Ep 3. The First Supper

The show Back to You revolves around a popular news anchor, Chuck Darling, who returns to his former station after a major career slump. In the third episode of the first season, titled "The First Supper," Chuck finds himself dealing with a new boss, and the tension between the two is palpable.

As the episode begins, Chuck and his co-anchor, Kelly, are already fed up with the new boss, Gary. They see him as a controlling and narcissistic man, who is always showing off his power and control. So, when Gary invites them both to a dinner party at his house, they are skeptical about his intentions.

Chuck and Kelly arrive at the party and are surprised to find out that Gary didn’t invite any of their colleagues, but instead chose to include other local celebrities and prominent figures. The atmosphere is tense, and Chuck and Kelly are not sure what to expect next. Just as they begin to let their guard down, Gary throws another twist into their evening, announcing a new promotion for Chuck on-air.

Initially thrilled at the prospect of a promotion, Chuck starts to become suspicious as he realizes that Gary only had him in mind and that his co-anchor, Kelly, was left out of the decision. This has the potential to drive a wedge between the two who have started to build up a good rapport, which is already fragile, given their history.

As the party progresses, Gary starts to become drunk and tells them stories about his past job experiences. Chuck begins to see a softer side of Gary, and Kelly notices this change in his behavior. However, their impressions about Gary change once again when a guest tries to leave the party and is stopped by Gary. It becomes apparent that Gary is quite possessive about his guests, and wants to control their movements and behaviour.

As the night comes to a close, Chuck and Kelly are relieved to leave and return to work the next morning with a sense of normalcy. However, they are in for a surprise when they realize that Gary’s actions during the dinner party have repercussions in their work lives, and there are long-term consequences of the promotion that Chuck was offered.

Overall, "The First Supper" is an episode that explores the relationships between colleagues, and the dynamics of power within an organization. It's a series of twists and turns where it's never sure what will happen next. Just as the characters feel like they can predict each other's actions, they are caught off guard by the unexpected actions of their boss. The episode ends with the viewers wondering what will happen next, and how the characters will navigate the tricky terrain of competing egos and fragile alliances.