The tinsel twinkles, carols chime faintly in the distance, and a single mother vanishes into thin air. So much for holiday cheer. In the upcoming Fatal Attraction episode, “Divine Delusions,” the festive season takes a decidedly dark turn as the search for a missing woman unearths a criminal conspiracy more chilling than a stocking full of coal.
This time, Fatal Attraction focuses on a single mother seeking love and stability during the holidays—a relatable desire that quickly morphs into a nightmare. As the story unfolds, we see a woman juggling the pressures of single parenthood, the yearning for connection, and the ever-present struggle to make ends meet. The familiar holiday backdrop brings an air of unsettling familiarity to her story, reminding us that even amid celebrations, darkness can lurk just around the corner.
The detectives working the case face a ticking clock and an elusive suspect. Their investigation takes them down a rabbit hole of misleading clues and dead ends, highlighting the frustrating reality of police work. The eventual discovery of the missing woman’s body offers a grim resolution, but it’s not the end of the story. As if one tragedy weren’t enough, another individual disappears, raising the specter of a serial offender and sending the detectives scrambling to connect the dots before another life is lost.
“Divine Delusions,” hosted by Malikha Mallette, is a stark reminder that the holidays aren’t always merry and bright.
Fatal Attraction airs Monday at 9 p.m. on TV One.
