Ep 5. Marvin & Austin
- TV14
- March 29, 2017
- 41 min
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6.2 (40)
Catfish: The TV Show season 6 episode 5 follows Marvin and Austin, two young men who met online and developed a close friendship. However, things take a turn when Austin reveals his feelings for Marvin, who is unsure about his own sexuality. Marvin decides to meet up with Austin to figure things out and possibly explore a relationship. However, upon arriving in Austin's hometown, Marvin quickly realizes that he may have been catfished.
The episode begins with Marvin sharing his story about how he met Austin online and their close relationship that developed over the past few months. Marvin explains that while he has always considered himself straight, he started to feel confused about his feelings towards Austin. In an effort to figure it out, Marvin decides to take a trip to meet Austin in person.
Upon arriving in Austin's hometown, Marvin quickly realizes that things are not as they seem. Austin is nowhere to be found, and Marvin starts to worry that he may have been catfished. However, after some investigation, Marvin is able to track down a friend of Austin's, who reveals some shocking information about the person Marvin has been talking to.
It turns out that Austin is a real person, but the pictures he used in his profile belong to someone else. Marvin is devastated and confused by this revelation and wonders what else Austin has been lying about. With the help of Nev and Max, Marvin gets some answers and confronts Austin about his deception.
Throughout the episode, viewers are taken on an emotional journey as Marvin grapples with his own sexuality and the reality of being catfished. The episode raises important questions about identity and the role that social media can play in shaping our relationships and perceptions of ourselves and others.
In the end, Marvin is left to sort through his feelings and decide what he wants to do next. While the outcome is not entirely clear, viewers are left with a sense of hope that Marvin will be able to find happiness and clarity in his future relationships.
