Ep 3. Death's a Beach

In the third episode of season one of Tropical Heat, titled Death's a Beach, we find our protagonist, private investigator Nick Slaughter, investigating the mysterious death of a young woman found on the beach. Initially, the police rule her death as a suicide, but Slaughter believes there may be more to the story.

As he delves deeper into the case, Slaughter meets the victim's father, who suspects foul play and enlists Slaughter's help in finding out what really happened to his daughter. Slaughter and his partner, Sylvie Girard, discover that the victim had recently quit her job at a hotel and had been involved in a romantic relationship with the hotel's owner, Elias. They also learn that Elias was in debt to some local gangsters and may have been involved in illegal activity.

Slaughter and Girard interview a number of suspects, including the victim's ex-boyfriend and other employees at the hotel. They also follow leads that take them to the seedy underbelly of the island, where they must contend with dangerous criminals and corrupt officials.

As the investigation progresses, Slaughter begins to suspect that the victim's death may be connected to a larger criminal enterprise operating on the island. Meanwhile, he and Girard must navigate their growing attraction to each other while navigating the dangerous and unpredictable world of their investigation.

The episode builds to a climactic confrontation between Slaughter and the island's criminal underworld, leading to a surprising revelation about the true nature of the victim's death. Throughout the episode, viewers are treated to the lush landscapes, vibrant culture, and colorful characters that make Tropical Heat such a unique and compelling series.