Butterfly Episode 1 wastes no time plunging us into darkness, and right there, amidst the chaos, is Caddis. This dark and secretive network is more than just a spy agency; it's a major power player operating well outside official channels.
In Episode 1, we see that Caddis is ruthless, globally connected, and willing to betray even its own. It's also personal for David Jung, the show's main character, who founded the agency before leaving it.
Now he's back in the game, and Caddis is in his crosshairs.
Caddis: The ruthless machine behind the curtain in Butterfly Episode 1
From the very first mission we see in Butterfly, Caddis proves it is not a team you'd ever want to cross or go against. They run their operations with precision, combining high-tech surveillance with some old-fashioned trickery.
In Episode 1, their target isn't a small fish to fry because it's actually the Russian ambassador in Seoul. The operation goes smoothly: Rebecca, one of their top agents, infiltrates a luxury hotel with a fake baby bump and a smile. Behind the scenes, agents disguised as karaoke staff give her real-time instructions.
The swap of a phone, the "heart attack," the clean getaway - it all hints at a bit too much Caddis control. But this control? After all, it does come with a price. The agency answers to no one, sells secrets to the highest bidder, and will eliminate anyone who gets in its way. Even their own operatives aren't safe.
This episode of Butterfly makes that clear when Rebecca learns Caddis ordered her death without hesitation- a move that shows just how cold-blooded their hierarchy truly is.
David Jung’s complicated history with Caddis
Before becoming a man on the run, David Jung was the creator of Caddis. Nine years ago, he built it together with Juno. Yeah, the woman now making the decisions. But when the agency's morals shifted toward profit over principles, David faked his death and vanished. For nearly ten years, Caddis operated without him, raising his estranged daughter Rebecca into one of their most dangerous assets.
Episode 1 hints at why David returned. He's not just looking for information; he's there to rescue Rebecca from Caddis' control. But trying to dismantle something you've built is a messy task. Caddis still operates on systems David helped create, and their global reach means every move he makes in Korea is watched. The tension between David's insider knowledge and Caddis' current power makes their cat-and-mouse game exciting to watch.
Juno: The ice-cold face of Caddis power
Every spy organization needs a mastermind, doesn't it? And for Caddis, that's where Juno comes in. Played with sharp precision, she's not the kind of leader who raises her voice because she simply doesn't need to.
Juno's strength is her ability to turn loyalty into a weapon. In Episode 1 of Butterfly, she questions a former operative effortlessly, then eliminates him the moment he's no longer useful. Her leadership style keeps everyone guessing, including Rebecca. One moment she's praising her for a successful mission, the next she's authorizing a hit without warning. This unpredictability keeps Caddis agents constantly on edge.
More importantly, it reveals why David's struggle against the agency feels personal. Juno's influence on Rebecca isn't just professional; it's manipulative, transforming her into someone David hardly recognizes anymore.
Episode 1 of Butterfly shows Caddis as more than just a background - it's a living, breathing threat that drives the entire story. With a founder now turned enemy, a leader who never follows the rules, and operatives caught in a web of loyalty and betrayal, the agency feels unstoppable. But with David Jung back, Caddis might finally face someone who knows exactly how to dismantle it from within.
Stay tuned to SoapCentral for more.