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Which crew member betrays Morpheus in “The Matrix”?

Last updated: March 31, 2026

It's been 27 years (literally to the day) since "The Matrix" hit theaters, so spoilers are fair game. Morpheus' whole plan required absolute secrecy and total loyalty from his crew, but what's a sci-fi epic without a trap? Which crew member cut a deal with Agent Smith to betray Morpheus?

Correct Answer: Cypher

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I'm not saying I'd sell out humanity for a simulated steak dinner, but after nine years of eating gray mush on a hovercraft in the post-apocalyptic sewers of Earth, I at least understand the temptation of wanting back in the simulation. That said, Cypher still sucks and I'll never forgive him for what he did to Dozer, Apoc, and Switch (again, spoilers are fair game). I won't lay all the blame at Morpheus' feet, but I feel like some logs tracking who was jacking into the Matrix could've avoided this.

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