Ep 11. Skinny Dipper

Forever is a drama television series that focuses on the life of Dr. Henry Morgan (played by Ioan Gruffudd), a renowned medical examiner working in New York City's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The series follows Dr. Morgan's quest to uncover the mysteries of his immortality while he works alongside Detective Jo Martinez (played by Alana De La Garza) to solve complex murder cases.

In the season 1 episode 11, titled "Skinny Dipper," Dr. Morgan and Detective Martinez investigate the death of a young woman found in the water off a Manhattan pier. The victim is identified as a rising star in the art world named Rachel Garza, who is known for her provocative exhibitions. As they delve deeper into the case, Dr. Morgan and Detective Martinez discover that Rachel had many enemies in the art world, including a former friend and rival artist named Megan. Megan has a history of using controversial images of Rachel in her art, which caused a major fallout between the two women.

As the investigation progresses, Dr. Morgan starts to notice some peculiarities in Rachel's autopsy report. He discovers that Rachel's body had evidence of an injury sustained prior to her death, indicating that she may have been murdered. Meanwhile, Detective Martinez uncovers evidence that points to Rachel's close friend and confidante, a wealthy businessman named Nathan, who had a romantic interest in her. Nathan had also invested heavily in Rachel's art career and stood to gain financially from her success.

As Dr. Morgan and Detective Martinez dig deeper into Nathan's past, they uncover a web of lies and betrayal, leading them to a shocking conclusion about Rachel's murder. In the end, their investigation helps to bring justice to Rachel's tragic death, but not without emotional and personal cost to the characters.

Overall, "Skinny Dipper" is a compelling episode that showcases the complexity of the murder cases Dr. Morgan and Detective Martinez must solve while also exploring their own personal struggles. The episode blends the procedural elements of crime-solving with the underlying themes of mortality and the fragility of life, which are central to the series. It is a must-watch for fans of the series and anyone who enjoys a well-crafted crime drama.