Ep 8. Long Shot

Dr. Dylan Reinhart, who is a gifted author and former CIA operative, is called upon by the New York Police Department to help with a high-profile murder case. The victim, tech billionaire Erich Blunt, was killed while attending a basketball game in a private suite. Detective Lizzie Needham is the lead investigator on the case and is initially resistant to Dylan's help, but eventually comes to appreciate his unique insights and unconventional methods.

In the eighth episode of Instinct, titled "Long Shot," Dylan and Lizzie investigate the murder of a young filmmaker named John Carr, who was shot while shooting a music video in Brooklyn. The case takes an unexpected turn when it's discovered that John was involved in an online game called "Long Shot," where players perform dangerous stunts and share them on social media.

As Dylan and Lizzie delve deeper into the online game, they discover that John was working on an undercover investigation into a larger criminal organization that was using "Long Shot" as a cover for their nefarious activities. The investigation leads the duo to an underground party in a dilapidated warehouse, where they come face to face with the dangerous members of the criminal organization.

Meanwhile, Dylan is forced to confront his own demons when he receives a visit from his estranged father, who is dying of cancer. The pair's fraught relationship is further complicated by the fact that Dylan's father was also a CIA operative, and Dylan struggles to reconcile his feelings for the man with his resentment towards his father's abandonment.

As the investigation into John's murder heats up, Dylan and Lizzie must use all of their skills and knowledge to bring the criminals to justice and unravel the complex web of deceit that has led to John's death. Along the way, they must also confront their own personal demons and face the difficult truths that can come with uncovering the darker aspects of human nature.

"Long Shot" is a thrilling and suspenseful episode that highlights the unique dynamic between Dylan and Lizzie, and the unconventional methods they use to solve high-profile crimes. With a complex and twisty plot, this episode keeps viewers on the edge of their seats as they try to unravel the mystery of John's murder and the criminal underworld that he was investigating. As always, Instinct delivers a compelling and entertaining hour of television that is sure to satisfy fans of the crime genre.