Bad People
Polly's investigation reveals that Valentina is an undercover agent pursuing counterfeiters who've been using a deceased supplier's identity to distribute fake artisanal foods. In the interrogation room, as Esteban prepares to help catch the criminals who've infiltrated even his personal life, the lights cut out and a threatening message appears, suggesting the counterfeiters know about the investigation.
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