Damien Thorn, a war photographer, bears the weight of a harrowing experience from his time in Syria. This event compels him to confront a buried past and the unsettling truth of his own identity: he is, impossibly, the Antichrist.

The unveiling of Damien's secret casts him into the crosshairs of multiple plots. A shadowy benefactor then steps in, intervening during Damien's interrogation by Detective Shay.

Damien sought counsel from an old friend regarding Rutledge’s aims. Simone turned to the Church in search of understanding. Shay received a visitor who surprised her. And Rutledge, through careful maneuvering, managed to earn Damien's trust…

Damien and Rutledge obstruct Shay’s investigation, and simultaneously, Simone experiences a profound religious vision. The inquiry itself then veers into unforeseen territory.

An unexpected bond forms between Damien and a veteran of war, drawing Damien into a profoundly bleak and unsettling territory.

Damien’s path crossed with someone from his past, a figure held dear to his memory. Simultaneously, his investigation into the conspiracy that ensnared him led to a tense encounter with Rutledge.

Unexpected aid arrives for Damien. Shay tracks down Damien’s long-lost friend. A shadowy figure seeks Simone’s assistance. Rutledge extends to Damien a proposition that fulfills a deep longing.

Damien’s attempts to master his destiny precipitate a violent clash. Meanwhile, Greta and Simone encounter Veronica, while Shay suffers the loss of a crucial witness.

Damien sought Greta’s assistance, while Simone employed Veronica as a means of reaching Rutledge.

Rutledge and Lyons focus their attention on those closest to Damien, culminating in his ultimate sacrifice.