#1
S1E9
Collateral
A fresh lead turns into a shocking revelation as the team learns their serial killer has been in their grasp the whole time.
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#2
S1E10
End of the Line
A city-wide manhunt begins for Rawls's shooter. Ballard receives an unexpected update on the LAPD conspiracy case.
#3
S1E6
Beneath the Surface
Ballard's serial killer investigation takes a high-stakes turn. With 72 hours to secure the case before it's transferred to Homicide, the team races to find connections between the victims.
#4
Last Call
S1E8
#5
Fork in the Road
S1E7
#6
What's Done in the Dark
S1E5
#7
Landmines
S1E4
#8
Haystacks
S1E2
#9
BYOB
S1E3
#10
Library of Lost Souls
S1E1
Lowlights
Ballard reopens a mysterious John Doe case while pursuing justice for a councilman's murdered sister. As she navigates reluctant witnesses, department politics, and her own demons, Ballard and her team uncover buried secrets that suggest corruption within the police force.
#9
BYOB
S1E3
#8
Haystacks
S1E2
#7
Landmines
S1E4
#6
What's Done in the Dark
S1E5
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