Ep 4. The Naked Truth

In The Glades season 3 episode 4, titled "The Naked Truth," the team at the Palm Glade substation investigate the murder of a man found dead in a nudist resort. The victim, who turns out to be a journalist investigating the resort, is found with his throat slit in one of the cabins. The nudist resort, much to the chagrin of Jim Longworth, is located just outside of his jurisdiction, so he's temporarily deputized to help with the case.

The suspects are numerous and include the resort owner, who is also the head of a naturist association, her ex-husband who runs a competing resort, and one of the resort patrons who had a run-in with the victim earlier that day. In typical Glades fashion, there are also some quirky characters thrown in the mix, including a blind masseuse and an overly friendly couple who seem to take a liking to Jim.

As the investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that the victim was getting too close to some uncomfortable truths about the resort and its members. The team discovers evidence of illegal activities, including drug trafficking and a Ponzi scheme run by one of the prominent members of the resort. To complicate matters further, a local journalist begins to sniff around the case, threatening to expose the resort's secrets to the public.

The case takes some unexpected twists and turns, including an attack on one of the suspects, a near-death experience for Jim, and a surprising killer reveal. Along the way, the team also has to navigate some personal struggles, including Jim's attempt to balance work and a budding romance and Carlos' struggle to distance himself from his overbearing mother.

Overall, "The Naked Truth" is a solid episode of The Glades that embodies the show's signature blend of crime-solving, humor, and quirky characters. The nudist resort setting adds a unique twist to the typical procedural case, and the investigation keeps viewers guessing until the end. Fans of the show will appreciate the continued character development of their favorite detectives, as well as the show's signature mix of drama and lightheartedness.