Bad Man

**Bad Man**" is the fourth episode of Season 2 of the Netflix series  *Sweet Tooth* and twelfth episode overall. It aired on April 27, 2023.

## Synopsis

*As Big Man reckons with sins of the past, Gus becomes a target of anger and suspicion, Rani's misgivings multiply, and Becky begins basic training.*

## Plot

In Factory Town, the citizens celebrate the discovery of a cure for the H5G9 Virus.

Meanwhile, the time has come for Aimee and Jepperd to skip town as they’ve gotten in contact with a group of mercenaries known as the Air Lords. Aimee promises they can be trusted, but they are soon kidnapped by them.

Aimee negotiates a deal with the Air Lords’ leader Dolly. If they can help free the hybrid children from the zoo, they can take whatever spoils of war they find at the place. Jepperd mentions the zoo being packed with food, medicine, guns, and even a tank. Dolly agrees to aid in this rescue mission.

It’s not all smooth sailing, though. Early on, Jepperd clashes with one of the Air Lords called Rufus, who hates hybrids. They get into a fight while Aimee maps out the Last Men's setup within the zoo.

Outside their base, Aimee and Jepperd discuss the fight. Aimee says they need to communicate better and work together to help free the kids. Jepperd opens up about his past some more, confessing to being a hybrid catcher for the Last Men. He feels guilty for his actions but needs Aimee to know the truth. Aimee is hurt by Jepperd’s confession and starts to punch him; angered that she ever trusted him.

Later, Aimee changes the gang’s plans and leaves Jepperd behind because of this betrayal. He chases after them in a stolen vehicle, though.

Back at the zoo, Gus is questioned by the hybrid children. He admits that he only lied to protect them, but they’ve all lost their trust in Gus anyway.

He is shunned by the group and Bobby is the only one who will still socialize with Gus. He uses Gus’ pliers to remove his tracker collar.

Now free, Bobby decides to escape via a pipe. Gus helps him to freedom. Once again, the group is angry that Gus has worked alone, endangering someone else’s life. Wendy and the others fear that Bobby will be hurt now. Gus then apologizes for his impulsive actions.

Meanwhile, Aditya uses the research chickens to formulate a cure. It works effectively, destroying the virus completely. Rani arrives as he is celebrating, but she sees the blood on Aditya’s face. He has killed Peter to achieve his goals. Rani starts to distance herself from her husband.

Abbot returns just in time to find Aditya finalizing the first dose of the cure. He takes it from Aditya, worried he’ll have no leverage over the scientist once Rani is cured. Abbot invites Aditya and Rani to dinner later that night to celebrate the creation of the cure.

Meanwhile, Johnny speaks with Rani in private. Now that Abbot is back; she must have an escort with her at all times. Rani’s freedom appears to have been short-lived. While the two talk, Johnny accidentally reveals that Abbot is his brother.

At dinner, Rani makes Abbot aware of this secret. She knows Abbot and Johnny are brothers. She’s also invited Johnny to the meal behind Abbot’s back. It’s an awkward affair, with Rani testing Abbot’s patience. Abbot toasts Aditya and Rani on the discovery. He then talks about his history with Johnny and his vow to always protect his brother.

The meal ends with Abbot informing the others that the Three have finally agreed to hear his proposal, although he refuses to explain what this proposal is just yet.

Back in their room, Rani and Aditya argue the scientist seems to be falling under Abbot’s spell.

Elsewhere, Becky trains with the Last Men recruits and stands out as the most promising among them. Along with Jordan, she is assigned a mission. They are to punish a family harboring hybrids and take the creatures to the zoo. Once the mission is complete, they will be branded as official Last Men.

The guards threaten the hybrid children in the zoo. They’ve found Gus’ cuddly toy Dog and fear the children are able to escape and return to their cell whenever they please. They taunt them with news of Peter’s death. Angered by Aditya’s betrayal, Gus escapes the cell and runs right into Abbot.

## Cast and characters

### Starring

* Nonso Anozie as Thomas Jepperd
* Christian Convery as Gus
* Adeel Akhtar as Dr.Aditya Singh
* Stefania LaVie Owen as Becky Walker/Bear
* Dania Ramirez as Aimee Eden
* Aliza Vellani as Rani Singh
* Naledi Murray as Wendy Eden
* Yonas Kibreab as Finn Fox
* Christopher Cooper Jr. as Teddy Turtle
* Marlon Williams as Johnny Abbot
* Neil Sandilands as General Douglas Abbot
* James Brolin voices the Narrator

### Co-starring

* Amie Donald as Maya Monkey
* Elin Minchin as Jojo
* Apii Pukeiti as Otto
* Zoey Javierto as Junior
* Ravi Narayan as Earl
* Harvey Gui as Max
* Cyan Lin Scott as Hanna
* Aeon Lin Scott as Anna
* Ruby Dawn Hall as Haley
* Eden Hart as Batista
* Mark Sole as Barnes
* Josh Randall as Hulk
* George Ferrier as Jordan
* Erroll Shand as Rufus
* Bree Peters as Dolly
* Adam Gardiner as Sergeant Swod
* Zane Fleming as Butterball
* Romy Hooper as Perla
* Benjamin Sawyer as Drill Sergeant
* Quentin Warren as Lieutenant Lou
* Thomas Sainsbury as Dudley
* Simba Matshe as Seamus