But what about the episode itself? Let’s break down both the plot of "S04E02" and why you might be watching it in this specific format. Warning: Mild spoilers ahead.

If you’ve been trawling your favorite indexers or RSS feeds this week, you’ve likely seen the familiar string: The.Bay.S04E02.XviD-AFG (or a similar group release). While the world has largely moved on to x265 and 4K streaming, the humble XviD encode of The Bay Season 4, Episode 2 proves that the old dog still has its place in the ecosystem.

The episode is a must-watch for crime drama fans. The format is a must-skip for quality snobs, but a must-have for utility players.