Ep 15. Kirsten & Alex

Kirsten and Alex have been in a long-distance relationship for three years, communicating only online and through text messages. They've never video chatted or spoken on the phone, but Kirsten believes that Alex is the love of her life. When Nev and Kamie start their investigation, they find out that Alex has not only been lying about his face and his age, but he has a much more significant secret that could devastate Kirsten.

As the story unfolds, Kirsten explains that Alex has been a significant source of support for her through a difficult time in her life, but as she started to feel more confident, she began to push for more from their relationship. She's ready to take the next step and meet Alex, but when Nev and Kamie start digging, they find that nothing about Alex checks out. They uncover a web of lies that lead them from one fake profile to another, all of them connected to the same person.

As Kirsten struggles with the fact that her relationship was built on a lie, she also has to confront the reality that the person she's been talking to may not be who they say they are. The search for Alex leads the team to another state, where they discover that Alex is not who they thought he was. With the help of friends and family, they work to unravel the truth about the person hiding behind the Alex persona.

As the episode takes its twists and turns, the story of Kirsten and Alex becomes a cautionary tale about the dangers of online relationships. The fact is that you never truly know who you're talking to until you meet them in person. Kirsten learned that lesson the hard way, but she's not alone. There are plenty of people out there who, like Kirsten, are looking for connection and support online. The question is, how do we protect ourselves from becoming victims of catfishing?

Catfish: The TV Show season 8 episode 15 is a gripping story that examines the real-life consequences of online deception. Kirsten and Alex's story is a powerful reminder that the internet is a wild and unpredictable place, and that sometimes the people we think we know best are the ones who are hiding the most from us. So watch this episode and learn from Kirsten's experience. It could save you a lot of heartache down the road.