The Gloaming Season 1 Episode 7 The Mark of the Witch

The Gloaming season 1 episode 7, titled "The Mark of the Witch," unfolds with the discovery of a corpse on the rocks near the shoreline. The body is that of a young woman who is found wearing ritualistic markings that resemble those from a witchcraft book. This leads the investigators to believe that the death might be a result of a ritualistic sacrifice.

Molly and Alex swing into action and immediately start investigating the case. They start with the victim's family, visiting her mother who is distraught at the news of her daughter's death. While the mother is being questioned, it is revealed that the victim had been involved in a cult and had recently left.

As the team delves deeper into the case, they discover that there is more to the cult than meets the eye. The cult, led by a charismatic leader, Mark, who is known to his followers as "The Guardian," is involved in conducting satanic rituals and black magic. The cult is suspected to be responsible for the death of the young woman and the brutal murder of another victim who had left the cult earlier.

As the investigation progresses, Molly and Alex discover that the cult has a specific plan in place. The group has been attempting to summon a powerful entity through their rituals. They have placed a curse on the town and intend to use this entity to bring about their vision of the world.

With time running out, Molly and Alex must act fast to prevent the cult's plans from materializing. They're racing to prevent the cult from carrying out their deeply sinister intentions, but they're running out of time. The group's intentions are far too sinister for them to succeed, and they must terminate the cult before their crusade can continue.

While investigating further, the investigators discover that cult members’ own intentions aren't as united as they seemed. Deep secrets abound among members of the group, and faction members' loyalties may not lie with the cult's leader.

Overall, the seventh episode of The Gloaming season one stays true to the thriller-themed show's tone. The Mark of the Witch handles the storyline with care, ensuring that it provides fans with the right amount of suspense and intrigue. As far as style and substance go, the episode may be the most rewarding of the series, with its dark storyline, eerie undertones, and gritty performances. Overall, the episode is an excellent addition to the show's catalog that will keep viewers hooked and leave them with plenty of questions to ponder.