Warning: Spoilers lie ahead for Monarch: Legacy of Monsters!

Cate's backstory adds complexity to her character, as she not only cheated on Dani but also left her behind during the G-Day incident. Cate's conflicted relationship with Dani parallels her own father's actions, as both have secrets and have left their loved ones without much explanation. It remains uncertain if Dani is alive or dead, leaving room for potential exploration and character development in future episodes or a second season.

With more finally revealed about the character, Anna Sawai shares some insight on Cate's tragic backstory in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. The Monsterverse show follows the American schoolteacher as she learns her father had a secret family while also working for the titular organization and teams up with her newly discovered half-brother to find their dad after he was believed to be dead. Episode 5, entitled "The Way Out", offered more of...