In the final episode of Van der Valk’s fourth series, the team faces a challenging investigation with potentially life-saving implications. A scientist researching a breakthrough cancer treatment is found dead, bearing the marks of a professional assassination. As they dig into the case, they uncover a connection to the scientist’s former mentor and the elusive pharmaceuticals billionaire, Freddie Klink.
The team discovers that the researcher encrypted his breakthrough discovery within the images of a short film, creating a cryptic puzzle. They must race to decipher the code and uncover the hidden information, all while staying one step ahead of dangerous individuals who are also seeking the valuable secret.
The investigation takes an even more personal turn as they consider the possibility that Klink is attempting to control or suppress any medical breakthroughs. Could he be responsible for the killings and trying to prevent this life-changing discovery from seeing the light of day? Or are there other motives at play?
Van der Valk becomes invested in unlocking the secret, believing it could provide a solution to convince Hendrik to confront his mortality. How are the team’s efforts to crack the code connected to the health of one of their own?
Van der Valk, Series 4, Episode 3 airs on ABC Australia on Friday, 13 September 2024, at 8.30 pm. Stream all episodes on ABC iview.
