Blood & Treasure Season 2 Episode 7 The Ravens of Shangri-La

In episode 7 of Blood & Treasure season 2, titled The Ravens of Shangri-La, we are taken on a thrilling adventure that involves the search for an ancient artifact that could help our heroes locate the final resting place of Cleopatra, which they believe is hidden somewhere in Asia.

The episode opens with Danny (Matt Barr) and Lexi (Sofia Pernas) in pursuit of a group of thieves who have stolen a valuable Aztec artifact from a museum. During the chase, they learn about the existence of a secret society known as 'The Ravens of Shangri-La' who are rumored to have connections to Cleopatra and extensively deal with stolen artifacts. The Ravens, as they are called, are a group of experts who have specialized in the trade of priceless treasures and are notorious for their skill in theft and smuggling. They are believed to have possession of a map that could lead our heroes to the elusive location of the Pharaoh's tomb.

Danny and Lexi realize that they need to infiltrate the society to gain access to the map, and for that, they require the help of someone who can pass as a Raven. They seek out Father Chuck (Mark Gagliardi), a former Raven who has attempted to leave his past life behind and now resides in a Buddhist monastery, and who is privy to the inner workings of the society.

In a well-crafted scene, Danny and Lexi visit Father Chuck and convince him to return to the life he left behind and help them infiltrate the society. Father Chuck actively refuses at first but eventually agrees to help, and the group sets off on their mission.

Once inside the society, the team quickly realizes that it is not going to be an easy infiltration. The Ravens are a closely knit organization, and Father Chuck's knowledge is limited to what he knows from the books. Danny and Lexi must pass themselves off as experienced Ravens and quickly learn that the society is not an entirely law-abiding one. Furthermore, there seems to be a much deeper connection to the location of Cleopatra's tomb, and evidence of a nefarious plot to use the location's secrets for profit is revealed.

As the plot thickens, the team must navigate the society's dangerous hierarchy while still hindering any attempts at profiting from Cleopatra's tomb's discovery. However, their plan soon faces unforeseen barriers when inter-factional conflict becomes the order of the day. With their roles in the society exposed, the team must now figure out a way to escape with their lives intact.

The Raven of Shangri-La unveils the Ravens as an enigmatic organization, steeped in history and secrets that the team is unraveling. The episode explores this mysterious society and its ambiguous motivations and provides a deeper understanding of the stakes and risks of the quest to find the location of Cleopatra's tomb.

The episode also features impressive acting on Sofia Pernas's part, whose portrayal of Lexi unleashes a new level of badassery as she subverts gender roles, taking on suspicious Ravens and taking advantage of Danny's distraction to perform a critical mission. Additionally, Father Chuck's history with the Ravens is an interesting twist that adds depth to his character.

Overall, The Raven of Shangri-La is a compelling episode rich in plot and character development. It pushes the story forward, bringing new revelations about the Ravens and their connection to the search for Cleopatra's tomb. With superior acting performances, an intriguing narrative, and exciting action, the episode leaves us eagerly anticipating what's coming next.