The Broker In Jurassic World: Chaos Theory Fully Explained

The following contains spoilers for Jurassic World: Chaos Theory season 2, now streaming on Netflix

Jurassic World: Chaos Theory reveals the identity of the dinosaur Broker, and it gives the show a deeper connection to the rest of the franchise. Focusing on most of the Nublar Six, Chaos Theory has pushed the main characters from Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous into a dangerous world. Especially after the apparent death of Brooklynn at the hands of a mysterious conspiracy, the main characters from Jurassic World: Chaos Theory have been hot on the trail of the Broker.

However, Brooklynn’s mission in Chaos Theory season 2 ends up exposing more about the conspiracy. The real power player behind the events of season 2 has actually appeared in a previous entry of the series, and has the potential to become the driving villain for the franchise going forward. Here is how Chaos Theory season 2 reveals the truth behind the Broker and how she factors into the overarching lore of the Jurassic Park timeline.

The Broker Is Soyona Santos, The Dinosaur Smuggler From Jurassic World Dominion

Soyona Connects Chaos Theory Directly To Dominion

The Broker in Jurassic World: Chaos Theory season 2 turns out to be Soyona Santos, the mysterious power player who factored into the plot of Jurassic World: Dominion. Played by Dichen Lachman in both the show and film, Santos is a powerful figure within the dinosaur black market. Santos was one of the more dangerous human characters in Dominion, working to help smuggle dinosaurs to the highest bidder.

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This put her into direct conflict with the heroes of that film, who — like the Nublar Six — believe dinosaurs fit into the ecosystem. Santos is a cold and calculating figure in both the film and show, with a knowledge and expertise that allows her to effectively control dinosaurs. This is especially evident in Chaos Theory, where her tactics and conditioning are so effective that can help overcome other training that scientists imparted on dinosaurs. Santos’ role in Chaos Theory further cements her as a major factor in the Jurassic World franchise.

Soyona Santos’ Dinosaur Operation Is Bigger In Jurassic World: Chaos Theory (Cloning vs Smuggling)

Santos’ Dinosaur Plan Went From Clones To Smuggling

One of the big reveals of Chaos Theory season 2 is that a group of people, including the Soyona Santos, are working to genetically modify and clone their own kinds of dinosaurs. As Brooklynn discovers “Lab Partners Part 2,” Santos sees greater potential in creating her own line of dinosaurs. Instead of hunting, capturing, and transporting dinosaurs, this would allow Santos to effectively turn dinosaurs into a commodity. In this sense, Santos shares a common motivation found in many flawed characters across the course of the franchise — the belief that they can control an inherently wild nature.

Unlike previous villains in the Jurassic franchise, however, Santos seems to be aware of the dangers associated with this and does everything she can to remain ahead of potential problems. This means that even clever attempts to bring her down fall apart. Given her presence in Jurassic World: Dominion and her apparent return to the world of smuggling, it’s clear she’ll survive the events of Chaos Theory.

Soyona Santos’ Partnership With Biosyn Explained

Santos Has Connections To One Of Jurassic World‘s Oldest Villains

A common element between Santos’ appearance in both Jurassic World: Dominion and Jurassic World: Chaos Theory comes down to her apparent partnership with Biosyn. A leading genetics company that was teased as a rival of Hammond’s company in Jurassic Park, Biosyn has been an underlying threat in the franchise since the very beginning of the series. Jurassic World: Dominion hinted at a connection between her and the company, something that is reiterated in Jurassic World: Chaos Theory.

Biosyn is confirmed in Chaos Theory season 2 to be working with Santos, with the Broker escaping the events of the season with no consequences. Escaping from the rest of the Nublar Six alongside Brooklynn, Santos confirms to the young woman that she will continue to be partnered with the company. Santos working alongside Biosyn could be the key to expanding her smuggling efforts in future seasons (and give Brooklynn a chance to target a major franchise villain), all while setting the stage for their partnership to continue into the events of Jurassic World: Dominion.

Chaos Theory Connecting To Jurassic World Dominion Sets Up The Franchise’s Future

Jurassic World: Chaos Theory Including Santos Connects The Show Directly To The Films

The Jurassic World franchise hasn’t had an entry since 2022’s Jurassic World: Dominion, although the upcoming Jurassic World Rebirth is poised to bring audiences back into a dinosaur infested world. Although Chaos Theory technically happens before the events of Dominion, the return of Santos to the franchise highlights her importance to the series going forward. Santos’ survival and partnership with Biosyn, which was hinted at in Dominion, seems to be the primary thread setting up Jurassic World Chaos Theory season 3.

While the Nublar Six might not interact directly with the film characters or plot, their existence on the sidelines of the film’s plot underscores the interconnected nature that had previously been somewhat downplayed. This makes Chaos Theory and Santos more important to the overarching series lore, with the show expanding Santos’ presence. It’s possible her advancements and genetic work could even be repurposed by others to create more clones of the dinosaurs.

Why The Broker Is Letting Brooklynn Live & Working With Her

Santos Develops A Surprising Connection With Brooklynn

In both Chaos Theory and Dominion before it, Santos proved to be a ruthless operator who had little restraint when it came to dispatching people who got in her way. However, she has shown an extraordinary amount of patience for Brooklynn. She’s manipulated her and circumstances around her to keep her close, seemingly to use her to find the rest of the Nublar Six. However, Santos seems to gain an apparent appreciation for Brooklynn after she saves her life.

Although she’s proven willing to activate traps to kill Brooklyn if she needs to, it’s clear in the final moments of Chaos Theory season 2 that Santos would prefer to keep Brooklynn alive. Although there could be additional motivations unseen by the audience, part of this seems to genuinely stem from an appreciation for Brooklynn’s potential in Chaos Theory‘s future. Santos could see a possible ally (or failing that, a pawn) in the young woman, and could continue to shape her into a genuine threat.

The Broker Is The New Jurassic World Villain

Santos Is One Of The Franchise’s Best Villains

Due to the casually lethal nature of the dinosaurs present in the Jurassic World franchise, overarching human villains are hard to find. Although some do exist, they don’t tend to last long in the series. Santos seems to be the exception to the rule. As a broker with connections to both the black market and the corporations that operate in the light of day, Santos can fit into multiple antagonistic roles within the franchise going forward.

Santos’ role in Chaos Theory highlights this dangerous nature, with the character casually dispatching minor characters who fail her. Santos’ has the kind of personal rapport with the heroes that makes for a more compelling character. She survived the events of Jurassic World: Dominion, and could easily return in future films. Jurassic World: Chaos Theory does a great job of expanding on the character and highlighting her potential as Jurassic World‘s overarching villain.

Set in the Jurassic World universe, this series explores the unpredictable consequences of cloning dinosaurs, focusing on the ethical and environmental dilemmas faced by scientists and park rangers. As chaos unfolds, characters grapple with the prehistoric creatures’ integration into the modern world, highlighting the fragile balance between humanity and nature.

Cast

Paul-Mikél Williams , Sean Giambrone , Darren Barnet , Raini Rodriguez , Kausar Mohammed , Kiersten Kelly , Anaiya Asomugha , Carmen Moore , Steve Blum

Release Date

May 24, 2024

Seasons

2

Showrunner

Scott Kreamer , Aaron Hammersley

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