Gen V: Why did Cate betray the other supes?
Cate, one of the characters in Gen V, has been manipulated by Indira Shetty, the dean, into performing memory wipes on the group of supes. Cate has been working as a sleeper agent for Shetty for three years, under the guise of tea parties and affectionate gestures. Shetty's true agenda is revealed during an argument with Dr. Cardosa, where she mentions perfecting a virus to control young supes. It becomes clear that Shetty is taking orders from Vought International, who wants to gain complete control over supes for their own profit. Welcome to late-stage capitalism, Vought-style.In episode 5, the party that nobody can remember takes place, and Marie and Jordan wake up together. They both feel a sense of excitement and happiness about their connection, but Marie is unable to fully express her feelings because her memories were wiped by Cate. During the time that nobody can recall, the group was also fitted with tracking devices, causing Marie to scratch her neck as she senses their presence. However, when Marie shares this information with Cate, she wipes her memory again, making it difficult for Marie to communicate what she feels.The episode takes a turn when Emma visits Sam, who is experiencing mental trauma. Sam starts to hallucinate, with Emma appearing to him as a puppet and taunting him. His hallucinations escalate into a full psychotic episode, and he imagines the Vought security team as puppets, tearing them apart. It becomes evident that Sam and Emma have a strong connection, as they both have experienced trauma and could benefit from someone who understands and supports them.During this visit, Sam reveals to Emma that Cate has been visiting his cell and repeatedly wiping Luke's memory of him under Shetty's orders. When Emma shares this information with Marie, they confront Cate, who is in tears. Cate touches Andre's temples, allowing him to remember everything she made him forget. However, Andre, shattered and angry over what she has taken from him, calls Cate a monster.In Gen V, it seems like Andre, Marie, Jordan, Emma, and Sam are now united against the larger conspiracy they have uncovered. The extent of the conspiracy and the true intentions of Vought International are still unknown, but the core group of supes is determined to fight back and expose the corruption they have uncovered.Overall, Cate has been manipulated by Shetty into performing memory wipes on the group of supes, and her true allegiance lies with the corporate interests of Vought International. As the story unfolds, the characters are faced with the difficult task of unraveling the conspiracy and finding a way to regain control of their lives and powers.