Ep 4. Brahmahatya

In Sacred Games season 1 episode 4 titled Brahmahatya, the story picks up the pace as we see the two timelines moving forward, each offering a different thrilling experience. The episode begins with a flashback of Ganesh Gaitonde's past where he is seen introducing his new wife Subhadra to his loyalist Bhonsle. In the modern timeline, Inspector Sartaj Singh is trying to solve the mystery of Gaitonde's clue which reads, "Who will save you when the time comes?".

As the mystery unfolds, we see Gaitonde reaching out to Parulkar, the Home Minister's right-hand man, with a plea for help which he had earlier rejected. Meanwhile, Sartaj Singh follows Gaitonde's lead to reach his godfather, the powerful and influential K.K. Menon, in search of more clues. The two timelines keep converging and diverging, keeping the tension and suspense building throughout the episode.

In the past, the tension between Bhonsle and Gaitonde rises as the latter tries to distance himself from the former after his marriage. They finally come head-on when Gaitonde learns that Bhonsle has been involved in an unsanctioned business venture. In the present, Sartaj Singh discovers that Gaitonde had been to Menon's bungalow before he died. At Menon's place, he is warned to stay away by his daughter, Zoya, who also seems to be hiding something.

In the past, we also see Gaitonde and Subhadra's relationship deteriorating as the former grows more paranoid and abusive. In a drunken state, he confesses to killing Jojo, his former mentor, and throws his severed hand as proof to Bhonsle, who had earlier accused him of the murder. In the present timeline, Sartaj Singh reaches the secret bunker where Gaitonde had recorded his video confession. The confession reveals the name of the person who had hired him to kill Jojo.

The episode ends on a thrilling note as we see Sartaj Singh in a state of shock after watching the video confession. The revelation is so shocking that it changes the course of the investigation. The story gains momentum and raises several questions that will keep the audience hooked for the next episodes.

Overall, Sacred Games season 1 episode 4, Brahmahatya, is a masterfully crafted narrative that keeps the viewers on the edge of their seats. The interplay of the past and present timelines, the revelation of the clues, and the character development of Gaitonde, Bhonsle, and Sartaj Singh are all woven together seamlessly to create a gripping plot. The tension and suspense are palpable as the story moves forward, leaving the audience wanting more.