Ep 2. The Cheat in the Retreat
- TV14
- September 23, 2013
- 42 min
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7.5 (817)
Bones season 9 episode 2 titled "The Cheat in the Retreat," sees the team investigating the death of a journalist whose body is found in a remote yoga retreat.
As the episode opens, Brennan is busy practicing her yoga moves while Sweets records her progress. When Sweets mentions that their yoga instructor has invited them to a retreat, Brennan initially declines but agrees to go after hearing that the retreat is located in the same area where a body has been found.
Upon arriving at the retreat, the team is introduced to the various individuals who have been attending the yoga classes and staying in the nearby cabins. With everyone a suspect, the team has their work cut out for them as they navigate through the multiple motives and possibilities.
As they begin their investigation, Hodgins discovers that the victim had a history of blackmailing individuals by threatening to reveal their secrets. This revelation leads the team to believe that the killer may have had something to hide.
Adding to the complexity of the case, Booth discovers that the victim had been sleeping with one of the yoga instructors, who is also a suspect in the case. As the investigation heats up, tensions rise amongst the individuals at the retreat, and secrets begin to reveal themselves.
Meanwhile, Sweets and Brennan discover that the retreat is not all it seems. In addition to covering up possible evidence related to the crime, they also uncover that the yoga instructor is not who he claims to be. This revelation sets up a final showdown between the team and the killer.
In the end, the team is able to solve the case, and justice is served. However, the experience at the retreat leaves the team with some lessons on the importance of self-care and taking breaks from the stress of their work.
"The Cheat in the Retreat" is an engaging episode that blends humor and mystery as the team investigates a crime in a unique setting. With multiple suspects and hidden secrets, this episode will keep viewers guessing until the very end.
