Ep 4. Tainted Love

Web of Lies season 4 episode 4, titled Tainted Love, follows the story of a young woman named Rachel who falls in love with a man named Mike through an online dating site. Rachel thinks she has found the man of her dreams, but soon realizes that her perfect relationship is too good to be true.

As Rachel begins to spend more time with Mike, she notices that he has a strange obsession with her. He constantly checks her social media accounts, calls her multiple times a day, and becomes enraged when she does not respond. Rachel becomes increasingly disturbed by his behavior and decides to end the relationship.

However, when Rachel tries to break up with Mike, he becomes violent and threatens to harm her and her family if she leaves him. Fearing for her safety, Rachel decides to stay with Mike and endure his abusive behavior.

As the abuse continues, Rachel becomes more isolated and withdrawn, but she fears that if she tells anyone about Mike's behavior, he will make good on his threats. It is not until Rachel's sister discovers bruises on her body that the truth about Mike's abuse comes to light.

The episode follows Rachel's struggle to break free from Mike's control and the legal battle that ensues as she fights to keep herself and her family safe.

Throughout the episode, viewers see how the internet can be used to manipulate and control others, and how love can quickly turn into obsession. The story serves as a warning to viewers to be cautious when meeting people online and to always have a support system in place.