Ep 3. A Voice in the Night (Episode 3 of 6)

Captain Marleau season 2 episode 3, titled "A Voice in the Night" (Episode 3 of 6), follows the eccentric but brilliant police detective, Captain Marleau, as she investigates a complicated murder case that takes place in the idyllic countryside of France. The episode begins with a shocking discovery of a young woman's body found lying on a nearby riverbank. The victim, a local artist named Clémence Nordey, was known to be quite reputable in the community, and her death has left everyone in shock. Upon arriving at the crime scene, Captain Marleau quickly discovers that there is more to the case than meets the eye.

As she delves deeper into the investigation, Captain Marleau realizes that the victim's life is surrounded by secrecy and unanswered questions. Clémence Nordey was known for her striking portraits of French countryside landscapes and was an accomplished artist, but her recent financial troubles and dwindling career prospects have put a strain on her mental health. Her relationships with people close to her were also complex, including her possessive ex-husband and her current lover, who was also her muse.

The investigation takes a dramatic turn when Captain Marleau hears a mysterious voice in the middle of the night while inspecting Clémence Nordey's studio. The voice seems to be warning her of impending danger and urging her to look beyond what is visible. Captain Marleau takes this as a sign and uses her instincts to delve deeper into the case, which leads her to new discoveries and unexpected information that could change the course of the investigation.

While trying to make sense of the murder and the enigma surrounding the victim, Captain Marleau unravels a string of shocking revelations that take her right into the dangerous world of art forgeries, property and tax management frauds, and other murky financial dealings. As she cracks down on the hidden truth behind Clémence Nordey’s demise, she also has to juggle the many secrets and lies that the victim’s family, friends, and associates are desperately trying to hide.

The episode ends with Captain Marleau piecing together the puzzle and finally discovering the culprit behind Clémence Nordey’s tragic fate. But in true Captain Marleau fashion, nothing is as straightforward as it seems, and there are still more unanswered questions that need to be addressed. As the episode draws to a close, the audience is left wondering what other secrets will be uncovered and what shocking revelations will come to light in the following episodes.