Death and Other Details: Exquisite opens with Rufus telling the reader that he was a little loose with the truth. Cotesworth explains that he and Danny were operating on a hunch. Flashbacks are used, there is that trend again; a la Sam Spade, the first being Danny and Leila.
The future murder victim and the clickbait writer, reveal their own truth to one another. Danny explains that he was hired by the Chuns to ferret out any information about Leila and Anna. Danny tells Leila that he knows she is a real journalist who met Anna through her work.
an exquisite truth?
Leila explains that her “new” family, the Colliers, were not part of her investigation. She also tells Danny that he needs to stop asking questions. He is murdered later by Winnie. This moment segways into a scene with Rufus and Leila.
More truth comes to light. Rufus recaps that the Colliers were victims of Viktor Sams. When he mentions the banned dye, Leila has no idea what he is talking about. The investigator reveals that he will not stop his search for the truth.
Sunil and Imogene have successfully dropped off the “stowaways.” Imogene complains about her lack of progress. She still cannot uncover the truth about Danny’s death and that worthless bill of lading.
All this before the opening credits.
Imogene and Sunil take a break, separate rooms, and drop off the lading paperwork to someone Sunil knows.
Interesting Interval
Tripp and the politician snap at one another. They then move away from anger to sex. Anna cheats on Leila and we are privy to the uncomfortable aftermath.
Leila relives the moment she makes the Victor Sams connection and her car accident. Anna tells her they will speak with Dr Mark “in the morning.” Lewellyn makes a pass at Hilde. The inspector rebuffs him. The Priest reveals to Celia that he wants out of their agreement. Rufus admits that he does not work for the Chuns now.
The Colliers continue fighting amongst themselves. Imogene and Sunil continue to bond. The negotiations with the Chuns continue until Lawrence sabotages the final sign off. Leila discovers a hidden camera. Someone is watching the reporter and her wife.
Sunil and Imogene pick up a tail as they drop off that bill of lading. Alexandra confronts Llewellyn in the lift. Inspector Erikson catches that pass and Imogene tells her companion the truth about Cotesworth.
Rufus connects the dots and “finds” Viktor Sams.
sex and sams
This ode to Agatha Christie Poirot mysteries includes a lot of coital connections. Everyone is having sex with everyone else and Sams can, apparently, see it all. We have yet to see just what this criminal mastermind’s motives are. There is no doubt, however, that Rufus and his many new recruits will solve this crime. A crime that grows more complex at every turn.
This is splendid stuff and it is streaming at Hulu. Stop by and enjoy this offering.
Remember.
Details matter.
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