Ep 4. Fear Thy Father
- TV14
- September 3, 2018
- 43 min
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8.2 (44)
In "Evil Lives Here" Season 4 Episode 4, titled "Fear Thy Father," viewers are taken on a journey into the mind of a man whose father was not only a monster, but also a law enforcement officer. Growing up, the protagonist of this episode had always admired his father and aspired to be like him. However, as he got older, he began to see a different side of his father that made him question everything he believed in.
As a child, the protagonist was raised by a single mother who struggled to make ends meet. His father would only visit occasionally, but whenever he did, he would bring with him an air of authority and strength. The young boy was fascinated with his father's job as a police officer, and looked up to him as a role model.
As he grew older, the protagonist began to notice that his father had a dark side. He would become angry and violent for seemingly no reason, and the family would walk on eggshells around him. The protagonist's mother tried to shield him from the worst of her husband's temper, but it was impossible to completely hide the truth from her son.
Despite his father's flaws, the protagonist continued to idolize him. He even followed in his footsteps and became a police officer himself. But as he worked his way up the ranks, he began to see the corruption that existed within the department. His father was one of the worst offenders, and it became clear that he had been abusing his power for years.
The protagonist struggled with his loyalty to his father and his duty to uphold the law. He knew that he couldn't let his father get away with his actions, but at the same time, he couldn't bring himself to turn him in. It wasn't until he became a father himself that he finally found the strength to take action.
"Fear Thy Father" is a chilling look into the psychological toll that can be inflicted by a parent who is both abusive and in a position of power. The episode is a testament to the strength of the human spirit, and the ability to overcome even the most difficult of circumstances.
