Returning to the present day, Danner explains this story to Detective Culp to justify why she is "breaking the rules" to protect Aniq, whom she views as another innocent person being railroaded by a lazy system.
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The story of Season 1, Episode 7 (titled " Danner ") takes a detour from the current murder of Xavier to explore Detective Danner's past through a "cop show" genre lens . The Backstory: The Case of the Package Thief Watch The Afterparty S01E07 WEBRip x264-ION10 1
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: Although Danner cleared Willow's name, Germain was furious that she undermined him. As punishment, Danner was relegated to the records room, eventually leading her to move to the Bay Area for a fresh start. Back in the Present: The Realization Returning to the present day, Danner explains this
The episode ends on this cliffhanger, setting up the finale to reveal the killer.
: Unbeknownst to Danner at first, Aniq, Yasper, and Zoe are listening to her conversation via a hidden phone. The Backstory: The Case of the Package Thief
In 2014, while Danner was still a beat cop, she investigated a homicide involving Uma, the wife of a famous TV writer named Vaughn.