The repercussions from last week's episode are front and center this week, as VICAP comes under heavy scrutiny from the higher-ups in the bureau in the form of Agent Tony Herman (David Hewlett). From early on viewers learn from dialogue that Herman has a long history with Paul Krendler and he's determined to take this opportunity to either get VICAP demoted or at least make them less ineffectual. Clarice in particular is given great opportunities to pursue other avenues in exchange for turning on Krendler and at first the audience may think she's willing, given her own history with Kredler.