The RecruitSeason 2’s premiere sealed the fate of Laura Haddock’s Maxine Meladze.

Owen’s possession of Max’s graymail ultimately leads to a high-stakes globe-throttlingactionadventure inThe Recruit’s debut season.

What Happened to Max in The Recruit Season 1 Ending?

The Recruit Laura Haddock as Max Meladze

Max instantly recognized her as Karolina, her only daughter.

However, before a tearful reunion ensued, she shot Max in the chest, which seemingly killed her.

I have no idea what it means."

Laura Haddock as Max in The Recruit Season 1, Episode 8

It could go either way there, I suppose."

Is Max Still Alive in The Recruit Season 2?

Owen tells Katalina the truth: he is a CIA lawyer and her mother is a high-valued CIA asset.

Maddie Hasson as Karolina/Nichka in The Recruit Season 1, Episode 8

The pair make a truce and Nichka eventually agrees to become a CIA asset like her mother.

It is quite unfortunate that no funeral or tribute was given to Max.

All episodes of the first two seasons ofThe Recruitare now streaming on Netflix.

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