Ep 1. Don't Tell

Crown Lake season 1 episode 1, "Don't Tell," introduces viewers to the prestigious boarding school located in the heart of the South. The episode centers around Nellie Chambers, a 14-year-old girl who is starting her first semester at Crown Lake.

Nellie is eager to start her new life at the private school, but quickly learns that fitting in won't be easy. She's introverted and struggles to make friends, but things take a turn when she meets a group of girls who invite her to a party.

At the party, Nellie learns that her new acquaintances, Sydney, Avalon, and Lake are a part of the "Secret Keepers Society," a group that promises not to tell each other's secrets. They invite her to join the club and she agrees, thinking that this may be the start of the acceptance she so desperately craves.

Nellie's happiness is short-lived when she discovers a shocking truth about her new friends that could ruin their reputations at Crown Lake. She's faced with a dilemma: keep the secret or risk revealing it and potentially losing her newfound acceptance.

Meanwhile, Nellie struggles to fit in with the other girls at Crown Lake. She finds herself at odds with popular girl, Devon, and her friends who seem to have it out for her. Nellie also develops a crush on Crown Lake's star athlete, Tipton, but she's too shy to approach him.

As the episode progresses, Nellie navigates the challenges of fitting in with a new group of friends and keeping their secrets. The episode ends on a cliffhanger, leaving viewers wondering what Nellie will do next and how it will affect her relationships with those around her.

Overall, "Don't Tell" sets up the series as a mix of drama and coming-of-age story, as Nellie learns to navigate the competitive and sometimes cutthroat environment of Crown Lake. The show tackles themes of acceptance, friendship, and morality, leaving viewers wondering where Nellie's journey will take her next.