Ep 4. Part of the Deal

Detective Harry Bosch is back with another thrilling episode, "Part of the Deal", which takes the viewers through a rollercoaster ride of emotions and suspense. The episode starts with Bosch attending his daughter's graduation ceremony, where she is being honored as the valedictorian. Along with this moment of pride and joy, Bosch is also dealing with his personal demons, as memories of his mother's murder resurface.

As Bosch tries to keep himself focused, he is called on duty to investigate the murder of a judge which seems to be connected to a case he formerly handled. The judge's body was found stripped and burned in a dumpster, and this becomes a puzzling case as the judge had no open cases and was not known to have any enemies.

Bosch and his partner, Jerry Edgar start following the clues and soon realize that the case is related to a strip club, which was under investigation in the past. The club managed to evade the authorities by paying off some members of the LAPD, and this brings in a new twist to the story. Bosch and Edgar dig deeper into the club's operations and try to identify the culprits who had a hand in the judge's murder.

Meanwhile, amidst all the chaos, Bosch finds himself in a moral dilemma when he is approached by a witness who has valuable information on the case. The witness is an illegal immigrant who fears deportation if he cooperates with the police. Bosch struggles with his duty to bring justice and his moral obligation to protect the witness, who could be risking his life and that of his family.

As the case unfolds, Bosch and Edgar get a lead that takes them to the house of an ex-cop, who was part of the club's scam. The ex-cop does not cooperate and instead puts up a fierce resistance leading to a scuffle. During the scuffle, Edgar is injured and is rushed to the hospital. This event puts Bosch in a state of despair, as he cares deeply for his partner's well-being. This only adds to the challenges Bosch is facing, as the culprits seem to be getting one step ahead of them at every turn.

As the episode progresses, Bosch and Edgar try to piece together the clues and form a connection between the murder and the strip club. They soon find that several judges, including the one who was murdered, had previously ruled to shut down the club, and this seems to be the motive behind the murder.

The episode reaches its climax as Bosch and Edgar confront the killer in a final showdown, which takes place in a high stakes scenario that leaves them both on the edge of their seats. The emotions and tension of the whole case finally come to a head as justice is served in a dramatic conclusion.

In summary, "Part of the Deal" is an intense and gripping episode that showcases the complexities of the justice system and the moral dilemmas that can arise in the pursuit of truth. With Bosch's own personal struggles and the challenges he faces in his professional life, this season promises to keep the viewers on the edge of their seats.