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Undercover Cop Falls for Target in Controversial Sting

10/3/2025

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Story summary

Plainclothes stars Tom Blyth as Lucas, 1997 undercover agent who lures and arrests gay men in a mall bathroom.
He develops feelings for Andrew, played by Russell Tovey, and keeps them secret.
The story draws on a 2016 Los Angeles Times article about a Long Beach sting.
It explores identity and secrecy within law enforcement and personal relationships.

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Story summary

Plainclothes stars Tom Blyth as Lucas, 1997 undercover agent who lures and arrests gay men in a mall bathroom.
He develops feelings for Andrew, played by Russell Tovey, and keeps them secret.
The story draws on a 2016 Los Angeles Times article about a Long Beach sting.
It explores identity and secrecy within law enforcement and personal relationships.