discover that Ultron has something Jocasta needs. During the Tech Gala, he scanned Katerina Wells' (the current CEO of Josephine Carrington's company) face, which turns out to be the final biometric key Jocasta has been trying to obtain. The two continue their conversation in a series of virtual environments, including recreations of the Louvre and a record store.

Jocasta reveals that she once experienced love when she was human, but she cannot remember the details. She also explains that her life's work was stolen from her and that the future she envisioned was taken away. She compares herself to a bird trapped in a cage, recalling how watching flocks of starlings inspired her work and nicely tying to her Butcherbird nickname. Ultron seems fascinated by her, and their conversation eventually turns toward joining forces to change the world. Their ambitions sound increasingly dangerous, particularly when the possibility of murdering the world enters the discussion.

Freeing Ultron

Back in the attic, Ultron confronts Vision and reveals that Paladin has captured Tommy and is taking him to Madripoor. He gives Vision an ultimatum: lower the firewalls and allow him to escape, or watch Tommy suffer the consequences. Vision initially refuses, but realizes he cannot risk losing Tommy. He finally lowers the firewalls, freeing Ultron.

Vision pursues Ultron through the house, promising that he will come after him. Ultron seems almost pleased by the prospect, acknowledging that he would be disappointed if Vision didn't try. F.R.I.D.A.Y. follows Ultron into the digital world, leaving the others behind. Unfortunately, she disappears in the process, leaving Vision devastated and E.D.I.T.H. begins malfunctioning as she struggles with the loss of another friend. Vision comforts her until stabilizes. Then he decides it's time to wake up.

Madripoor

Vision regains control of his physical body aboard an airplane transporting exotic animals. He discovers that the plane is headed to Madripoor, where Paladin has taken Tommy. He also finds Lisa hiding aboard the aircraft. She explains that she is determined to save Tommy, and Vision makes it clear that he shares that goal.

With Vision and Lisa now working together, they head toward Madripoor to rescue Tommy. Meanwhile, Ultron is free, Jocasta has found a potential partner in him, and F.R.I.D.A.Y. is missing. Vision may have escaped his own mind, but his problems are far from over.

Final Thoughts

This was essentially Ultron's character development episode, and it delivers on all fronts. James Spader continues to dominate the screen in every scene he appears, giving Ultron's motivations more weight and depth. Of course, Ultron is traditionally a villain, even if he occasionally does things that benefit the heroes. That makes it difficult to figure out exactly what he's planning this time around.

The change of scenery to Madripoor has me excited about the storytelling possibilities ahead. We know Raza will be making his first appearance since Iron Man, the very first MCU film. That's an 18-year gap between appearances! Sharon Carter was also heavily involved in the action in Madripoor during The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Could she make an appearance? Plus, Lisa has joined forces with Ultron, and her comic-book counterpart becomes Coat of Arms. Could we see her evolve into a superhero?

Inject this show into my veins!

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