Ep 7. The Golden Fleece

In Maigret season 2 episode 7 titled "The Golden Fleece," the story revolves around a young woman named Louise, who seeks help from Maigret after being framed for the murder of a wealthy American man, Herbert Clark.

When Maigret arrives at the scene of the crime, he finds a group of people who are seemingly uncooperative and indifferent to the investigation. As Maigret delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers several leads which all point to Louise's guilt, but he decides to continue his investigation.

Meanwhile, in a parallel story, we see a young man named Joel who has a drinking problem and is struggling to find his place in society. Joel has a keen interest in painting and has a small studio where he spends most of his time. He is also a friend of Louise, and they have a strong bond.

As Maigret continues to explore various leads, he comes across a lot of shady dealings and illicit activities happening behind closed doors. He discovers that Herbert Clark was an eccentric millionaire who was dabbling in several illegal activities including art forgeries, extortion, and blackmail.

As Maigret pieces together the evidence, he realizes that Louise has been set up to take the fall for Clark's murder. It soon becomes apparent that Clark was blackmailing several people, and one of them must have killed him to put an end to his blackmailing schemes.

As the investigation progresses, Maigret finds himself in the cross-hairs of a group of dangerous people who are involved in the art forgery trade. Maigret confronts Joel and extracts information from him about the forgeries, which ultimately helps him solve the case.

The final scene of the episode sees Maigret coming face to face with the real killer and bringing the case to a close. With the murder solved and Louise exonerated, Maigret leaves the scene, knowing that he has brought the guilty to justice yet again.

Overall, Maigret season 2 episode 7 is a gripping crime drama with plenty of twists and turns to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. The episode is skillfully crafted with excellent performances from the cast, making it a must-watch for fans of the genre.