Ep 18. Dead Beat

The show iZombie season 2 episode 18 "Dead Beat" follows Liv who recently turned into a zombie after attending a boat party that turned into a zombie feeding frenzy. Liv retains her memories and personalities from the brain of the people she eats, which she uses to assist the police in solving crimes.

In this episode, Liv is consuming the brain of a murdered musician whom she discovers had shady connections with a woman who manages a club. Liv and Clive are trying to investigate the case as several incidents occur surrounding the club. Meanwhile, Blaine and Ravi are on a quest to get a sample of tainted Utopium from the zombie murderer, Major. Infected with the Utopium virus, Major is now a ticking time bomb and Ravi is running out of time to save him.

As the investigation unfolds, Liv becomes more entwined with the murdered musician's shady connections. She discovers some surprising and dark revelations about the victims, which also illuminates some nasty secrets within her circle of friends. Liv and Clive work to solve the case while grappling with their own personal issues and trying to manage the fragile balance between zombies and humans.

The episode culminates in a nail-biting sequence where Liv and Clive finally track down the true murderer and are forced to use everything at their disposal to take him down. Meanwhile, Blaine and Ravi are in a race against the clock, and the fate of Major hangs in the balance. Eventually, both teams succeed, but not without some costs and unexpected consequences for each character.

"Dead Beat" is a gripping and heart-racing episode, which delves deeper into the twisted and murky world of iZombie. It showcases the complexity of the series's characters, their relationships, and their struggles with life as a zombie. The sense of urgency and dread throughout the episode keeps audiences on the edge of their seats, wondering what may happen next. With its blend of suspense, drama, and humor, "Dead Beat" is an excellent example of the high-quality, engaging television viewers have come to expect from iZombie.