In the third episode, we are introduced to Detective Scott Gordon and Assistant District Attorney Katie Rayburn. Detective Scott is on the fence that he believes that Michelle’s texts could lead to heavy charges.
However, Rayburn is somewhat skeptical as he knows about Conrad’s history of depression and anxiety.
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Michelle is seen in a flashback on a class trip from 2012. She talks to her friend Susie about how she recently deceived Conrad. They texted on several occasions, and then he disappeared.
Conrad is on a boat around the same time as the school trip, working for his father’s Marine Towing and Salvage company. At this time, he is preparing to return to high school.
Michelle arrives at Gordon’s school to admit that he does have a warrant for her mobile phone, computer, or other devices. Gordon then leaves after Michelle storms off at her parents concerning why the authorities wish to know about what’s going on.
Watch Or Not
This episode focuses excessively on flashbacks, with its heavy emphasis on them slowing the plot and casting confusion about the timeline.
It is fascinating to see how Conrad interacts with the world around him and shows him reaching out to Michelle as a cry for help.
This is all too relatable for many teenagers today.
Playing out their text correspondence as if they had faced each other was a clever touch. It allowed Elle Fanning and Colton Ryan space to develop the relationships between their characters.
