CBS’s “FBI” tackles the chilling world of online extremism and violence against women in this week’s episode, ominously titled “Blkpill.” When two women are found brutally murdered – killed with napalm, no less – Maggie and OA are called in to investigate. The trail leads them to a dating site, but not for the reasons you might think.
It turns out the victims were targeted by a group of disgruntled users, men who felt scorned and rejected by the women they met online. The case takes a dark turn as the agents uncover the extent of the group’s online radicalization, a disturbing echo of real-world dangers lurking in the digital shadows.
“Blkpill” looks like a timely and unsettling exploration of the darker side of online culture. With its focus on a disturbing trend, this episode feels less like a typical procedural and more like a ripped-from-the-headlines thriller. See what unfolds Tuesday, April 15th at 8:00 PM ET/PT on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
