: Merritt Rook views society as "sheep" who mindlessly follow rules, leading him to launch a crusade of psychological torture and public disruption to "wake people up".
: Rook orchestrates a massive public "freeze" at Grand Central Terminal, mocking the police and showcasing his ability to lead a crowd. [S9E17] Authority
: The episode explicitly references the Milgram studies, where participants were ordered to deliver increasingly painful (simulated) electric shocks to others. It highlights how individuals often surrender their moral compass to anyone they perceive as an "authority." : Merritt Rook views society as "sheep" who