So, Weaving’s character began habitually tracking Neo’s actions and fighting him when he could.

He was no longer an Agent, and therefore became a Program that was independent of the Matrix itself.

Smith also managed to liberate himself from the Matrix in another way, and without needing Neo.

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Smith also managed to liberate himself from the Matrix in another way, and without needing Neo.

Neo emerged victorious, which once more confined Smith to the Matrix.

Even before then, he was a standout among his peers, which was also the case for Neo.

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The two characters always seemed destined to cross paths and clash as spectacularly as they have throughoutThe Matrix.

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