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My Life Is Murder - S01E04 - Can't Stand the Heat
 

My Life Is Murder season 1 episode 4

Can't Stand the Heat

 
Alexa is thrown into the world of culinary excellence while investigating the death of a cooking school student. Alexa must hone her chops to uncover a tangled web of lies, rivalry and secrets.
 
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My Life Is Murder / S01E04 : Can't Stand the Heat
Season 1, Episode 4 | Aired on August 7, 2019 | TV-14 | 43 min. | TVNZ 1
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EPISODES
Season 1
Season 1
Season 1
Season 3
Season 2
Season 1
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  • My Life Is Murder - Episode 1 - The Boyfriend Experience
    Episode 1
    The Boyfriend Experience
  • My Life Is Murder - Episode 2 - The Locked Room
    Episode 2
    The Locked Room
  • My Life Is Murder - Episode 3 - Lividity in Lycra
    Episode 3
    Lividity in Lycra
  • My Life Is Murder - Episode 4 - Can't Stand the Heat
    Episode 4
    Can't Stand the Heat
  • My Life Is Murder - Episode 5 - Feet of Clay
    Episode 5
    Feet of Clay
  • My Life Is Murder - Episode 6 - Another Bloody Podcast
    Episode 6
    Another Bloody Podcast
  • My Life Is Murder - Episode 7 - Old School
    Episode 7
    Old School
  • My Life Is Murder - Episode 8 - Remains To Be Seen
    Episode 8
    Remains To Be Seen
  • My Life Is Murder - Episode 9 - Fake Empire
    Episode 9
    Fake Empire
  • My Life Is Murder - Episode 10 - Mirror Mirror
    Episode 10
    Mirror Mirror

My Life Is Murder season 1 episode 4 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

In a competitive cooking school, top student Ivan Zhang is found dead, initially thought to be an accident. Undercover as a student, Alexa investigates and uncovers tensions among students, notably with Yi Ling, a fellow student with a history of aggression. Delving into Ivan's past, Alexa finds his family struggled to accept his culinary ambitions over law. The investigation shifts when Alexa discovers the teacher, Brenda Levine, is hiding her past identity as Elaine Summer, a disgraced chef. Ivan, aware of Brenda's secret, was blackmailing her. Brenda, to protect her new life, murders Ivan using a frozen chicken, then manipulates the crime scene. Confronted, Brenda admits to the murder to safeguard her reinvented career, leading to her arrest.

Full Episode S01E04 Recap

### Opening Scene: Aftershave Commentary - A character comments on another's strong aftershave, suggesting it's Paco Rabanne. - A discussion about a cooking school student, Ivan Zhang, found dead with blunt-force trauma. ### Cooking School Background - The school is competitive, and the teacher is demanding. - Ivan was practicing a complicated recipe the night he died. - There's speculation about the cause of death and Ivan's reason for being at school early. ### Introduction to Yi Ling - Yi Ling, another student, is introduced as a person of interest. - She has a history of aggression and was present the same night as Ivan. ### Alexa Enrolls in the Cooking Course - Alexa, pretending to be a student, enrolls in the cooking course to investigate. ### Cooking Class Challenges - Alexa struggles with the demands of the class. - She witnesses the competitive and harsh environment of the cooking school. ### Investigating Ivan's Background - Ivan's past is explored, revealing his passion for cooking over law. - Ivan had a complex relationship with his family and his career choices. ### Brenda Levine's Ambitions - Brenda, the cooking teacher, is revealed to have a close relationship with an investor, Diego Mann. - Brenda drives her students hard for a chance to work in her new restaurant. ### Ivan's Soccer Team Provides Clues - Ivan's soccer team mentions his distracted behavior before his death. - Possible tensions and conflicts in Ivan's life are hinted at. ### Alexa's Undercover Work in the Cooking School - Alexa's cooking skills are tested in the class. - She observes the dynamics and interactions among students and Brenda. ### Brenda's Past and Ivan's Blackmail - Brenda is suspected of having a past identity as Elaine Summer. - It's suggested that Ivan was blackmailing Brenda over her past. ### Culmination of the Investigation - Alexa confronts Brenda about her past and Ivan's death. - Brenda's actions on the night of Ivan's death are pieced together, revealing her involvement. ### Final Scene: Brenda's Confession - Brenda admits to killing Ivan to protect her new identity and career. - The episode ends with Brenda's arrest and reflections on the case.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was the student found dead at the cooking school?

Ivan Zhang, a top student at the school.

What was Ivan Zhang's cause of death?

Blunt-force head trauma.

What was Ivan doing at the cooking school early in the morning?

He was practicing a complicated salmon tureen recipe for a test.

Who is Yi Ling and why is she significant?

Yi Ling is another student who was at the school the same night as Ivan and is considered a person of interest.

What is Alexa's role in the investigation?

Alexa enrolls in the cooking course undercover to investigate the case.

What is the nature of the cooking school?

It is highly competitive, with a demanding teacher who pushes the students hard.

What are some details about Ivan Zhang's background?

Ivan was passionate about cooking, had a strained relationship with his family, and had previously taken a break from studies to work in kitchens.

Who is Brenda Levine and what is her goal?

Brenda Levine is the cooking teacher, aiming to open a new restaurant with the backing of an investor, Diego Mann.

How does Brenda motivate her students?

By offering the best student a job at her new restaurant.

What did Ivan's soccer team reveal about his behavior before his death?

He was distracted and had missed several training sessions and a semifinal.

What is the significance of Brenda Levine's past?

She was previously known as Elaine Summer and had a troubled past in the cooking industry.

How did Ivan Zhang die, according to the investigation's conclusion?

Brenda Levine killed him to protect her new identity and career.

What method did Brenda use to kill Ivan?

She hit him with a frozen chicken and manipulated the crime scene to mislead the investigation.

Why did Brenda change her name from Elaine Summer?

To escape the consequences of a past mistake where a customer died due to her food.

What happens to Brenda Levine at the end of the episode?

She confesses to the murder and is arrested.

 
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