Season 1 - Episode 4 — The Tyrant

: Lim Sang is shot multiple times and jumps into a river; he is later rescued by an infected Ja-gyeong. A post-credits epilogue reveals Ja-gyeong’s origin, suggesting she was an escaped test subject from the same project as the protagonist in the movie The Witch . Tyrant (2014 FX Series)

Critics have noted that while the series functions as a standalone limited thriller, its ending leaves several open questions, potentially setting the stage for future projects within Director Park Hoon-jung’s shared cinematic universe. The Tyrant Season 1 - Episode 4

Since airing, "The Tyrant Season 1 - Episode 4" has been hailed as a high watermark for the series. The Vulture called it "a brutal, breathless hour that redefines narrative betrayal." IGN gave it a 9.5/10, praising the gala sequence as "2025’s best action scene." : Lim Sang is shot multiple times and