EPISODE CONTEXT

As the Part 2 premiere (episode 1 of 11), 'Overload' directly follows the conclusion of Part 1 where Sakamoto defended his quiet retirement against waves of assassins, and pivots the narrative into a significantly more dangerous phase with the introduction of death row inmate antagonists. This episode functions as both a tonal reset and a launchpad, establishing the new threat level and Shin's expanded role that will likely drive the season's core conflicts. Expect this premiere to lay groundwork that the remaining ten episodes will build upon with escalating confrontations.