At the start of the episode, we see a man shopping in a convenience store. He buys a lot of potato chips. He returns home and unlocks a door in his house. He goes downstairs. After the intro, Edward (Tom Hollander) is interrogated by Constantin (Alec Secareanu). Constantin makes it clear that Edward is useless to him now that Natalie is gone. Edward is shown the chainsaw that was used on his father. They speak about Julien (Tcheky Karyo). Edward promises to stick by Julien and return the money when he finds it. Edward is given 24 hours to return the money. Julien speaks with Martha (Barbara Sarafian) about their past and their relationship.

She wants Julien to promise that he’ll keep her secret from Niels (Boris Van Severen). He asks if everyone deserves to know who their father is. He believes it should be up to Niels to decide. Genevieve (Jessica Raine) reads to the paralyzed man. A woman enters and becomes enraged to see Genevieve there. The man is her husband. Genevieve was apparently his mistress. The woman tells Genevieve that she should be out there finding the people who did this. Gene is blamed for putting him in the chair in the first place. Afterwards, Genevieve gets in touch with Edward. Julien meets up with Niels. Julien tells him he intends to pick up Edward.

Niels believes he might be a liability. They speak about the tulip farmer. Genevieve meets with Edward. She pleads with him to wear a listening device. She says forensics was unable to find any DNA from his father in his home. She tells Edward he will be arrested for the murder of Natalie Rose if he doesn’t cooperate. Edward realizes he doesn’t have much of a choice. Julien arrives. Edward tells him about Gene’s scheme. Niels speaks with Julien about his family living in the safehouse. They visit De Boer’s place. He is asked about his grandson. De Boer admits to having him. He explains his son made too many bad choices. Natalie wanted him to take the boy. They ask De Boer about the money. He admits she buried the money.

The dog, Casper, dug up the bag. Natalie needed the money for something dangerous. She didn’t want the money to go to waste if she died. Julien explains that they need the money back. De Boer confesses that the money is already gone. He tells them how the money disappeared. He tells them about Bram. He believes he might be responsible for taking the money. Greg (Trystan Gravelle) chats with Kim (Talisa Garcia). She wants to tell him something. She tells him about Constantin. She explains that she used to be a man. She also tells him about the dangerous people she used to work with. Greg loses it. He tells her to stay away from him. Martha meets with her boss.

She learns there is a department reshuffle. She has three months left. Genevieve speaks with her seconds later. She wants more officers. Gene belittles her for not caring and drinking far too much. Edward goes to Constantin. Edward promises that he’ll get the money. Edward warns him that they’re listening in. He explains he can help with the police issue. Constantin gives him a phone and tells him to call when he is alone. Edward tells Genevieve the truth. He believes the move will help get Constantin to open up next time. Niels and Julien joke about CDs and music. Niels says the office wants him back. He offers to get a car so Julien can continue on. Julien tries to track down Bram on his own. It is the men who bought the potato chips. Julien tries to come in and notices the strange locked door.

He asks Bram about the car and the bag full of money. Bram says nothing of importance before shutting the door. Julien reports to Edward. An officer tries to prevent Edward from leaving the hotel. A girl calls Kim asking about getting help. As she walks home, she is attacked. Her throat is slit. She bleeds out on the street. Genevieve checks on Edward. They argue about Edward meeting up with Julien. Edward wants to know why Gene is so dead set on bringing down Constantin. Genevieve promises they’ll protect him and Clare. She says that they’ll prevent them from hurting anyone ever again. Edward doesn’t seem to have much confidence in her.

Julien contacts Celia (Anastasia Hille). Julien gives her an update as he shops for tools to recover the money. Bram leaves his home. Julien prepares to sneak inside. He picks the front lock and heads inside. Then, he turns his attention to the other door. Meanwhile, Bram shops at the convenience store again. Julien gets in as Bram makes his way home. Bram catches Julien. He tries to calm Bram down. Julien tells him about the bag full of money. Julien threatens to get him in trouble for spying on the town with hidden cameras. Bram swears he knows nothing about the money. Julien believes he can use the cameras to help. Julien makes a coffee while Bram checks the footage. He eventually discovers something of interest. Bram only has cameras in the restrooms of the garage.

A man enters chatting on the phone. He is talking to his brother about booking a holiday and getting a lot of money. Bram recognizes him as their dentist Jasper Staverman. Julien tries to convince the man to destroy the equipment before leaving. Julien gets in touch with Martha for help. She eventually agrees to help before drinking more booze. Edward visits the hotel spa. He tries to enjoy himself around a bunch of naked men and women, but leaves pretty quickly. Julien visits a strip club in hopes of finding Jasper. Jasper denies everything. Julien tells him about the dangerous people who want the money while Greg identifies Kim’s body. Julien threatens to give them Jasper’s name. Julien contacts Edward and tells him he has the money. Edward believes he can get away from the officers.

Edward walks across the roof in hopes of escaping. He makes it to some stairs and manages to get away without being spotted. He meets up with Julien. Edwards asks to see the money. Julien shows him the bag. Edward says Constantin is around the corner at a bar. Julien is forced to stop the car. Edward takes the wheel and makes a run for it with the money. Edward calls him on the phone. He says some good has to come out of this.

 

Baptiste Review

This was a decent episode of Baptiste. Some of it was a little too convenient though. Bram and the surveillance cameras were somewhat creepy and silly. It was also strange to see Julien track down Jasper so easy. I suppose the woman helped Edward make his escape. If not, that was lazy writing too. Still, I am enjoying the series. I am eager to see how things play out. I just wish the writing was a little better and I wish the direction was clearer. The episode scores a 7.5 out of 10. Catch up with previous recaps of Baptiste on Reel Mockery right now!