Nestor Burma Season 1 Episode 2 Russian Doll
- January 30, 1998
- 89 min
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6.8 (6)
Nestor Burma season 1 episode 2, titled "Russian Doll," follows the private detective as he investigates the death of a young woman named Sylvia. The episode begins with Burma receiving a call from a woman who asks him to investigate the death of her sister, Sylvia. Sylvia was found dead in her apartment, and the police ruled it a suicide, but her sister is convinced that foul play was involved.
Burma starts his investigation by visiting Sylvia's apartment. He finds that the door was locked from the inside, and there are signs that someone had been in the apartment before her death. Burma questions Sylvia's neighbor, a Russian man named Ivan, who tells him that there had been shouting coming from Sylvia's apartment on the night of her death.
Burma then meets with Sylvia's ex-boyfriend, who reveals that Sylvia was involved in a smuggling operation and had recently stolen a valuable object from the group she was working with. He believes that Sylvia's death was related to the theft.
As Burma continues his investigation, he discovers that Sylvia was working for a group of smugglers who were trying to transport a valuable Russian doll out of the country. Sylvia had learned that the doll was a fake and had stolen it from the smugglers. The group, including Ivan, had tracked her down and killed her in an attempt to retrieve the doll.
Burma devises a plan to catch the smugglers and retrieve the doll. He sets up a sting operation at the airport, where the smugglers plan to transport the fake doll out of the country. Burma and his team manage to catch the smugglers and retrieve the doll, and justice is served for Sylvia's death.
Throughout the episode, Nestor Burma shows his expertise as a detective and his ability to crack tough cases. He uses his intellect and charm to get to the bottom of the case, while also navigating the various forces at play. The episode also delves into the unseen criminal underworld of Paris, highlighting the dangerous and complex nature of crime in the city.
Overall, "Russian Doll" is a thrilling and engaging episode that showcases the strong writing and performances of the show. It keeps the viewer on the edge of their seat, as they follow Burma's investigation and root for justice to be served.