In Episode Three, 'The Deep,' the fragile truce between land and sea shatters in claustrophobic tension and unexpected betrayal. Ambassador Barclay and a small delegation descend into the ocean's darkest trenches to meet Ambassador Salt, where the ocean-dwellers' home reveals both wonder and danger. As intimate moments forge surprising connections between enemies, a sudden act of violence—hidden inside a supposed gift—throws the mission into chaos, claiming lives and exposing how quickly hope can drown in mistrust.

Follow the harrowing ascent after the blast, the desperate rescue, and the haunting sense that this violent turn is only the beginning. This episode blends political intrigue, personal bonds, and a pulse-pounding thriller sequence that forces listeners to question who, if anyone, can be trusted when land and sea collide.