The climax of the episode is the publication of the story that breaks the dam. Sucheta Dalal’s investigative reporting exposes the nexus between Harshad Mehta and the banks. The impact is instantaneous: The stock market begins to shaky. The SBI calls in its money.

The bankers who facilitated the fraudulent transactions start getting cold feet. As the investigation intensifies, they realize they are equally liable. The camaraderie turns into a frantic effort to hide evidence.

The title refers to the bullfighting figure who delivers the final blow. In this episode, Madhavan acts as the matador, methodically cornering the "Big Bull".