Ep 3. Hic Sunt Dracones

Dr. Daniel Harrow, a forensic pathologist, recovers from a heroin overdose as he attempts to solve a murder case. The episode starts with Harrow and his colleagues, Detective Sergeant Soroya Dass and Senior Constable Bryan Nichols, investigating the death of a journalist whose body was found in a river. The investigation leads the team to a private university where the victim's notebook is found and they discover that the journalist was investigating a mysterious disease. While investigating the university, Harrow’s daughter, Fern, visits him and he’s reminded of the devastating effects of his past drug use on his family.

Harrow and his team interview the victim's colleagues and professors, all of whom seem to have something to hide. They also learn that the victim was working on a story about a predatory professor who targets vulnerable students and records their intimate moments without their consent. The investigation takes a dangerous turn when one of the professors is found dead under suspicious circumstances. Harrow then discovers a link between the disease the victim was investigating and the case they are working on.

As the investigation deepens, Harrow becomes more determined to solve the case despite the toll it takes on his mental and physical health. He becomes increasingly reckless in his pursuit of the truth, straining his relationships with his colleagues and his family. Meanwhile, he's also dealing with the aftermath of his heroin use and trying to regain the trust of those he's hurt in the process.

In Hic Sunt Dracones, Harrow’s personal life takes center stage as Fern confronts him about his addiction and his ex-wife tells him that it's time for him to move out of the family home. Harrow tries to make amends with his family, but his past mistakes continue to haunt him.

Overall, this episode deals with the themes of addiction, family, and loyalty while furthering the murder investigation plotline. It illustrates the complex character of Harrow, who is a brilliant forensic pathologist struggling with his own demons. The episode ends with a shocking twist that sets up the rest of the season.