Ep 3. Death Is in the Heir
- TV14
- September 8, 2016
- 42 min
In Blood Relatives season 5 episode 3, titled "Death Is in the Heir," viewers are taken on a rollercoaster ride through the complicated dynamics of an affluent family. The episode begins with the discovery of the patriarch's body, who had just passed away unexpectedly. The death comes as a shock to the immediate family, but as the investigation continues, the pieces begin to come together, and the person responsible for the murder is discovered.
The investigation uncovers a mess of secrets and lies within the family dynamics that go beyond just the gruesome murder. The dead man, who was a prominent businessman, was worth so much money, and several family members were set to inherit part of it. His substantial fortune led to greed and envy amongst the family. Family members begin to point fingers at each other as each tries to protect their reputation and their share of the inheritance. Alongside the investigation, viewers see how the various characters within the family come to terms with what they've lost and protect their desired stake of the inheritance.
As the investigation continues, it becomes clear that the murder was planned meticulously, and the killer had left no trace behind. The tension between family members increases as detectives continue pushing them to tell the truth. The family's past comes into play as detectives uncover secrets that have been kept hidden for years, blurting out more leads.
Throughout the episode, family members have a firm belief as to who could have committed the murder. After all, the family members know each other better than anyone else. The investigations lead to new evidence that promotes one family member as the killer. However, another member of the family believes wholeheartedly that the real murderer is someone else. They begin to look deeper, uncovering another twist that changes the entire direction of the investigation.
As more clues appear, detectives begin to conclude that this is no ordinary homicide case. The killer left a series of cryptic clues behind that relate to their motive and reasons behind the murder. The detectives feel that the notes that have been left in places implying a thing are linked to the family secrets. Everyone is put in danger as family members work to keep the shocking family secrets from being revealed.
In the end, the killer is brought to justice, and family members discover that behind the murder, there is a complicated web of lies and secrets. Blood Relatives season 5 episode 3, "Death Is in the Heir," is an edge-of-the-seat thriller that is not to be missed. Viewers will be swept up in the intricate family dynamics and the thrill of the investigation as they work to solve the mystery and discover who is responsible for the untimely death of the family's patriarch.