Ep 6. 2Shy

Mulder and Scully are called to investigate a case of missing women in a city where a fat-phobic culture is the norm. The perpetrator is a handsome young man, who seduces his victims online and then drains their body fat in order to survive. He is also extremely camera shy, which makes it difficult for Mulder and Scully to identify him.

After a few interviews with the missing women's families and friends, they discover that all the women all had one thing in common - they had active profiles on a popular online dating site. The search then takes Mulder and Scully deeper into the digital world of cyber-dating and they discover that the killer is using a fake name, "Bobby," to lure his victims.

The agents begin to suspect that the killer may be an "incel," or someone who is involuntarily celibate. One of the victims had left a diary behind, in which she detailed her interactions with "Bobby" and her feelings of loneliness and desperation.

Meanwhile, Mulder becomes increasingly paranoid about their hotel room being bugged. Despite Scully's skepticism, he sets up a hidden camera which captures a mysterious man entering their room and tampering with their belongings.

The episode takes a disturbing turn when the killer finds his next victim - Scully's roommate. The agents race against time to find her before it's too late, but they are hampered by the killer's constant evasiveness, and reliance on hiding in plain sight.

As the investigation continues, Mulder and Scully find themselves sinking deeper into the psychological depths and complexities of the "incel" subculture, where rejection and loneliness can often lead to toxic, murderous impulses.

In the end, the killer is apprehended, but not before another woman falls victim to his deadly charms. The episode ends with Mulder and Scully coming to terms with their own isolation in a world that can be cruel and unforgiving.

Overall, "2Shy" is a chilling exploration of the dangers of online dating and the subcultures that can emerge from it. It's a sobering reminder that behind every profile picture and witty conversation lies a potential threat.