Almost Human Recap: Beholder

Written by Shae

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This week we learn that Rudy used to be a child model! This isn't helpful to the plot whatsoever, but is a cool random fact. 

Aside from learning awesome things about Rudy we also see a murder! (When do we not see murder on this show?) This time, it's not really personal but catches the attention of Valerie Stahl. The victim in question happens to be like her, a Chrome. Chrome's, as it turns out, are genetically engineered from birth. It's expensive for the parents, but the kids get the best genetics and a long, disease free, life. Which is what tips her off that the victim was murdered. What was ruled as a heart attack turns into an investigation the spans many dead bodies. Thankfully two nanobots were left behind. A tiny puncture wound in the back of each victims neck links all the murders together.

So what's going on? Well, in the year 2048 plastic surgery has evolved with nano technology. The bots take the desired features from a donor and replicate the features in the patient. Only, that program was discontinued since the procedure sent the donor into cardiac arrest. Which leads us to a disgruntled trial patient who's face was disfigured by the whole thing, also a side effect for patients. With the help of an unlicensed doctor, our murderer has been rebuilding his identity to look perfect for a girl he met online. When Kennex finally pins the guy down on her rooftop, the guy decides to jump instead. Apparently suicide was a better way out. Kennex is rattled but he gets the confidence to kind of ask Valerie out for drinks. Only, she's got a date. Let the pining continue!

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