Captain Marleau Season 1 Episode 4 The Hazy Spa (Episode 4 of 12)

Captain Marleau season 1 episode 4, titled "The Hazy Spa," follows the story of an eccentric spa owner named Eva Mendel who is found dead in the salt bath. Captain Marleau investigates the case and discovers that the spa was a front for an illegal cigarette smuggling operation.

Marleau's investigation takes her to the nearby town of La Rochelle where she meets a group of misfits who seem to revolve around the spa. Among them is the former owner of the spa, a man named Götz, who is now a wandering street artist. Götz tells Marleau about Eva's plan to turn the spa into a rehab center for addicts, which had caused tensions between the two.

Marleau also meets a young man named Néo, who was taken under Eva's wing and had become her protégé. Néo was deeply affected by Eva's death and is determined to keep the spa open in her honor. However, Marleau discovers that Néo is involved in the cigarette smuggling operation and may have had a motive to kill Eva.

As Marleau continues her investigation, she uncovers more secrets about the spa and its inhabitants. She learns about a mysterious man named "The Fisherman," who may have been the mastermind behind the cigarette smuggling operation. Marleau also uncovers evidence that suggests another person was present in the salt bath with Eva at the time of her death.

In the end, Marleau pieces together the clues and solves the case, uncovering the truth about Eva's death. As always, her unconventional methods and quick wit lead her to the culprit, but not without putting herself in danger.

"The Hazy Spa" is a thrilling and suspenseful episode that showcases Captain Marleau's skills as a detective and her unwavering determination to solve the case. The episode also explores themes of addiction, redemption, and the lengths that people will go to in order to protect their secrets. Overall, it is a must-watch for fans of crime dramas and mysteries.