When a ghost turns up dead and train passengers go missing, Trese's investigation leads her to an aswang clan by the pier and a corrupt city official.

In a flashback, Trese's father searches for a heart-stealing killer. Trese pursues the sons of two clan leaders who may be behind recent transgressions.

Ramona attempts a blood ritual to exact revenge. Trese, the "boys'' and Hank protect an actress as Trese receives a warning of "liars amongst allies."