Ep 4. Square One
Toy Boy is a crime thriller drama series that has been created by César Benítez, Juan Carlos Cueto, and Rocío Martínez Llano. The Spanish show is about a stripper named Hugo Beltrán who was framed for a crime he didn't commit and was imprisoned for seven years. After his release, he starts working as a private investigator and tries to clear his name.
Season 1 episode 4 of Toy Boy is titled "Square One". The episode revolves around Hugo and his team, who get their first big break in the case of Ángel's murder. Ángel was one of the men who framed Hugo for the murder of his lover Macarena Medina seven years ago. The police and the prosecutor initially ruled his death as a suicide, but Hugo and his team have always believed that it was a murder.
The episode starts with Hugo and his colleague Iván investigating the crime scene where Ángel's body was found. They collect several pieces of evidence that suggest that it was indeed a murder. For example, the marks on Ángel's chest indicate that he was held down while being suffocated. The team also discovers a pair of red high heels, which match the ones that Macarena was wearing on the night of her murder.
Hugo and Iván take the heels to Andrea, who is a forensics expert and Iván's girlfriend. Andrea confirms that the heels have Macarena's DNA on them. The team is ecstatic as this is the first concrete evidence that they have found in their case. They all celebrate the breakthrough with drinks at a local bar.
While they are at the bar, Hugo receives a call from his ex-boyfriend, Sergio. Sergio is a journalist who has been investigating Macarena's murder on his own. He tells Hugo that he has found a witness who saw Macarena arguing with Ángel the night she died. Hugo is skeptical of Sergio's claims as he has been unreliable in the past. Nevertheless, he agrees to meet him to hear him out.
At the meeting, Sergio shows Hugo a video of the witness recounting what she saw. The witness confirms that she saw Macarena arguing with Ángel before he forcefully took her away in his car. Sergio tells Hugo that he has more evidence that he wants to share but wants to be a part of the investigation in exchange. Hugo reluctantly agrees to let him tag along.
Back at the office, the team analyses the new evidence that they have gathered. They realize that Ángel must have killed Macarena to silence her and that he was killed by the same person who killed Macarena. They also realize that the killer must be someone with a grudge against Ángel as he was one of the people who framed Hugo. They narrow down the list of suspects to three people – Macarena's husband, who was cheated on by her, Ángel's business partner, who he had cheated in a deal and Félix, who had a long-standing feud with Ángel.
The team starts investigating all three suspects and finds out that Macarena's husband had an alibi for the night of the murder. They then visit Ángel's business partner, who they find dead, with a message painted on the wall saying "Killer". The team realizes that they are dealing with a vigilante who is taking revenge on people who have wronged them.
The episode ends on a cliffhanger as the team realizes that Félix is the killer, but he has disappeared. Hugo receives a call from Félix, who warns him to stay out of his way if he wants to stay alive.
In conclusion, Toy Boy season 1 episode 4 is an engaging and thrilling episode, which keeps the viewers on the edge of their seats. The characters are well-developed and the plot is intricate, with several twists and turns. It is an excellent addition to the series and leaves the audience eagerly waiting for the next episode.
