Ep 3. Caught Red-Handed

In Braquo season 1 episode 3, titled "Caught Red-Handed," the storyline takes a dramatic turn as Eddy Caplan (played by Jean-Hugues Anglade) and his crew engage in a risky mission to recover evidence against Vogel (Geoffroy Thiebaut), a notorious pimp with powerful political connections. The team comes across a chance to pull off a sting operation to catch Vogel red-handed, but things quickly spiral out of control.

The episode opens with Vogel's brothel under surveillance, as Caplan and his team prepare for the mission. They devise a plan to wire one of the prostitutes to gather evidence, but things start to fall apart when she panics and almost blows the operation. The stakes are high, and tensions run deep as Caplan's team tries to recover from the setback.

Meanwhile, Theo (Nicolas Duvauchelle), a young police officer who works with Caplan, becomes obsessed with hunting down their former boss, who is responsible for the death of one of their men. As Theo throws himself into the investigation, Caplan begins to worry that his partner is too close to the edge and could compromise their work.

As the operation against Vogel continues, Caplan and his crew encounter a series of obstacles that seem insurmountable. One of their team members is kidnapped, and they must risk everything to rescue him before it's too late. They also discover that Vogel has a secret weapon – a ruthless henchman who seems to be one step ahead of them at every turn.

As tensions rise and the stakes get higher, Caplan's team is pushed to the edge. They must decide how far they're willing to go to catch Vogel and bring him to justice. Along the way, they must confront their own demons and come to grips with the toll their work takes on their personal lives.

"Caught Red-Handed" is a gripping episode of Braquo that showcases the raw intensity and intricate storytelling that has made this series a standout in the crime drama genre. With masterful acting, taut writing, and heart-pumping action, this episode will leave viewers on the edge of their seats and hungry for more.