Ep 8. The Yellow Tide
- February 4, 2019
In season 4 episode 8 of Locked Up, titled "The Yellow Tide," tensions rise within the prison as a new group of Chinese inmates arrive. The previous Chinese group had been notorious for being self-sufficient and keeping to themselves, but this new group is different.
As the Chinese women settle in, they begin to assert their dominance over the other inmates. They start requesting special treatment and privileges, including extra food and time outside. The Spanish inmates, feeling threatened by this new group, begin to push back.
Meanwhile, Zulema is on a mission to get back into the good graces of the prison's top dog, Sole. She devises a plan to steal a valuable possession from Anabel, one of Sole's closest allies, in an attempt to gain her favor. However, the plan goes awry and Zulema finds herself in a dangerous situation.
As tensions continue to rise between the Spanish and Chinese groups, the prison's guards struggle to maintain order. A riot breaks out, leaving several inmates injured and the prison in chaos.
Amidst the chaos, Macarena receives a visit from her former cellmate, Rizos. Rizos has been released from prison and is struggling to adjust to life on the outside. She seeks Macarena's help in proving her innocence and clearing her name.
Overall, "The Yellow Tide" is a tense and action-packed episode that explores the dynamics between different inmate groups and the lengths to which they will go to protect themselves.