Ep 14. Plumed Serpent

The show Grimm follows Portland detective Nick Burkhardt, who discovers he is a descendant of an elite group of hunters known as Grimms who are tasked with protecting the world from supernatural creatures. In season 1 episode 14 titled Plumed Serpent, Nick and his partner Hank investigate a series of mysteriously connected deaths that lead them to a Mexican serpent ritual.

The episode begins with a woman named Rosalee Calvert, a former spice shop owner and Blutbad (werewolf-like creatures), being abducted by a group of men with Aztec tattoos. Meanwhile, Nick and Hank are investigating the murder of a wealthy couple who were found with their hearts removed. As they dig deeper, they discover that the murders are connected to similar deaths that occurred years ago in Mexico.

Their investigation leads Nick and Hank to a Mexican museum where they meet a historian named Valentina Espinosa, who tells them about a legendary Aztec serpent ritual that requires the sacrifice of human hearts. This ritual was believed to have been abolished over a century ago but is being performed again by a group of Aztec extremists who believe they are continuing their traditions.

As Nick and Hank continue to investigate, they run into resistance from the local police who want to keep the case under wraps. But Nick's abilities as a Grimm come in handy, allowing him to see through the disguises of the Aztec extremists and unravel the mystery behind the ritual.

Meanwhile, Rosalee manages to escape from her captors and finds herself face to face with the Aztec extremists. Using her knowledge as a former spice shop owner, she creates a diversion to distract them and is able to steal a valuable artifact that could lead Nick and Hank to the leader of the extremist group.

The episode concludes with Nick confronting the leader of the Aztec extremists in a dramatic showdown. With the help of Hank and Valentina, Nick is able to stop the ritual and put an end to the senseless murders.

Overall, Grimm's season 1 episode 14 Plumed Serpent introduces a unique cultural aspect to the show and highlights Nick's detective skills and Grimm abilities. The episode features great performances from the cast, particularly Jacqueline Toboni as Rosalee, and keeps viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end.