Axel's past is revealed as a major plot point in episode 11. He was one of the inmates experimented on during human trials for a Hapna prototype and is the only survivor. This is why the assassin Soryu, hired by INSCOM, is targeting him. Axel's unique history explains why he was handpicked for the Lazarus team despite his prison break skills not being obviously useful for finding Dr. Skinner.

Episode 11 features intense action sequences, particularly a chaotic fight between Axel and the assassin Soryu. The episode is noted for its cool visuals and fight choreography, highlighting Axel's struggle against his pursuer.

In episode 11, Eleina and Doug travel to Islamabad, Pakistan, to track down the elusive hacker known as Popcorn Wizard. Their mission is part of the Lazarus team's effort to locate Dr. Skinner and uncover more about the Hapna crisis.

INSCOM is actively pursuing Axel and the Lazarus team in episode 11. They have placed a hit on Axel due to his past and the threat he poses. Hersch, the Lazarus manager, attempts to negotiate with INSCOM to lift the hit on Axel but fails, showing the organization's antagonistic role in the story.

Episode 11 reveals that Popcorn Wizard is monitoring the readings of the artificial heart remotely from Pakistan. This hacker is a key figure connected to Dr. Skinner and the Hapna drug crisis, and her involvement is crucial to the Lazarus team's investigation.