: Luis de Zúñiga exploits the situation to advance his social standing, resorting to increasingly ruthless methods to reach the higher echelons of society.
: Despite the chaos and rising death toll, Mateo and Valerio continue their hunt for the serial killer. The investigation becomes increasingly urgent as the murderer remains active amidst the panic.
: The episode emphasizes the "suffocating atmosphere" of the city where danger is ever-present, both from the physical disease and the moral decay of those in power.