Ep 11. The Bicycle Thief
- TV-NR
- September 5, 2003
- 42 min
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7.9 (419)
Georgia, the lead character, continues to struggle with her job as a grim reaper, but things get even more complicated when Mason, her fellow reaper, decides to steal a bicycle from one of their recent deaths. Now, Mason is in possession of a stolen bike, and the owner is willing to go to great lengths to get it back. Meanwhile, Georgia is trying to navigate her relationships with her living family and friends, but with the added stress of her job and the drama surrounding Mason's illegal activity, it's all starting to take a toll on her.
As the episode progresses, we see Mason's cavalier attitude towards stealing begin to get him in trouble. The bike's owner, a wealthy businessman, begins to send his thugs after Mason, who is too busy trying to enjoy his newfound wealth to see the danger he's in. Georgia, on the other hand, is growing increasingly worried about her friend, but is also struggling with the larger implications of stealing from the dead and the negative impact that it can have on the reaper community and their jobs.
Throughout the episode, tensions continue to rise as both Georgia and Mason try to navigate the dangers of their respective situations. Georgia is forced to confront the reality of her job and the inevitable consequences of stealing from the dead, while Mason is left to deal with the ramifications of his actions and the angry businessman who wants revenge.
Ultimately, the episode ends on a somber note as the repercussions of Mason's actions catch up to him and Georgia is left to ponder the morality of her job and the larger implications of what it means to be a grim reaper. The Bicycle Thief is a gripping and thought-provoking episode that delves deeper into the complexities of life and death, and the often tenuous balance between the two.