Episode 3 of Subteran kicks off with the solemn spectacle of Luca's funeral, an occasion Cami, heart-wrenchingly, cannot attend in person. Bones, sensing her desire to be present, escorts her to a discreet vantage point, allowing her to grieve from afar. Meanwhile, Tili lurks inconspicuously within the funeral procession, his covert eyes scanning for any sign of Cami's presence. Luca is given a hero's farewell, honored with the full ceremonial rites of the police, including a resounding gun salute that echoes through the air.
We are privy to a heart-wrenching revelation: Lucas had popped the question to Cami before fate interceded, yet she couldn't utter a resounding 'yes.' Instead, she hesitated, saying she needed time to think, a decision she now deeply regrets. Following the mournful ceremony, Tili dials Dracu, sharing his suspicions about Bones and urging them to delve deeper into his background.
As dusk descends, Bones and Cami strategize their next moves with a renewed sense of purpose. Cami speculates that Tanase is desperate for the Lars deal to materialize, possibly seeing it as his ticket to freedom. This desperation, she believes, could drive him to extreme lengths, offering Bones an opening to catch him red-handed.
Determined to get actively involved, Cami proposes assisting Tanase in retrieving the money by procuring the laptop and aiding in its decryption. Bones, recognizing the merit in her plan, grants her permission to accompany him to a meeting with Tanase's associates. Leveraging her hacking prowess, Cami has already infiltrated the police system, acquiring the blueprints of the precinct. Tanase makes a surprise appearance during the planning session and readily agrees to adopt Cami's—now Sonia's—bold plan.
Tanase insists on executing the plan immediately, capitalizing on the distraction of a highly anticipated match between Romania and Hungary. With the majority of the police force deployed to safeguard the stadium and streets, the precinct will be left understaffed, and those present will be engrossed in the game, providing Tanase's team with a window of opportunity. Sonia will pose as a lawyer, while the others will disguise themselves as police officers. Tili, meanwhile, will oversee the getaway van.
Inside the precinct, the remaining officers are glued to the match, leaving Detective Tatu as the lone guardian of justice. He receives Luca's phone data from the forensic team, and among the files, he discovers a photo of Bones taken by Luca during their clandestine meeting at the Bucharest Grand Hotel. This discovery sets the stage for a thrilling twist in the tale, teeming with intrigue and high stakes.
IT Officer Dobresco informs that he has located the cables necessary to breach the laptop's security, prompting Tatu to authorize their retrieval from the evidence vault. As Tatu receives a call from the coroner, alerting him to a mix-up in dental records, he entrusts Dracu and Tili with overseeing the situation.
Leaving the duo in charge, Tanase ventures out to a betting casino to catch the game, where his appearance startles Lars. Lars, acknowledging the trouble his associates have caused Tanase, assures him that the product will arrive within 48 hours and offers him an out. Tanase reassures Lars of his commitment to the payment.
Meanwhile, Dracu and Bones ignite a brawl in a bar, drawing the police's attention. Tanase's men, summoned to respond, face delays, forcing Tili to intervene and extricate them from the mob, handing them over to the disguised "police." With Sonia disabling the CCTV, the plan proceeds; Bones and Dracu are arrested and successfully infiltrate the precinct.
In the precinct, they discreetly locate the evidence locker but find the laptop missing. A police hostage reveals that an IT staff member has taken it, leading them to the IT room. Suspecting Dobrescu might have glimpsed the laptop's contents, Dracu decides to eliminate him, despite Sonia's pleas. As they make a dramatic exit, threatening officers who were engrossed in the game, the police pursue their fleeing van. However, Tili, with backup, ensures their escape and speeds away on her motorcycle, stranding the police.
Back at the precinct, Tatu is rushed to the hospital following a heart attack triggered by the chaos. Golescu arrives to find the scene in disarray. Dracu and his men have not only secured the laptop but also stripped the police of their phones and weapons. Upon discovering a photo of Bones on Tatu's computer, Golescu recognizes him from the hotel surveillance footage.
By the conclusion of the episode, Dracu and his comrades successfully return to their clandestine hideaway. Tanase, privy to the unfolding events, is less than pleased with the results. Consequently, he issues a grim directive: once they secure the information contained within the laptop, they must eliminate everyone involved, ensuring no survivors remain to bear witness.
