Ep 2. The Retainer

The Retainer is the second episode of the first season of Eerie, Indiana. The episode follows the protagonist, Marshall Teller as he investigates the strange behavior of his friend, Devon. Devon has recently become obsessed with taking care of his teeth, and has even gone as far as to request that his parents take him to a dentist in the middle of the night. As Marshall delves deeper into Devon's abnormal behavior, he begins to suspect that something much more sinister is at play.

Marshall's suspicions are confirmed when he discovers that the local dentist, Dr. Flemming, has been implanting mind control devices in his patients' teeth. Dr. Flemming is using his patients to carry out a nefarious scheme, and Devon is one of his most loyal followers. Marshall teams up with another one of Dr. Flemming's patients, a former astronaut named Mr. Chaney, to take down the evil dentist and put an end to his sinister plan.

Throughout the course of the episode, Marshall and Mr. Chaney use their wits and ingenuity to outsmart Dr. Flemming. They are aided by the fact that Dr. Flemming is not the most competent villain, often making mistakes that give Marshall and Mr. Chaney an advantage. Their hijinks culminate in a thrilling showdown with Dr. Flemming and his army of mind-controlled patients.

The Retainer is a classic example of Eerie, Indiana's signature mix of horror, humor, and adventure. The episode has a campy, offbeat tone that perfectly captures the show's quirky atmosphere. Despite its lightheartedness, however, the episode still manages to evoke a sense of genuine suspense and danger. The mind control devices implanted in the patients' teeth are a genuinely creepy concept, and Dr. Flemming's ultimate plan is suitably sinister.

The episode also features some strong character development for Marshall. In the pilot episode, Marshall's skepticism and outsider status were played up for laughs, but in The Retainer, Marshall proves himself to be a capable hero. He takes charge of the situation and comes up with a plan to save Devon and the other mind-controlled patients. Marshall's growth as a character is a satisfying payoff for viewers who were invested in him after the first episode.

Overall, The Retainer is an excellent installment of Eerie, Indiana's first season. It showcases the show's strengths while introducing new elements that keep things fresh and exciting. The episode is a must-watch for fans of 90s nostalgia, horror-comedy, and adventure stories.