‘Women in Blue (Las Azules)’ Recap: ‘Dora’

9/4/2024

Written by John Edward Betancourt

Ximena Sariñana and Bárbara Mori as Ángeles and Mária in Episode 107 of ‘Women in Blue (Las Azules)’ – ‘Dora’. (Photo Courtesy of Apple.)

Caution: This article contains spoilers for Episode Seven of ‘Women in Blue (Las Azules)’. To revisit the previous episode, click here.

It really is quite amazing, what fear inspires in us. Because it can in fact, inspire negativity in us and prompt us to play it safe and hide from life and that which we do fear. But it can also… push us like never before and drive us to do things we would not otherwise. To overcome those fears or to help us grow and potentially, keep others safe if they are experiencing in shared fear as well. If anything, the benefits of fear are top of mind today, simply because they were put on display in the next episode of Women in Blue (Las Azules) on Apple TV+.

A feat that ‘Dora’ accomplished by outright putting fear into the hearts of everyone at the police department. Because it was discovered that the person that beat Lucas within an inch of his life, was in fact… The Undresser. Who clearly believed that Lucas was onto something regarding his identity and felt it best to take him out before he could cause any trouble. Which put the fear of God into Valentina, since she also came to learn that monster was in the house with her as she tried to keep Lucas alive and well… that fear at first, pushed Valentina to do sour things. Such as snap at Gabina and of course, thumb her nose at Gerardo regarding the case, despite her involvement in it.

But a little downtime with Ángeles, and some kindness from her, prompted Valentina to understand that she did not need to let fear control her and make her so bitter in this moment. For this was instead, a moment for healing, a moment for growth. So, she took her fear and embraced its power to help her change. Which gave rise to kindness toward Ángeles and gave rise to kindness and grace for Valentina. Wherein she forgave herself for her brashness and apologized to whomever she could. All because fear inspired something better in her, and that was lovely to see and it also inspired, hard action from Ángeles and Mária.

Amorita Rasgado as Gabina in Episode 107 of ‘Women in Blue (Las Azules)’ – ‘Dora’. (Photo Courtesy of Apple.)

Because they were fearful that the investigation would take a darker turn if they didn’t do something and quick, so they teamed up on cold cases, and used information from that killer in prison, while Gabina learned some hard facts about her father, to uncover some shocking and unsettling truths. In that, all signs pointed to the killer absolutely practicing his craft early on, and that… his work caught the eye of an old detective that retired long ago. Who sadly passed, but his widow was eventually able to offer information on the case, and the possible origins of the killer. After she came to understand how much Las Azules were willing to risk in solving the case, since Ángeles had a panic attack at a Sunday parade as they tried to get information.

Which brought them to the man that everyone believed to be the son of the first victim of the killer. A man who at first, was scary in nature and potentially The Undresser himself. But he was nothing more than a man mired in grief and sorrow over the loss of his mother, but he did have incredible information to send their way. In that, he believed The Undresser was a disturbing young man named Benito. Who exhibited violent tendencies toward women and animals and chilled others to the bone with his darkness, and well, he may be closer to Las Azules than they’ve ever known. For the one identifying mark regarding Benito, a giant scar, happens to be the one identifying mark on the man that’s been courting Gabina. Giving rise… to a different kind of fear.

One that will be addressed next week no doubt. But in the meantime, we can celebrate another smart tale, one that truly did explore how fear can drive us to do wonderful things. Because it did help Valentina grow, and it did help the case move along like never before. For now, we have a name, now we have an understanding of how this man moves with such ease and how he gets his victims to a place where he can cause them harm, and all of this, is going to make the wait for next week’s episode a difficult one. For this is clearly the endgame, the only question now is how Las Azules will outmaneuver and outwit a man that has done this for a long time… and knows how to stay a step ahead. Until next time.

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