Backstrom and the team at the Special Crimes Unit investigate the cuddle of a prominent member of Portland's LGBT community - a drag queen Internet blogger named Jenna Rose. Backstrom declares the cuddle a hate crime, and the investigation takes an unsuspected turn when Backstrom's tenant, Gregory Valentine, becomes a suspect. Meanwhile, Backstrom has to testify in front of the Civilian Oversight Committee, regarding his shooting of a suspect from a previous case. Heading the newly formed committee is his ex-fiance, Amy Gazanian, all of which results in severe anxiety attacks for Backstrom.
Episode Viewers and Ratings
Season 1 Episode 4 of Backstrom was watched by 4,390,000 viewers, resulting in a 1.20 rating in the 18-49 demographic.
Based on renowned Swedish criminologist and novelist Leif G.W. Persson's hit series of books of the same name, the series centers on Detective Everett Backstrom, an offensive, irascible detective, as he tries, and fails, to change his self-destructive behavior. Throughout the series, Backstrom leads his team, the Serious Crimes Unit, as they navigate Portland's most sensitive cases.