In the season finale of The CW's "Wild Cards," titled "Romancing the Egg," Max Mitchell and her estranged husband, Olivier Laroche, join forces for one last heist. The episode begins with an explanation of Olivier's return to the US after abandoning Max two years prior. Max has stolen four of Olivier's properties for just $1 each, a move that was part of a larger plan to lure him back.
Max's plan is multifaceted. She wants revenge for her father, George, who is in prison due to Olivier's trickery. Additionally, she aims to get Olivier arrested, as his status with Interpol makes him a high-priority target for the police. The heist targets the Russian Imperial Egg, a priceless artifact currently in the possession of business tycoon Jeremiah Greaves. Greaves is known for throwing lavish parties to show off his acquisitions, and the mayor's attendance at these events means that Chief Li and his team are in charge of security.
The plan involves Max, Ellis, and Olivier working together to steal the egg. Olivier is the only one who can crack the vault's lock, but Max and Ellis have their own agendas. They intend to use the heist to clear Max's probation and reduce George's sentence. Commissioner Russo approves the plan but warns of severe consequences if there are any deviations.
As the heist unfolds, Max and Ellis navigate a series of challenges. Graves' bedroom is equipped with a special alarm system that measures his exact weight, and any discrepancy triggers the alarm. Ellis cleverly distracts Graves, allowing Ricky to obtain the exact weight needed to avoid detection. However, Graves has recently installed an additional digital lock on the vault, connected to his watch. Max quickly adapts, using her sleight of hand to grab the watch and pass it to Olivier, who successfully cracks the vault and steals the egg.
Despite the initial success, Olivier decides to run off with the egg, leading to a tense standoff with Ellis. However, before they can make a plan, Detectives Simmons and Yates arrive and arrest Olivier. As promised, Russo and Li grant Ellis his full status as a detective and end Max's probation. George's sentence is also commuted to a single year.
In a surprising twist, it is revealed that Max and Ricky had been planning the robbery for over a year. They had installed a secret passage to the vault and switched the original egg with a fake before Olivier even attempted the heist. Max and Ellis have an emotional goodbye before she leaves the country, but Max later returns to give Ellis a flash drive containing information about the person who killed his brother, Daniel.
"Romancing the Egg" is a thrilling finale that showcases Max's cunning and strategic mind. The episode not only wraps up the main plot but also leaves viewers with intriguing questions about the identity of Daniel's killer. With its blend of deception, action, and emotional depth, the finale sets the stage for potential future adventures for Max and Ellis.