Ep 7. Suck My Alibi

Suck My Alibi is the seventh episode from the first season of Murder in the First, an American detective television series that aired from 2014 to 2016. The show focuses on the investigations of San Francisco Police Department homicide detectives, Terry English (Taye Diggs) and Hildy Mulligan (Kathleen Robertson), as they try to solve complex cases.

In this episode, a new suspect emerges in the case of Cindy Strauss, a Google employee who was found beaten to death in her house. The detectives had already arrested her ex-boyfriend, Erich Blunt (Tom Felton), the CEO of a successful tech company, but they still don't have enough evidence to keep him in custody.

Erich, who insists he is innocent, presents an alibi that involves several witnesses, but none of them can confirm his whereabouts during the time of the murder. However, he claims to have had a night of passion with Ivana West, a Russian model who was staying in his guesthouse. Ivana confirms her presence in his property but refuses to confirm whether they had sex or not, which leaves the detectives with more questions than answers.

Meanwhile, Terry and Hildy also investigate another case involving the murder of a young woman who worked as a prostitute. The victim's pimp, Raffi Veracruz (Emmanuel Lanzi), becomes their main suspect, but he seems to have a solid alibi as well. Raffi claims to have been with his girlfriend, who is pregnant, during the night of the murder.

As the detectives dig deeper, they discover that both suspects have something to hide. Erich's alibi seems to be falling apart as witnesses change their stories, and Ivana's behavior becomes increasingly suspicious. On the other hand, Raffi's girlfriend, Gabriella (Jenna Dewan), seems to be lying about her pregnancy, and her connection to Erich leaves more questions than answers.

As the episode progresses, the investigation takes unexpected turns as the detectives unveil more clues and motives. They must sort through the lies and misdirections to find the truth, all while dealing with personal issues and conflicts that threaten to break their partnership.

Overall, Suck My Alibi is a gripping episode that showcases the show's strengths: complex characters, intricate plotlines, and engaging performances. The pacing is tight, the writing is sharp, and the direction is effective in building tension and suspense. Fans of crime dramas and police procedurals will not be disappointed by this episode or the series as a whole.