Noah Oppenheim

In the Oval Office, President Mitchell briefs former President Banner on a catastrophic cyber-attack that has brought the nation to the brink of collapse. She reveals the unprecedented surveillance powers being authorized to find the culprits and asks a reluctant Banner to lead the investigation because he is the only person the public still trusts.

George Banner and his wife Sheila discuss the political implications of him leading a controversial commission following a national crisis. They weigh the personal cost of his legacy against the immense power and responsibility the position holds in a polarized landscape.